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Tech Outage: How to Get Reimbursed if Your Flight Was Canceled or Delayed

Did the global Microsoft outage disrupt your travel plans? Here's how to get reimbursed if your flight was canceled or delayed.

Kiplinger

Revealed: The three most complained-about US airlines

Sharp rise in complaints come as US airports saw record levels of travelers over July 4th holiday

The Independent UK

People have a clever way of making money off airlines to essentially travel for free—and it’s all about looking for an overbooked flight

Some travelers have made $10,000 just by giving up their airplane seat and agreeing to take another flight just a couple hours later.

Fortune

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US social security will no longer deny disability claims based on ability to work outdated jobs

Agency used list which included jobs such as nut sorter and microfilm processor and has not been updated since 1991

The Guardian - US

This new AI app's logo has a clever hidden meaning

It perfectly encapsulates Dot's aim.

Creative Bloq

New York pedestrian decapitated by city truck was Genovese family mobster

The former family crime ‘soldier’ later became known as ‘Tony the Dessert Man,’ his former lawyer said

The Independent UK

To control fraud, Govt to block incoming int'l calls displaying Indian numbers

As safety and security of the users are integral parts of the vision of Digital India, DoT has already taken many initiatives. Read further on Dynamite News:

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World Telecom Day: How India developed itself as a major hub of telecom

As the world is celebrating World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, also known as WTISD today, it is useful to delve into the journey of telecom expansion in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Texans triumph in fight to get direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

The push to get more nonstop flights to the nation’s capital pit Texans against Virginians, who were opposed to the expansion.

The Texas Tribune

DoT directs telcos to block 28,200 mobile handsets, re-verify 20 lakh mobile numbers

DoT directs operators to block 28,200 handsets, reverify 20 lakh connections for cybercrime links, aims to protect citizens from digital threats.

The Hindu

New DOT Rule Mandates Prompt Refunds For Airline Passengers

New DOT rule mandates airlines to provide automatic refunds for flight disruptions, improving passenger compensation process.

Top News

Biden Administration Partners With States To Enforce Airline Laws

Biden administration collaborates with 15 states to enforce airline consumer-protection laws, empowering state investigations for passenger rights.

Reason

Department of Transportation Lacks the Authority to Require States to Set Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets for Highways

A district court concludes that the Department of Transportation lacks the authority to force states to try and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with highway use.

Roll Call

Officials: Baltimore bridge price tag could be at least $2 billion - Roll Call

Replacing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could cost at least $2 billion, federal officials have told Maryland lawmakers.

The Hindu

21 lakh SIM cards in use have fake proof: DoT

Fake sim cards racket: 21 lakh SIM cards activated with fake documents prompt urgent re-verification and disconnection, aiding in curbing cyber crimes.

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The Hindu

No porting allowed within seven days of SIM card swap: TRAI

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on March 15 has disallowed telecom subscribers to port out of their current network provider if they have “swapped” their SIM card, after loss or damage of a previous card, within the past seven days. The move is part of several anti-spam measures the…

Kiplinger

A Plan To Hold Airlines Accountable For Damaging Wheelchairs Doesn't Go Far Enough, Groups Say

The proposal would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling wheelchairs and better protect people at airports and on planes, DOT says.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ‘My country is my family,’ PM Modi hits out at dynasty politics; France becomes first nation to make abortion a constitutional right; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 05, 2024

The Hindu

DoT launches services to report, monitor spam and fraud calls

DoT launches Chakshu platform for telecom users to report fraud calls, introduces Caller Name Presentation feature.

Kiplinger

Yes, Air Canada Must Pay A Partial Refund For Its Chatbot Error

A court ruling has sided with a passenger who was offered false information via AI about the airline's bereavement policy.

The Hindu

TRAI nod notwithstanding, Cabinet approves spectrum for Railways

The Union Cabinet approves Indian Railways' request for free wireless spectrum to enhance passenger safety and data transfer capacity.

Roll Call

White House stumps for rail safety measure ahead of Biden visit to East Palestine - Roll Call

The White House said President Joe Biden will visit to East Palestine, Ohio, a year after a train derailed in the village.

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