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Panchami relief for 19,254 tea workers as WB govt announces Rs 5,000 aid, extra foodgrains

Kolkata, Oct 14 (UNI) On the eve of Panchami, the West Bengal government on Wednesday announced Rs 5,000 assistance and additional foodgrains for 19,254 tea workers from closed gardens, as the state stepped up support for tea workers ahead of Durga Puja.

#Panchami relief for 19 #254 tea workers as WB govt announces Rs 5 #000 aid # extra foodgrains

GAT, French firm UUDS Aero join hands to set up aircraft cabin excellence centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (UNI) GMR Aero Technic (GAT), a leading aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France-based UUDS Aero to establish an Integrated Cabin Excellence Centre at its Hyderabad facility.

#GAT # French firm UUDS Aero join hands to set up aircraft cabin excellence centre in Hyderabad

IIT-Madras Pravartak inks MoU with Medhastra Techsystems to accelerate indigenous Defence AI innovation

Chennai, Oct 14 (UNI) The IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the technology innovation hub of IIT-Madras, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medhastra Techsystems Private Limited to promote indigenous innovation in defence artificial intelligence.

#IIT-Madras Pravartak inks MoU with Medhastra Techsystems to accelerate indigenous Defence AI innovation

Frankfurt-New Delhi Air India flight makes emergency landing at Jaipur amid hijacking scare; all on board found safe and well

Jaipur, Oct 14 (UNI) An Air India AI-2030 Frankfurt-New Delhi flight was forced to make an emergency landing at the Sanganer International Airport in Jaipur on Wednesday morning amid a scare of hijacking or bomb threat.
Panic broke out suddenly in the ATCs at the Ahmedabad, Jaipur and New Delhi airports as the officials there received a panic signal about a hijacking threat from the New Delhi bound international flight around 10:00 am today.

#Frankfurt-New Delhi Air India flight makes emergency landing at Jaipur amid hijacking scare; all on board found safe and well

Adani, Jabil JV to assemble AI, data centre hardware

Mumbai, Oct 14 (UNI) Adani Enterprises Limited has officially announced that it has signed a non-binding MoU with Florida-based American multinational Jabil Inc to set the framework for a proposed 50:50 joint venture to assemble artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre hardware in India.

#Adani # Jabil JV to assemble AI # data centre hardware

Parthiv Patel turns to AI to democratise cricket, target grassroots talent

Bengaluru, Oct 14 (UNI) In a game where access to quality coaching, performance analytics and talent scouts can make a decisive difference, former India cricketer Parthiv Patel is turning to artificial intelligence to help level the playing field for aspiring cricketers, particularly those beyond the professional circuit.

#Parthiv Patel turns to AI to democratise cricket # target grassroots talent

Tripura CM reiterates commitment to revive Kailashahar airport

Agartala, Oct 14 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday reiterated the unwavering commitment of his government to enhancing the air connectivity of the state.

#Tripura CM reiterates commitment to revive Kailashahar airport

Aramex, GMR Airports sign MoU to boost international cargo logistics

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (UNI) Global logistics provider Aramex has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GMR Airports Limited (GAL) to strengthen express and freight logistics at all GMR-operated airports in India, facilitating smoother import and export operations and improving global market access for businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

#Aramex # GMR Airports sign MoU to boost international cargo logistics

Maharashtra Cabinet approves direct Rs 5,000 aid for drought-hit farmers ahead of Diwali

Mumbai, Oct 14 (UNI) In a major financial relief for the state''s agriculture sector, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday announced an immediate direct cash assistance of Rs 5,000 per head to farmers affected by drought-like conditions across the state.

#Maharashtra Cabinet approves direct Rs 5 #000 aid for drought-hit farmers ahead of Diwali

MIAL assures airlines of no slot changes for Mumbai airport’s winter schedule

Mumbai, Oct 13 ( UNI) Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has assured airlines that it will minimise operational disruptions, respect historical slot allocations and not disturb any slots during the upcoming winter schedule, following a meeting with the Airport Operators Committee (AOC) of Mumbai Airport on Tuesday.

#MIAL assures airlines of no slot changes for Mumbai airport’s winter schedule

Czechia's Privratsky wins men's 10m air rifle gold at ISSF World Cup

Cairo, Oct 13 (UNI) Czech shooter Jiri Privratsky scored 251.3 points to win the men''s 10m air rifle gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup here.

#Czechia's Privratsky wins men's 10m air rifle gold at ISSF World Cup

DRI seizes hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 2.71 cr at Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad, Oct 13 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 7.75 kg of high-grade cannabis, suspected to be hydroponic weed, valued at approximately Rs 2.71 crore in the illicit market, from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

#DRI seizes hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 2.71 cr at Hyderabad Airport

Excessive screen exposure taking a toll on youth eye health: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UNI) Prolonged screen exposure, poor visual hygiene and neglect of early symptoms are increasingly affecting young people, leading to refractive errors and computer vision syndrome, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas said on the occasion of World Sight Day.

