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Datanomics: Baramati crash turns focus on safety of non-scheduled flights
The crash of Ajit Pawar's chartered Learjet revives concerns over non-scheduled aviation safety, with data showing recurring landing-phase accidents and runway excursions in India
 "Datanomics: Baramati crash turns focus on safety of non-scheduled flights")
Centrally funded infrastructure projects see 18.3% cost jump in December
Revised estimates of 1,392 ongoing projects climbed to ₹35.1 trillion as overruns persisted, though the pace of cost escalation eased sequentially from November
 "Centrally funded infrastructure projects see 18.3% cost jump in December")
Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year
Private forecaster warns evolving El Nino could suppress monsoon rainfall, raise heatwave risks and impact farm output, with models pointing to a peak in winter
 "Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year")
Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact
India's defence industry sees the EU security pact as a turning point that could shift the country from buyer to industrial partner, unlocking co-development and supply chain opportunities
 "Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact")
Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact
India's defence industry sees the EU security pact as a turning point that could shift the country from buyer to industrial partner, unlocking co-development and supply chain opportunities
 "Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact")
Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect
TCS, Infosys book one-time exceptional charges, while HDFC Bank absorbs higher wage costs directly into quarterly P&L
 "Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect")
What banning To Kill A Mockingbird tells us about fear, memory, and race
Over the years, Harper Lee's book has encountered pushback and bans, but in her centennial year, its lesson is as clear as it was when she wrote it: Silencing a mockingbird is difficult
 "What banning To Kill A Mockingbird tells us about fear, memory, and race")
India pavilion: A sizzling culinary experience in freezing Davos
From rajma chawal to filter coffee tiramisu, Chef Manu Chandra showcased India's culinary soft power at the India pavilion amid sub-zero Davos
 "India pavilion: A sizzling culinary experience in freezing Davos")
Ajit Pawar's death leaves Sharad Pawar with hard choices, not an exit
In the absence of his nephew, the responsibility of running the NCP estate may once again devolve on the patriarch, Sharad Pawar
 "Ajit Pawar's death leaves Sharad Pawar with hard choices, not an exit")
Dividend yield funds suit moderate-risk investors seeking lower volatility
These schemes invest in high-dividend stocks to cushion downside volatility, but they can underperform growth-oriented equity funds during strong bull market phases
 "Dividend yield funds suit moderate-risk investors seeking lower volatility")
Sir Tim's wondrous wired world and the mission to set the web right
Having invented the World Wide Web, Berners-Lee insisted that it be made free for anyone to access, thus denying himself, according to some accounts, a life of almost unimaginable material wealth
 "Sir Tim's wondrous wired world and the mission to set the web right")
Meesho swings to ₹490 crore Q3 loss as costs outpace revenue growth
Recently listed e-commerce firm reports higher logistics, employee and restructuring costs in the December quarter despite strong revenue growth
 "Meesho swings to ₹490 crore Q3 loss as costs outpace revenue growth")
Paytm wants to tackle UPI concentration risk via organic tech plans
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma says company aims to reduce concentration risk in UPI through technology-led growth as its market share by volume and value rises
 "Paytm wants to tackle UPI concentration risk via organic tech plans")
Niva Bupa aims to turn profitable in Q4 FY26: CFO Mahendra Vishwanath
Health insurer expects profitability in the March quarter as impact of accounting norm changes eases, with Indian-GAAP numbers set to converge with IFRS
 "Niva Bupa aims to turn profitable in Q4 FY26: CFO Mahendra Vishwanath")
Nabard's focus on rural MSMEs in Madhya Pradesh, says CGM C Saraswathi
Nabard's Madhya Pradesh chief general manager C Saraswathi outlines priorities around rural MSMEs, agri-processing, cold storage and tribal development
 "Nabard's focus on rural MSMEs in Madhya Pradesh, says CGM C Saraswathi")
NSDC International plans to widen Japan skilling through six states
Skill ministry arm explores partnerships with six states to expand Japanese language training and prepare youth from smaller towns for overseas employment
 "NSDC International plans to widen Japan skilling through six states")
MP priority sector has credit potential of ₹3.75 trillion: Nabard
Nabard estimates priority sector loan potential in Madhya Pradesh at ₹3.75 trillion for 2026-27, about 20% higher than last year, led by agriculture and MSMEs
 "MP priority sector has credit potential of ₹3.75 trillion: Nabard")
Travel, insurance emerge as biggest spends of Indian households in CY25
On the other hand, Education, media and entertainment, and e-commerce together account for only a modest slice of household budgets
 "Travel, insurance emerge as biggest spends of Indian households in CY25")
Business correspondents seek grant, equity funds for capacity building
The Business Correspondent Resource Council has sought the setting up of infrastructure and equity funds to strengthen last-mile banking, citing NSFI goals and RBI findings
 "Business correspondents seek grant, equity funds for capacity building")
Sectors under greater regulatory scrutiny lead in political donations
From FY23 to FY25, three sectors made the largest political donations in India
 "Sectors under greater regulatory scrutiny lead in political donations")