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A British Airways pilot faced suspension after allegedly leaving the cockpit door open during a Heathrow to New York flight. The pilot reportedly allowed family members into the cockpit, raising security concerns among crew and passengers. The incident led to the cancellation of the return flight, disrupting travel for many.

Indian cinema’s box office remains unpredictable despite star power and established franchises. Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ saw massive success, while other big films like Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ and Hrithik Roshan’s ‘War 2’ underperformed initially. Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ had mixed results, but ‘Coolie’ opened strong. Stardom attracts attention, but audience sentiment, regional variations, and franchise fatigue significantly…

Elon Musk claims xAI is attracting top engineers from Meta and Google with its “hyper merit-based” culture, not just high salaries. A report indicates xAI has hired at least 40 former Google employees since 2023, supporting Musk’s claim. Despite some departures, xAI’s demanding environment and ambitious mission continue to attract talent.

Vir Das recently won the Disruptor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. His acceptance speech is now going viral. He joked about how his return to India will be treated like COVID news. Das compared himself to ‘kadi patta’ among other big stars. Fans and fellow comedians are praising his humor.

Donald Trump, in an interview, reiterated his claim that his administration played a crucial role in averting a potential nuclear escalation between India and Pakistan. He stated that the situation was dire, with planes being shot down and the possibility of nuclear conflict looming.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, a sanctuary city and home to Harvard and MIT, has become a legal battleground against the Trump administration. The city is actively challenging federal policies that threaten its immigrant communities, funding for homeless services, and the research institutions vital to its economy. Cambridge is committed to defending its values and interests through legal…

Following PM Modi’s GST reform announcement, Congress demands a discussion paper, advocating for a simplified tax structure. Jairam Ramesh suggests rate reductions and extending the GST compensation cess to aid states. PM Modi plans GST revisions around Diwali, promising relief to consumers and small businesses by reducing tax rates on essential goods.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will submit its report to the Supreme Court on Monday regarding Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s controversial remarks. Shah was questioned about his speech referencing Operation Sindoor, which sparked outrage. The SIT recorded statements from over 125 people and examined video footage.

BofA Securities anticipates Nifty 50 fluctuations, projecting a year-end target of 25,000 amidst uncertainties like potential US trade tariffs and a shaky US economic outlook. While S&P Global Ratings upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating, the brokerage expects Nifty earnings to grow moderately, with markets potentially facing short-term corrections.