#Excessive screen exposure taking a toll on youth eye health: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar

Bypoll rout in strongholds, internal rift within AIADMK widens, dissident seniors goes into huddle

Chennai, Oct 13 (UNI) The rout in the two seats in the October six bypolls, considered as their strongholds, has further widened the internal rift within the Opposition AIADMK and resurfacing of dissension, with a section of disgruntled seniors, who were already at loggerheads with the high command, going into a huddle for the last two days to chalk out their next move.

#Bypoll rout in strongholds # internal rift within AIADMK widens # dissident seniors goes into huddle

Mumbai sizzles in October heat as air quality worsens

Mumbai, Oct 13 (UNI) Mumbai continued to experience intense heat and humidity on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a maximum temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius and generally clear skies throughout the day.

#Mumbai sizzles in October heat as air quality worsens

Madras HC rejects poll plea challenging AIADMK MLA's victory

Chennai, Oct 13 (UNI) The Madras High Court on Tuesday rejected a poll petition challenging the victory of senior AIADMK leader
and former Tamil Nadu Law Minister C.Ve.Shanmugam from the Mailam Assembly constituency in the April 23 general elections.

#Madras HC rejects poll plea challenging AIADMK MLA's victory

Odisha: Debrigarh sanctuary deploys AI to track wildlife, detect threats

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UNI) Authorities of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha’s Bargarh district have stepped up wildlife protection with an AI-powered surveillance system that tracks animal movements, detects suspicious human activity and helps identify forest fires in real time.

#Odisha: Debrigarh sanctuary deploys AI to track wildlife # detect threats

Madras HC upholds TN Assembly Speaker's decision to accept resignation of six Rebel AIADMK MLAs

Chennai, Oct 13 (UNI) In a setback for the opposition AIADMK which was already beset with a series of defections, the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD.Prabhakar''s decision accepting the resignation of six AIADMK Rebel MLAs, who had quit the party later joined the ruling TVK of Chief Minister Vijay.

#Madras HC upholds TN Assembly Speaker's decision to accept resignation of six Rebel AIADMK MLAs

Madras HC uphelds TN Assembly Speaker's decision to accept resignation of six Rebel AIADMK MLAs

Chennau, Oct 13 (UNI) In what could be seen as a setback for the opposition AIADMK which was already beset with a series of defections, the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD.Prabhakar''s decision accepting the resignation of six AIADMK Rebel MLAs, who had quit the party joined the ruling TVK of Chief Minister Vijay.

#Madras HC uphelds TN Assembly Speaker's decision to accept resignation of six Rebel AIADMK MLAs

GST e-way bill data aids economic forecasting beyond tax compliance

Bengaluru, Oct 12 (UNI) GST e-way bill data, primarily used to track the movement of goods, is also serving as a high-frequency input for economic forecasting and nowcasting by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and statistical authorities, highlighting the expanding role of tax administration data in assessing economic activity.

#GST e-way bill data aids economic forecasting beyond tax compliance

Meghalaya aims to build lasting entrepreneurship ecosystem: CM Sangma

Shillong, Oct. 12 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said that the State''s goal is to build a lasting ecosystem and culture of entrepreneurship, where young people see Meghalaya as a place where new ideas take shape.

#Meghalaya aims to build lasting entrepreneurship ecosystem: CM Sangma

MHADA Launches Five AI-Based Digital Services; Initiative To Simplify Govt Processes, Fast-Track Citizen Services

Mumbai, Oct 12 (UNI) Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Sunday launched five Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based digital services to enhance administrative efficiency and provide faster, more transparent services to citizens.

#MHADA Launches Five AI-Based Digital Services; Initiative To Simplify Govt Processes # Fast-Track Citizen Services

Tarang Shakti 2026 concludes with focus on air power cooperation, indigenous capabilities

New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) The second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on Monday, bringing together air forces from seven countries and observers from 32 nations to strengthen operational cooperation, interoperability and defence partnerships.

#Tarang Shakti 2026 concludes with focus on air power cooperation # indigenous capabilities

Saudi Arabia faces fresh missile threats as Riyadh airport closure extended

Riyadh, Oct 12 (UNI) Saudi Arabia said on Monday that the forces remain alert to track down potential drone and cruise missile threats targeting the kingdom, after its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen''s Houthi militia.

#Saudi Arabia faces fresh missile threats as Riyadh airport closure extended

Riyadh airport closure extended after Houthi strikes, Trump weighs US military action

Riyadh, Oct 12 (UNI) Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of flights at its main international airport on Monday after fresh Houthi missile and drone attacks killed at least 14 people and injured more than 300, as US President Donald Trump considered joining the kingdom’s military campaign against the Iran-backed Yemeni group.

