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With travel and Covid in the blood, which one will win, and at what cost?

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Coronavirus

Not quite the way Lennon envisioned in Imagine, but an invisible virus will refine globalism, make us accountable, and make travel a richer, more immersive experience, but in smaller numbers

The world will be as one

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A growing issue, however, is the "institutionalisation" of endemic delays with hugely padded flight times.

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Boeing 737 Max 8

Questions multiply about flight testing for the B737 MAX-8, MCAS software refinements, whistle-blowers and passenger confidence

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Boeing 737 MAX

The regulatory framework must look at the integrity of new aircraft designs as well as seemingly innocuous cost savings on assembly lines that may have a multiplier effect on product performance

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Why people come first and what the Marriott-Starwood combine means for travellers. Hotels can smile and survive or sulk and sink

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The schemes aim to provide investors with an opportunity to potentially participate in the evolving consumption landscape of India, driven by changing demographics and rising discretionary spending

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Dubai [UAE], December 12: The Real Kabaddi League (RKL), known for redefining grassroots sports in India, is set to captivate the Gulf region with an exhilarating Kabaddi exhibition match at Al Ahli Sports Club, Dubai, at 6 PM onwards. This highly anticipated event will feature two specially created dummy teams--Indian Warriors and Gulf Gladiators, showcasing raw and emerging talent on an international platform.

Dubai Welcomes Kabaddi with a Spectacular Exhibition Match

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 12: Xoxoday, a leading market player in SaaS-based solutions for Rewards, Incentives, and Loyalty programs, launched India's first AI-powered 'Channel Incentives' digitization software. This easy-to-use, self-configurable platform automates managing channel incentives, delivering significant benefits to businesses across industries, such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), consumer electronics, building materials, and the automotive sector. Innovative SaaS solution aims to streamline and automate incentive programs for businesses across diverse industries.

Xoxoday Launches India\'s First AI-Powered \'Channel Incentives\' Digitization Software

New Delhi [India], December 12: The University of East London (UEL), named the UK University of the Year 2025 for Teaching Quality by The Times  &amp;  The Sunday Times, continues to extend its vision of inclusivity, innovation, and global engagement to Indian students. The results of the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) further solidify this position, with UEL ranking first in London for student experience. Recognized as the careers-first university of the future, UEL's commitment to fostering academic and professional excellence remains unparalleled.

UEL Enhances Support for Indian Students with Tailored Career-Focused Education

The cumulative capex (capital expenditure) of Indian airports is expected to grow 12 per cent at Rs 60,000 crore in the three years through FY27 from Rs 53,000 crore during 2022-2024, to add required infrastructure for about 65 million passengers per annum, ratings agency CRISIL said on Thursday.
CRISIL said 70 per cent of this capex is expected to be funded through debt.
The ratings agency said its projections are based on a study of 11 private airports in the country that account for 60 per cent of the total passenger traffic in FY24.
In addition to the expected growth in passenger traffic, increase in tariffs and spending within the airport ecosystem will lift revenue of private Indian airports at an average growth rate of 17 per cent between FY25 and FY27, it said.
That, coupled with improved funding access and a predictable regulatory regime, will support the strong credit profiles of private airports.
"The number of passengers at Indian airports is expected to clock a compou

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Sitharaman said that intergenerational debt is mounting on countries, and it is important for the government and industry to work together to manage debt at the national and sub-national levels

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The new system will introduce dedicated PF withdrawal cards, functioning like regular bank ATM cards

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Mid, SmallCap stocks to buy: Analysts suggest investors buy only those stocks of those companies where there is earnings visibility for at least a few quarters

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Markets Live: Indian markets are likely to be driven by the higher close on the Wall Street, after largely in-line retail inflation data there cemented hopes of a rate cut by the US Fed next week

Stock market

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will likely release the IAS Main 2024 results this week. Candidates who took their UPSC IAS Main exam can visit the official website whenever announced

UPSC Mains Result 2024

While the rupee touched a low of 84.7350 during the session, mild dollar sales from state-run banks helped avoid further losses, traders said

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' of LIC here under which 2 lakh woman insurance agents will be appointed over the next three years.
'Bima Sakhi Yojana', an initiative of state-owned LIC, is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who are Class X pass.
They will receive specialised training and a stipend for the first three years to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness.
Under the scheme, the woman agents will also get a stipend of Rs 7,000 per month for the first year, Rs 6,000 per month in the second year and Rs 5,000 per month in the third year. Bima Sakhis will also get the benefit of commission.
The plan is to appoint 2 lakh Bima Sakhi over three years.
After training, they can serve as LIC agents and the graduate Bima Sakhis would have the opportunity to qualify for being considered for Development Officer roles in LIC. Prime Minister will also distribute appointment certificates to prospective Bima Sakhis.
The Prime Min

Modi, Narendra Modi

The Centre has allowed Adani Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh to import petroleum into India up to March 1, 2026, according to an official notification.
The port has been allowed to import petroleum by sea from August 28, 2024, till March 1, 2026, in public interest, according to the notification by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Owned and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), Adani Krishnapatnam Port Ltd is an all-weather deep water port located on the East Coast of India in Andhra Pradesh.
Adani Ports & SEZ  shares were trading higher by 0.56 per cent at Rs 1,267.30 on BSE in the pre-close session.

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Foreign Secretaries of India and Bangladesh met here Monday for the high-level talks between the two nations amid strained bilateral ties following the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on an Indian Air Force jet for a day-long visit.
Soon after his arrival here, Misri met his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin and held one-on-one talks before the formal meeting with delegates from both sides.
It is the first high-level visit by an Indian official since August 5 when Hasina was ousted.
"The meeting between our foreign secretary Jashim Uddin and his counterpart Vikram Misri is taking place as scheduled at the state guest house Padma. They first held brief one-on-one talks and then the formal meeting began with delegates from both sides, a Bangladeshi foreign ministry official said.
The official added that the Bangladeshi side would hold a media briefing later Monday about the talks, which 

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Highlighting the historical presence of Hindus in Bangladesh, stating, "We are vanished from Afghanistan. We are vanished from Pakistan. This is the high time. If we are not saved now, we will be

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Moreover, 70 per cent of India's public chargers are concentrated in metropolitan hubs, leaving rural and semi-urban areas woefully underserved

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Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

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In the absence of meaningful private investment and job creation, India is slipping back into its pre-Covid-19 rut, and its economic czars are once again publicly refusing to acknowledge the slowdown

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The suicide of a Bengaluru techie brings intense scrutiny on India's family courts, raising questions about their ability to protect vulnerable individuals in disputes

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