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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched attacks on both Israel and a ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden

By Yuvraj Malik

Akhilesh Yadav had cleared that he would only join the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra if the parties agreed to a seat-sharing arrangement. Apart from its two bastions- Raebareli and Amethi, the SP will support Congress candidates in Varanasi, Kanpur Nagar, Fatehpur Sikri, Basgaon, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Maharajganj, Amroha, Jhansi, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Sitapur, Barabanki, and Deoria. The seat-sharing arrangement also covers Madhya Pradesh where Congress has left the Khajuraho seat for SP.

MakeMyTrip said on Thursday it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the department of tourism, government of Goa, for a 'first of its kind' public-private partnership. The company said this 'collaborative effort' aims to further propel tourism in Goa and position it as a vibrant, 'year-round' destination, moving beyond its iconic sun, sand, and beaches. Goa is the first state in India to launch a regenerative tourism initiative. MakeMyTrip said the MoU, which outlines innovative initiatives aimed at showcasing Goa's lesser-known inland treasures, its rich cultural tapestry and delectable culinary traditions, is the next step ahead. Rohan Khaunte, minister of tourism, IT, E&C, and printing and stationery, Government of Goa said the collective vision of 'Goa Beyond Beaches' is to bring the hidden splendours of Goa to the forefront, celebrate its rich cultural heritage, take tourism to the hinterlands of Goa and ensure sustainable and regenerative tourism practices that preserve its natural resources for generations to come.

planned to run four buses over the MTHL on an experimental basis from February 20. However, the Times of India reported that the number was raised to six due to "commuter demand". ALSO READ: Atal Setu: Built With 17 Times More Steel Than Eiffel Tower! The report quoted an official as saying on Wednesday that during the inaugural run on Tuesday, as many as 150 passengers travelled by Shivneri bus between Mumbai and Pune.

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By Joanna Plucinska and Rajesh Kumar Singh

Byju Raveendran, the founder and CEO of Byju's, the Economic Times reported citing sources. The move is aimed at preventing Raveendran from leaving the country, and the central agency approached BOI earlier this month for the issuance of a fresh LOC. It comes as the agency's Bengaluru office is currently investigating alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations against the start-up and its founder, the report said.

MakeMyTrip (MMT) on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to further turn Goa in a year-round destination, moving beyond its iconic sun, sand, and beaches. The one of a kind public-private partnership aims to outline a series of innovative initiatives to showcase Goa's lesser-known inland treasures, its rich cultural tapestry and delectable culinary traditions, is the next step ahead. As part of this pact, MMT plans to broaden the reach and appeal of the coastal state by bringing to the table its expertise in digital innovation and marketing. The Tourism Minister of Goa emphasized the government's commitment to transforming Goa, the first state to launch Regenerative Tourism initiative. This particular initiative of the state government has Ekadasha Teertha campaign, where they are connecting eleven places of worship to form a travel circuit.

Airbus said Thursday that Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air has agreed to buy 20 of its A330-900 planes. Vietjet signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the wide-body aircraft, which will replace its current fleet of leased A330-300 planes, Airbus said in a statement. "We are excited to work with Vietjet on the next phase of the carrier's expansion," said Christian Scherer, chief executive of Airbus's commercial aircraft business.

Boeing has removed the head of its troubled 737 MAX programme from the planemaker, amid scrutiny around production and safety measures following a mid-air blowout on a plane last month, Al Jazeera reported. The company also reshuffled its leadership team at the Commercial Airplanes division, according to a company memo sent to staff by Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) CEO Stan Deal, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Seattle Times.

Futuristic London landmark the BT Tower is to become a hotel

First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage

By David Shepardson

Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny on 16 February, following which the United Kingdom froze assets of six Russian prison bosses, who were reportedly in charge of the Arctic penal colony housing Navalny. According to media reports, the sanctioned six Russians, including the head and five deputy heads of the penal colony, will also be banned from travelling to UK.

Oyo said on Wednesday it has launched Wizard Shark, a new 'limited-edition' loyalty programme, following the debut of its founder and group CEO Ritesh Agarwal on the reality series Shark Tank India. The company said priced at Rs 1, the programme comes with benefits, including guaranteed discounts, upgrades and rewards. Customers can avail a free night's stay after seven room nights, an additional 5% discount on Oyo's network of over 3,800 Wizard hotels in India, as well as other rewards in the form of Oyo money under Wizard Shark. Valid for three months, the programme offers free membership renewal.

ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar hails Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan as India secure biggest Test win; netizens react The latest viral video was shot when Sachin Tendulkar was travelling to Jammu and Kashmir. During his flight, the 50-year-old was greeted with chants of 'Sachin, Sachin!'. It's not the first time that people were left starstruck whenever the 2011 World Cup winner made a public appearance.

Sachin Tendulkar enjoys widespread adoration globally, often greeted by the iconic 'Sachin Sachin' chants wherever he ventures. In a viral video circulating on social media, Sachin was cheered by fellow passengers on a flight, evoking a visibly emotional response from the cricket legend. He graciously acknowledged the ovation by folding his hands and greeting his fellow travelers, showcasing his enduring popularity even post-retirement. Many of Tendulkar's fans reacted to the post, praising the cricketer. «Every middle class can relate with the great Sachin Tendulkar,» said an user.

Akhilesh Yadav said on February 21 that the party's alliance with the Congress party as part of INDIA ahead of Lok Sabha elections was 'very much happening.' Yadav's statement comes at a time when Rahul Gandhi is travelling in his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh. “It is happening.

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₹1000 for 15 Kg on domestic flights and ₹1300 for 20 Kg on international flights. Taking to X, Air India Express wrote, “#LightenUp your journeys with Xpress Lite - Introducing special cabin bag-only fares! Save More, No Queue, Enjoy 7 kgs cabin baggage, and pre-book an additional 3 kgs for free" In a press release, the airline stated, “Xpress Lite fares enable guests who prefer travelling without check-in baggage to make the most of fares which are lower than regular fares.