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Phuket airport closes runway after Air India Express plane malfunction

Authorities suspended flight operations at Phuket airport following the incident since the aircraft is stuck on the runway

NRIs in Bahrain and Kuwait wait for Saudi transit visas to return

Airspace closures amid the West Asia conflict have left many NRIs in Bahrain and Kuwait seeking Saudi transit visas to travel by road and catch flights to India

RCB vs SRH set to open IPL 2026 as BCCI releases phase one fixtures

The first block of IPL 2026 fixtures will be played across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad

Crisil projects 7.1% growth for India in FY27, flags West Asia crisis

Crisil projects India's economy to grow 7.1 per cent in FY27 on consumption and investment, but warns West Asia tensions and trade frictions pose downside risks

Centre to prepare roadmap to tackle challenges in shipping sector

Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal asks officials to prepare a roadmap to address industry challenges as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions strain maritime trade

Mission Mausam boosts cyclone forecast accuracy in coastal states

Mission Mausam and upgraded weather monitoring systems have improved cyclone forecast accuracy and lead time, helping coastal states reduce disaster losses

WhatsApp introduces new parent-managed accounts for children below 13

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for children under 13, allowing guardians to control contacts, groups and privacy settings from the primary device

Govt sets 60-day deadline for select FDI proposals from border nations

Select FDI proposals from land-border countries in sectors such as batteries, rare earths and electronics will be processed within 60 days under revised Press Note 3 rules

CBI arrests Darwin Labs co-founder in ₹20,000 cr Gain Bitcoin scam case

According to the CBI, Darwin Labs designed and developed the digital infrastructure which formed the operational backbone of the alleged fraudulent enterprise Gain Bitcoin

Change in name of state to Keralam a joyful moment for Malayalis: PM Modi

The PM was speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of the Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha, an organisation which works for welfare of the fishing community in the state

RBI to buy Rs 50,000 crore government bonds through OMO auction on Friday

RBI will purchase Rs 50,000 crore of government bonds through an open market operation auction on Friday as part of its liquidity infusion measures

Bharat Taxi will expand to all big cities in 2-3 years: MoS Cooperation

MoS Krishan Pal said Bharat Taxi is operational in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Somnath, Dwarka

US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study

US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns

FSSAI pushes for QR codes on plant-based food labels to boost transparency

FSSAI has already introduced a dedicated vegan logo and regulatory framework for plant-based products, offering compliance pathways for businesses and clearer identification for consumers

SC directs govt to form expert panel to finalise NCERT legal studies course

The top court said that its orders in the matter were not intended to prevent any healthy and objective criticism of the institutional function of the judiciary

Trump's H-1B visa curbs may be rolled back? What new US Bill proposes

A new Bill in the US House seeks to undo Trump's 2025 H-1B restrictions, including a $100,000 employer petition fee and tighter wage rules

Cred gets final license from RBI to operate as payment aggregator

Fintech firm Cred receives RBI's final licence to operate as a payment aggregator, allowing it to onboard merchants and process payments across instruments

HDFC ERGO General Insurance appoints Parthanil Ghosh as MD & CEO

HDFC ERGO General Insurance appoints Parthanil Ghosh as managing director and chief executive officer from April 16, subject to regulatory approvals

SBI, MUFG sign pact to collaborate on M&A, aviation, real estate financing

State Bank of India and MUFG Bank sign a strategic partnership to collaborate on M&A, aviation and real estate financing, supporting cross-border transactions

RBI revises counterparty credit risk rules to align with Basel norms

RBI revises counterparty credit risk framework to align with Basel norms, refining capital treatment for derivatives exposures and clarifying rules for clearing members