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Air India international traffic plunges 36% as war, airspace curbs hit overseas operations

Air India's international passenger numbers fell 36 percent in the April-June quarter. This decline occurred as the US-Iran war and Pakistani airspace restrictions impacted Indian carriers. Foreign airlines, however, saw their India carriage increase by seven percent during this period. Overall international travel to and from India decreased by 10.5…

The Economic Times

ETMarkets Management Talk | Crompton 2.0: How premiumisation, innovation and smart products could reshape growth: Kaleeswaran Arunachalam

Over the last decade, Crompton has expanded beyond its core categories through sustained investments in technology and product innovation.

The Economic Times

AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

Industry executives also say they are losing some work entirely as customers use AI to shift tasks in-house, while all the uncertainty that the new technology has brought is resulting in shorter contracts.

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ETMarkets Smart Talk | India’s next growth leaders? Bajaj Alts’ Jitendra Gohil bets on electronics, solar, defence

He also sees opportunities in defence, shipbuilding, infrastructure and aerospace, though he cautions investors about demanding valuations.

The Economic Times

How the Gila Monster's Saliva Became a Diabetes Drug Now Used by Millions Worldwide

The lizard that never eats, yet never crashesThe Gila Monster can go up to a year without a meal. That is not hyperbole, it is a documented biological fact about one of only two venomous lizard species native to North America. During those long stretches of fasting, its blood glucose…

Times Life

Horseshoe Crab Blood Powers Every Vaccine and Injection You Have Ever Been Given

The blue blood that guards every hospital on EarthHorseshoe crab blood is blue. Not metaphorically, literally blue, because it uses copper-based hemocyanin to carry oxygen instead of the iron-based hemoglobin that makes human blood red. But the colour is not why the biomedical industry harvests roughly 600,000 horseshoe crabs every…

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ETMarkets NRI Talk | GIFT City AIFs could be the next big NRI investment destination: LGT Wealth’s Nikhil Advani

In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Advani also discusses why NRIs remain under-allocated to Indian equities, how they should choose between NRE and NRO accounts, the role of REITs and InvITs, and how a ₹1 crore NRI portfolio could be structured for a 5–7-year investment horizon.

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Starlink would help the 'least served' in India: Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Starlink plans to bring satellite internet to India's least served regions. This service aims to connect rural areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited. Starlink's entry will expand internet access beyond major Indian cities and markets. The company is actively seeking to launch its satellite broadband services in…

The Economic Times

China to be India's main long-term competitor, Pakistan remains terrorism threat: Naravane

Former Army chief General Manoj Naravane stated China will be India's main competitor. This competition will span political, economic, trade, and military spheres. India must maintain strong military deterrence while resolving differences through dialogue. Stability in neighboring countries is essential for India's peace and development. Preparing for war is necessary…

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Dhanushkodi: India's Abandoned Ghost Town Swallowed by the 1964 Cyclone That Erased It

The town that India declared deadOn the night of December 22, 1964, a cyclone made landfall at the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent with winds clocked above 280 kilometres per hour and a storm surge that put the entire spit of land under water. Dhanushkodi had roughly 1,800 residents.…

Times Life

The Battlegrounds of 1857: Visiting the Sites Where India's Uprising Was Suppressed and Forgotten

The Plaque Gets It WrongStand at the Bibighar well in Kanpur and read the memorial the British erected after 1857. It does not mention what happened to the Indian dead. It memorialises the British women and children killed there, frames the uprising as a mutiny, and presents the suppression that…

Times Life

Piyush Goyal pitches Singapore as springboard for India’s agri-food exports

Indian ministers promoted agricultural exports in Singapore through a special roadshow event. This initiative aims to expand Indian farmers' and food manufacturers' market presence. The event focused on diverse products including organic items and millets. This effort supports strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and Singapore. Discussions also…

The Economic Times

Chinese visa impact hits Indian physical AI startups

Beijing's move to refuse visas to Indian executives is also impacting other sectors such as automotive parts and electronics, which have strong business ties with Chinese firms. The visa curbs are being enforced at a critical time when India’s robotics and physical AI space is starting to gain momentum.