#Riyadh airport closure extended after Houthi strikes # Trump weighs US military action

Hyderabad airport launches real-time lost-and-found tracking platform

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (UNI) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has launched a real-time Lost & Found Tracking and Communication Platform to simplify the reporting and recovery of passengers’ lost belongings.

#Hyderabad airport launches real-time lost-and-found tracking platform

TDB signs Rs 86 crore deal with Peptris for AI-driven drug development

New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has signed an agreement with Bengaluru-based Peptris Technologies Private Limited to provide Rs 86 crore in financial support for advancing four artificial intelligence-discovered drug candidates towards clinical development.

#TDB signs Rs 86 crore deal with Peptris for AI-driven drug development

Human judgement remains vital in age of AI, says EFLU Vice-Chancellor

Pune, Oct 11 (UNI) As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly transforms education, universities must focus on developing human judgement, critical thinking and ethical reasoning alongside technological skills, said Prof N Nagaraju, Vice-Chancellor of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad.

#Human judgement remains vital in age of AI # says EFLU Vice-Chancellor

Fire on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight, aircraft diverted to Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 11 (UNI) An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad on Sunday after a fire reportedly broke out in a passenger''s power bank while the aircraft was airborne, triggering panic among passengers.

#Fire on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight # aircraft diverted to Hyderabad

Jammu on high alert for Navratri, 500 AI cameras installed along Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route

Jammu, Oct 11 (UNI) Tight security arrangements have been put in place across the Jammu region as the nine-day Navratri festival commenced on Sunday.

#Jammu on high alert for Navratri # 500 AI cameras installed along Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route

Enhanced security at Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru, Oct 11 (UNI) Bengaluru police have stepped up security at Kempegowda International Airport in view of the Navaratri and Dussehra holidays, with additional personnel deployed to prevent untoward incidents and keep a close watch on unauthorised drivers and suspicious individuals.

#Enhanced security at Kempegowda International Airport

Jaishankar’s Africa visit strengthens India’s ties with three nations, focuses on trade, defence, AI

New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia has given fresh momentum to India’s engagement with Africa, with the two sides identifying trade, investment, defence, pharmaceuticals, digital technology, renewable energy and artificial intelligence as key areas for expanding cooperation.

#Jaishankar’s Africa visit strengthens India’s ties with three nations # focuses on trade # defence # AI

Three young lives lost as speeding luxury car rams scooter near Kochi airport

Kochi, Oct 11 (UNI) Three young people, including two women, were killed when a speeding luxury car rammed into their scooter on the VIP Road at Athani near Nedumbassery, with police launching an investigation into suspected drunk driving and alleged reckless behaviour by the 18-year-old driver.

#Three young lives lost as speeding luxury car rams scooter near Kochi airport

Vij Champions naming Noida airport after Modi, praises PM for raising India’s profile on the world stage

Ambala, Oct 11 (UNI) Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Sunday threw his support behind naming the Noida International Airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting how Modi’s leadership has propelled India’s reputation worldwide and spurred progress across sectors.

#Vij Champions naming Noida airport after Modi # praises PM for raising India’s profile on the world stage

South Korea’s Sharebox expands India push with AI, XR-based immersive experiences

New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) South Korean spatial content company Sharebox Co. Ltd. is expanding its presence in India, targeting opportunities across retail, entertainment, commercial real estate and cultural spaces with artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR) and interactive LED technologies.

#South Korea’s Sharebox expands India push with AI # XR-based immersive experiences

Geopolitical tensions hit Kochi-Gulf air connectivity; 10 flights cancelled

Kochi, Oct 11 (UNI) Ten flight services connecting Cochin International Airport with destinations in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled between October 11 and 13 due to the prevailing geopolitical situation in the region.

#Geopolitical tensions hit Kochi-Gulf air connectivity; 10 flights cancelled

Trump says US may join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack

Riyadh, Oct 11 (UNI) A Saudi-led military coalition has vowed a "firm response" to a Houthi attack on Riyadh''s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309, as US President Donald Trump said Washington may consider joining Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed militia.
The attack on a passenger terminal on Saturday amounts to "war crime under international humanitarian law," Major General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

#Trump says US may join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack

Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, injures 309

Riyadh, Oct 11 (UNI) Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said early on Sunday, as Houthis attacks on the kingdom''s civilian aviation infrastructure intensified.

#Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12 # injures 309

Saudi Arabia suspends air operations in Riyadh after Houthi attack on Khalid International Airport leaves several injured

Riyadh, Oct 10 (UNI) Several people have been injured in a fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, prompting Saudi Arabian authorities to suspend operations days after a series of strikes claimed by Yemen''s Houthis.

