Timely pension payments are not merely a procedural matter—they are a lifeline for countless retired central and state government employees. These pensions, disbursed through authorised banks, are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s "Master Circular - Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks". The RBI recently updated the circular, issuing a series of clarifications that aim to make the pension system more transparent, accountable, and senior citizen-fr

More than 250 passengers, including several Indian nationals, have been stranded for over 30 hours at Diyarbakir Airport in southeastern Turkey following an emergency landing by a Virgin Atlantic flight. The aircraft, operating under flight number VS358, had departed London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:40 a.m. local time on April 2 and was due to arrive in Mumbai at 1:40 a.m. IST on April 3. However, a medical emergency on board forced the aircraft to divert and land unexpectedly at Diyarba

Thousands of immigrant tech workers, especially Indians living in the United States, are currently facing unprecedented uncertainty regarding their future due to President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on strict immigration policies. The tightening of these policies has left many H-1B visa holders—including employees at top tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft—concerned about their job security, ability to travel internationally, and even the citizenship st

Recent reports suggest growing concerns among Indian immigrants in the United States regarding travel restrictions and visa re-entry issues. For Green Card holders and H-1B visa workers, these concerns have escalated in light of a series of incidents, policy changes, and intensified scrutiny at the U.S. border. Many immigrants are now asking whether it is still safe to leave the U.S. and return, given the current immigration environment under the Trump administration. The anxie

In response to the rising demand for premium travel, Air India has expanded its Premium Economy class, now offering fares starting at just ₹599 on select domestic routes. This move comes as the demand for premium travel has reportedly doubled in the past three years. The airline's new fares aim to provide affordable luxury experiences for Indian travelers. According to Air India’s March 12, 2025 press release, these limited-time fares are priced above standard economy fares and va

Saudi Arabia’s highly ambitious $500 billion Neom mega-city project, designed to revolutionize urban living, is facing significant delays, ballooning costs, and growing investor concerns. The futuristic development, intended to showcase Saudi Arabia’s forward-thinking vision, has encountered hurdles that threaten its completion.   A Grand Vision with Uncertain Progress Launched in 2017 as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman&#

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced recruitment for Flight Operations Inspector (FOI) positions under various categories. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, is offering these contractual roles with competitive salaries, providing an excellent opportunity for experienced pilots.The last date to submit online applications is March 7, 2025 (3 PM), and the deadline for sending the hard copy of the application along with required documents is March 14,

NJ Transit, the backbone of New Jersey's public transportation system, carried over a quarter-billion passengers in 2023. While the network plays a vital role in daily commutes, the past year has been marked by service disruptions, including last summer’s major delays, which prompted officials to implement a temporary fare holiday to compensate frustrated riders. Now, under the leadership of new CEO Kris Kolluri, NJ Transit is rolling out strategic improvements to enhance reliabilit

  An American Airlines flight en route from New York City to New Delhi experienced an unexpected diversion on Sunday afternoon when it landed at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport following a security alert. The incident, which has since been labeled as a “non-credible” concern by the airline, underscores the rigorous protocols that govern air travel safety in today’s dynamic security environment. T

  New Jersey Transit leaders are taking a proactive approach to addressing customer complaints and service issues through a series of public listening events. The latest session, part of the “We Are Listening” initiative, took place Thursday night at the Trenton Transit Station. The event provided riders with an opportunity to voice their concerns directly to NJ Transit leadership, including the agency’s new customer advocate

The sightscreen at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, damaged by Rinku Singh's powerful six during a T20I against South Africa in December 2023, is still awaiting repairs after 394 days. The incident, which saw Rinku hit a gigantic six off Aiden Markram, left the press box’s sightscreen shattered, but the repair has been delayed due to budget issues and the high-altitude location of the press box. The official responsible for the stadium’s maintenance, Terrance, explained tha

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has raised serious concerns about the ongoing delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft, calling for an urgent boost in private sector partnerships for defence product development. Speaking at the 21st Subroto Mukherjee Seminar, Singh emphasized that R&D in defence becomes irrelevant if it doesn't meet its timelines, pointing out how the Tejas project, conceived in 1984, still faces delays. Despite its induction into the Indian Air Force in 2016,

In South Korea's deadliest air disaster, a Jeju Air passenger jet, Flight 7C2216, crashed during its landing attempt at Muan International Airport on Sunday, resulting in 179 fatalities. The crash occurred after a series of events, starting with a bird strike reported by the pilot as the flight was approaching the airport. According to the final timeline of the flight, the aircraft was cleared by air traffic control at 8:54 am to land on runway 01. However, just minutes later, a

NASA has announced delays to its Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The first crewed lunar mission, Artemis 2, will now take place in April 2026, pushed back from its original launch window in September 2025. The second mission, Artemis 3, which seeks to land astronauts on the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, has been rescheduled from late 2026 to mid-2027. The delays, revealed on December 5, are attributed to technical issues discovered during the Ar

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

In a concerning series of events, both an Akasa Air flight and an IndiGo flight received bomb threats on Wednesday, marking the twelfth such incident in just three days. The Akasa Air flight QP 1335, which was bound for Bengaluru and had 177 people on board, including three infants, was forced to return to Delhi. Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 651, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was redirected to Ahmedabad, where the aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. T

Incident Overview: On September 9, an IndiGo aircraft, flight No. 6E 6054, encountered a serious tailstrike while taking off from Delhi airport. The flight was scheduled to travel to Bengaluru when the tail section of the aircraft struck the runway, causing noticeable damage. Visuals reveal several white dents on the aircraft’s blue paint, indicating the severity of the impact. Details of the Tailstrike: A tailstrik