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Salvadoran officials refused to connect the jet bridge to allow the roughly 300 passengers, all Indian nationals, to disembark, according to three former crew members on the flight who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. Several passengers told the cabin crew they planned to travel onward to Mexico and cross the border there illegally into the U.S., one crew member said. Others said they were going on vacation to the Mexican border city of Tijuana, another crew member said.

global expansion (including acquisitions) are among the objectives cited behind Oyo's latest fund raise and increasing its authorised share capital, as per the regulatory documents seen by ET. ET reported on June 20 that Oyo has received shareholder approval for raising Rs 416.85 crore through preference shares in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on June 18. The shareholders also gave their nod to increasing Oyo's authorized share capital from Rs 901.14 crore to Rs 1,341.14 crore.

basic exemption limit. Suresh Surana, practising chartered accountant, says, «Section 139 mandates that ITR filing is mandatory (for individuals) in certain situations even if their total income in a financial year is below the basic exemption limit. If the ITR is not filed by the deadline of July 31, then a penalty will apply to these taxpayers.» Also Read: Last date to file ITR for different taxpayers

Instagram’s 2010 launch flooded the zone with a whole genre of #travel photos. You know the look: oversaturated images with crowds cropped out that have made places from Patagonia to Iceland yawn-inducingly familiar. And with 39% of us now using social media for trip inspiration, according to the 2024 American Express Global Travel Trends Report, our feeds have become vacation-themed echo chambers.

Vande Bharat train is in the news again, but this time for the wrong reasons. According to reports, a couple traveling on the Vande Bharat train found a cockroach in their meal on June 18. The nephew of the couple, who were traveling from Bhopal to Agra, shared pictures of the dal in which the bug was found on social media. Following this, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) took action and imposed a fine on the service provider. The issue was raised by a user named Vidit Varshney on social media. He complained about the poor quality of food served to his uncle and aunt on the train. «On 18-06-24, my Uncle and Aunt were traveling from Bhopal to Agra in Vande Bharat. They got 'COCKROACH' in their food from IRCTC. Please take strict action against the vendor and make sure this does not happen again,» Varshney posted.

Cruise lines are the perfect examples of a luxurious travel while getting the complete feel of a luxurious hotel's comfort and delicacies. They offer you some of the best on-sea experiences and try to make every moment of yours extremely memorable, whether you are travelling with your partner, friends or family. However, the biggest challenge for people in the US is choosing the perfect cruise line for the next vacation, in case you are planning for this summer. There are an array of deals and experiences being offered by multiple cruise lines, making it incredibly tough for you to choose the best one that suits your needs.

black passengers were removed from a flight allegedly for their body odor? Several American Airlines employees have been sent on leave. In a terse note written to its employees, American CEO Robert Isom said that the incident was unacceptable. He said that he was incredibly disappointed by what happened on that flight and the breakdown of the set procedures. He added that the incident contradicted the values of the airlines fell short of commitments and failed customers. What happened?

Spanish rescuers say that a cruise ship has rescued 68 migrants and found five bodies in a wooden dinghy that was drifting off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean

Anuj Rathi has joined as the chief business and growth officer of Flipkart’s travel booking unit Cleartrip, Rathi announced in a LinkedIn post on Thursday. A former Flipkart executive, Rathi was most recently the chief product and marketing officer at fintech firm Jupiter, and is replacing Flipkart veteran Ayyappan R, who left the firm earlier this year, as the leader of the unit. ET had reported on Rathi’s appointment on May 20.

tickets and destination were allegedly altered by Air India without their prior knowledge. Dushyant Arora took to X to explain what happened to his partner's parents, both of whom are heart patients. The elderly couple was set to fly to Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday. Arora stated that when they attempted to check in the previous night, they discovered that Air India had «unilaterally» changed their tickets. Arora said that his partner’s parents were put on different flights. «One flight will depart on one day and the second on another,» he claimed, adding that Air India had modified the father's destination to New York rather than Newark. The mother's destination remained Newark.

