Air India has scheduled a special flight on Sunday, October 19th, to bring 256 Delhi-bound passengers home from Milan in time for Diwali. The original flight, AI 138, was cancelled on October 17th due to a technical issue with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline has provided accommodation and meals to the stranded passengers.
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Veteran actor Satish Shah, known for his unforgettable performances in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, passed away at the age of 74 on October 25. The actor, who had reportedly been unwell for the past few months, breathed his last due to kidney failure.
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is updating its Business API policy to prohibit general-purpose AI chatbots, effective January 15, 2026. This move will impact AI assistants from companies like OpenAI and Perplexity, as Meta aims to refocus the API on business customer support and updates, not AI technology distribution.
Pakistan's Asif Afridi etched his name in cricket history, becoming the oldest debutant to claim a five-wicket haul at 38. Despite his impressive feat, South Africa's tailenders fought back, reducing the deficit. Afridi's remarkable performance places him among elite Pakistani spinners, surpassing a 92-year-old record.
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor. Justice Kant, the senior-most judge after CJI Gavai, is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 23 and will serve until February 2027. He hails from Haryana and has a distinguished legal career.
Stock markets, including NSE and BSE, remained closed on October 22 for Balipratipada. This follows a positive Muhurat trading session yesterday, which marked the start of Samvat Year 2082. Regular trading operations are scheduled to resume on October 23.
The Delhi government will enforce a uniform admission age of six years for Class 1 in all schools from the 2026-27 session, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The revised structure redefines early education stages from Nursery to Class 1, ensuring developmental readiness, reducing academic pressure, and standardising learning outcomes across Delhi’s school ecosystem.
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not on trial for the upcoming Australia ODI series, nor will it determine their 2027 World Cup chances. Their exceptional records mean they won't be judged on a single series, with Agarkar emphasising a balance of experience and youth for the team's future.
Despite widespread access to paid vacation, nearly a quarter of US workers did not take a single day off last year, FlexJobs reports. Heavy workloads, fear of falling behind, and insufficient PTO leave employees trapped in a cycle of constant work. Experts warn that cultural and structural reforms are essential to make rest a viable, sustainable priority.
Public address systems and display screens at four North American airports were compromised, broadcasting pro-Hamas messages and anti-Trump sentiments. The cyberattacks targeted Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania, and Windsor, Kelowna, and Victoria International Airports in Canada. While authorities deemed the overall disruption minimal, investigations are underway to address the security breach and its potential implications.
Mitch Marner, a dynamic right-winger, has joined the Vegas Golden Knights on a significant eight-year, $96 million contract, boosting his estimated net worth to $20-25 million. His move from the Toronto Maple Leafs, following a career-best 102-point season, also brings lucrative endorsements from major brands. Fans anticipate his impact on the upcoming NHL season.