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Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as New CEO and Managing Director
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson. Gebremariam brings over 37 years of aviation experience and is credited with transforming Ethiopian Airlines into Africa's largest and most profitable carrier. His appointment follows a global search and comes as Air India seeks to advance its transformation, expand operations, improve service, and address financial and operational challenges, including regulatory scrutiny after a 2025 crash.
Bombay High Court Orders Removal of Defamatory Deepfake Posts Targeting Nitin Gadkari
The Bombay High Court granted interim relief to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, ordering social media platforms including Meta, Google, and X Corp to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated deepfake videos and posts linking him and his family to the government's E20 ethanol-blending programme. The court described the content as "vile, abusive, obscene and defamatory" and urged platforms to develop mechanisms for voluntary takedown without court intervention. Gadkari clarified he has no role in the E20 policy, which is managed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The matter is set for further hearing in four weeks.
Maharashtra Bans Manufacture and Sale of Analogue Paneer for One Year
The Maharashtra government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, sale, storage, and distribution of analogue or non-dairy paneer, citing public health risks and widespread food safety violations. The ban, enforced by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, targets establishments using or selling synthetic paneer without proper disclosure, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Maharashtra is the second state after Chhattisgarh to enact such a ban, following findings that over 35% of paneer samples failed quality tests due to vegetable fat adulteration. The move aims to protect consumers from misleading practices and ensure food safety compliance.



