Air India runway excursion: What caused the skid, how it unfolded, what happens next; 11 key facts

An Air India flight, AI 2744, arriving from Kochi, skidded off Mumbai airport’s main runway amidst heavy monsoon rains on Monday. The Airbus A320 lost control during deceleration after touchdown, veering onto a taxiway. While all passengers and crew are safe, three tyres burst during the incident. Runway 27 was temporarily closed, and the secondary…

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Kerala governor invites applications for Calicut University VC; state govt terms it ‘undemocratic’

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has invited applications for the Vice-Chancellor post at the University of Calicut. The state government has strongly criticized this move, calling it undemocratic and an encroachment on state control. Higher Education Minister R Bindu stated legal action will be taken against the notification. This action is seen as an excessive…

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Play-Doh World, Worms Across Worlds and other games coming to Apple Arcade in August

Apple Arcade is expanding its gaming library on August 7 with four new exclusive titles. Subscribers can enjoy ad-free and in-app purchase-free experiences with games like ‘Play-Doh World’, ‘Worms Across Worlds’, ‘Let’s Go Mightycat!’, and ‘Everybody Shogi’. The service is available for Rs 99 per month in India, with free trials and inclusion in Apple…

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