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Supreme Court Fast-Tracks 1988 Air India Crash Compensation Dispute
Nearly four decades after the 1988 Ahmedabad crash, India's Supreme Court agreed to expedite hearings on how crash compensation should be calculated. Victims' families argue compensation should reflect actual economic loss including future earning capacity.
Kohli Pursues Tendulkar's Century Record in Final ODI Window
Virat Kohli is 15 centuries away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's all-time international hundreds record, with ODI cricket now his only avenue. India has 11 confirmed bilateral ODIs before the 2027 World Cup for potential record attempts.
Insurance Regulator Calls for Enhanced Consumer Protection Standards
India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority published recommendations for strengthening consumer protection in the insurance sector, addressing longstanding issues with policy mis-selling and customer grievance handling.
India A Cricket Squad Updated for Bilateral ODI Series
India A cricket team made squad adjustments with Shedge replacing Hardik for the one-day series, while Australia A added replacements. Pakistan also announced updated squads for upcoming T20 and ODI contests.
BSNL Workers Threaten Strike Over Frozen Pay Scales
BSNL employees are threatening industrial action over a government pay-scale freeze amid the company's losses. Workers demand relaxation of affordability criteria that have blocked salary revisions, creating labor-management tensions.
Mayawati Restores Nephew Akash as BSP National Convener
Indian politician Mayawati reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as national convener of the Bahujan Samaj Party, reversing a September expulsion. The reversal marks another chapter in the party's internal leadership dynamics.
India's Assam Gateway Opens First International River Cargo Route
The first international cargo vessel departed from Dibrugarh in eastern Assam, marking a historic moment for India's inland waterway commerce. The milestone development on National Waterway-2 represents the region's first international shipment since independence and opens new trade corridors.
Indian Kashmir Deports First Batch of Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants
Jammu and Kashmir police identified 600 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and deported 150 of them, with additional deportations planned. The enforcement operation targeted undocumented migrants found in the disputed region.
Pakistan Deploys Troops to Support Saudi-Backed Yemen Coalition
Pakistan will deploy military personnel to assist Saudi Arabia-backed forces in Yemen for the first time, following an emergency meeting in Riyadh among officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. A Pakistani general was appointed secretary general of the Saudi-led military alliance.
Indian Man Accused of Leading International Child Exploitation Network
Indian authorities are pursuing criminal charges against Rohan Sandeep Rane, 29, for allegedly orchestrating a global child exploitation ring. If convicted, the defendant faces life imprisonment under Indian law for crimes against minors.
Accenture CEO Dismisses AI Threat to Consulting Business Model
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet affirmed the company's growth despite AI disruption, noting over 400 clients launched advanced AI projects in the past fiscal year. The consulting giant reported fourth-quarter revenue growth powered by AI-driven efficiencies, with automation allowing larger project execution despite slower hiring.
Drishyam 3 Sets Ajay Devgn Box Office Record with $6.1M Opening
Drishyam: The Conclusion achieved Ajay Devgn's career-best overseas opening of $6.1 million and crossed $300 million in worldwide gross collections within days. The Indian crime thriller surpassed the actor's previous international box office record and demonstrated strong demand in diaspora markets led by Australia and Canada.
No Voter Removals After Election Commission Objections So Far
Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer reported that while 91,278 voter registration objections were filed during the Special Intensive Revision process, not a single voter has been removed based on objections to date. This comes amid separate concerns in other states like Goa where thousands were omitted from electoral rolls.
Pinterest Appoints Amazon Veteran James Dibbo as New CFO
Social media platform Pinterest named James Dibbo, a veteran executive from Amazon, as Chief Financial Officer. The appointment reflects the company's strategy to bring established technology industry leadership to its financial operations.