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Deal with Japans AERL enables upcoming operator to apply for DGCAs AOC; Lakshadweep route to be proving ground
He urged for more listed bonds, active secondary trading, and repeat issuers to ensure continuous price discovery.
The key improvement achieved in weather forecasting accuracy is the overall increase of average skill of the predictions, says Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology
Trump said India would instead buy oil from the US and potentially Venezuela
It could also help exporters recover from the losses they suffered in 2025
Addressing the Global Procurement Summit, he highlighted that public finance management has moved largely online, making transactions faster, transparent and trackable
De Havillands statement comes in response to the Union Budget announcement to incentivise indigenous production of seaplanes
The rupee was down 0.1% to 90.40 against the dollar on Wednesday, following a 1.4% advance on Tuesday when US tariff cut helped it rebound from Asias worst performer last month to be the regions top gainer
HAESL said the digital transformation will enhance execution efficiency and create a scalable foundation to support long-term operational excellence and growth
IndiGo said the measures are being taken to avoid inconvenience to passengers due to misconnections and cascading delays
Deal will be announced after processes for paperwork are done, says Goyal
Growth likely to rebound after moderating to 1213% in FY27 due to supply disruptions: Crisil
It is essential to understand why India is protecting its agriculture and dairy sector. Here is a list of key pointers to explain the issue:
Envisioned as a centre of excellence, the project integrates aviation maintenance, training, and technical support services within a unified framework, significantly expanding CIALs role beyond conventional airport operations
Behind the scenes, Indias national security adviser worked diplomatically to mend ties with the US, advocating for a trade agreement amid rising tensions and public criticism from President Trump
The treatment of foreign cloud services entity is the same whether the data centre is Indian owned or a subsidiary of the global entity
Business confidence also climbed to a three-month high, supported by efficiency gain
This will cut down sailing time by nearly a week compared to than transiting through the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa
The new act amends three existing acts: Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999
The two also expressed their commitment to expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the Quad and acknowledged that a prosperous Indo-Pacific region remains vital to advancing our shared interests
Neither side provided a start date for the trade deal. Greer said that US and Indian officials were still putting terms on paper. A US official said the goal was to complete that work this week or soon thereafter
Giving details of the deal, Greer added that with India right now, on industrial goods, the average tariff is about 13.5%
The company is conducting fuel tests on the 777X ordered by Lufthansa at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, where it assembles the mini-jumbo, ahead of engine tests later this month
Aligned with the Rs 10,000-crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme from the 2026-27 Union Budget, BCSL aims to boost containerised cargo handling, which accounts for two-thirds of Indias international trade value
DGCA confirms no faults in Boeing 787 fuel switches after pilot complaint, advises Air India on operational procedures.
Both airlines said all passengers were safely disembarked and no injuries were reported.
According to data released by the DGCA, Indias scheduled domestic flight operators ferriedaround 1.43 crore passengers in December 2025, down 4.14 per cent on a year-on-year basis
Detailing of deal is on; slashing of US duties on Indian goods to 18% will happen only after joint statement is inked
AP CM asked officials to allow companies to undertake large-scale saffron farming under a public-private partnership model involving local tribal communities
Its export business witnessed a degrowth year on year in Q3 amid tariff-linked challenges in the US and global geopolitical uncertainties
Indian exporters have an edge when compared to competing countries such as China (50%) and Thailand (19%)
Logistics also supports their claim: typically, cargoes from Russia is booked about 10 weeks in advance
Officials prepare agenda; GST meet expected March or early April
Adequate safeguards are built in to protect sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy from unfair competition, Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells Parliament
The company says it marks a significant milestone in building a scalable, technology-led dairy finance ecosystem in India.
While Leonardos civil helicopters are flown by top industrial houses, the company has had a controversial past with defence contracts in India
We are prioritising the reduction of procedural delays by ensuring customs officials have full clarity on duty-free allowances, says Vivek Chaturvedi
The reduced duty of 18% is lowest when compared to other countries China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh
However, there is a long lead period for predicting El Nio, it says
Scheme is expected to support early operations and address aircraft access constraints
With hiring activity 40% above pre-pandemic levels, distinguishing genuine candidates has become more difficult, especially as applicants per role have doubled since 2022.
Under the new license, the company will provide a full suite of ground handling services across Terminals 1 and 2, including passenger, ramp, and baggage operations, enabling airline customers to benefit from integrated ground and cargo services at the airport
Group CFO Bikash Prasad says lower tariffs may improve competitive position
According to food ministrys data, the domestic sugar sales in India as per the quota allocated by it is expected to drop 3.5% to 110.5 lt between October 2025 and February 2026 from 114.5 lt in the corresponding period of 2024-25
According to ACMA, Indias auto components export to the US was recorded at $6,225 million in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) and in the first half (H1) FY26, it has already exported components worth $3,124 million
The Union Budget FY27 has aligned the income tax framework for recognised provident funds with the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, according to a labour ministry statement
Sectors such as gems, textiles, and readymade garments are expected to benefit the most
The US will cut its levy on Indian goods to 18% from 25%, lower than most Asian peers, while an additional 25% punitive duty tied to purchases of Russian oil was scrapped
India has cut back its buying over recent months, particularly after sanctions on Moscows leading producers, but has not halted flows as discounts remain attractive
India is committed to maintaining fiscal discipline consistently without compromising on its social and developmental priorities

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