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IndiGo May Face Government Action After Massive Flight Cancellations
IndiGo could come under strict government action after widespread flight cancellations disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers across the country. According to sources, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is considering serious steps, including the removal of CEO Pieter Elbers and imposing financial penalties on the airline.The government is also said to be reviewing IndiGo’s overall operations to prevent further disruptions. If action is taken, removing the CEO would be an unusual move in India’s aviation sector. Heavy fines...
Bengaluru to Get New Museum Showcasing India’s Tech and Startup Journey
Bengaluru is preparing to build a new museum dedicated to India’s technology and startup growth. The project will come up on a 12,000 sq m area at the old Switch Gear factory on the NGEF campus in Baiyappanahalli. It is being developed jointly by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT and S&T, along with the civic innovation group UnboxingBLR.The Karnataka Technology and Innovation Museum Foundation (KTIMF) will oversee the development. The first phase of the museum is planned...
Dream11 Relaunches as a Fan Hangout Platform Built Around Creators
Dream Sports has launched a revamped version of Dream11, transforming it from a fantasy sports platform into a fan hangout space centred on creators and livestreams. Co-founder Harsh Jain described the shift as a move towards becoming a “second-screen sports entertainment platform,” offering a social experience while watching matches.The relaunch comes a little over three months after Dream11 paused all its paid contests, which earlier contributed most of its revenue and profits. This change followed India’s new online gaming...
Hangzhou Tests AI Traffic Robot to Guide Pedestrians and Vehicles
Hangzhou, China, has begun testing its first AI traffic robot, Hangxing-1, at a busy junction in the Binjiang district. The robot uses hand signals to guide both cars and pedestrians, working alongside traffic lights while monitoring unsafe actions in real time with cameras and sensors.Reports indicate that Hangxing-1 can issue spoken warnings if someone crosses at the wrong time or rides an e-bike without a helmet. It reacts immediately when a person steps over the line or stops in...
Elon Musk Explains His Lifelong Obsession With the Letter ‘X’ on Nikhil Kamath’s Podcast
In a candid conversation on Nikhil Kamath’s ‘WTF is’ podcast, Elon Musk opened up about his unusual but consistent fascination with the letter ‘X’. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO joked about the pattern himself, admitting that even he sometimes wonders why the letter appears throughout his companies and personal life.The viral clip shows Musk laughing when Kamath asked why he prefers the letter so much. Musk explained that the connection began in 1999, when he launched X.com, one of...