The Economic Times

ET World Leaders Forum: India set to be a growth market, but companies must up their game

India is poised to be a major global growth market over the next decade, driven by seven structural strengths including economic stability, a reform-oriented policy framework, a large consumer base, and a growing talent pool. The nation's technology and manufacturing sectors are gaining global relevance, supported by a widening trade…

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School holiday August 21, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Friday? From Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday August 21, 2026: As heavy monsoon rains sweep across various regions of India, concerns arise regarding potential school closures. Local authorities are vigilant, monitoring the weather for risks such as landslides and waterlogging. While there are no formal announcements for school closures on August 21, 2026, students and…

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Sugar Prices Extend Recent Rally as India Eases Sugar Import Duties

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.03 (-0.17%) on Thursday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +10.00 (+1.84%). Sugar prices added to this week’s gains on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 15-month high and London sugar posting a 17-month high. However,...

The Economic Times

India’s rare earth push must go beyond magnets to build a China-independent supply chain

India’s rare earth strategy must extend beyond magnet manufacturing to build a resilient, China-independent supply chain, EY-Parthenon partners argue. Rising demand from EVs, air conditioners and wind turbines makes domestic capacity urgent, but dependence on imported feedstock, motors and components remains. Greater mining, processing, private participation and patient capital are…

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Sugar Prices Rally as India Cuts Sugar Import Duties

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.08 (+0.46%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +12.90 (+2.38%). Sugar prices added to this week’s gains today, with NY sugar posting a 15-month high and London sugar posting a 17-month high. Prices fell from...

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US debt crosses $40 trillion but everyone still trusts Uncle Sam. But for how long?

TOI correspondent from Washington: The United States’ national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, a number so large that even breaking it up with commas can scarcely make it comprehensible. As in a 4 followed by 13 zeroes: $40,000,000,000,000!

The Independent UK

Fears for British church leader charged over religion conversion in India

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From 'govt's failure' to 'strong foreign policy': Leaders divided over US diplomat's J-K remarks

US Ambassador Gor stated Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Pakistan protested these remarks by summoning the US charge d'affaires. The BJP welcomed the statement as a diplomatic achievement for India. Congress stated the US diplomat merely stated the obvious fact. Other political leaders offered differing interpretations…

The Economic Times

India amends Foreign Trade Policy for easier rupee invoicing and payments for exporters

The government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ease rupee invoicing for exporters. Eligible rupee receipts now qualify for export benefits and obligations, aligning with new regulations. This change applies to exports to all countries, with specific rules for ACU members. Rupee settlements may reduce costs and risks for…

The Economic Times

Kuldeep at cross roads: What is ailing left-arm wrist spinner as India look at Saransh for 2nd Test

Kuldeep Yadav faced challenges on the Galle pitch, taking no wickets in his eleven overs. He was India's third spin option behind Jadeja and Suthar, who claimed fourteen wickets. The think tank may replace Kuldeep with off-spinner Saransh Jain for the upcoming Test. Former spinner L Sivaramakrishnan advised focusing on…

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2nd Test: Balanced pitch awaits India, SL at Colombo

The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch for the second Test is expected to be balanced. Officials are considering a well-balanced track to aid young batters. This approach avoids potential backfire from an overtly spin-friendly surface. Past SSC pitches favored batters, but recent performance shows a shift. Batting first at this venue…

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India calls for joint advocacy for standards in international telecom, ICT bodies

India advocates for BRICS nations to build institutional capacity together. Member states should jointly advocate for fair international telecom standards. India offers open-source frameworks for digital public infrastructure to member states. This infrastructure enables banks and government departments to build services. Digital public infrastructure is essential for sustainable development across…

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