Longer routes, higher costs, 26,000 cancellations: US-Iran conflict hits Indian airlines

The prolonged US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Indian airlines, with around 26,000 international flights cancelled till July 20 as carriers continue to grapple with airspace restrictions across the Middle East.Apart from the large-scale cancellations, airlines have also faced flight diversions and delays, while longer flying routes have increased fuel consumption and operating…

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China is building a ‘Mach 26 asteroid hammer’ to strike space rocks before they hit Earth |

Image Credit: Shutterstock The Earth revolves in a cosmic system which is surrounded by billions of asteroids often referred to as ‘fossils’ of our solar system. While these rocks are rich in resources, they represent a significant threat to humanity. In response, China has developed an ambitious planetary defence strategy that aims to do more…

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BITSAT 2026 iteration 4 result released at bitspilaniedu.com: Direct link to download here

BITSAT 2026 iteration 4 result out The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has announced the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026 iteration 4 seat allotment result. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their allotment status by logging in to the official admission portal, admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in,…

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Cher bears USD 1 million of her legal fees despite win in royalty lawsuit against Sonny Bono’s wife, Mary Bono |

Federal court denies Cher’s request of Mary Bono paying her legal fees. (Image credits: Instagram) Cher, fondly dubbed ‘Goddess of Pop,’ has to bear her own legal fees of USD 1 million in the case against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono. While the 80-year-old triumphed in the legal case for unpaid royalties in May 2024,…

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30,000-ft health scare: British Airways launches probe after 3 pilots suffer food poisoning on Hyderabad-London flight | India News

30,000-ft health scare: British Airways launches probe after 3 pilots suffer food poisoning on Hyderabad-London flight NEW DELHI: Three British Airways pilots operating a flight from Hyderabad to London fell ill after suspected food poisoning, prompting the airline to launch an investigation into the incident. One of the pilots became incapacitated while the aircraft was…

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Axis Bank Pms Acquisition: Axis Bank’s MF arm acquires Rs 12,000 crore PMS business from securities arm

MUMBAI: Axis Asset Management Company will acquire the portfolio management services business of Axis Securities, adding over 2,500 investors and taking its PMS assets under management to around Rs 15,000 crore.The acquisition is among the largest PMS deals in India by investor count and will see the acquired business operate under “Alternates by Axis AMC”….

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