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Around 500 aircraft had reportedly been affected globally, including about 250 jets already operating with airlines
Nation

Airbus finds fuselage coating defect in A321neo jets, some IndiGo aircraft affected

The planemaker had identified a surface-protection problem in fuselage components but said it posed no safety risk to passengers or operations
Modi had joined the rhythm with a tambourine and clapped along as musicians performed bhajans before the gathering
Nation

PM Modi joins ‘bhajan clubbing’, claps to devotional beats on Deendayal Upadhyaya anniversary

The Prime Minister had attended the devotional music programme at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Park to mark the Jana Sangh leader’s 110th birth anniversary
The MPs had joined the NCPI and backed the BJP-led NDA, while parliamentary records continued to list them as TMC members
West Bengal

20 rebel TMC MPs get 15 more days to fight disqualification; Lok Sabha sets October 8 deadline

The Lok Sabha Secretariat had extended the deadline after the rebel MPs sought 30 additional days to prepare their replies to the disqualification petitions
Vijay had accused the DMK, AIADMK and BJP of political collusion as he campaigned for TVK ahead of the October 6 Madurantakam bypoll
Tamil Nadu

‘What was the deal?’: Vijay targets Stalin over Veeramani POCSO case, alleges DMK-AIADMK collusion

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister had alleged that complaints involving granite baron R Veeramani were buried during the previous DMK regime and demanded answers from Stalin
The victims were travelling towards Jagdalpur when their vehicle broke down on NH-30 and was struck from behind by a wheat-laden truck | Representational image
Chhattisgarh

Six killed, seven injured as wheat-laden truck crashes into stationary vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Six members of a ‘dhumal’ music band died after their stationary vehicle was hit by a wheat truck at Markatola Ghat in Balod district
Investigators had recovered Rs 79.85 lakh from seven accused and cited CCTV footage, thousands of messages and financial records as evidence
Uttar Pradesh

'Ram temple donations siphoned off inside counting room', SIT chargesheet flags 105 instances

The nearly 70,000-page chargesheet had alleged a network removed, concealed and distributed cash while donations were being counted at the Ayodhya temple
BJP leaders had called the remark unnecessary and warned it had cast suspicion on legislators across the state
Karnataka

‘A dozen MLAs married twice’: DK Shivakumar’s Assembly remark sparks row, BJP demands names

The Karnataka Chief Minister had claimed several legislators who moved to Bengaluru had married twice and said he could provide a list
Oracle had reportedly failed to honour around 40 offers, while several startups were also expected to face restrictions
Nation

IITs shut campus doors on Oracle, 21 other firms for two years over unhonoured job offers

Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI
Nation

Water cannons, detention, barricades: Congress protests across India for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Gaurav Gogoi was detained in Assam while police used water cannons in Patna as Congress staged nationwide protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Amit Shah said BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow were giving Pakistan 'sleepless nights' as he showcased Uttar Pradesh’s expanding defence manufacturing sector | File image/PTI
Nation

Amit Shah highlights UP defence push, says BrahMos missiles give Pakistan 'sleepless nights'

At the UP International Trade Show, Amit Shah highlighted BrahMos and AK-203 production in Uttar Pradesh while discussing investments and the state’s defence corridor
Amid the ECI controversy, Chirag Paswan said the poll panel must address public concerns and maintain trust in the electoral process | File image
Nation

'ECI needs to present its stance': Chirag Paswan amid row over poll panel

Chirag Paswan urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to clarify his position publicly amid questions over Election Commission decisions and the electoral process
Police personnel detain MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi during a protest, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI
Assam

Assam Cong Chief Gaurav Gogoi, senior leaders detained during protest demanding CEC's removal

Gaurav Gogoi led an Assam Congress march towards the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, but police stopped the protesters near Rajiv Bhawan and detained several leaders
The Air India first officer was removed from AI 151 before take-off after failing a preliminary alcohol test at Zurich airport | Representational image
Nation

Air India pilot fails alcohol test before Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended

The incident comes weeks after another Air India pilot tested positive for marijuana following a Phuket-Delhi flight, prompting mandatory dope testing for pilots

Special Reports

The NPF, BJP and NCPI together received 81 of the 111 lawmakers who joined other political parties since 2022 | Representational image/AI generated
Special Reports

111 MPs, MLAs switched parties after election since 2022—who switched and where?

Of the 111 lawmakers who switched parties, 26 were Lok Sabha MPs, seven Rajya Sabha members and 78 MLAs, the ADR analysis found
IMD says the Bay system remains a deep depression, not an official cyclone named Arnab | File Image
Special Reports

Cyclone Arnab or deep depression? Why IMD has not named the Bay of Bengal system

‘Cyclone Arnab’ is not official as IMD classifies the Bay system as a deep depression
The BJP’s election expenditure reports show Rs 529.38 crore spent across five states, including Rs 286.99 crore in West Bengal | Representational image
Special Reports

BJP election spending hits Rs 529 crore across five states, Bengal accounts for 54%

Election Commission filings show the BJP spent more than half of its Rs 529.38 crore election expenditure in West Bengal during the 2026 polls
Artificial Intelligence has accelerated restructuring, but weaker demand, high costs and changing business models have also driven job cuts
Special Reports

AI boom, jobs bust as 1.76 lakh roles disappear in just nine months

Companies across technology, banking, automobiles, retail and media had announced or planned major workforce reductions during 2026
Nearly 4,51,000 additional deaths are projected worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027 | Representational image
Special Reports

Over 15K lives at risk in India? The deadly Super El Nino warning explained

India could record 15,800 additional heat-related deaths over the next six months as Super El Nino drives temperatures above normal, a study says
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