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Air Transat Faces Flight Suspensions Amid Pilot Strike Notice

  Air Transat has announced it will gradually suspend flights starting Monday following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilots’ union. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing roughly 700 pilots, delivered the notice after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the airline’s parent company, Transat A.T. Inc. Background The union filed the strike notice on Sunday, giving pilots the legal right to walk off the job as early as Wednesday. Last week, pilots voted 99% in favor of strike action , underscoring their frustration over stalled contract talks. ALPA leaders emphasized that pilots do not want to strike but feel compelled to act after management failed to meet demands for a modernized agreement. Airline Response Air Transat confirmed it will begin suspending flights gradually between December 8 and 9 to prepare for a possible full shutdown. The company stated it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and minimize disruption for trave...

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Ayodhya Illuminates the World: 26 Lakh Diyas Set New Guinness Records at Deepotsav 2025

        Unbelievable! 26 Lakh Diyas Light Up Ayodhya On Diwali 2025, Two Guinness World Records Set In Divine Spectacle


The holy city of Ayodhya glowed brighter than ever this Diwali as it etched its name into history with a record-breaking spectacle. During the grand Deepotsav 2025 celebrations, more than 26.17 lakh oil lamps (diyas) were lit simultaneously along the banks of the sacred Saryu River, creating a breathtaking sea of light visible for miles.

The event, officially certified by the Guinness World Records, marked not just one but two global milestones. Alongside the largest display of oil lamps, a record 2,128 devotees performed aarti together, adding to the spiritual grandeur of the evening. Drones were used to verify the count of diyas, ensuring the achievement was meticulously documented.

The celebrations included a dazzling light-and-sound show, fireworks, and symbolic rituals reenacting the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the Guinness certificates, calling the event a symbol of India’s enduring spiritual heritage and cultural pride.

With millions of lamps shimmering in unison, Ayodhya once again reaffirmed its place as a beacon of devotion, tradition, and unity during the Festival of Lights.



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