#Saudi Arabia suspends air operations in Riyadh after Houthi attack on Khalid International Airport leaves several injured

ASSOCHAM’s O-LEAD 2026 conclave calls for AI-driven education, industry-led skill development

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (UNI) The O-LEAD 2026 conclave organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) concluded here on Saturday with a call for AI-driven education, industry-led skill development, collaborative research and faster commercialisation of innovation to accelerate Odisha’s economic growth.

#ASSOCHAM’s O-LEAD 2026 conclave calls for AI-driven education # industry-led skill development

Jharkhand: Vice-President attends second convocation of AIIMS Deoghar

Deoghar, Oct 10 (UNI) Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan attended the second convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, on Saturday, where Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar called on young doctors to prioritise compassion, ethics and service alongside medical knowledge and skills.

#Jharkhand: Vice-President attends second convocation of AIIMS Deoghar

India’s AI talent demand outstrips supply by 3.5 times, says BinQle report

Bengaluru, Oct 10 (UNI) India may need around 1.4 million artificial intelligence (AI) professionals in 2026 against an available talent pool of about 400,000, creating a demand-supply gap of more than 3.5 times, according to the BinQle Talent Intelligence Report 2026.

#India’s AI talent demand outstrips supply by 3.5 times # says BinQle report

Bengal: Greenfield airport proposed between Malda and Gazole to improve regional connectivity

Siliguri, Oct 9 (UNI) A fresh initiative has been taken to set up a greenfield airport between Malda and Gazole Assembly segments in Uttar Malda parliamentary constituency, with the district administration identifying a proposed site for the project.

#Bengal: Greenfield airport proposed between Malda and Gazole to improve regional connectivity

Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel accuses Pope Leo XIV of using AI fears to divert attention from Catholic Church child sex scandals

Nashville, Oct 9 (UNI) Pope Leo XIV is exploiting the rising fears surrounding artificial intelligence to divert public attention from the Catholic Church''s many child sex abuse scandals, claimed Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, while also accusing former US president Barack Obama of using opposition to AI for political gain.

#Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel accuses Pope Leo XIV of using AI fears to divert attention from Catholic Church child sex scandals

TN bypoll wins: Vijay retains his political aura, Left bruised, AIADMK pushed to third place

By MC Rajan
Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) Despite turning a cakewalk into a contest, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Joseph Vijay retained his charisma and political aura intact with a comfortable victory in the bypoll for two constituencies to the Assembly.

#TN bypoll wins: Vijay retains his political aura # Left bruised # AIADMK pushed to third place

Haryana journalists seek Rs 5 lakh medical aid, cashless treatment

Panchkula, Oct 9 (UNI) A journalists’ association in Haryana has urged Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to implement two previously announced welfare measures — raising medical assistance for journalists from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh and providing cashless treatment — saying formal government orders are needed to make the benefits available.

#Haryana journalists seek Rs 5 lakh medical aid # cashless treatment

Three Saudi nationals killed in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport

Riyadh, Oct 9 (UNI) Three Saudi nationals have been killed in two attacks on Riyadh’s international airport, including a strike on an aircraft operated by state carrier Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority has said.

#Three Saudi nationals killed in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport

What benefit will the public derive from renaming Jewar Airport? Prime Minister should focus on employment and inflation: Ex UPCC president Ajay Rai

Varanasi, Oct 9 (UNI) Former Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Friday questioned the decision to name Jewar Airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the people of the country need work, not names. Instead of naming, the government should focus on addressing unemployment, inflation, and farmers'' problems.

#What benefit will the public derive from renaming Jewar Airport? Prime Minister should focus on employment and inflation: Ex UPCC president Ajay Rai

JNTUK Holds Workshop on AI-Driven Engineering Systems

Kakinada, Oct 9 (UNI) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) University College of Engineering organised a one-day workshop on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven engineered systems on Friday, focusing on the application of MATLAB and model-based design in engineering education and research.

#JNTUK Holds Workshop on AI-Driven Engineering Systems

Gurugram, Panipat and Bahadurgarh record 'poor' air quality; Delhi AQI at 176

Panchkula, Oct 9 (UNI) Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of Haryana on Friday, with Gurugram slipping into the ''poor'' category and Panipat recording a significant rise in pollution. Bahadurgarh improved but remained the state''s most polluted town, according to the latest National Capital Region (NCR) Air Quality Bulletin.

#Gurugram # Panipat and Bahadurgarh record 'poor' air quality; Delhi AQI at 176

Assembly ypolls : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK wins both the seats, DMK finishes second ahead of AIADMK

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The sound of Whistle (TVK poll symbol) blew louder as the ruling TVK of Vijay won both the Reserved Assembly seats of Madurantakam and Dharapuram, with its candidates -- both former AIADMK MLAs -- defeating their nearest DMK rivals by a good margin on Friday.

