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IndiGo flight to Manchester aborts trip, returns amid airspace closure
The airline said on March 7 that it would restart its Europe operations as airlines gradually restored schedules following disruptions caused by the evolving situation in West Asia
 "IndiGo flight to Manchester aborts trip, returns amid airspace closure")
Supply disruption, high input costs likely to hit fertiliser companies
Agrochemical stocks fell sharply as tensions in West Asia threatened supply chains and raised raw-material costs, with analysts warning of higher fertiliser prices, subsidy needs and margin pressure
 "Supply disruption, high input costs likely to hit fertiliser companies")
SC declines to interfere with ₹1,950 crore NSEL settlement scheme
Top court upholds approval of ₹1,950-crore settlement scheme for investors hit by the 2013 National Spot Exchange payment crisis, dismissing creditor's challenge
 "SC declines to interfere with ₹1,950 crore NSEL settlement scheme")
I-T dept detects ₹408 crore sales suppression; surveys restaurants
Based on the findings, the department conducted surveys on March 8 across 62 restaurants in 46 cities across 22 states
 "I-T dept detects ₹408 crore sales suppression; surveys restaurants")
PM Modi speaks to Nepal leaders Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah
In his telephonic conversations with the two leaders of Nepal, PM Modi said he was confident that with the joint endeavours, India-Nepal relations will scale new heights in the coming years
 "PM Modi speaks to Nepal leaders Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah")
Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon 'supply chain risk' tag
The Pentagon last week formally designated San Francisco tech company a supply chain risk after an unusually public dispute over how its AI chatbot Claude could be used in warfare
 "Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon 'supply chain risk' tag")
Well positioned for strong recovery this year, says Varun Beverages
Varun Beverages says expanded capacity, a diversified portfolio and its Africa strategy support confidence in a strong recovery, despite last year's weather-led demand disruption
 "Well positioned for strong recovery this year, says Varun Beverages")
Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer team
The Iranians' campaign in the Australian-hosted Asian Cup tournament started just as the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
 "Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer team")
West Asia war: Remain calm amidst this storm, says Sebi chairman Pandey
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged investors to stay calm amid volatility triggered by the West Asia war, saying strong domestic fundamentals have helped Indian markets remain resilient
 "West Asia war: Remain calm amidst this storm, says Sebi chairman Pandey")
India's World Cup triumph creates fresh endorsement pitch for brands
India's T20 World Cup victory has sparked a surge in endorsement interest for rising cricket stars as brands look beyond legacy icons and tap the next generation of marketable athletes
 "India's World Cup triumph creates fresh endorsement pitch for brands")
Farmers stage fresh protest in Delhi against India-US trade deal
The protest site, close to the historic Jantar Mantar observatory near the parliament complex in New Delhi, was packed with demonstrators
 "Farmers stage fresh protest in Delhi against India-US trade deal")
FinMin asks banks to step up efforts to reduce delays in IBC cases
At a review meeting, the finance ministry directed public sector banks to minimise adjournments and speed up CIRP filings, aiming to accelerate NCLT admission and resolution timelines
 "FinMin asks banks to step up efforts to reduce delays in IBC cases")
IndiGo London-Mumbai flight diverted to Cairo; Delhi-Manchester returns
Another IndiGo flight operating from London Heathrow to Mumbai, diverted to Cairo on March 8 due to Flight Duty Time Limitations, and will resume its journey on March 10
 "IndiGo London-Mumbai flight diverted to Cairo; Delhi-Manchester returns")
India's private sector working on building Shahed-like kamikaze drones
These systems can play an important role in India's future operations along the borders, where long-range precision strike capabilities and persistent surveillance are critical
 "India's private sector working on building Shahed-like kamikaze drones")
Bhagwati Products leases 430,000 sq ft in Oppo's Noida manufacturing plant
Bhagwati Products has leased 430,000 sq ft in Oppo's Noida plant to expand smartphone output, marking another major industrial space deal amid strong demand in NCR's manufacturing hubs
 "Bhagwati Products leases 430,000 sq ft in Oppo's Noida manufacturing plant")
Bombay HC ruling may shield importers from charges on deteriorated goods
A Bombay HC ruling quashing a customs order after seized goods deteriorated in custody may help importers avoid demurrage and related charges, highlighting systemic issues in customs procedures
 "Bombay HC ruling may shield importers from charges on deteriorated goods")
Power Arcade: New-age electronic warfare
The latest military weapons from around the world
 "Power Arcade: New-age electronic warfare")
A glide bomb to hit targets from afar
Equipped with pre-fragmented or penetration-blast warheads
 "A glide bomb to hit targets from afar")
Redefining aerial combat
The 'eagle on arm' concept aims to build drones for frontline soldiers
 "Redefining aerial combat")
India emerges as world's second largest arms importer: SIPRI
The United States supplied 42 per cent of all international arms transfers during 2021-25, up from 36 per cent in 2016-20, it said
 "India emerges as world's second largest arms importer: SIPRI")