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Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have confirmed plans to establish a Final Assembly Line for the Airbus H125 helicopter in Kolar, Karnataka, marking the first privately-led helicopter manufacturing facility in India. This facility will become the fourth global production site for the H125, joining existing operations in France, the United States, and Brazil.

The H125, renowned for its versatility and performance, is expected to play a

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India’s early southwest monsoon arrival has offered welcome relief to farmers, but uncertainty remains over the precise timing, distribution, and intensity of rainfall across the country. Addressing this challenge, the Indian Meteorological Department has introduced a sophisticated weather prediction model aimed at enhancing agricultural planning and flood management, marking a significant step in the nation’s climate resilience efforts.

This new weather model, developed through collaboration between national scientific

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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is set to represent India at the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in Brasília on 26 May 2025. The gathering, hosted by Brazil under its current BRICS presidency, aims to bolster cultural cooperation among member nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Shekhawat, who has held the portfolios of Culture and Tourism since June 2024, is expected to underscore India's commitment to cultural diplomacy, heritage

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A developing low-pressure system over the east-central Arabian Sea is poised to intensify into a depression within 36 hours, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue advisories for coastal regions of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa. The system, currently situated near the Konkan-Goa coastline, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly affecting areas along the western coast.

The IMD has placed Mumbai under an orange alert,

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Addverb Technologies, a prominent player in industrial automation, has joined forces with Infineon Technologies to introduce Bluetooth Low Energy -based safety systems for warehouse robots, marking a significant step forward in industrial automation safety and reliability. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety in increasingly automated warehouse environments by leveraging Infineon’s expertise in semiconductor technology and Addverb’s robotics solutions.

Warehouse automation has surged worldwide as e-commerce and

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Adani Airport Holdings Limited has abruptly ended its partnership with DragonPass, a China-based global airport lounge access provider, just a week after announcing the collaboration. The termination, effective immediately, means DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports. The company assured that other customers' travel experiences will remain unaffected.

The partnership, announced on May 8, 2025, was facilitated by Adani Digital Labs, a digital

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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and Asia’s wealthiest individual, is set to attend a high-profile state dinner in Doha on Wednesday evening alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The gathering is part of President Trump’s Middle East tour, which has centred on investment and economic diplomacy.

While no formal business discussions are scheduled, Ambani’s

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Liberia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Liberian students residing in India are not currently facing any immediate threats to their safety, despite escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

This assurance follows bilateral discussions between the Liberian Ministry and the Embassy of India in Monrovia. The Indian authorities have conveyed that no Liberian nationals are located in the regions affected by the recent conflict, particularly the Kashmir

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Tensions between India and Pakistan have prompted the closure of 24 airports in India, severely impacting civil aviation operations. The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed the development late on Thursday, citing security concerns due to the heightened situation. The airports, which include both major and smaller regional facilities, will be closed for an indefinite period, severely disrupting domestic and international flight schedules.

Airlines have also issued travel advisories, urging

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a severe downturn, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plummeting by over 4,700 points, marking the most significant single-day drop in its history. This dramatic fall reflects mounting investor anxiety over escalating geopolitical tensions following India's military operations, known as Operation Sindoor, targeting alleged militant infrastructure within Pakistani territory.

The KSE-100 Index closed at 106,274 points, down 4.51% from the previous session. The decline was

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India's participation in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka is positioned to create significant opportunities for economic growth, cultural diplomacy, and increased tourism. With an expected influx of international visitors and the ongoing globalisation of markets, the country is focusing on leveraging the expo’s global platform to showcase its economic potential, rich cultural heritage, and expanding technological prowess.

The India Pavilion, a standout feature of the event, has already

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Gautam Adani’s conglomerate has suspended discussions with Israel’s Tower Semiconductor regarding a proposed $10 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, citing strategic and commercial uncertainties.

The project, approved by Maharashtra's state government in September, aimed to produce 80,000 wafers per month and create approximately 5,000 jobs. It was envisioned as a significant step towards bolstering India's semiconductor industry under the national 'Make in India' initiative.