#Assembly ypolls : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK wins both the seats # DMK finishes second ahead of AIADMK

Data integration crucial for AI-driven drug development, experts say at Bio Connect 4.0

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (UNI) Experts at the International Life Sciences Industries Conclave, Bio Connect 4.0, have called for an integrated research ecosystem connecting hospitals, clinical research centres, artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories and advanced research facilities to accelerate drug discovery and development.

#Data integration crucial for AI-driven drug development # experts say at Bio Connect 4.0

Jewar Airport to be named ‘Narendra Modi International Airport’: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Oct 9 (UNI) Noida International Airport, Jewar, will now be known as ‘Narendra Modi International Airport’. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the proposal on Friday.

#Jewar Airport to be named ‘Narendra Modi International Airport’: CM Yogi

Tirupati MP urges Centre to retain airport under AAI management

Tirupati, Oct 9 (UNI) Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy on Friday urged the Centre to reconsider the proposed privatisation of Tirupati Airport and retain it under the management of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), citing public interest, affordable air travel and regional development.

#Tirupati MP urges Centre to retain airport under AAI management

CID investigation ordered after airport cable theft suspect dies in Navi Mumbai police custody

Mumbai, Oct 9 (UNI) The Maharashtra Home Department on Friday transferred the investigation into the death of a 38-year-old man in police custody in Navi Mumbai to the State Criminal Investigation Department following questions raised by his relatives over the circumstances of his death.

#CID investigation ordered after airport cable theft suspect dies in Navi Mumbai police custody

Bypolls : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK poised to win both the seats, DMK and AIADMK in close race for 2nd spot

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The sound of blowing the Whistle (TVK poll symbol) grew louder as the ruling TVK of Vijay is on the cusp of winning both the Reserved Assembly seats of Madurantakam and Dharapuram, with its candidates -- both former AIADMK MLAs -- establishing unassailable leads over their DMK rivals as counting of votes polled in October 6 by-elections progressed on Friday.

#Bypolls : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK poised to win both the seats # DMK and AIADMK in close race for 2nd spot

Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air hike fuel surcharges as ATF prices surge

New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have increased or introduced fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights from October 9, joining IndiGo in passing on part of the burden of rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices to passengers.

#Air India # Air India Express # Akasa Air hike fuel surcharges as ATF prices surge

India's lack of AI investment opportunities could become strength: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) India''s limited exposure to the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom could emerge as an advantage over the next year if the rally falters, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said, expressing confidence that foreign investors would return to Indian markets to tap the country''s underlying economic strengths.

#India's lack of AI investment opportunities could become strength: CEA Nageswaran

Bypoll counting : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK leads in both seats, DMK and AIADMK in close race for 2nd spot

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The sound of blowing of the Whistle (TVK poll symbol) grew louder as the ruling TVK of Vijay was ahead in both the Reserved Assembly seats, with its candidates establishing good lead over their DMK rivals as counting of votes polled in October 6 by-elections progressed on Friday morning.

#Bypoll counting : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK leads in both seats # DMK and AIADMK in close race for 2nd spot

Pondy Assembly bypoll : Ruling AINRC retains Thattanchavady seat

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The ruling AINRC of Chief Minister N.Rangasamy on Friday retained the high-profile Thattanchavady Assembly when its nominee and former MLA Ashok Anand securing a comfortable win in the by-election held on October six.

#Pondy Assembly bypoll : Ruling AINRC retains Thattanchavady seat

Bypoll counting : Close race between ruling TVK and AIADMK in 2 TN seats, AINRC ahead in Pondy

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The ruling TVK of Vijay and the AIADMK are involved in a close race in the two Reserved Tamil Nadu seats, while the ruling AINRC was comfortably ahead in the lone Puducherry seat, as counting of votes polled in October 6 by-elections began amid tight security in the three constituencies on Friday morning.

#Bypoll counting : Close race between ruling TVK and AIADMK in 2 TN seats # AINRC ahead in Pondy

Uttarakhand: Direct air service from Dehradun to Badrinath, Kedarnath fails to take off

By Prithviraj Singh
Dehradun, Oct 8 (UNI) Chardham pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand to fly straight to Badrinath and Kedarnath will be left disheartened as heli services that was scheduled to start on September 15 are unlikely to take off for entire season due to a technical snag developed in the MI-17 helicopter and for the want of critical spare part, claimed the service providing firm today.

#Uttarakhand: Direct air service from Dehradun to Badrinath # Kedarnath fails to take off

Bahadurgarh, Jind record NCR's worst air quality; Delhi, Gurugram remain in moderate category

Panchkula, Oct 8 (UNI) Haryana''s Bahadurgarh and Jind recorded the worst air quality among 33 cities and towns covered by the National Capital Region (NCR) air quality bulletin on Thursday, with Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of 290 and 253, respectively, placing both towns in the ''poor'' category.

