Air India resorts to cost-cutting amid high jet fuel prices: Is layoffs also on cards?
Hit by a surge in operational expenses due to the West Asia conflict, Air India has initiated a series of cost-containment steps, pausing annual salary hikes and asking employees to reduce discretionary spending. In a townhall meeting on Friday, CEO and MD Campbell Wilson cautioned the workforce that the year ahead could be “very, very difficult” unless external conditions improve. During the interaction with staff, Wilson, Chief Financial Officer Sanjay Sharma and Chief Human Resources Officer Ravindra Kumar GP stressed the urgent need to curb non-essential expenditure. Sharma explained that FY26 has already seen revenue soften due to global uncertainty, despite strong momentum in the previous financial year.
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Puducherry: Rangasamy meets Lt Guv, stakes claim to form govt, oath-taking likely on May 13
AINRC chief N Rangasamy, who was elected as the Leader of the NDA, met Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan on Friday and presented a letter of support from the Legislative Assembly members staking a claim to form the Government in the UT. The letter has been sent for the President’s approval. Rangasamy was accompanied by the newly elected MLAs of the alliance parties.
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Finn Allen, spinners decimate Delhi Capitals as Kolkata register fourth consecutive wins in IPL 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders registered a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the IPL 2026. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side produced a clinical all-round show, getting the job done with 34 balls to spare. Meanwhile, it all started with winning the toss as bowling first was a very important decision made by the KKR skipper.
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Aamir Khan sings ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ with Kapil Sharma at Daadi Ki Shaadi screening, video goes viral
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan recently attended the special screening of Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s family comedy drama Daadi Ki Shaadi and added a fun musical touch to the evening. The actor won hearts after singing his iconic song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from Ghulam during the event.
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Tamil Nadu: TTV Dhinakaran meets Governor, says Palaniswami has 120 MLAs, should form govt
At a time when suspense continues over government formation in Tamil Nadu, AMMK Chief TTV Dhinakaran on Friday met Governor and handed over a letter, stating that E. Palaniswami enjoys the support of 120 MLAs and should be granted permission to stake a claim to form the government.
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OPINION | Does Bengal need a Yogi model?
What was feared ultimately occurred in West Bengal. Three days before the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was to be sworn in, top BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s PA was gunned down by professional sharpshooters. The attack was meticulously pre-planned and efforts were made to remove all clues. The killers made a recce of the spot and the motive was to send a chilling political message.
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Suvendu Adhikari to be next Bengal CM, elected as BJP’s legislative leader; swearing in tomorrow
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday was elected as the legislative party leader of the saffron party, paving the way for him to become the next chief minister of West Bengal. The announcement was made following a key meeting of BJP’s newly elected MLAs in Kolkata, which was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and party’s Bengal unit chief Samik Bhattacharya.
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Rakesh Bedi announces new film NH404, bags lead role after playing Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar films
Rakesh Bedi has bagged his next film after playing a politician and an Indian spy, Jameel Jamali, in Dhurandhar films. Titled NH404, the first poster of the film has been unveiled, and people are replying with Dhurandhar connotations.
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BJP govt will work to fulfil dream of Sonar Bangla: Amit Shah after announcing Suvendu as Bengal CM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who announced Suvendu Adhikari as the Bengal CM, said on Friday that the new government will work its best to fulfil the dream of Sonar Bangla. He also thanked the people of Bengal for providing the mandate defeating the Trinamool Congress and the Left Parties. He said there have been many incidents of violence and threats, but people have put their faith in BJP in Bengal polls.
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‘Is it sustainable?’: American woman in Bengaluru reacts after landlord hikes rent by 33%
Rent conversations in Bengaluru rarely stay calm for long. Between rising deposits, sudden hikes and intense competition for flats, many tenants in the city say the pressure has started feeling strangely normal. Especially for young professionals and people moving from outside Karnataka. Some manage somehow. Others just keep adjusting month after month.
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