The Indian Elephant

A jumbo mix of news and trends about Bharat.

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- Clear communication of passenger entitlements in regional languages to ensure wider accessibility and awareness

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In a move aimed at benefitting flyers, airlines have been asked to allocate a minimum of 60% seats on any flight free of charge.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced 6 new airline rules on free seat allocation, PNR, delays, cancellations and more.

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- Strict adherence to passenger rights framework, particularly in cases of delays, cancellations and denied boarding

- Prominent display of passenger rights across airline websites, mobile applications, booking platforms, and airport counters

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13 years ago in 2013, Rana, an engineering student at Panjab University, had fallen from the fourth floor of his paying guest accommodation, suffering severe head injuries. He has remained in a vegetative state since with 100% quadriplegia.

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"Sabko maaf karte hue, sabse maafi mangte hue, tum jao...", a Brahma Kumari sister is seen caressing Harish Rana's forehead in his last video, as his parents bid an emotional farewell to their son.
#harishrana

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Meanwhile, the top court has asked the Centre to look at the petitioner’s request and consider whether a policy on menstrual leave could be created.

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Do you think that there should be a mandatory menstrual leave?

Suggesting that the move could have an adverse impact on the women's careers, the Supreme Court has rejected a plea asking for paid period leave for women in all workplaces.
#menstrualleave #supremecourt

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Justice Bagchi also stated that employers might start seeing women as less attractive hires.

The CJI noted giving such leaves voluntarily is excellent, "but the moment you introduce it as compulsory in law, you do not know the damage it will do to the careers of women."

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Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for oil tankers and vessels as around 20% of the world's oil passes through it.

Iran has said it will not allow a litre of oil to pass through the chokepoint.

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As the US #IsraelIranWar war enters its 13th day, there's one good news and a bad news for India. Ever since US-Israel conducted strikes on Iran, which killed it's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the risk of the closure of Strait of Hormuz has always remained.
#IranWar‌

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It was during this strike that an Indian crew member aboard the vessel lost his life. Remaining 15 Indians on board have since been evacuated and moved to safety, according to the Indian Embassy in Baghdad.