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In setback to Noida airport, MHA nixes request to let expat CEO lead new airports| India News

In setback to Noida airport, MHA nixes request to let expat CEO lead new airports| India News

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The Union home ministry has turned down a request to tweak rules to allow a foreign national to hold the post of chief executive of a greenfield airport, multiple officials aware of the matter told HT — a decision that affects the upcoming Noida airport. The Noida International Airport (NIA) during a media visit to the project site. (REUTERS) The airport, developed and to be operated by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Limited, is a subsidiary of Swiss firm Zurich Airport International AG with Christoph Schellmann as its CEO. “The MHA is not in favour of allowing expats to be the CEO of a greenfield airport,” one of the officials said, asking not to be named. A letter seeking to amend the rules — which mandate that the chief executive of a greenfield airport be an Indian national, on grounds of air operations security — was written to MHA by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the aviation security regulator under the civil aviation ministry. “The request has been denied,” a second official confirmed. A …

US expat working at Mumbai think tank says she’s treated like an intern: ‘I am in my 40s’

US expat working at Mumbai think tank says she’s treated like an intern: ‘I am in my 40s’

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A US-based academic currently on a year-long fellowship in Mumbai has caught the internet’s attention after claiming she is being “treated like an intern” despite her senior role and experience. The woman claimed that two previous fellows had faced similar challenges. (Representational image/Unsplash) In a Reddit post titled ‘Urgent advice needed! Expat in Indian workplace, just moved to Mumbai’, the visiting fellow said her position is fully funded by a US organisation, with a formal agreement outlining limited responsibilities at the Indian think tank hosting her. “The MOU with the Indian organization clearly states that I only have to be onsite three days a week and the role of the Indian organization is to offer me support, to provide me with office space and to help with any connections I need to do my research,” she wrote. However, she alleged that the head of the Indian organisation has imposed rules typically meant for junior staff. “The head of the Indian organization is treating me like I am an intern, requiring I report to HR if …

‘Life-Changing Moment’: Indian Expat Wins Rs 12 Crore UAE Jackpot On First Ticket | India News

‘Life-Changing Moment’: Indian Expat Wins Rs 12 Crore UAE Jackpot On First Ticket | India News

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Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 21:26 IST The UAE Lottery, which marked its first anniversary in November last year, has already created several millionaires. The UAE Lottery, operated by Game LLC, called it as a “life-changing moment” for the first-time participant. An Indian-origin expatriate, Murugananth Govinthan, has won 5 million dirham (over Rs 12 crore) in the UAE Lottery after buying his first-ever ticket. The 42-year-old struck it lucky in draw number 260214 held on Saturday, February 14. He matched all six numbers in the ‘Days’ section — 11, 19, 28, 15, 31 and 7 — to claim the Dh5 million second prize. He had purchased the ticket jointly with a close friend. The UAE Lottery, operated by Game LLC, called it as a “life-changing moment” for the first-time participant. A life-changing moment for our AED 5 Million winner! 🏆Murugananth, a first-time participant, has been revealed as the first-ever AED 5 Million Second Prize winner. With a single ticket shared with a close friend, six numbers aligned — turning an ordinary decision into an… pic.twitter.com/ggt9lDcSAZ — …

Internet finds Juhi Chawla’s doppelganger and even the actor can’t ignore it

Internet finds Juhi Chawla’s doppelganger and even the actor can’t ignore it

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An Instagram user known as The Twinternet has taken social media by storm, leaving social media users stunned by her uncanny resemblance to Juhi Chawla. While many have tagged her as the actor’s doppelganger, a section of people wondered if she could be Juhi’s daughter. As the chatter grew louder, the Riyadh-based influencer reacted to the buzz, and even got a thumbs-up from Juhi Chawla herself. Based in Riyadh, The Twinternet often offers a peek into her life as an expat and a mother on Instagram. Juhi Chawla lookalike reacts to the buzz After being inundated with comments comparing her to Juhi, The Twinternet finally addressed the chatter on social media. While putting to rest rumours of being the actor’s daughter, she revealed an interesting detail about her own roots, sharing that her mother was a fashion icon in her time. She also posted a series of her mother’s vintage photographs. The reel soon caught Juhi Chawla’s eye, with the actor dropping a like on the post. Sharing the video, she captioned, “To settle the …