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DGCA issues draft of revised duty rules for pilots to address fatigue
The proposed draft reads that fatigue reports shall be used as an effective tool in identifying and mitigating crew fatigue
 "DGCA issues draft of revised duty rules for pilots to address fatigue")
Why Indian single malt whiskeys could soon turn the table on Scotch
Since scotch accounts for just 2% of the whisky consumed in India, the scope for expansion has distillers in Scotland fairly smacking their lips in anticipation
 "Why Indian single malt whiskeys could soon turn the table on Scotch")
Hopeful of global AI safety rules in 6-8 months: MoS IT Chandrasekhar
The GPAI is a congregation of 28 member countries and the European Union. India had joined the group as a founding member in 2020
 "Hopeful of global AI safety rules in 6-8 months: MoS IT Chandrasekhar")
Uttarakhand govt approves 5 solar power plants to promote green energy
He said that these projects will lead to investment of about Rs 24 crore in the field of solar energy in the state and will also encourage green energy
 "Uttarakhand govt approves 5 solar power plants to promote green energy")
Air purifier sales surge as air quality worsens in national capital
Amid deteriorating air quality, air purifiers have become a staple in most households, KENT RO Systems CMD Dr Mahesh Gupta said
 "Air purifier sales surge as air quality worsens in national capital")
Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 billion Indian Premier League: Report
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers have sounded out Indian government officials about moving the IPL into a holding company
 "Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 billion Indian Premier League: Report")
Will add 400 weekly flights this winter: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson
The airline runs approximately 2,900 weekly flights, with roughly 32 per cent dedicated to international routes, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium's data
 "Will add 400 weekly flights this winter: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson")
Construction ban: Credai asks members to take anti-pollution measures
The Naredco president said it is crucial to address these issues in the light of sustainable development and environmental preservation, taking into account the concerns of both sides
 "Construction ban: Credai asks members to take anti-pollution measures")
Ambition to grow AI, startup innovations as important as AI safety: MoS IT
He said It is not enough for US, Europe or India to have a framework to regulate artificial intelligence but nations across the globe need to come together to build standards
 "Ambition to grow AI, startup innovations as important as AI safety: MoS IT")
Intel ties up with eight EMS companies for 'Make in India' laptops
The companies may use the technologies to serve both domestic and global markets
 "Intel ties up with eight EMS companies for 'Make in India' laptops")
Sunrise food processing sector got Rs 50,000 cr worth FDI in last 9 yrs: PM
More than 80 countries, 200 speakers and 12 partner ministries, departments and commodity boards are scheduled to take part in the event
 "Sunrise food processing sector got Rs 50,000 cr worth FDI in last 9 yrs: PM")
Competition Commission to conduct market study on cement sector in India
CCI will carry out the study with the assistance of an external agency to ensure a comprehensive and objective analysis of the cement market
 "Competition Commission to conduct market study on cement sector in India")
Competition Commission of India launches market study on cement sector
CCI said that some of the objectives of the study are to study the market trends including movements in cement price, cost, production, capacity, capacity utilisation and profitability
US service sector slowed for second straight month in October: ISM survey
Some economists view the ISM services prices paid measure as a good predictor of personal consumption expenditures inflation, tracked by the U.S. central bank for monetary policy
 "US service sector slowed for second straight month in October: ISM survey")
US solar panel manufacturing boom threatened by cheap imports: Report
US industry's souring outlook could hurt Biden's climate agenda
 "US solar panel manufacturing boom threatened by cheap imports: Report")
Maersk Group to cut at least 10,000 jobs as shipping boom unravels
The company kept its full-year guidance for revenue and operating profit but now expects both to land at the lower end of the range
 "Maersk Group to cut at least 10,000 jobs as shipping boom unravels")
AEPC sets $40 bn exports target by 2030, aims to explore new destinations
Exports of ready-made garments during Apr-Sep 2023-24 was $ 6.92 billion, down 15.3 per cent from year-ago period
 "AEPC sets $40 bn exports target by 2030, aims to explore new destinations")
Trai without a chairman, satcom spectrum allocation to be affected
The rollout of satellite-based communication services by Bharti Enterprises -backed OneWeb and Reliance Jio will be affected by the delay in appointing Vaghela's successor
 "Trai without a chairman, satcom spectrum allocation to be affected")
DPDP rules ready but unlikely to be tabled in winter session of Parliament
As India's first-ever dedicated legislation for digital privacy, the DPDP Act provides broad principles of collection and processing of personal information in digital form
 "DPDP rules ready but unlikely to be tabled in winter session of Parliament")
Regulators must collaborate on international standards, says Irdai chief
In order for the financial sector to strike a right balance between the interests of the stakeholders and the broader society, the regulatory framework should be both enabling and protecting
 "Regulators must collaborate on international standards, says Irdai chief")