IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers expects fewer than 1,000 flight cancellations on Saturday, with operations normalizing between December 10-15. The airline scrapped over 1,000 flights due to planning gaps in new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, apologizing for the disruption. The DGCA has paused the FDTL rules, and a high-level inquiry is underway.
Apple has announced its 2025 App Store Award winners, celebrating 17 exceptional apps and games across its devices. From Tiimo’s AI-powered planning on iPhone to HBO Max’s accessibility features on Apple TV, these honorees showcase innovation and cultural significance. Games like Pokémon TCG Pocket and DREDGE also received top accolades, highlighting the diverse talent shaping…
Ranveer Singh’s epic thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ has premiered to widespread acclaim, with wife Deepika Padukone calling it ‘worth every minute’ despite its lengthy runtime. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, boasts a stellar cast and a gripping historical backdrop. A sequel, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, is confirmed for a March 2026 release, promising another cinematic showdown.
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for a Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct breach. The violation occurred during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka when Zaman showed dissent towards an umpire’s dismissal decision. He admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction.
A 28-year-old tribal man in Jajpur district murdered his wife after she refused to give him money for alcohol. Krushna Bindhani attacked his 24-year-old wife, Gurubari, with an axe when she declined his demand for Rs 500. She was pronounced dead at a community health center, and the accused has been arrested.
Eyes need time to adjust to darkness, with pupils widening in seconds and cones adapting in minutes. Full night vision, reliant on rods and rhodopsin regeneration, takes 30 to 45 minutes. Understanding this process explains challenges in dim light and the importance of limiting bright light exposure for better adaptation.
India’s foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of $1.877 billion, reaching $686.227 billion by November 28. This follows a larger decline in the prior week. While foreign currency assets decreased significantly, gold reserves experienced a notable increase of $1.613 billion. Special Drawing Rights and India’s IMF position also saw modest gains.
Connor McDavid expressed relief and optimism after the Edmonton Oilers’ dominant nine-goal offensive outburst against the Seattle Kraken. This performance, reminiscent of past playoff success, provided a much-needed morale boost. McDavid highlighted the collective effort and the rarity of such a scoring surge, emphasizing the team’s potential to build on this momentum.
Donna Kelce, affectionately known as “Momma Kelce,” is embracing a new creative venture with Google’s festive project, The Gift Exchange. This marks a significant personal reinvention for the devoted mother, who previously put her own ambitions on hold.
