by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 1, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News
In March, the first month of the summer season, minimum temperatures are likely to remain above average across most areas, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). MUMBAI: India is set to experience a hotter-than-normal...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 1, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance
Iran’s state media said on February 28 that the Islamic Republic has shut the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints through which about a fifth of global oil and gas supplies transit – in response to US and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 1, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi PM Modi highlighted the potential of Puducherry to emerge as a major medical tourism hub, pointing out that the region already has nine medical colleges Puducherry:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said healthcare should be...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 1, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
“The Ministry stated that, since the beginning of the attack, 137 Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE had been detected, of which 132 were destroyed, while five fell into the sea. A total of 209 Iranian drones were also detected; 195 were...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 1, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation
“Passenger assistance, airline coordination, and terminal crowd management are being closely monitored, with senior officials deployed on the ground,” said the aviation regulator. New Delhi/Mumbai:After a massive disruption due to airspace closures across Iran and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 1, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Tracking data shows some tankers turning around, and at least one shipowner decided not to send its vessel into the strait as a result of the broadcast. Some vessels continue to pass through though — seven ships were seen exiting Hormuz while six were entering after...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Indian News, Regulation, Risk Management, Technology
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,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance
“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...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Workplace/Employee Benefits
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...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management
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...
