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Wow! Momo Founder Urges Food Delivery Platforms to Revisit Commission Rates

Wow! Momo co-founder Binod Homagai has called on food delivery platforms to reconsider the commission fees they charge restaurants. He acknowledged, however, that these platforms have played a significant role in reshaping the restaurant industry. Homagai noted that delivery aggregators have been instrumental in helping build numerous food brands. His remarks reflect a broader tension in the food-service sector between the growth opportunities platforms provide and the financial burden their commissions place on restaurant businesses.

PM Modi's classmate still fighting to reclaim land despite partial developer exit

Asgar Ali Vora, a classmate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been struggling to reclaim land he purchased in 1989. He alleges that developers unlawfully took possession of the property in 2011. Following a meeting with PM Modi, one developer gave up possession, but another reportedly continues to hold onto the land. Police have filed a non-cognisable offence against the developers involved in the dispute.

US Northeast airports resume operations after telecom outage disrupts flights

A telecommunications outage disrupted flight operations across airports in the US Northeast, preventing several inbound flights from landing. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the affected communications lines have since been repaired. Airport operations in the region are gradually returning to normal following the restoration of services. However, passengers are still advised to expect delays as airlines work through the accumulated backlog of disrupted flights.

Oil Holds Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Offset US-Iran Talk Hopes

Crude oil prices remained above $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. Traders balanced the possibility of US-Iran diplomatic talks against continued instability in the Gulf region. Yemen's Houthi forces carried out strikes targeting Riyadh and a Saudi Aramco facility, further unsettling markets. Shipping traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply as conflict in the area persists. The United States and Iran have been engaged in an ongoing exchange of threats spanning more than six months.

‘We don’t condone cheating’: IIT Bombay students call for reforms after Sahil’s death

India Holds First-Ever Foreign Ministers Meeting with Visegrad Group at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the foreign ministers of the Visegrad Group for the first time on Monday. The landmark meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Visegrad Group comprises four Central European nations: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The meeting marks a new milestone in diplomatic engagement between India and this regional bloc.

Three men posing as cops gang-rape 17-year-old near Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men who impersonated police officers in New Delhi. The assault took place in a park near the Kalkaji Mandir temple, which the victim and a friend had visited shortly before the incident. Police were alerted via a PCR call and responded to the scene, after which the girl was taken for a medical examination. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and trace the three accused. No arrests have been reported yet as the probe remains ongoing.

EU Fines Google $462 Million Over Location Data Privacy Violation

The European Union has imposed a $462 million fine on Google for breaching data location privacy rules. The penalty was issued through Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), which serves as Google's primary EU-level regulator. The DPC holds this oversight role because Google, like many major tech companies, bases its European headquarters in Ireland. The fine reflects growing regulatory pressure on Big Tech firms over how they handle user data across the EU.

Delhi Poll Body Clarifies SIR Notices Do Not Mean Voter Deletion

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi has clarified the process around voter roll notices amid controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The office stated that receiving a notice does not automatically result in removal from the electoral rolls. No voter's name can be struck off without first being given an opportunity to present their case. Any deletion order must be reasoned and remain open to appeal, ensuring due process is followed.

Delhi HC examines if legally adopted child can be returned over behavioural issues

The Delhi High Court is hearing a case that questions whether a legally adopted child can be returned to state custody years after adoption. The adoptive mother has sought to hand over the child, citing serious behavioural problems including aggression and theft. The child, adopted in 2018, was later found to have an intellectual disability and has been expelled from school. The court has asked relevant authorities to present their position on accommodating the minor.

Inevitable veto power? 4 European nations back India’s permanent UN seat bid

Saudi Strikes on Yemen's Mokha Kill 6, Injure 8 After Houthi Takeover

Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Mokha, killing six people and wounding eight others. The strikes follow a recent Houthi offensive in which the Iran-aligned group seized control of Mokha from Yemeni government forces. The Houthis, who already control large portions of northwest Yemen, launched a large-scale attack against government troops earlier this month to capture the city. Saudi Arabia backs the Yemeni government in the ongoing conflict against the Houthi movement.

US to reopen Cold War-era base, set up new military presence in Greenland: Report

Amid Trump’s clash with CNN, Politico, MS NOW, White House launches ‘Trump TV’

Lt Gen Mohit Seth to be new GOC of White Knight Corps

Two Buxar teachers dismissed after inquiry finds merit in sexual abuse claims

El Nino, heat fuel destructive storms across Pacific

Ronaldo and Georgina buy €25m Dubai plot to build family mansion near Saudi base

Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodríguez purchased a €25 million plot on Dubai's Jumeirah Bay Island in 2024. The couple plans to construct a custom family mansion on the prime waterfront land. The move comes alongside their decision to rent out their Madrid home for €10,000 per month. The Dubai property is expected to serve as a major family base, given its proximity to Saudi Arabia where Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr.

Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Hold Third Meeting in Manhattan

President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Manhattan for a closed-door session lasting approximately one hour. The meeting, their third since Mamdani won the mayoral election, took place in New York. Key topics on the agenda included immigration and housing projects. The talks reflect ongoing dialogue between the federal administration and the incoming New York City leadership.

Ram Temple case: No discrepancies in silver bricks donation handling, SIT tells Supreme Court