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The UK's aviation authority (CAA) has sought a detailed response from Air India regarding the fuel switch incident on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft flew from London to Bengaluru on Sunday. Upon arrival, the aircraft was grounded for safety checks.
In a letter to Air India, the CAA has asked how the aircraft was allowed to fly if a malfunction was suspected in the fuel control switch. The British regulator has warned that if a complete and satisfactory response is not received within a week, strict action could be taken against Air India and its Boeing 787 aircraft.
rime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to address the Lok Sabha on Thursday and may instead speak in the Rajya Sabha, a day after the Lower House was adjourned minutes before he was scheduled to speak.
The Indian stock market opened weak on Thursday. The key index, the S&P BSE Sensex, fell 225.69 points to 83,592.00, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 87.65 points to 25,688.35. These figures were recorded as of 9:23 am.
This weakness in the market was due to pressure from global markets. IT sector stocks were particularly concerned, while metal sector stocks fell the most. Investors are cautious about global economic uncertainties and corporate performance.
There has been considerable confusion among taxpayers regarding the new Income Tax Act for a long time. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now provided important guidance on this matter. CBDT Chairman Ravi Agarwal stated that the rules and return forms of the new Income Tax Act will be released in a timely manner, prioritizing taxpayer convenience.
According to the CBDT Chairman, the objective of the new Income Tax Act is to make the tax system simple, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly. The new ITR forms will be designed to minimize the hassle of filing returns for the average taxpayer and eliminate the need to fill in unnecessary information.
Cricket fans could face a major setback in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has officially confirmed that the Pakistan team will not play the group match against India. This high-voltage match was scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and was already generating intense speculation.
At the cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan had made this decision after careful consideration. He clarified that sports should be kept away from politics. Shahbaz Sharif said, "We have decided not to play the match against India. Pakistan stands with Bangladesh, and this is a fair decision."
Following an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi Police has now tightened its grip on Al Falah University. The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the university's chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. The arrests were made under two separate FIRs filed based on a complaint by the University Grants Commission (UGC), in which Siddiqui has been accused of serious fraud.
The impact of a western disturbance and a strong subtropical westerly jet stream is once again clearly visible on the country's weather. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and snowfall activities may intensify in the western Himalayan regions on February 5th and 6th. Light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The effects of snowfall in the hilly areas are being felt in the plains. Strong cold winds are blowing in the plains of North India, including Delhi-NCR, causing shivering despite normal temperatures. Dense fog during the morning and night hours is adding to people's discomfort.
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