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The grounded British F-35B Lightning fighter jet at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has been successfully moved by a UK engineering team using specialised equipment brought from the United Kingdom. The operation was carried out with high precision as part of efforts to repair and retrieve the advanced jet. Arrival of British Team with Transport AircraftA team of technical experts arrived on Sunday aboard a British Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas, carrying custom tools and machinery required for the complex movement of the stealth fighter. This marked the start of the jet’s physical relocation process. Jet Towed to MRO FacilityThe F-35B…
Swiggy has launched a new budget-friendly service called the ₹99 Store, offering single-serve meals at a flat price of ₹99. The service targets cost-conscious consumers, particularly Gen Z users such as students and young professionals, who frequently rely on food delivery. The offering is now available across more than 175 cities, including major urban hubs like Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Free Delivery with Eco Saver Mode All orders under this initiative will come with free delivery when placed using the platform’s Eco Saver delivery mode. This helps maintain service reliability while keeping overall costs low for both consumers and restaurant partners. Variety…
Jasmine Felicia Crockett is an American lawyer and Democratic politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 30th congressional district since January 2023. Known for her outspoken stance on civil rights and social justice, Crockett is also a member of the Democratic Congressional Progressive Caucus and has held roles such as co-chair of the 2024 Harris-Walz campaign and freshman class representative in the 118th Congress. Legal Background and ActivismBefore entering politics, Crockett earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 2006. She worked as a public defender in Bowie County and later established her own…
Before becoming a household name in Tamil comedy, Sathyan initially entered cinema as a lead actor. He had a small role in a film featuring Suriya and later starred as the hero in Ilayavan (2000), directed by Ilayaraja. He followed this with Kanna Unnai Thedukiren. However, neither of these films met expectations at the box office, leading Sathyan to shift from lead roles to supporting and character-driven performances. Rise as a Comedy Favourite Sathyan gradually transitioned into comedic roles, often appearing as the humorous sidekick to leading stars. With over 70 films under his belt, he earned widespread recognition through…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to request the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to design and launch two advanced fourth-generation INSAT satellites. These new satellites are expected to replace IMD’s current third-generation ones by 2028–29, with an estimated cost of ₹1,800 crore, which will be funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. According to IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the new satellites will carry improved sensors and provide higher resolution images. This upgrade is intended to enhance the accuracy of forecasts, especially in predicting lightning events. Between March and April alone, lightning strikes caused the deaths of at…
Soham Parekh, a Bengaluru-based software engineer, has admitted to moonlighting for multiple US-based startups and working up to 140 hours a week. His admission follows allegations by Suhail Doshi, co-founder of Mixpanel and CEO of Playground AI, who claimed to have fired Parekh within a week for dishonesty. Doshi’s post on X accused the engineer of juggling multiple jobs simultaneously and submitting misleading credentials. Worked Multiple Jobs Due to Financial Strain In an interview with TBPN, Parekh said he did not take on multiple jobs to cheat anyone but out of financial need. “No one really likes to work 140…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has enabled the transfer of 10 cutting-edge technologies developed by ISRO to six Indian companies. These Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were signed at IN-SPACe headquarters in Ahmedabad, in a tripartite format involving IN-SPACe, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and the participating firms. Expanding Commercial Access to ISRO InnovationsThese agreements open the door for private players to commercially utilise advanced ISRO technologies across both space and non-space applications. The transferred technologies focus on satellite launch systems, ground station equipment, and geospatial applications. The move is expected to boost industry involvement, promote indigenous development,…
In 2019, Kumar, a passenger returning to Delhi from a long international tour, received his check-in bag in a badly damaged state with valuables worth nearly Rs 2 lakh missing. Despite promptly filing a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airport, the airline offered only USD 30 (approx. Rs 2,560) as compensation for the 1.5 kg of lost items. Consumer Complaint Leads to Court Victory Unsatisfied, Kumar filed a complaint with the District Consumer Commission, which ruled in his favor in 2020. The commission ordered the airline to pay Rs 1.75 lakh with 8% interest, plus Rs 15,000 for harassment…
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU), India’s first national-level cooperative university, in Anand, Gujarat, on July 5, 2025. The event will be attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Union Ministers of State Krishan Pal Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol, and Cooperation Secretary Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani. Focused on Cooperative Sector Skill Development The university aims to meet the growing need for trained professionals in India’s cooperative sector. It will offer specialised academic programmes in cooperative management, finance, law, and rural development. Courses will range from PhD degrees to…
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court by intellectual property advocate Ganesh Hingmire against Italian fashion brand Prada. The petition demands monetary compensation for Indian artisans, accusing the brand of copying the design of traditional Kolhapuri chappals. According to Hingmire, Prada only acknowledged Indian inspiration after facing backlash, and that too in a private communication—not to the artisans, the government, or the GI Registry. Cultural Symbol with Legal Recognition Kolhapuri chappals are considered a cultural icon of Maharashtra and were granted Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2019. Hingmire stressed that the design holds deep…