DGCA’s new eGCA platform aims to make aviation incident reporting faster

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital platform on the eGCA portal for reporting aviation incidents, a move aimed at making the submission and processing of mandatory occurrence reports faster and more efficient.The initiative, intended to strengthen the country’s aviation safety oversight, was announced by civil aviation…

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Fresh threat to global oil supply: Saudi Arabia’s crude exports at risk as Yemen’s Houthis look to impose maritime blockade

Saudi Arabia has rerouted its crude exports through the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Hormuz disruptions. (Satellite image of Bab-el-Mandeb Strait – source Reuters) After the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, a fresh threat to the world’s oil supply has emerged with the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia….

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E20 petrol debate: Govt cites data for 23 crore vehicles, says ‘no verified evidence’ of widespread engine failure

The minister also told the Rajya Sabha that there is currently “no decision” to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent. (ANI photo) Amid ongoing debate on E20 petrol, the government on Monday said there is no confirmed evidence linking ethanol-blended petrol (E20) to widespread engine failures or vehicle breakdowns, pointing to both scientific studies…

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Coca-Cola adds fizz to India bottling unit IPO plan, appoints JPMorgan & Citi as bankers

Coca-Cola’s plans to take its bottling business to Dalal Street have moved a step closer. Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings has appointed JPMorgan and Citi to steer the proposed 2027 IPO, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the development. The company is also exploring the sale of part of its stake.The appointments were finalised after investment…

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Hormuz disruptions: India’s crude oil imports from Russia remain near all-time high in July despite no sanctions waiver from US

Russia has strengthened its position as India’s largest crude oil supplier. (File PTI photo of Russian oil tanker) India’s crude oil imports from Russia continue to be near record highs in July, despite the Donald Trump administration not extending a sanctions waiver. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Russia has emerged as the key crude oil…

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Despite Trump-Xi agreement, China’s rare earth magnet exports to US remain 20% below pre-trade war levels

Shipments of these key industrial components to the US during the first six months of the year were roughly 20% lower than the average recorded between 2022 and 2024. (Reuters photo) China’s exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States continue to remain significantly below levels recorded before the trade conflict, despite the truce reached…

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Nifty500 Ahimsa: NSE Indices launches new thematic index for exposure to companies aligned with non-violence principles – how it works

NSE Indices said the launch represents another addition to its expanding portfolio of index offerings. (ANI photo) NSE Indices Limited, the index services arm of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has introduced the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a thematic benchmark designed to track companies from the Nifty 500 universe whose business operations are aligned with the…

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Era of cheap borrowing may be over as world enters ‘a new macro regime’: Moody’s

The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…

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