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Air India's Senior Management Reshuffle: New Appointments and Salary Restoration
Air India's Chairman N Chandrasekaran appoints key Tata Group personnel to senior management roles, while also announcing the restoration of employee salaries in a phased manner. Notably, the airline is yet to appoint a new CEO. The reshuffle includes new appointments for chief commercial officer, chief human resources officer, chief digital technology officer, and head of customer experience and ground handling. Additionally, the circular noted that flying allowances and special pay for pilots and cabin crew members are being restored in a phased manner as the aviation sector recovers from the pandemic....
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CenterUrgent Action Needed: Road Fissures Threaten Char Dham Yatra Route
As the Char Dham Yatra is set to begin, dangerous fissures on the road between JP Colony and Marwari pose a threat. Local residents report widening cracks and new fissures, with houses also affected by land subsidence. Urgent protective measures needed to ensure safety for residents and pilgrims. Compensation policy approved for disaster-affected families in Joshimath area....
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CentralAdipurush Makers Respond to Controversy, Vow to Alter Dialogues for Cultural Sensitivity
Adipurush makers have announced plans to revise dialogues in response to widespread criticism of the film's portrayal of Hindu gods. The decision comes after political parties and audiences expressed outrage over the use of "pedestrian language" for characters like Hanuman. The film, which has been a box office success, will undergo revisions to ensure it aligns with the "core essence" of the Ramayana, on which it is based. Manoj Muntashir, the scriptwriter, has confirmed that the new dialogues will be incorporated this week, in consultation with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)....
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