Air India Express Hard Landing at Phuket: Nose Gear Fails, Runway Shut for Hours—No Injuries
An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Hyderabad executed a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, 2026, snapping its nose landing gear wheel and stranding the aircraft on the runway for five hours. All 133 Passengers Safely Evacuated Flight IX938, carrying 131 passengers, 7 crew,
Meta Acquires Moltbook: Pioneering AI Agent Social Network to Supercharge Superintelligence Labs
Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, a viral Reddit-style platform enabling AI agents to interact, share prompts, vote, and collaborate autonomously, marking a bold step in building ecosystems for agentic AI. Founders Join Meta’s AI Powerhouse Moltbook co-founders Matt Schlicht (CEO of Octane AI) and Ben Parr will integrate into Meta’s
Abu Dhabi Bans Junk Food Billboards: Can Hiding Ads Curb Unhealthy Eating?
Abu Dhabi has banned billboards and digital displays promoting high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt junk foods in public spaces, targeting obesity through its Healthy Living initiative. Public Health Push Targets Visual Temptations The Department of Health classifies products via Nutri-Mark labels (A-E grades), prohibiting C-E items from outdoor ads while allowing
UN Warns: Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Spike Global Food Prices, Crush Vulnerable Economies
The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) agency has issued a stark warning that Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war risks surging food prices worldwide, exacerbating cost-of-living crises for the poorest nations. Chokepoint Carries 38% Global Oil, Key Food Inputs The vital waterway handles 38%
LPG Crisis Grips Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai: Restaurants Face Shutdowns Amid Iran War Supply Crunch
Restaurants and hotels across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai are staring at operational shutdowns as commercial LPG cylinder shortages bite hard, triggered by the escalating US-Iran conflict disrupting West Asia supply chains. Hospitality Sector Sounds Alarm on Gas Crunch The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) urgently appealed to Petroleum Minister
Top 10 Highest Paid CEOs in the World 2026: Elon Musk Leads with $422 Billion Fortune
Elon Musk reigns as the world’s highest-paid CEO in 2026, boasting a staggering $422 billion net worth from Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, driven by stock surges in EVs, space, and AI amid global tech dominance. These leaders earn through massive equity packages, bonuses, and performance incentives, outpacing salaries by billions
Over 25 States Reject DOJ-Live Nation Settlement in Live Events Antitrust Case
A bipartisan coalition exceeding two dozen US states, including New York, California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, and Kansas, refused to endorse the Department of Justice’s proposed settlement with Live Nation Entertainment, opting to pursue their antitrust lawsuit against the ticketing giant’s alleged monopoly. States Slam Deal as Monopoly Giveaway
Women in Indian Defence: Breaking Barriers, Seizing Opportunities
As India observed International Women’s Day, the armed forces showcase women’s role in defence, from frontline combat to top leadership. Women first earned Army commissions as doctors in 1958. Recent reforms widened entry: the first women cadets joined the NDA in 2022, and the Agnipath scheme now enrolls women as
Bayern Munich Demolish Atalanta 6-1 in UCL Round of 16 Thriller
Bayern Munich delivered a clinical 6-1 thrashing over Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg on March 10, 2026, at Gewiss Stadium, virtually securing their quarterfinal spot with Michael Olise starring via a dazzling brace. Olise’s Brilliance Lights Up Bayern Rout Olise scored screamers in the
India Unveils Defence Forces Vision 2047: Roadmap to a Future-Ready Military
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the “Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military” on March 10, 2026, at South Block, New Delhi, outlining a transformative blueprint prepared by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to modernize India’s armed forces by the 2047 independence centenary. Multi-Domain Integration and Jointness