#Bahadurgarh # Jind record NCR's worst air quality; Delhi # Gurugram remain in moderate category

Haryana: Bahadurgarh, Jind record NCR's worst air quality; Delhi, Gurugram remain in moderate category

Panchkula, Oct 8 (UNI) Haryana''s Bahadurgarh and Jind recorded the worst air quality among 33 cities and towns covered by the National Capital Region (NCR) air quality bulletin on Thursday, with Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of 290 and 253, respectively, placing both towns in the ''poor'' category.

#Haryana: Bahadurgarh # Jind record NCR's worst air quality; Delhi # Gurugram remain in moderate category

Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy and Bharti Airtel Foundation sign MoU to strengthen teacher professional development

Shillong, Oct 8 (UNI) The Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy (MTTA) and Bharti Airtel Foundation on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance continuous professional development of teachers across the state through TheTeacherApp.

#Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy and Bharti Airtel Foundation sign MoU to strengthen teacher professional development

President Murmu, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh salute IAF on 94th Air Force Day

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu has lauded the Indian Air Force for its “courage, precision and operational preparedness” during Operation Sindoor, saying the air warriors had demonstrated their commitment to safeguarding the country’s security.

#President Murmu # PM Modi # Rajnath Singh salute IAF on 94th Air Force Day

Nana Patekar's enduring bond with Punjab: From Golden Temple prayers to Rs 3 lakh aid for a farmer

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) - Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, who died at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence on Thursday, shared a deep personal connection with Punjab, where his affection for the Punjabi language, reverence for the Golden Temple and a remarkable gesture of financial assistance to a farmer reflected a side of the acclaimed actor that extended far beyond the silver screen.

#Nana Patekar's enduring bond with Punjab: From Golden Temple prayers to Rs 3 lakh aid for a farmer

Iran war: 81 US aircraft down, billions needed for replacement, and Congress is flying blind

Washington, Oct 8 (UNI) The Iran war has cost the US military 81 aircraft, lost or damaged, and the bill to replace them could reach $3.3 billion, according to a Congressional Research Service report. That is only the equipment. The war itself has cost Americans at least $45 billion, and that figure leaves out damage to U.S. bases across the region.

#Iran war: 81 US aircraft down # billions needed for replacement # and Congress is flying blind

Defence expo, air show to be held as part of Telangana Global Summit

Hyderabad, Oct 8 (UNI) A large-scale Defence Expo will be held in Hyderabad from December 7 to 9 as part of the Telangana Global Summit-2026, while an air show will be conducted on December 9, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Thursday.

#Defence expo # air show to be held as part of Telangana Global Summit

Telangana Governor greets Air Warriors on Indian Air Force Day

Hyderabad, Oct 8 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday extended warm greetings to the Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force and their families on the occasion of Indian Air Force Day.

#Telangana Governor greets Air Warriors on Indian Air Force Day

Telangana Governor greets Air Warriors on Indian Air Force Day

Hyderabad, October 8: Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday extended warm greetings to the Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force and their families on the occasion of Indian Air Force Day.

#Telangana Governor greets Air Warriors on Indian Air Force Day

Telangana CM Reddy greets Indian Air Force personnel on Air Force Day

Hyderabad, Oct 8 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday extended his greetings to the brave Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force on the occasion of Indian Air Force Day.

#Telangana CM Reddy greets Indian Air Force personnel on Air Force Day

NMC drops regulatory hammer on medical commercialization: AI ads, "Miracle Cure" claims, fake reviews

Panchkula, Oct 8 (UNI) The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued comprehensive guidelines regulating advertising and public communication by hospitals, medical institutions, and registered medical practitioners.

#NMC drops regulatory hammer on medical commercialization: AI ads # "Miracle Cure" claims # fake reviews

PM Modi salutes Air Warriors on Air Force Day, hails courage in guarding India’s skies

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday saluted the courage and commitment of the Indian Air Force personnel on Air Force Day, saying the nation was proud of its “Air Warriors” and their dedicated role in safeguarding India’s skies.

#PM Modi salutes Air Warriors on Air Force Day # hails courage in guarding India’s skies

Bidhannagar police bans laser lights around Kolkata airport during Durga Puja

Kolkata, Oct 7 (UNI) The Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, which has jurisdiction around the Kolkata airport, has banned the use of laser lights at Durga Puja pandals, drawing on past incidents in which beams disrupted the functioning of pilots during aircraft landing approaches.

#Bidhannagar police bans laser lights around Kolkata airport during Durga Puja

US military lost over 81 aircraft in Iran war with combined losses estimated at $3.3bn

Washington, Oct 7 (UNI) The US has lost or sustained damage to at least 81 military aircraft since the war with Iran began, with the combined losses estimated at up to $3.3 billion, according to a new Congressional Research Service report.

#US military lost over 81 aircraft in Iran war with combined losses estimated at $3.3bn

Telangana: SIR process amounts to voter theft, alleges AISF

Hyderabad, Oct 7 (UNI) AISF Telangana State President Kasireddy Manikanta Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the removal of eligible voters from electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process was an assault on democracy and demanded its immediate cancellation.

