Ratan Tata, a guy who totally loves flying and is a licensed pilot, had a scary near-death experience back in college when his Tri-Pacer aircraft's engine failed. Fast forward a few years, and at 69, he finally got to pilot an F-16, making him the oldest Indian to do it.
On October 10, 2024, the Kerala Legislative Assembly came together to shoot down the 'One Nation, One Election' idea. Parliamentary Affairs Minister MB Rajesh pointed out that this move messes with India's federal structure and undermines democratic values. Both ruling and opposition parties backed the resolution, showing there’s a lot of disagreement with the central government’s plans.
Hindustan Zinc and IIT Madras are teaming up to whip up a 1 kWh rechargeable zinc-air battery prototype. This collab is all about boosting zinc battery tech as a budget-friendly and eco-friendly option compared to lithium-ion batteries, tackling some current market issues.
A 43-year-old man got arrested for being a creep after he allegedly touched a woman inappropriately while she was snoozing on a Delhi-Chennai flight. The woman reported it as soon as they landed, which kicked off legal action against him.
A Hyderabad court is giving Telangana Minister Konda Surekha a nudge over her hot takes on the breakup between Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. This comes after Naga's dad, Nagarjuna Akkineni, filed a defamation suit, demanding answers by October 23.
In Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, YouTuber Vikas passed away while dancing at a Durga Puja jagran. His friends tried to help and rushed him to a health center, but he was declared dead when they got there. His family had told him to be careful about going out late, but he still went to the event.
After Ratan Tata's passing, the Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is pushing for him to receive the Bharat Ratna posthumously. Leader Rahool Kanal highlighted Tata's humanitarian work and integrity, saying this award would be a great way to honor his legacy.
Ratan Tata, the ex-chairman of Tata Group, sadly passed away at 86. He wanted to be remembered for making a difference in the world. Loads of tributes came in, highlighting his impact on industry and society, showing off his visionary leadership and kind heart.
Ratan Tata, the legendary businessman, has sadly passed away at 86, leading Maharashtra and Jharkhand to hold a day of mourning. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra remembered Tata as a true national treasure. People can pay their respects at the NCPA in Mumbai. TCS has also decided to skip their press conference for Q2 results, opting for a press release instead.
Piyush Goyal got pretty emotional while remembering his good times with Ratan Tata, the late industrialist. He shared a sweet story about a simple breakfast they had together, showing how genuinely grateful and warm Tata was.