‘Uncompetitive’: Months after IndiGo flights fiasco, airline MD criticises new pilot duty rules

The IndiGo MD’s comments mark one of IndiGo’s strongest public objections to the revised FDTL regulations Months after widespread IndiGo flight disruptions, the airline’s Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has urged the government to revisit the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules. He argues that the current framework reduces pilot productivity, drives up airline costs…

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E20 petrol debate: Govt debunks 7 claims on ethanol blended fuel – impact on mileage, engines & more

Manufacturers continue to provide warranty coverage for vehicles using specification-compliant E20 fuel. Seeking to dispel concerns about the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has released a list of seven claims which it has rejected. From mileage and engine failure to compatibility, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural…

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US stock market today: Wall Street flat; Nasdaq climbs over 1.5% as tech stocks rally

In commodity markets, oil prices eased after recent sharp swings driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. US stock market today: Wall Street rebounded on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in Microsoft after the technology giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, recovering more than half of Wednesday’s decline, its…

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From ayurveda to insurance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4,500 crore insurance entry

Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved’s Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna (File Photo) Patanjali Ayurved, which is known for its herbal and other fast-moving consumer goods, is now set to enter financial services through a nearly Rs 4,500 crore acquisition.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has approved the acquisition of Magma General Insurance by…

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India’s renewable energy boom could make Germany a customer for green hydrogen

India’s expanding renewable energy capacity could soon help turn the country into an energy exporter. German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said that Germany could emerge as one of the buyers of Indian green hydrogen in the coming years. Speaking at the Indo-German Industries Dialogue organised by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Ackermann said renewable…

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Will AI take your job? From cashiers to doctors, which professions face the biggest risk

Ever since the advent of artificial intelligence, people across industries have struggled with a common question: how long before it comes for their jobs?According to a Goldman Sachs report, the answer depends on the nature of the work. Routine and repetitive jobs across financial services, retail trade, healthcare and education face the highest risk of…

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