#Telangana: SIR process amounts to voter theft # alleges AISF

Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi military supplies near Aden airport

Aden, Oct 7 (UNI) Yemen’s Houthi group on Wednesday claimed it had launched ballistic missiles at newly arrived Saudi military supplies at a camp near Aden International Airport, hours after the Yemeni government accused the group of attacking the civilian airport and forcing a passenger flight to divert.

#Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi military supplies near Aden airport

IMF flags AI Boom, energy shock and debt risks to global economy

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Governments around the world need to take urgent steps to manage growing risks from the uneven artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, persistent energy disruptions and rising public debt, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday.

#IMF flags AI Boom # energy shock and debt risks to global economy

IMF warns of AI boom, energy shock and debt risks facing global economy

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Governments around the world need to take urgent steps to manage growing risks from the uneven artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, persistent energy disruptions and rising public debt, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday.

#IMF warns of AI boom # energy shock and debt risks facing global economy

Amritsar court allows 10-min video call for jailed MP Amritpal Singh to speak to ailing grandmother

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 7 (UNI) An Amritsar court has allowed jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to make a 10-minute video call to his ailing grandmother, granting him limited relief while he remains lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail.

#Amritsar court allows 10-min video call for jailed MP Amritpal Singh to speak to ailing grandmother

Humanitarian aid brings relief to nine-year-old with Prader-Willi syndrome

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (UNI) A nine-year-old boy from Palakkad suffering from Prader-Willi syndrome and severe sleep-related breathing difficulties has received a BiPAP machine worth around Rs one lakh, enabling him to get respiratory support at home.

#Humanitarian aid brings relief to nine-year-old with Prader-Willi syndrome

Special package sought to revive Kollam’s ailing cashew sector

Kollam, Oct 7 (UNI) A special package should be formulated to revive Kollam’s ailing cashew sector, which once provided employment to nearly two lakh women, Forest and Wildlife and Skill Development Minister Shibu Baby John has said.

#Special package sought to revive Kollam’s ailing cashew sector

DRI seizes foreign-origin gold worth Rs 2.25 cr at Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad, Oct 6 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, seized 1,481.780 grams of foreign-origin gold worth approximately RS 2.25 crore at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).

#DRI seizes foreign-origin gold worth Rs 2.25 cr at Hyderabad Airport

HCL is a partner to establish Lucknow as one of India's leading AI innovation cities: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that his government is committed to establishing Lucknow as one of India''s leading AI innovation cities.

#HCL is a partner to establish Lucknow as one of India's leading AI innovation cities: CM Yogi

HCL is a partner to establish Lucknow as one of India's leading AI innovation cities: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that his government is committed to establishing Lucknow as one of India''s leading AI innovation cities.

#HCL is a partner to establish Lucknow as one of India's leading AI innovation cities: CM Yogi

ServiceNow unveils AI Workflow Factory to scale governed enterprise automation

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) ServiceNow has launched its AI Workflow Factory and Autonomous Engineer solutions, designed to help enterprises identify areas where artificial intelligence can improve work and provide a unified system for building, running and expanding AI powered workflows across organisations.

#ServiceNow unveils AI Workflow Factory to scale governed enterprise automation

Swiss President arrives at Noida International Airport, explores cooperation in IT, electronics and aviation sectors

Noida/Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) The Yogi Adityanath government''s efforts to position Uttar Pradesh as a major destination for global investment and modern industrial development gained an international dimension on Tuesday with the arrival of Swiss President Guy Bernard Parmelin at Noida International Airport in Jewar, leading an approximately 65-member delegation.

#Swiss President arrives at Noida International Airport # explores cooperation in IT # electronics and aviation sectors

Telangana: Bullet found in passenger’s luggage at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad, Oct 6 (UNI) A bullet was found during the security screening of a passenger who was scheduled to travel from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad, to the USA, causing a brief commotion at the airport today.

#Telangana: Bullet found in passenger’s luggage at Hyderabad airport

President Murmu calls for compassionate healthcare, urges AIIMS Bilaspur to serve hill areas

Shimla, October 6 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday called upon medical professionals to combine clinical excellence with empathy and compassion, saying the primary objective of the medical profession should be to serve humanity.

#President Murmu calls for compassionate healthcare # urges AIIMS Bilaspur to serve hill areas

President Murmu urges AIIMS Bilaspur graduates to make compassion and selfless service their medical mission

Pankaj Bhaartiya
Bilaspur, Oct 6 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu urged the first graduating batch of AIIMS Bilaspur to view medicine not merely as a profession or means of livelihood, but as a noble medium of compassion, sensitivity and selfless service to society.

