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Meet IndiGo’s new CEO William Walsh who comes with decades of global aviation experience

Meet IndiGo’s new CEO William Walsh who comes with decades of global aviation experience

New Delhi: Weeks after Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGO, the country's largest airline has announced the appointment of former British Airways chief William Walsh as new chief executive officer. The appointment is significant, as the airline has been under scrutiny following massive operational disruptions that triggered widespread public outrage and regulatory action. The low-cost air carrier had faced operational challenges, including large-scale flight disruptions, prompting a leadership transition. Walsh is expected to take charge by August 3, 2026, after completing his tenure at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he currently serves as Director General. Who is…
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Why Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra changed her Instagram name to โ€œXtiannaโ€ after divorce

Why Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra changed her Instagram name to โ€œXtiannaโ€ after divorce

Of course, you canโ€™t talk about Mahraโ€™s reinvention without mentioning the man currently holding her hand. Her engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana (Karim Kharbouch) in late 2025 surprised everyone. It was a union which was much talked about for long, but was now confirmed now bringing both the music and royal worlds together.On paper, a hip-hop star from the Bronx and a princess from Dubai seem like a script from a Hollywood rom-com. But when French Montana opened up about his relationship with Sheikha Mahra on the Joe and Jada podcast earlier this year, he revealed exactly what hooked…
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BJP files complaint against Mamata

BJP files complaint against Mamata

Mamata Banerjee's controversy deepened on Tuesday as the BJP raised strong objections to remarks made by the West Bengal Chief Minister during the campaign for the state Assembly Elections, alleging that her comments are creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation among voters. A BJP delegation met the Election Commission (EC) of India on Monday in New Delhi to formally register the complaint, and on Tuesday, party leaders carried their protest to the office of the State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata. ย  After meeting with the EC, Suvendu Adhikari, the BJPโ€™s candidate from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, accused…
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Sourav Ganguly reacts to Kolkata being snubbed for Tests in India’s 2026-27 home season

Sourav Ganguly reacts to Kolkata being snubbed for Tests in India’s 2026-27 home season

Kolkata: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for India's home season last week and that triggered a massive debate as traditional venues - Kolkata and Mumbai - didn't get to host a single game of the high-profile Test series between India and Australia. Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad got the hosting rights for five Test matches and Sourav Ganguly is not unhappy with the board for Kolkata getting snubbed. Theย Cricket Association of Bengal President believes that Test cricket must reach newer venues as it is good for the growth of the game. "Itโ€™s…
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‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

Tehran: Iran has released fresh footage of its elite army commandos, accompanied by a defiant warning directed at the United States, as thousands of American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division begin arriving in West Asia amid the escalating conflict. The video, circulated by a state-linked outlet Press TV, shows Iranโ€™s special forces and asserts their readiness to confront and defeat American troops. It prominently features the phrase โ€œCome Closeโ€, signalling a direct challenge to any potential US ground intervention in the region. The timing holds significance. According to Reuters, thousands of troops from the US Armyโ€™s 82nd Airborne Division…
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PropShare Celestia’s Rs 244 crore IPO to open on April 10, check price band and other details

PropShare Celestia’s Rs 244 crore IPO to open on April 10, check price band and other details

Mumbai: Property Share Investment Trust, the country's first registered Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT), has announced that the Rs 244.65 crore IPO of PropShare Celestia will open next month. According to the information available, the public issue will open for subscription on April 10. The issue, with a price band of Rs 10-10.50 lakh per unit,ย  will conclude on April 16, the statement reads. PropShare Celestia is the third SM REIT launched by Property Share Investment Trust. The public issue will comprise only a fresh issue of units, with no offer-for-sale component. The IPO proceeds will…
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Can Punjab Kings’ ‘Sarpanch’ Shreyas Iyer hit the punch and turn the tide in New Chandigarh in IPL 2026?

Can Punjab Kings’ ‘Sarpanch’ Shreyas Iyer hit the punch and turn the tide in New Chandigarh in IPL 2026?

New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's switch from the Kolkata Knight Riders to the Punjab Kings has earned him a big fan base from Punjab fans. Iyer had almost given PBKS their first-ever IPL title had his team not fallen short at the final hurdle to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. However, his stellar form and leadership have earned him the nickname of 'Sarpanch'. Shreyas was in insane form last year. He scored 604 runs in 17 innings in IPL 2025 with some stellar knocks, including a marvellous 87* against the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.ย  Shreyas needs to turn his…
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Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iranโ€™s energy sites, desalination plants and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached "shortly." Trump stated that the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, in an interview with the New York Post published Monday. The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments. In the meantime, Israel has invaded southern Lebanon to push out…
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Small Savings Schemes: Check latest interest rates of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PPF and others

Small Savings Schemes: Check latest interest rates of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PPF and others

New Delhi: The government has announced the interest rates for small savings schemes (SSS) for the quarter from April 1 to June 30, 2026. This update is important for those who invest in the Public Provident Fund (PPF), the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), or the National Savings Certificate (NSC). According to a notification by the finance ministry, interest rates have been kept unchanged for various small savings schemes for the eighth straight quarter, beginning April 1, 2026. "The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the first quarter of FY 2026-27, starting from April 1, 2026, and ending…
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Ravindra Jadeja reveals reason behind his gun celebration after dismissing Shivam Dube in CSK redemption

Ravindra Jadeja reveals reason behind his gun celebration after dismissing Shivam Dube in CSK redemption

New Delhi: Having switched sides from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals, Ravindra Jadeja had his redemption in the clash between the two sides at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Jadeja, having been traded to the Royals before the IPL 2026 season, took 2/18 in his three overs as the Royals bowled the Super Kings out for a meagre 127.ย  He got crucial wickets of Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube as he got enough help from the surface that was sticky due to rain in the build-up to the game. Jadeja unleashed a special gun celebration after dismissing Dube, which…
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