Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal slams IndiGo for 'inhumane' behaviour; airline issues apology
IndiGo replied to Mittal's post and apologised for the delay. Citing the reason for delay, the airline said that a medical emergency caused the two-hour flight disruption on the Delhi-Mumbai route. Key Points
Business TodayGovernors must act on bills; don't bring govts to SC, says CJI DY Chandrachud
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern about Governors delaying the approval of Bills passed by state assemblies. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that Governors should act promptly and not force state governments to approach the Supreme Court due to such delays. Key Points
Economic TimesJP Morgan Chase settles case with Sebi, pays Rs 22 lakh
On August 9, 2021, designated depository participant J P Morgan Chase Bank (JPMC), informed Sebi about the delay in intimating about the merger of Fidelity Investments Money Management Inc. (FIMM), a registered FPI, with its affiliate Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMRC). Key Points
Economic TimesAviation minister's strong words after IndiGo pilot punched by unruly passenger
Jyotiraditya Scindia said unruly passenger behaviour was “unacceptable”. He said all stakeholders were working round the clock to minimise fog-related impact. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTrump Trial Delays Cast Doubt on Verdicts Before Election
A likely delay in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is the latest complication of prosecutors’ efforts to try his other criminal cases before Nov. 5, raising the prospect that he could be elected president — and perhaps take office — before being tried on the most serious charges against him. Key Points
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'Flyers duly informed': SpiceJet after passengers create ruckus over 7-hour delay
Angry passengers created a ruckus at Delhi Airport on Friday after a 7-hour delay of their SpiceJet flight. The airline said the flyers were duly informed about the change in schedule. Key Points
India TodayUnited Arab Emirates approves the release of 'Barbie' after a three-week delay over content issues-Entertainment News , Firstpost
UAE officials didn't explain the screening delay, which has also occurred in other Arab nations. The film is now set to screen on Aug. 10, according to a tweet by Vox Cinemas, a regional cinema company Key Points
FirstpostVistara flight delays, cancellation: How much compensation can passengers get as per DGCA? Travel insuranc
Vistara flight delays, cancellation: Vistara has been in the news this week, with reports suggesting close to 100 flight cancellations. The airline grounded nearly 50 flights on Monday, April 1, and that number is expected to climb to 60 today, April 2. Are you a Vistara passenger facing a delay or cancellation? Here's what you should know about the DGCA rules for flight delays and cancellations. Key Points
Economic TimesSiddu-DK under pressure from loyalists to complete cabinet expansion this weekend
The cabinet has eight ministers now besides the two top leaders, who took oath last Saturday. The CM and Dy CM are under pressure to assign them responsibilities at the earliest as the government is preparing itself to implement the five big-ticket guarantees to voters. On Wednesday, former CM Basavaraj Bommai too sought a response from Siddaramaiah on the delay for assigning portfolios to new ministers. Key Points
Economic Times346 infrastructure projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.46 lakh crore
Reasons for time overruns as reported by various project implementing agencies include delay in land acquisition, delay in obtaining forest and environment clearances, and lack of infrastructure support and linkages. delay in tie-up for project financing, finalisation of detailed engineering, change in scope, tendering, ordering and equipment supply, and law and order problems were among the other reasons. Key Points
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New Nvidia chip runs into design flaw and is delayed, training of next-gen AI models may get hit
Nvidia's new Blackwell AI chips has reportedly encounter a design flaw, causing a delay in their release. This delay could impact the training of next-generation AI models for major tech companies. Key Points
India TodaySC slams IT department for filing cases after time limit
The Supreme Court criticized the income-tax department for filing petitions belatedly, highlighting a delay of over four years in an appeal against Bharti Airtel Ltd. The court urged the department to establish a proper litigation policy, noting its status as the biggest litigant in India. Rejecting the appeal, the court cited the department's tendency to reopen cases after sporadic successes, emphasizing the need for more judicious litigation practices. Key Points
Economic Times5G rollout: Why DoT has penalised Vodafone and Adani Networks
Learn why Vodafone Idea and Adani Data Networks have been penalized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for failing to meet 5G rollout obligations. Find out the reasons for the delay and the potential fines they may face. Key Points
Times Of IndiaFlight delayed, cancelled due to fog? You can get up to Rs 2 lakh if you have a travel insurance
Flight delayed or cancelled? Hundreds of flights have been delayed from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi due to low visibility amid dense fog in the last few days. You need to keep in mind that airlines are not obliged to compensate in cases where the cancellation and delay is caused by a force majeure event. Well, if you have bought travel insurance while booking your flight ticket, it may help you if your flight is delayed. Here's how Key Points
Economic TimesSupreme Court questions 2-year delay in e-device seizure rules
The counsel for Centre informed the Bench that a committee has been constituted by the government and the said guidelines are likely to be finalised by the next week. Get it done , the Bench orally remarked. Key Points
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Byju’s delays November salaries for section of employees
Byju's salary cycle resets on the first of every month. The impacted employees are housed under Think & Learn, the parent firm of Byju's. This does not include its test prep subsidiary, Aakash Institute. Key Points
Economic TimesFacing delay in your Canada immigration application? Take these steps
Canada's immigration system is facing backlog issues due to reasons such as COVID-19 pandemic, aging technology, high demand, and staffing shortages. The delay can lead to frustration for the applicant. However, applicants can take some steps to get information on the status of their application. These steps include checking the status of the application on the IRCCs website, filing a web form enquiry or calling at the IRCC customer care number, requesting GCMS, CAIPS, or FOSS notes etc. Key Points
Economic TimesAdipurush: Prabhas fans vandalise Telangana theatre for delay in screening
Amid several incidents of disturbances in theatres screening Adipurush, moviegoers vandalised a theatre in Telangana. An investigation is underway. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesVodafone Idea fund raise delay a concern: Vaishnaw
“We will soon resolve the issue regarding satellite spectrum allocation. I believe this should happen within this year,” the minister said. Key Points
FinancialexpressChinese technicians, engineers may get faster visas for work
There are some sectors which require technicians to come to set up plants here and that's a good idea as it will benefit our manufacturing and exports. We will raise it with the external affairs ministry, said an official, who did not wish to be identified. Exporters have raised the issue of delay in visas to Chinese technicians, which is affecting companies such as those making non-leather footwear and sports shoes in commencing their operations. Key Points
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Simona Halep says ITIA trying to delay her doping hearing further
The 31-year-old former Wimbledon and French Open champion has been provisionally suspended since October 2022 after testing positive for banned blood-booster roxadustat at the U.S. Open last year. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIncreased competition likely to prompt telcos to delay tariff hikes to next fiscal
Private telcos Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are expected to defer the next round of prepaid tariff increases until April 2024, following intense competition to acquire higher-paying customers and a weak consumption environment. This delay is amid heightened competition as telcos acquire high ARPU customers and aggressive 5G roll-out plans, with low probability for tariff hikes in the near term. Key Points
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