#President Murmu urges AIIMS Bilaspur graduates to make compassion and selfless service their medical mission

J&K: This Navratras, AI based cameras to keep surveillance on Katra-Bhawan route

Jammu, Oct 6 (UNI) As the Navratras are starting from October 11, Jammu and Kashmir Police have made elaborate arrangements to ensure the safety of devotees with the installation of AI-based cameras to keep surveillance on every activity from Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan nestled in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#J&K: This Navratras # AI based cameras to keep surveillance on Katra-Bhawan route

Saudi Arabia says three injured in attacks on Southern airports

Riyadh, Oct 6 (UNI) Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that three people were injured in attacks targeting two airports in the country’s south a day earlier, with the strikes also causing material damage.

#Saudi Arabia says three injured in attacks on Southern airports

Upper air circulation, trough over TN to bring heavy to moderate rain in several dists

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) An Upper air circulation over North Tamil Nadu and Trough would bring heavy to moderate rains in several districts of the state for the next 5-6 days.

#Upper air circulation # trough over TN to bring heavy to moderate rain in several dists

Major fire erupts at Tata Projects workers’ colony near Lucknow airport

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) A major fire broke out at the Tata Projects workers'' colony, located near the Laxman Chowk area, approximately 800 meters from the Choudhary Charan Singh International Airport, at around 6.55 am on Tuesday.
According to airport officials, upon receiving the information, the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team responded immediately and dispatched a Domestic Fire Tender (DFT) to the scene.

#Major fire erupts at Tata Projects workers’ colony near Lucknow airport

Houthis claim attacks on airports in Riyadh, Abha, Saudi Aramco facility

Moscow, Oct 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Yemen''s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, attacked airports in Saudi Arabia''s Riyadh and the southern city of Abha, as well as the oil refinery of the Saudi Aramco state oil and gas company in Jeddah, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said on Monday.

#Houthis claim attacks on airports in Riyadh # Abha # Saudi Aramco facility

Kerala aims to develop 600-km coastline as port city, jobs for youth, homes for fisherfolk

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has said the government would work towards developing the state''s 600-km coastline as a major port city, while ensuring employment opportunities at Vizhinjam and other ports for youngsters from local fishing families.

#Kerala aims to develop 600-km coastline as port city # jobs for youth # homes for fisherfolk

Mann vows to continue cash aid for women, free power; targets opposition at Sardulgarh event

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said his government would continue financial assistance for women, free electricity for households, daytime power for farmers and merit-based recruitment, while accusing the opposition parties of lacking a clear roadmap for the state.

#Mann vows to continue cash aid for women # free power; targets opposition at Sardulgarh event

Adani to begin partial redevelopment of north section of Terminal 1B at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai, Oct 5 (UNI) Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)-operated Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has officially announced that it will begin redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B.

#Adani to begin partial redevelopment of north section of Terminal 1B at Mumbai Airport

IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge from October 6 as ATF prices surge; airfares set to rise

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) IndiGo is set to increase its fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights from October 6, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

#IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge from October 6 as ATF prices surge; airfares set to rise

West Bengal signs MoU to connect 4 airstrips under UDAN 2.0, new airport proposed at Kalyani

Kolkata, Oct 5 (UNI) In a major push to expand regional and international air connectivity in West Bengal, the state government on Monday signed an MoU under the Centre’s UDAN 2.0 scheme to connect Chharra in Purulia, Balurghat in South Dinajpur, Hashimara in Alipurduar and Kalaikunda in West Midnapore.

#West Bengal signs MoU to connect 4 airstrips under UDAN 2.0 # new airport proposed at Kalyani

IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge from October 6 as ATF prices surge; airfares set to rise

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) IndiGo will increase its fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights from October 6, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move is likely to make air travel costlier for passengers.

#IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge from October 6 as ATF prices surge; airfares set to rise

15 kg Cannabis worth Rs 5.26 crore seized at Chennai airport, pax arrested

Chennai, Oct 5 (UNI) Officials of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) have seized 15.02 kg of Hydroponic ganja (Cannabis) worth Rs 5.26 crores and arrested a passenger who arrived from Bangkok at the Chennai international airport here.

#15 kg Cannabis worth Rs 5.26 crore seized at Chennai airport # pax arrested

Atmospheric air pollution levels can aid enhancing rainfall, urban flood forecasts : IIT-Madras study

Chennai, Oct 5 (UNI) An IIT-Madras-led international study has found that atmospheric air pollution could play a critical role in improving the forecasting of rainfall and urban floods.

#Atmospheric air pollution levels can aid enhancing rainfall # urban flood forecasts : IIT-Madras study

AM Intelligence expands Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory capacity in India, Malaysia

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) AM Intelligence (AMI), the AI infrastructure platform set up by the promoters of Greenko, on Monday announced two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs to be deployed as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems in India and Malaysia.

#AM Intelligence expands Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory capacity in India # Malaysia