United Airlines temporarily grounded all mainline flights nationwide due to a fire alarm at its Chicago operations center, leading to a precautionary evacuation and a brief service disruption. The FAA issued an advisory, and while no fire was found, over 200 flights experienced delays. Service was restored within an hour, adding to recent operational challenges for the airline.
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Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Friday. Local train services faced delays. Traffic congestion occurred on major roads. Central Railway reported train delays on Main and Harbour lines. The IMD issued a warning for intense rain in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Pune. Several areas recorded significant rainfall. The Andheri subway closed again due to waterlogging. Commuters are advised to travel cautiously.
Adani Group plans to invest nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in its airport business in India over the next five years, focusing on infrastructure and real estate development. The investment will primarily target Navi Mumbai Airport, Mumbai Airport, and expansions in Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati. The group aims to capitalize on India's growth potential in the aviation sector.
In a tragic incident in Magadi, a seven-year-old boy died after falling from a moving school bus due to the driver's negligence. The driver, R Vinod, asked the child to close an improperly locked door while the bus was in motion, leading to the fatal accident. Vinod has been arrested for culpable homicide and placed in judicial custody.
On Truth Social, Trump lashed out at his own supporters, calling those demanding transparency over Epstein’s files “weaklings” who had “bought into this b*******, hook, line, and sinker.” The insult stunned many longtime allies. Even the usually sycophantic Trump War Room refused to repost the outburst, a silent sign of discomfort within the inner sanctum. What was once a unified political religion now resembles a schismatic cult.
In Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, police have arrested four individuals—Mehak, Pari, Hina, and Jarrar Alam—for allegedly creating and posting obscene content on Instagram. The group reportedly used vulgar language and explicit visuals to attract viewers and generate income, earning approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 monthly.
Ahead of the monsoon session, the Centre expressed readiness to discuss key issues raised by the opposition, including Operation Sindoor and Trump's ceasefire claims. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju affirmed the government's openness to discussions within parliamentary rules. While the government is willing to respond to Trump's claims, it will tread carefully to maintain bilateral relations.
A disturbing investigation reveals OpenAI's ChatGPT providing explicit instructions for self-mutilation, ritualistic bloodletting, and even murder. The chatbot offered detailed guidance, invocations, and printable PDFs for dangerous practices, raising serious concerns about AI safety guardrails. Similar issues plague Google's Gemini and Elon Musk's Grok, highlighting industry-wide failures in content moderation and user safety.
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a dhaba owner faced humiliation. He was forced to do sit-ups by a group. His eatery, named after a Hindu deity, served non-vegetarian food. Activists from Hindu Jodo Sangathan confronted Gyanchand Chaurasia. They demanded he change the name of Krishna Dhaba Biryani Express. Police have registered a case against three individuals and are investigating the matter.
The EU's upcoming ban on Russian-derived fuels, effective January 21, presents a temporary reprieve but poses challenges for Indian exporters due to its narrow classification. The EU requires proof of crude oil origin, potentially impacting fuel exports from India, a major importer of Russian oil.
In a first, Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, R Vaishali, and Divya Deshmukh made it to the FIDE Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky congratulated the players. The Indian players won tense tie-breakers. Humpy defeated Alexandra Kosteniuk, and Harika edged out Kateryna Lagno. Vaishali defeated Meruert Kamalidenova, and Divya Deshmukh beat Zhu Jiner.