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Indigo crisis: PIL filed in Delhi HC seeking direction for compensation
On Tuesday, crisis-hit IndiGo said it cancelled 110 flights across its network due to disruptions caused by bad weather at Delhi airport
 "Indigo crisis: PIL filed in Delhi HC seeking direction for compensation")
Exit regulation amendments: PFRDA allows loans against pension savings
Partial withdrawal norms for NPS accounts rationalised; annuity mandate at retirement relaxed for smaller balances
 "Exit regulation amendments: PFRDA allows loans against pension savings")
Apple exports record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in November
Apple's iPhone exports in November constitute nearly 75 per cent of the total smartphone exports from the country amounting to $2.7 billion in the month
 "Apple exports record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in November")
New higher education regulator won't have funding powers: Pradhan
Lack of clarity on funding of higher education institutes was raised by several experts
 "New higher education regulator won't have funding powers: Pradhan")
Datanomics: Unclaimed bank deposits more than double in five years
Only 3% of India's ₹67,000-crore unclaimed bank deposits have been returned so far under the Centre's 'Your Money, Your Right' campaign, highlighting the scale of idle savings
 "Datanomics: Unclaimed bank deposits more than double in five years")
RBI to act only if rupee volatility rises beyond a point: Neelkanth Mishra
Mishra said rupee is expected to average around 90 per dollar by June 2026 and weaken further to 92 per dollar by June 2027
 "RBI to act only if rupee volatility rises beyond a point: Neelkanth Mishra")
Trump declares fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction to tackle drug crisis
The move comes as Trump has cited fentanyl deaths to justify a series of attacks against boats in international waters that the Pentagon says were being used to smuggle drugs
 "Trump declares fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction to tackle drug crisis")
CCI recovered 46% of ₹2,888 cr penalty in last 3 years: Annual report
The total number of combinations, or mergers, approved or disposed of in FY25 went up to 138 from 101 in the previous year
 "CCI recovered 46% of ₹2,888 cr penalty in last 3 years: Annual report")
B Sairam takes charge as Coal India chairman-cum-managing director
Sairam has over 35 years of experience in the coal sector, spanning mine operations, planning, logistics and regulatory affairs
 "B Sairam takes charge as Coal India chairman-cum-managing director")
Brown University attack: Hunt continues for shooter amid security questions
The shooting happened in an auditorium-style classroom where students in a study group were preparing for an upcoming exam
 "Brown University attack: Hunt continues for shooter amid security questions")
Parliamentary committee bats for annual review of rail freight rates
Advertise on rail coaches, wagons for revenue boost, says panel
 "Parliamentary committee bats for annual review of rail freight rates")
Australia beach shooting suspect had roots in Hyderabad: Telangana Police
He migrated to Australia 27 years ago and had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad, the Telangana DGP office said in a statement
 "Australia beach shooting suspect had roots in Hyderabad: Telangana Police")
RBI swap auction sees strong demand; bids twice the notified amount
The first leg of the swap will be settled on Thursday, when the RBI will inject rupee liquidity into the banking system. The transaction will be reversed after three years
 "RBI swap auction sees strong demand; bids twice the notified amount")
India needs Indian banks: Why domestic lenders matter most for growth
RBI's bank ownership policy has shifted towards regulated institutional investors, but over-reliance on foreign capital risks limiting India's credit growth and domestic banking depth
Harnessing nuclear energy: Bill seeks to address key investor concerns
Changes in the provision on operator liabilities can be expected to encourage investment
 "Harnessing nuclear energy: Bill seeks to address key investor concerns")
US steps back as global leader, sees continuity for India in Indo-Pacific
The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation
 "US steps back as global leader, sees continuity for India in Indo-Pacific")
Crude drops below $60 as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes weigh on prices
Brent crude futures fell $1.11, or around 1.8 per cent, to $59.45 a barrel at 1023 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at $55.71 a barrel, down $1.11, or nearly 2 per cent
 "Crude drops below $60 as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes weigh on prices")
Loan growth, lower cost targets positive for M&M Financial Services
M&MFS has a deep rural presence across 500,000 villages and a 12 million customer base
 "Loan growth, lower cost targets positive for M&M Financial Services")
Pax Americana: Why the world needs the US to stay true to its ideals
The world needs an America worthy of its ideals, because the alternative could be brutal authoritarianism
 "Pax Americana: Why the world needs the US to stay true to its ideals")
Ola Electric founder sells personal shares to repay ₹260 cr promoter loan
Bhavish Aggarwal monetises a small part of his stake, lifting a key overhang while retaining roughly 34 per cent ownership
 "Ola Electric founder sells personal shares to repay ₹260 cr promoter loan")