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Air India has issued a travel advisory urging passengers to confirm flight status before airport arrival due to a third-party system outage impacting check-in operations and causing widespread delays. The airline’s teams are working to restore services and minimize passenger inconvenience. Travelers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys. Source link

India secured a 17-run victory in the first ODI against South Africa, fueled by Virat Kohli’s century and Rohit Sharma’s fifty. However, off-field tensions regarding World Cup selections and unsettled team combinations persist as India prepares for the second ODI in Raipur. Source link

India’s Russian crude imports are set to dip following US sanctions on major oil firms, but a permanent shift is unlikely. Refiners are strategically sourcing from non-sanctioned Russian entities and other global suppliers. Despite temporary disruptions, India’s demand for cost-effective Russian oil, coupled with emerging workarounds, suggests continued, albeit indirect, procurement. Source link

Virat Kohli looked sharp and assertive, taking on throw-down experts Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who pushed the pace throughout the session. The battle was compelling to watch — Kohli found the middle of the bat repeatedly, though there were moments when Raghu’s extra pace beat him. Head coach Gautam Gambhir stood positioned between […]

Russia’s State Duma has ratified a major military logistics pact with India, the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS). This agreement allows both nations’ military forces to utilize each other’s facilities for joint exercises, humanitarian operations, and disaster relief, strengthening their strategic partnership ahead of President Putin’s visit. Source link

Bharatiya Janata Party has responded to Congress accusations regarding the Sanchar Saathi app. BJP leaders stated the app aims to protect users from fraud and crime, not to monitor them. They emphasised that the application can be removed by users. Congress had alleged the directive was dictatorial and called the app a snooping tool. Source […]

China has issued new general export licenses for rare earth shipments, easing months of disruption caused by tighter controls. This move, following the Trump-Xi summit, allows year-long permits for specific customers, particularly in the auto sector. While easing some pressures, differences remain between Beijing and Washington regarding the extent of these changes. Source link

Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khanum, met the former Pakistan PM in Adiala Jail after weeks of denied access, sparking protests. Family and PTI had faced repeated visit curbs despite court orders. Concerns over Khan’s health intensified amid unverified death rumours and alleged police assault on protesting sisters. Source link

Air India has grounded an aircraft and launched an investigation after it operated eight commercial flights with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate. The lapse occurred during the Vistara-Air India merger transition, with the 70th aircraft’s renewal delayed due to an engine change. Personnel involved have been de-rostered pending the outcome of the probe. Source link

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi commented on Renuka Chowdhury bringing a stray dog to Parliament, stating pets are not allowed outside but “inside.” Gandhi’s remarks drew criticism from the BJP, who accused him of comparing opposition leaders to dogs. Chowdhury had brought the puppy after finding it near Parliament. Source link