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Explained: Why SpiceJet flights have been reduced by 50%

Several technical malfunctions — eight incidents in 17 days — have led the DGCA, the aviation regulator, to cut SpiceJet flights by half for the next eight weeks. The low-cost carrier will undergo ‘enhanced surveillance' during this time. Will it survive this turbulence?

Google Street View back in India: What is it and why was it suspended?

The tech giant’s 360-degree interactive panorama feature was suspended in the country after it failed to receive security clearances from the government. Now, working with local partners for the first time, Google is aiming to launch the service in 50 Indian cities

Explained: How Mumbai City FC can qualify for AFC Champions League 2022 knockouts

With two Middle East clubs being within one point, Mumbai City FC has the group wide open for the second spot

Explained: Why Akshay Kumar is getting trolled for reports of actor endorsing a pan masala brand

While many big stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Ranveer Singh endorse pan masala brands, Akshay Kumar is getting trolled for reportedly doing so because of a statement he made a couple of years ago.

Explained: What happens now that Elon Musk isn't joining Twitter's board of directors?

The Tesla CEO, who now holds a roughly nine per cent stake in Twitter, said that he may talk with the social networking giant's board and its management team from time to time about strategy, as well as possible mergers, sales or acquisitions

Explained: How Khaya Zondo made his debut on Day 4 of second South Africa-Bangladesh Test

Sarel Erwee and Wiaan Mulder were forced to withdraw from the second Test due to positive COVID-19 tests ahead of Day four, and they were replaced by Test debutant Khaya Zondo and Glenton Stuurman.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard high-profile defamation proceedings begin in US: What's the high-profile case about?

The case pitting Johnny Depp against Amber Heard will be broadcast live. The opening statements are likely to be made on Tuesday morning and the case is expected to last a month. Actors James Franco and Paul Bettany, and billionaire Elon Musk are expected to testify.

Explained: War destablises the 'neutral' in sports; Wimbledon contemplates snapping ties with Russian players

Daniil Medvedev, ranked second in the world by ATP, has removed the Russian flag from all social media profiles and says that he wishes for world peace to reign.

Explained: Why Aamir Khan is being trolled on Twitter for his positive response to The Kashmir Files

Aamir Khan is one of the few mainstream Bollywood voices to come out in support of The Kashmir Files. Why is he then being trolled on Twitter for his positive response to the film?

Explained: How China plans to host 'Zero COVID' Beijing Winter Olympics

Athletes and other participants including team staff and journalists need to be fully vaccinated. Participants will have to go into isolation at a dedicated hotel, if they test positive but remain asymptomatic