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The Redmi Note 17 series may soon get two new models in select global markets. Xiaomi’s sub-brand is reportedly preparing the Redmi Note 17 4G and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max for markets outside China. The Pro Max has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its possible specifications and performance details ahead of an official announcement.The device was listed on the benchmarking platform with model number 2609FRA74G. While Geekbench does not identify the smartphone by name, Gizchina reports that this model number is associated with the global version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max.The listing mentions Qualcomm’s QTI…

Akasa Air has launched Akasa Elevate, its first loyalty programme, coinciding with the airline's fourth anniversary, as it looks to strengthen customer retention and reward frequent flyers through a range of travel benefits and faster tier progression. The programme allows members to earn Elevate Points on eligible flights as well as ancillary products and services, while offering personalised recognition, priority services and exclusive privileges across four membership tiers. The airline said members can qualify for higher tiers through either eligible flights or spending, making progression more flexible. Customers will also earn additional rewards on eligible direct bookings and ancillary purchases,…

Turkish Airlines carried 9.5 million passengers in July 2026, recording a total load factor of 86.5%, as the airline continued to see growth in passenger and cargo traffic. According to the airline’s July traffic results, international load factor stood at 86.2%, while domestic load factor was 89.1%. Available seat kilometres (ASK) rose 2.7% year-on-year to 25.7 billion during the month, compared with 25 billion in July 2025. Cargo and mail volumes also increased 4.9% to 203.1 thousand tonnes. For the January-July 2026 period, Turkish Airlines carried 54 million passengers, up 5.4% from the corresponding period last year. Total load factor…