According to individuals

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The Instagram accounts of several high-profile Pakistani actors, including Hania Aamir and Mahira Khan, have been blocked in India, igniting a wave of speculation regarding the reasons behind the sudden move. The affected profiles, which boasted millions of followers, are now inaccessible to users across the border, while others, like Fawad Khan and the Pasoori singers Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, remain unaffected.

This action has raised questions about

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Marks & Spencer faced a significant digital disruption that impacted its click-and-collect services and in-store contactless payments, raising fresh concerns about cyber vulnerabilities across the global retail landscape. The incident underlined the increasing exposure of retail giants to cybersecurity threats, urging businesses, especially across emerging markets, to reevaluate their digital defences.

The British retailer confirmed that a cyberattack had interfered with its operational systems, temporarily disabling key customer services.

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Apple Inc. is set to shift the assembly of all iPhones destined for the US market to India by the end of 2026, marking a significant departure from its longstanding reliance on Chinese manufacturing. This strategic move aims to mitigate risks associated with escalating tariffs and geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing.

The United States, accounting for 28% of Apple's global iPhone shipments in 2024, remains the company's largest

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Global markets have been jolted by the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, with far-reaching consequences on global economies. Amid this financial instability, India stands out as one of the countries managing the storm with resilience, both politically and economically. While several nations have seen their stock markets fluctuate and their economies face setbacks, India’s performance remains relatively stable, prompting analysts to look closer at its success in navigating these turbulent waters.The trade war, which has seen

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A militant assault in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of 28 tourists and injuries to over 20 others on Tuesday afternoon, marking the deadliest civilian attack in the region since 2019.

The attack occurred around 2:50 PM when four to six assailants, dressed in military-style uniforms, emerged from the surrounding deodar forests and opened fire on tourists enjoying the popular meadow, often

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UBS Group AG is finalising a strategic partnership with Mumbai-based 360 One WAM Ltd., aiming to secure a 26% stake in the wealth management firm. This move is designed to enhance UBS's presence in India's expanding wealth management sector, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals beyond its traditional ultra-high-net-worth clientele.

The Indian wealth management industry, valued at approximately $429 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual rate

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Kompact AI, a collaboration between IIT Madras and Bengaluru-based startup Ziroh Labs, has claimed a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence by enabling large language models to operate efficiently on central processing units rather than the traditionally used graphics processing units . The initiative, branded as Kai VM, reportedly achieved an inference speed of 43 tokens per second on an Intel Xeon Silver 4510 CPU with 24 cores and 46GB RAM. This development has been touted as a potential game-changer for

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India is intensifying efforts to onboard 300 million new users to its Unified Payments Interface platform, aiming to solidify its position as a global leader in digital payments. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance UPI's domestic penetration and promote its adoption internationally.

The National Payments Corporation of India , which oversees UPI, has outlined plans to expand the platform's reach to 20 countries by

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JSW Neo Energy has successfully completed the acquisition of a 4.7 GW renewable energy platform from O2 Power, marking a significant leap in its energy portfolio. This acquisition brings the total capacity of JSW Neo Energy to 12.2 GW, positioning it closer to its ambitious target of reaching 20 GW by 2030. The deal is part of the company’s strategic push to solidify its presence in India’s rapidly

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, marked a significant moment at the Bombay Stock Exchange by ringing the opening bell during his official visit to India. This event underscores the deepening economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and India, highlighting the robust relationship fostered through years of collaboration.

The Crown Prince's visit follows

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district. This 2.07-kilometre-long bridge, constructed at a cost of ₹550 crore, connects Rameswaram Island to the mainland, significantly improving regional connectivity.

The New Pamban Bridge is India's first vertical lift sea bridge, featuring a 72.5-metre-long central span that can be raised to allow ships to pass through. This mechanism enables the

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Private equity investments in India's real estate sector have experienced a downturn, with total inflows decreasing by 16% to USD 3.67 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2024, down from USD 4.36 billion the previous year. This decline is primarily attributed to reduced interest from foreign investors, influenced by global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.

The office segment, traditionally a significant recipient of PE funding, witnessed a substantial reduction in investments. In the

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