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In its safety recommendations, AAIB said operators of uncontrolled airfields should allow flying activities only when the prevailing MET (Meteorological) conditions are within the criteria laid down in the relevant regulations New Delhi:Aircraft accident probe agency,...
Middle East conflict: Exporters fear rise in logistics, insurance costs, impact on shipments
"Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, adding an estimated 15â20 days to transit...
An Air India Express spokesperson said that in view of the developing situation in parts of the Gulf Region, “Air India Express has suspended all westbound international flights. The safety and security of our guests and crew remain our highest priority”. New...
West Asia crisis: Except for far-east, all international flights from Indian airports cancelled
The DGCA on Saturday advised airlines to avoid airspaces of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, till March 2. New Delhi/ Mumbai:Except for far-east, all international flights from Indian airports cancelled due to West Asia crisis. All international...
Miller expands reinsurance offering into MENA through acquisition of Shields
James Hands, CEO, Miller, said, “Miller has worked with clients in MENA for decades and we are incredibly excited to have found a long-term partner in Shields to enhance our offering and reach. This acquisition will allow us to access a new placement hub in Dubai and...
US and Israel launch military attack against Iran, could last days
The attack pushes the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dims hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. U.S. and Isreal have launched military strikes against Iran on Saturday plunging the Middle...
AM Best revises outlooks to positive for ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Despite its lack of underwriting profitability, ICICI Lombard has consistently outperformed India’s general insurance market. The company’s investment income, including capital gains on equity investments, remains a key contributor of overall earnings to offset...
U.S. advises Israel embassy staff to leave now as ME war risk looms
Australia on Wednesday "directed the departure of all dependents of Australian officials posted to Israel in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East." India and several European countries with missions in Iran advised citizens to avoid...
Vegetarian diets linked with a lower risk of many cancers
Though the study didn’t probe the cause of a higher or lower risk of certain cancers, researchers hypothesized that diets higher in fruit, vegetables, fiber and without processed meat could lower risks. The lack of meat is likely to be the reason for the different...
Climate multilateralism a matter of survival for us: Maldives Minister Muaviyath Mohmed
"For Maldives, multilateralism is not an abstract ideal, but a matter of survival. It is a low-lying country, with more than 99 per cent of the territory comprising oceans. The sea levels could rise by a metre by the end of this century, which can have economic and...
India’s economic growth slips to 7.8%, but still leads major nations, to cross USD 4 trn mark: CEA
``…we are improving our GDP growth outlook for FY27 from 6.8 to 7.2 previously to 7 to 7.4 per cent under the new series…the economy is more likely to achieve a number closer to 7.4 per cent rather than 7 per cent," Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said...
Stock market crash wipes out Rs 4.98 lakh cr from investors’ wealth
Elevated volatility, geopolitical concerns, and cautious positioning ahead of key macroeconomic triggers kept investors defensive. The prevailing mood was clearly risk-off, with near-term direction likely to hinge on global developments, foreign fund flows, and...
Earthquake hits Bangladesh, tremors felt in Kolkata, adjacent Bengal districts
The epicentre of the quake was at a place named Nayabazar in Bangladesh, some 100 km from Kolkata.The USGS said the earthquake was located at latitude 22.451°N and longitude 89.139°E, at a depth of 9.8 kilometres.There was no immediate report of any loss of life or...
Bermudian reinsurer Partner Re ventures into India’s GIFT City
``PartnerRe’s GIFT City branch will provide support to Indian clients, enhancing responsiveness, regulatory alignment, and ease of doing business, offering locally the depth of PartnerRe’s global underwriting expertise and capital strength.With our experienced local...
Willis launches Global Digital Infrastructure Group to address full spectrum of data center risks
``This unique approach is already helping our clients stay ahead of the sector’s developments and risk trends. For data centers, this means tailored, client‑first solutions that protect physical assets, strengthen financial resilience, and support reliable operations...
New GDP series to include data on GST, e-Vahan, household services
The GDP data for third quarter (October-December 2025) based on new series will be released on Friday. New Delhi:The new series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with base year 2022-23 will include data of goods and services tax, e-Vahan and household services provided...
Close coordination among stakeholders necessary to prevent digital frauds says:RBI
A two-day workshop for executive directors and heads of fraud risk management of 60 major banks, conducted by the RBI, concluded on Wednesday Mumbai:The Reserve Bank on Thursday said that close coordination among all the stakeholders is necessary to prevent or...
Glacial lake outbursts ‘very serious’, need for transboundary cooperation: Environment expert
Speaking on the impacts of climate change in the mountains, Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal, Pema Gyamtsho, highlighted that both "too much water and too little water" are now visible across the region...















