Indo-Pak tensions: AP Cabinet reviews security preparedness

AP Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has on Thursday reviewed the security preparedness in key regions in the State in view of the military tension with Pakistan.  The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati, had a ‘long’ discussion on ensuring safety of strategically important locations…

Ukraine’s parliament ratifies landmark minerals deal with US | Russia-Ukraine war News

Kyiv says deal ‘operational’ in a few weeks, hopes it will revive flagging US support against Russian aggression. Ukrainian legislators have unanimously voted to ratify a minerals deal with the United States in the hope of securing military assistance to deter future Russian aggression. The country’s parliament gave its assent to the agreement, which grants…

AERA approves Mumbai airport tariff, recommends review of terminal-1 demolition date

Domestic passengers will pay upto ₹175 as user development fee under the revised tariff plan of Mumbai airport. While the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has disallowed Mumbai airport’s proposal for a higher charge for domestic passengers, it has proposed differential rates for economy and business class passengers on international routes. Similarly a separate levy…

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University

Max Matza and Nadine Yousif BBC News Watch: Moment protesters storm into Columbia University library New York police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters after they occupied part of the main library at Columbia University on Wednesday. Two university security officers were injured when protesters forced their way into Butler Library on Wednesday, according to…

OYO becomes most profitable Indian start-up in FY25 with ₹623 cr profit: Founder Ritesh Agarwal

Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive officer of OYO Hotels & Homes | Photo Credit: Indranil Aditya Global travel tech platform OYO has become the most profitable Indian start-up with a profit after tax of ₹623 crore in the 2024-25 financial year, Founder Ritesh Agarwal told employees in a townhall on Thursday, sources said. According…