Hindustan Aeronautics Limited anticipates receiving 20 F404 engines from General Electric by December, with a sixth for the Tejas Mark 1A expected by April-end. HAL is imposing contractual penalties on GE for engine supply delays. Meanwhile, all 34 Tejas jets are set to resume flying from April 8 after software issues were resolved, following a recent grounding incident.
Toll payments will go cashless from April 10, with no cash transactions accepted. Vehicles without FASTags can pay via UPI at 1.25 times the normal fee, or face penalties. Exempted individuals must now use special FASTags or annual passes to prevent misuse and reduce arguments at toll plazas, paving the way for signal-free tolling.
In a surprising twist, Justice K.V. Viswanathan of the Supreme Court opted to recuse himself from a case that had reached the judgment reservation stage. Upon reflection, he realized his prior role in representing the petitioner, Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Company, throughout his distinguished legal career.
Three Democratic senators urged President Trump to block Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market, citing economic and national security risks. They highlighted concerns over unfair competition, state-backed subsidies, and potential data security threats from connected vehicles. The senators also called for preventing Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. via Canada and Mexico.
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Jammu and Kashmir braces for continued erratic weather as a strong western disturbance brings widespread rain, gusty winds, and snowfall to higher reaches. Srinagar experienced flooded roads, prompting authorities to issue advisories urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and take safety precautions, especially near water bodies. The inclement conditions are expected to persist until April 10.
Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, chasing 210 with ease to register their second straight win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK batter Ayush Mhatre starred with 73 as CSK posted 209/5. In reply, Shreyas Iyer’s 50 and strong support helped PBKS complete the chase comfortably in 18.4 overs.
Speculation is mounting over Jalen Hurts’ future with his parent franchise Philadelphia Eagles. The reasons could be reported offensive friction and his resistance to scheme changes. Analysts suggest potential trade destinations including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns, each presenting unique scenarios for the star quarterback.
Big Tech firms like Amazon, Meta, and Google are drastically cutting H-1B visa petitions, signaling a major hiring slowdown. This decline, driven by stricter immigration policies and widespread tech layoffs, reflects a significant shift in demand for skilled foreign workers. While some companies see sharp drops, Nvidia remains an exception, boosting its filings.
The court made the observation while refusing to allow an appeal moved by Cognizant Technologies Solutions India challenging an order passed by a labour appellate authority quashing illegal termination of an employee who served the company for 18 years.
