The aviation regulator has fined Akasa Air Rs 10 lakh for not compensating 7 passengers who were denied boarding on a Bengaluru-Pune flight. Passengers were transferred to an IndiGo flight departing two hours later. Compensation rules mandate payments based on delay duration, with Akasa failing to follow these, resulting in penalties.
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Banned terrorist group PAFF, linked to JeM, claimed the IED attack near LoC in Jammu's Akhnoor, resulting in the deaths of Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh. Increasing cross-border firing by Pakistani soldiers has heightened tensions, prompting security forces to intensify border alerts and searches.
A US district court has temporarily protected 133 international students from deportation by reinstating their SEVIS records after sudden termination. The court's order prevents federal authorities from misusing the students' data and compels government agencies to comply. This action addresses alleged unlawful actions by immigration authorities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal procedures and preventing irreparable harm to students.
India captain Rohit Sharma returns to Ranji Trophy after nearly a decade for Mumbai's Round 6 match against Jammu & Kashmir on January 23. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja bolster their respective domestic teams. The BCCI mandates participation for contracted players unless unfit. Other fixtures involve star players like Shubman Gill.
Rohit Sharma assures that Pant, Gill, and Jaiswal will not be overburdened with ideas despite their inconsistent performances in the Test series against Australia. He believes the players should be allowed to play freely and focus on their strengths. Sharma stands behind his young teammates, stressing the importance of game awareness while not complicating their thought process.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kuwait, emphasizing India's support for Kuwait's development and praising the Indian diaspora's contributions. He highlighted the growing partnership between the two nations, driven by shared economic aspirations and strong cultural ties. Modi also interacted with the Indian community and acknowledged their role in strengthening bilateral relations.
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein will return to India through a partnership with Reliance Retail, following a 2020 ban. Shein will act as a technology provider, while Reliance Retail controls operations and data, ensuring all information remains within India under strict security measures. This collaboration aims to boost local manufacturing and create jobs.
Following a road rage incident in Bengaluru, BPO employee Vikas Kumar, previously arrested after a complaint by IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose's wife, now accuses Bose of assault and false allegations. Vikas claims Bose initiated the altercation, physically attacked him, and fabricated the language issue.
UPI faced another widespread outage, disrupting payment and fund transfer services for thousands. Downdetector reported over 2,200 complaints, highlighting transaction failures across major platforms like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and banking apps including SBI, ICICI and HDFC. This marks the third UPI disruption in approximately three weeks, raising concerns about the reliability of the digital payment system.
Hamas released three more hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Scheduled talks aim to secure the freedom of remaining captives and potentially extend the truce. The Rafah crossing with Egypt reopened, allowing crucial medical aid. This marks the fourth prisoner exchange since the truce began on January 19.