Emirates to launch third daily flight to Mauritius starting December, increasing capacity by over 30%

Emirates will launch a third daily flight to Mauritius from 1 December 2025, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. This expansion, under a codeshare with Air Mauritius, boosts capacity by over 30% and enhances connectivity from over 140 cities. The move supports rising tourism demand and deepens Emirates’ long-standing economic and strategic partnership with the island…

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India set to manufacture first commercial-scale semiconductor chip; IIT students design 20 chipsets – Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India is poised to produce its first commercial-scale, domestically manufactured semiconductor chip this year, marking a significant step in its semiconductor ambitions. IIT students have designed 20 chipsets, with eight already in the final design stage. The government’s support through the India Semiconductor Mission and advancements in AI further bolster India’s technological progress.

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From Rajakumari to Halli Power; Fresh wave of Kannada serials and reality shows to premiere this August

Kannada television is set for a refresh with new serials and reality shows premiering in August, aiming to revive family viewing. Highlights include ‘Rajakumari,’ an inspiring story of a young entrepreneur, and ‘Gauri,’ a family drama about sacrifice. The lineup also features ‘Halli Power,’ a reality show where city girls experience village life, and ‘Bhavishya…

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Muzammil Ibrahim says he deserved Best Debut award over Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya: ‘They know that I am a threat to the A-listers’

Actor Muzammil Ibrahim, who made his Bollywood debut in 2007 with Dhokha, recently revisited his early years in the industry and the recognition he feels was denied to him. The model-turned-actor believes his performance in his debut film merited the Best Debut award over Ranbir Kapoor’s role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, which released the…

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US defence secretary arms National Guard in DC; Trump warns of full federal takeover

The Pentagon has announced that National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., for President Trump’s law enforcement crackdown will now be armed, marking a significant escalation in security measures. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the order, while nearly 2,000 National Guard members remain stationed in the city. Trump declared D.C. is safe again, praising the…

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