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14 Oct

Akasa Air brings Bengali festive flavours to the skies with Durga Puja special meal

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Akasa Air’s onboard meal service, Café Akasa, has introduced its first Durga Puja Special Meal, bringing traditional Bengali flavours to passengers during the festive season. Available throughout October, the limited-edition meal features Radha ballabhis served with Dhokar Dalna, Baked Rasgullas and a beverage of choice. The meal can also be prebooked through Akasa Air’s website or mobile app. The airline said the initiative is part of its effort to reflect India’s diverse cultural traditions through curated onboard culinary offerings. Café Akasa has introduced limited-edition meals for occasions including Makar Sankranti, Holi, Eid, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas since…

14 Oct

VIDA brings clean energy theme to Kolkata’s College Square Durga Puja

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VIDA, powered by Hero, has unveiled its ‘Bengal’s #1 Shakti’ installation at College Square Sarbojanin Durgotsab in Kolkata, combining the cultural significance of Durga Puja with the theme of clean energy and sustainable mobility. The installation at College Square Park depicts MaaDurga through illuminated line work against the backdrop of the park’s lake. Two life-size VIDA battery sculptures positioned alongside the artwork symbolise the energy behind her strength. Local artisans, or *karigars*, have crafted the installation’s frame from reclaimed metal, adding an element of material reuse to the display. The illuminated artwork and its reflection on the lake after sunset…

14 Oct

PM Youth Camp Students Visit ITBP Camp in Arunachal’s Anini, Learn About Border Security and Adventure Activities

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Students participating in the 4th Prime Minister Youth Camp in Border Areas visited the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp in Anini, Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, where they learned about mountain climbing, adventure activities and the operational role of the force. During the visit, ITBP personnel briefed the students about various weapons and ammunition used by the force, providing them with insights into the equipment and preparedness of security personnel deployed in border areas. The students also learned about mountain-related activities and the challenges faced by personnel serving in difficult high-altitude terrain. As part of the programme, they performed…

14 Oct

Pilot Activates Squawk Code 7500 Signalling Unlawful Interference Over Mumbai Airspace

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A passenger aircraft of Air India flying from Frankfurt, Germany to New Delhi was urgently diverted to Jaipur following a sudden security threat that arose mid-air. On Wednesday afternoon, after the Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed safely at Jaipur International Airport, it was taken to a special isolation bay. Following this sensational incident, there has been intense commotion among airport authorities and intelligence agencies. According to a source of news agency PTI, while flight number AI-2030 was flying over the Mumbai Flight Information Region, the pilot activated 'Squawk Code 7500'. As per international rules, this special transponder code carries a signal…

14 Oct

Jawa Yezdi takes All Stars range online for festive season buying

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has made its complete Jawa All Stars range available on Amazon.in and Flipkart as part of its 2026 festive initiative, expanding online access to its motorcycles. The move follows the launch of the All Stars line-up comprising the Jawa 42 FJ, 42 Bobber and the latest evolution of the Jawa 42 OG. The Jawa All Stars insignia represents the shared values of character, conduct and courage associated with Jawa riders, while each motorcycle retains its distinct design and performance identity. According to the company, the 42 FJ was the first motorcycle to feature the insignia, followed by…

14 Oct

Witness Testimonies Continue in Zubeen Garg Case, Rajesh Bhuyan and Raja Baruah to Depose Today

PreetiAssam

One of the accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, Amritprabha Mahanta, today appeared physically before the Fast Track Court. Until now, during the trial proceedings, accused Amritprabha Mahanta had been appearing in court virtually from jail. However, after being granted bail on the orders of the Gauhati High Court and released from Haflong Sub-Jail yesterday, the court had directed accused Amritprabha Mahanta to appear physically today. Meanwhile, in connection with the Zubeen Garg death case, the recording of witness testimonies is continuing in the Fast Track Court of Judge Sharmila Bhuyan. Today, film director Rajesh Bhuyan and Zubeen Garg's…

14 Oct

Neighbours Unaware of Criminal Past as Fake Colonel Roamed Freely in Uniform

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He used an Indian Army uniform and fake identity cards to run a fraud worth crores in the name of providing jobs in the defence forces. A joint security force has finally apprehended a dreaded fraudster who targeted unemployed youths by posing as a fake army officer. The notorious fraudster was arrested in a joint operation by the Kolkata Army Intelligence Branch and Nabagram Police on Sunday night in Nabagram, Murshidabad district of West Bengal. The arrested fraudster has been identified as Tarun Das, a resident of the Sagardighi area. On Monday, police produced the accused before the Lalbagh Sub-Divisional…

14 Oct

Early Investors Put 31% Farmley Stake on Block; Valuation May Hit ₹2,000 Cr

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Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) heavyweights including Emami, ITC, Britannia, and Orkla India are actively competing to acquire a significant equity stake in healthy snacking brand Farmley, in a potential transaction that could value the direct-to-consumer company at ₹2,000 crore. The potential deal comes as a group of early investors holding a combined 31 per cent stake in the dry fruits and nuts specialist has put its holdings up for sale. Depending on whether co-founders Akash Sharma and Abhishek Agarwal choose to dilute or offload any portion of their combined 32 per cent stake, the transaction could ultimately take the form…

14 Oct

Six Months Without Pay: Namdapha Park Staff Give Authorities 10-Day Ultimatum

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Contingency staff of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNPTR) in Arunachal Pradesh have threatened to vacate their camps and launch a ‘No Pay, No Work’ protest if their pending wages for six months, from April to September, are not paid in full within 10 days of submitting their memorandum to the authorities.The staff submitted the memorandum to the Conservator of Forests and Field Director on October 12, highlighting the financial difficulties caused by the prolonged delay in salary payments. Around 200 contingency staff, including personnel engaged under Project Tiger, are affected by the issue. Most of these employees are…

14 Oct

Akasa Air expands in flight menu with gourmet meals, healthy options and global flavours

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Akasa Air has introduced a new selection of inflight food and beverages under its Café Akasa service, combining Indian regional flavours, international culinary influences and health-focused options to enhance the passenger experience. Announced on October 7, 2026, the airline’s fourth Café Akasa menu since commencing operations features new offerings, including Chicken Pulimunchi Sushi, Tandoori Soya Wrap, Grilled Chicken Steak, Vietnamese Chicken Salad and Asian Chicken Sandwich. The selection also includes Kids Sky Treats, a specially curated combo for young travellers. The beverage menu introduces Pepping Sea Buckthorn, featuring the Himalayan berry, alongside Colombian Brew South Indian Filter Coffee and unsweetened…