MUMBAI: Airbus and Air India inaugurated a world-class pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana, said the airline in a press statement issued on Tuesday. “This benchmark facility will train more than 5,000 new pilots over the next decade to support the exponential growth of commercial aviation in India,” it said. The 50:50 joint venture facility…
NEW DELHI: With reporting irregularities in implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme, seven states have imposed penalties to the tune of around Rs 129 crore, including the maximum Rs 120 crore by Gujarat, against contractors and others, and registered cases against them and certain officials following a directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Escalating prices of gold have contributed to the slowdown in gold purchases. (AI image) After aggressively buying gold in the last year, central banks around the world have now slowed down their purchases of the yellow metal. Central bank gold acquisitions have come down compared to last year, indicating a more measured stance amid global…
AI image for representation NEW DELHI: Retail inflation cooled to a record low in Oct on the back of the impact of GST rate cut and sharp slide in food prices, triggering hopes of a cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Dec. Data released by the National Statistics Office…
Mustafizur Rahman and IPL logo NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s sudden ouster from Kolkata Knight Riders has been termed “unfortunate” by IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal. Mustafizur, who was bought for Rs 9.5 crore ahead of the 2026 season, was released following instructions from the BCCI, sparking backlash and wider controversy. Watch Mike Hussey…
After years of predictions that global oil demand was about to reach its peak due to a rapid move towards renewable energy, 2025 saw a clear reversal of that narrative, with oil and gas regaining importance and India emerging as a key engine of global consumption.Major energy outlooks from BP, McKinsey and the International Energy…
After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets and cash drawers, the American penny has reached the end of its life. The final batch of one-cent coins was pressed this week at the US Mint in Philadelphia, an event overseen by US Treasurer Brandon Beach.Earlier in February, US President Donald Trump announced that he…
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch New Delhi: Warning about concentration risk from a few companies dominating AI, Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of Mistral, said India should support open-source models and collaborate with global startup labs and researchers to maintain strategic autonomy and ensure the country benefits from AI-driven productivity and economic growth. Speaking at the…
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Seeking to build on their confident start, a well-balanced India will begin as firm favourites when they take on a tricky Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup here on Saturday. Five-time champions India opened their campaign on expected lines, cruising to…
R Ashwin lauded Nitish Rana for his restraint after the clash with Digvesh Rathi (Images via X/Screengrabs) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commended Nitish Rana for the way he handled himself after an on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi during the Delhi Premier League Eliminator. The contest between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz…
