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Two aircraft, an Akasa Air and a SpiceJet, collided wings while taxiing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred near Terminal 1, causing damage to both planes. The Directorate-General of Civil Aviation has launched an inquiry, and the involved ATC officer and SpiceJet pilots have been temporarily removed from duty.

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Microsoft is redesigning its data centers with high-temperature superconductors (hts) to address AI's growing power demands and facility concerns. This technology promises to minimize physical space and electricity transmission cable needs, potentially reducing backlash against AI. The move follows Microsoft's recent data center expansion pullback and a partnership to prevent data centers from increasing electricity bills.

The UK government is considering lifting the ban on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts), an Islamist militant group that recently overthrew the Assad regime in Syria. This potential shift hinges on hts upholding its promises to protect minority rights and ensure citizen safety. While hts has historical ties to al-Qaeda, it claims to have severed those connections.

In 2017, the US Embassy in Syria declared Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (hts), a terrorist. The US asserted that hts, despite rebranding efforts, remained an al-Qaeda extension, with Jolani at its helm. This designation highlighted the complex dynamics of the Syrian conflict and raised questions about US involvement with extremist groups.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed communication with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts), a US-designated terrorist group, following their overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Blinken emphasized conveying messages about governance during the transition, while hts leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, hinted at contact with Western embassies.

Honeywell Technology Solutions (hts), the engineering and technology development arm of US-based giant Honeywell, has inked a pact with the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, (IIT-H) for setting up a centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) research to conduct joint research on AI and related emerging technologies.

The Helicopter Training School (hts), the biggest helicopter unit and alma mater of all Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilots, celebrated its diamond jubilee on Sunday Air Force Station Hakimpet in the city.

Protests erupted in Syria's opposition stronghold following the death of Ahmed al-Hakim's brother, who was reportedly tortured in prison. The incident sheds light on alleged rights abuses in the jihadist-run northwest. The 13-year conflict in Syria, stemming from Assad's crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, has led to over 500,000 casualties. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts) controls a significant portion of Idlib.

Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, declared a "historic" victory from Damascus's Umayyad Mosque after his Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts) group seized control of the Syrian capital, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow. Al-Sharaa celebrated the end of Assad's oppressive rule and the purification of Syria from Iranian influence and sectarianism.

The US has removed the $10 million bounty on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts) leader Mohammad al-Jolani after he led a successful offensive, ousting Assad from power in Syria. US diplomats met with the new Syrian leadership in Damascus, marking the first high-level visit since the regime change. Discussions focused on counterterrorism, the status of missing Americans, and future relations.

Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president, faces criticism from the Islamic State for his diplomacy with the US, prompting IS to call for foreign fighters to defect. Trump's demand for the removal of these fighters, numbering between 1,500 and 6,000, presents a significant challenge for Syria.

Recently, Syrian rebels launched a major offensive in Aleppo, seizing parts of the city and pushing south towards Hama. This prompted the first Russian airstrikes on Aleppo since 2016. The operation was led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts), reviving conflict amidst new geopolitical dynamics and challenges faced by Assad's allies.

Syrian opposition forces, spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts) and backed by Turkish-supported militias, are rapidly advancing on Damascus after seizing key cities like Aleppo and Hama. This marks the closest opposition forces have been to the capital since 2018, raising concerns about the country's future.

Syria's new authorities announced on Tuesday that the military chief of the Islamist group that spearheaded the offensive that toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad had been appointed defence minister in the transitional government. As commander of the Islamist rebel forces, he played a key role in the offensive that ousted Assad on December 8 after a lightning advance from north Syria to the capital Damascus.

Syrian government bombardment in northwestern Idlib province killed nine civilians, including six children who were olive harvesters in the village of Qoqfin. The bombardment occurred in the mountainous Jabal al-Zawiya area. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the victims included a woman and children. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (hts) controls parts of Idlib province and neighboring areas. The conflict in Syria has resulted in over half a million deaths and mass displacement.