As many as 796 of the more than 1,600 buses wet leased by Mumbai’s civic transport utility BEST remained off roads on Monday as drivers of the private bus operators continued their strike for the sixth day over salary hike and other demands, officials said. Sunil Vaidya, spokesperson of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply… Continue reading 796 buses remain off roads as strike by drivers continues in Mumbai
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General strike called by assembly committee cripples regular life in Imphal
The 24-hour general strike called by the co-ordinating committee of 27 assembly constituencies in Manipur on Saturday paralysed normal life in Imphal Valley, with markets and business establishments remaining shut in almost all localities. Public transport stayed off the road and only a few private vehicles were seen plying on the streets. … Continue reading General strike called by assembly committee cripples regular life in Imphal
Ashari’s twin strike hand Malaysia 3-1 win
Firhan Ashari struck twice as Malaysia defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the second game of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Thursday. For Malaysia, Ashari scored in the 28th and 29th minutes, while Shello Silverius found the net in the 44th minute. Pakistan’s lone goal… Continue reading Ashari’s twin strike hand Malaysia 3-1 win
French journalists call off strike, failing to block ‘far-right’ Editor
Journalists at France’s leading Sunday newspaper announced Tuesday that they were ending one of the longest media strikes in recent French history, but they predicted that dozens might resign to protest the appointment of an editor with a far-right track record as the new editor in chief. The staff of Le Journal… Continue reading French journalists call off strike, failing to block ‘far-right’ Editor
South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage
An own goal from Italy allowed South Africa to tie its Women’s World Cup match in the 32nd minute and build momentum to deliver one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. After Arianna Caruso scored on a penalty in the 11th minute, Benedetta Orsi was credited with the mistake goal nearly 20… Continue reading South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage
After a string of tail strike incidents, IndiGo modifies procedures
After a spate of tail strike incidents, airline operator IndiGo has taken several steps to avoid any untoward incidents, including picking more experienced pilots to fly the Airbus A321 and eliminating certain procedures that put performance pressure on pilots, according to a report by The Economic Times (ET). IndiGo saw four incidents from… Continue reading After a string of tail strike incidents, IndiGo modifies procedures
Hollywood writer’s strike could dent the prospects of Indian box office
The Hollywood writers’ strike joined by the actors halted movies and television production in the United States, which delayed several critical projects like Avatar 3, Star Wars and Avengers franchises movies. The strike has been continued for three months which may now hit Indian studio executives and theatre owners as well. The movies… Continue reading Hollywood writer’s strike could dent the prospects of Indian box office