IndiGo, India's largest airline, is launching business class seating on key domestic routes, challenging Air India's dominance. This move will increase premium seating options for travelers, potentially impacting pricing.
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Elon Musk's son, X Æ A-Xii, was seen with President Trump in a heartwarming moment at the White House, capturing social media's attention. The affectionate interaction, shared by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, showcased Trump's tender side, gaining widespread admiration from social media users.
A 45-year-old man was killed and two others injured when an SUV ran over them while sleeping on a footpath in Hyderabad. The vehicle, driven by Sanket Srinivas, lost control and crashed into a concrete railing. The victims are yet to be identified. A case of culpable homicide has been filed against the driver.
India's Pranav Venkatesh clinched the World Junior Chess Championship (Under-20) held in Montenegro, remaining undefeated with seven victories and four draws. This marks a significant achievement for Indian chess, with Viswanathan Anand congratulating him for his remarkable performance. The victory brings the open title back to India after nearly 17 years.
Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series victory over India, highlighted by Scott Boland's exceptional bowling. Despite Bumrah's strong performance earlier in the series, injury limited his impact. The debut of young talents, the underperformance of key veterans, and Steve Smith's remarkable form were significant takeaways from the series.
A senior chemistry professor at Aligarh Muslim University was suspended following an internal probe for impersonating female students and filing fake harassment complaints against a colleague. Authorities discovered Riyazuddin's deceit through CCTV surveillance, revealing his regular visits to the post office to send the false letters.
King Charles III, while visiting Waltham Forest, jokingly reassured the public about his health, saying, "I'm still alive." This marked the royal couple's final public engagement of 2024, where they celebrated community cohesion and donated to those in need. The King's cancer treatment, diagnosed earlier this year, is progressing positively and will continue into the new year.
Volkswagen bringing the Golf GTI and Tiguan R-Line to India would be an exciting move, but it comes with both opportunities and challenges. Since both models are coming via CBU route, high import duties will make them prohibitively expensive. Bringing the Tiguan R-Line to India appears to be a strategic decision, considering the country’s strong preference for SUVs.
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR against a proclaimed offender under the Negotiable Instruments Act after both parties reached a compromise. Justice Sumeet Goel emphasized that pursuing such cases, when settled, burdens courts unnecessarily and goes against the legislative intent of Sec 138 of the Act. The compromise was deemed a significant factor in deciding to quash the FIR.
A fraudster claiming to be a senior embassy official from Washington DC, who took over Rs 2 lakh from a Mumbai doctor for a US visa, was exposed by an inadvertent WhatsApp video call. The doctor realized the man was in Mumbai, not the US, and reported him to the police. They are now searching for him.