Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two BTech exams after an assistant professor allegedly leaked a paper on WhatsApp, leading to his arrest and student protests. Re-exams are set for August 2026, affecting 377 students, amidst ongoing concerns about exam leaks in Uttarakhand.
The live music industry faces challenges from "blue dot fever" (empty seats) and soaring production costs, leading to higher ticket prices. While superstars thrive, smaller acts struggle, threatening the industry's diversity. Experts call for solidarity and support for grassroots music.
Virgin Media has been fined £28 million by Ofcom for repeatedly hindering customers from cancelling contracts. Tactics included agents hanging up calls and excessive hold times, affecting millions of calls over three years. The penalty was reduced due to Virgin Media's admission and settlement.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon, prompting flight cancellations in eastern China. Zhoushan and Wenzhou airports cancelled multiple flights, with airlines offering fee-waiver rebooking and refunds. The storm is expected to make landfall between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to severe typhoon status as it approaches China's coast, leading to flight cancellations at multiple airports and airlines offering refunds and fee-waiver rebookings for affected passengers.
Monsoon season causes flight disruptions. Passengers are protected by DGCA regulations and have rights to refunds or alternative flights for weather-related cancellations. Airlines may provide assistance during long delays, but monetary compensation for force majeure events like heavy rain is generally not required.
Super Typhoon Bavi has led to the cancellation of over 40 outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, with some carriers waiving change fees for affected passengers.
Obsidian Entertainment is undergoing a significant reshuffle, including project cancellations like an Avowed sequel, as part of Xbox's broader restructuring and layoffs. The studio will now reportedly focus on a new Fallout game, with Josh Sawyer leading development. Approximately a quarter of Obsidian's workforce, totaling 52 employees, are being laid off.
UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for hindering customers trying to cancel contracts between 2022 and 2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest fine under consumer protection rules.
UK watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts over nearly three years. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest consumer protection fine.
UK watchdog Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts between 2022-2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations. Virgin Media has since made changes and apologized.
Mumbai and Maharashtra are experiencing severe disruptions due to heavy rainfall and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Palghar district is the worst-hit, with widespread waterlogging, stranded trains, and landslides. Schools and colleges have been declared holidays, and essential services are impacted.
Heavy rains caused a landslide near the Missing Link tunnel, forcing the closure of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old highway on Monday. Rail services were also significantly disrupted, with several trains cancelled or diverted.
Heavy rains caused a landslide near the Missing Link tunnel, leading to the closure of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old highway on Monday. Rail services were also disrupted, with several trains cancelled or diverted.
UK hotels and holiday parks report a significant rise in summer bookings compared to last year. Fears of flight cancellations, long EU border delays, and concerns over the Middle East conflict are driving holidaymakers to stay closer to home.
Fans are facing last-minute ticket cancellations from secondary marketplaces like StubHub for the 2026 World Cup, leading to financial losses and ruined experiences. "Speculative ticketing" is blamed, where sellers list tickets they don't own. StubHub and FIFA are engaged in a public dispute over the cause of the failures.
Fans are facing last-minute ticket cancellations on secondary marketplaces like StubHub for the 2026 World Cup, leading to significant financial losses and ruined experiences. "Speculative ticketing" is blamed, where sellers list tickets they don't own. StubHub and FIFA are engaged in a public dispute over responsibility for the widespread issues.
Europe is experiencing record-breaking June temperatures, with Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands seeing new highs. The heatwave has caused a rising death toll in Spain and France, leading to the cancellation of public events due to health risks. Climate change is identified as a major driver.
Flight cancellations at Moscow airports have preliminarily affected approximately 8,000 tourists. Tour operators are reissuing tickets and monitoring cases of tourists stranded abroad, while efforts are underway to extend hotel stays for those not yet departed.
India has temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app and ordered the disabling of its message editing feature, citing its use in defrauding candidates and leaking exam papers for national student examinations. The move comes after a key medical entrance exam was cancelled due to leaks, leading to protests.
DAZN has apologized for misleading pricing displays on its "DAZN SOCCER" plan, which led users to believe it was a monthly subscription at 980 yen. The plan was actually an annual commitment costing at least 26,340 yen. The company is now offering refunds and plan changes to affected users.
DPP lawmaker Wang Ting-yu criticized KMT Chair Johnny Chiang's US visit, stating her meetings were canceled and her reception level was lower than that of Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen. Wang cited three reasons for the cancellation: the KMT is no longer seen as a trusted partner, Chiang's accusations of corruption regarding military purchases insulted the US, and her rhetoric aligned with Beijing's narrative.
PlayStation faces a competitive landscape with declining first-party game sales. Sony announces new titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Silent Hill: Townfall, while rivals Nintendo and Xbox gain ground in publishing and exclusive content.
A White House-backed concert series for America's 250th anniversary, Freedom 250, has collapsed after numerous artists canceled due to political overtones. Donald Trump is reportedly furious and considering replacing the event with a rally.