BENGALURU:Silicon Valley-based venture capital (VC) firm General Catalyst has acquired New Delhi-based early-stage investor Venture Highway, with plans to invest $500 million-1 billion in India.The new entity will be called General Catalyst India and will focus on early- and growth-stage investments in the country. “The combined capabilities of the two firms will allow us to be much more hands-on and effective going forward in India.

Oben Rorr, with an initial discount for the first 100 customers. This strategic move is aimed at expanding Oben Electric's presence in the Delhi-NCR region, with plans to establish 12 showrooms and service centers by the end of the fiscal year. The discounted price for the initial 100 customers is Rs 1.10 lakh, ex-showroom, compared to the original ex-showroom price of Rs 1.49 lakh. This limited-time offer is designed to attract early adopters in the capital. The Oben Rorr electric motorcycle is equipped with a 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers a 10 kW electric motor, delivering 62 Nm of peak torque. The bike boasts impressive performance specs, capable of accelerating from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3 seconds and achieving a top speed of 100 kmph.

Mint. Madrid-based Amadeus is a technology firm that provides software solutions for the global travel and tourism industry. Currently, the company is engaged in more than 250 artificial intelligence-based experiments and expects a more prominent presence of artificial intelligence-based systems across the travel ecosystem over the next 1-2 years. “We expect more of artificial intelligence usage in areas around servicing, customer support, digital virtual assistant, and Indian airlines are also assessing ways which will help them to push the most relevant information to travellers during their journeys," Ganeshan said.

Infosys, has taken a softer and more flexible approach when it comes to returning to the “work from office” mode after the pandemic. Employees at the Bengaluru-based company have leveraged more remote working options in FY24 than in FY23, shows its ESG (environmental, social, and governance) report that ET has seen. This comes at a time when other tech companies are bringing in stricter mandates for employees to work from office.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle called Kate Middleton before her planned comeback to the spotlight at last week's Trooping the Colour ceremony, reports 'New York Post'. When the Duchess of Wales joined the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to celebrate King Charles' birthday on Saturday, she delighted her supporters. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have attempted to patch things up with the Princess of Wales, even though they haven't seen her since her cancer diagnosis became public.

ELSS has emerged to be one of the attractive investment options recently. But what makes ELSS more attractive? The beauty of these schemes is that it helps you to create wealth in long term apart from offering tax benefits. But how? Let’s find out.To understand this better, let’s take an example.

IndiGo on Wednesday announced that all international flights operating from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow will arrive and depart from the newly built terminal 3, starting today. The low-cost carrier has taken «proactive measures to ensure that passengers are well-informed about this change.» The airline is reaching out to all passengers and their respective travel agents through SMS, calls, and emails, it said in a press release. To avoid any inconvenience, IndiGo has advised passengers to retrieve their PNR on the airline's website or mobile app to check their terminal before heading to the airport.

SpiceJet flight SG 486 from Delhi to Darbhanga faced a challenging situation recently when the aircraft's air conditioning remained non-functional for over an hour during intense heat conditions. According to reports, passengers onboard the flight expressed discomfort and health concerns due to the prolonged exposure to high temperatures and inadequate ventilation. Among those affected were elderly passengers and young children, who experienced symptoms of heat exhaustion. «I was travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 486) on SpiceJet. At the Delhi airport after the check-in, they did not switch on the air-conditioning for an hour. The temperature inside (flight) was 40 degrees. The passengers were suffering. The AC was switched on when the flight took off,» recounted passenger Rohan Kumar.

₹2.50 lakh for an ordinary individual, ₹3 lakh for a resident individual of over 60 years, and ₹5 lakh for an Individual above 80 years.If you opt for the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit is ₹3 lakh for each individual, irrespective of age. While arriving at the basic exemption limit for the limited purpose of filing your ITR, you must include the long-term capital gains for which you are claiming exemption.

healthy lifestyle is well understood by many people. Recent research also reveals the importance of ensuring muscle development. A survey has found that Americans who are over 45 years feel that they are 12 years older than their actual age on an average. The poll which was conducted has 2000 Americans aged 28 or more as respondents and it included an equal representation from all age groups. It found that 55% of the people who felt older than their actual age blame joint pain and 45% held back their lives because of it.

WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.