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Oct 8, 2026 · byNetworkThoughts
Reliance sues India's food regulator over 'energy drink' label ban
BENGALURU: Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has sued India's food regulator for barring it from marketing its Campa-brand products as "energy drinks", non-public court filings show, the latest beverage maker to challenge the labelling crackdown. The writ petition, dated October 1 and reviewed by Reuters, targets a June 30 order from India's food safety regulator directing makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as "energy drinks" to stop using the description. PepsiCo and Monster Beverage sued the regulator last week over the ban, while Austria's Red Bull secured a court reprieve to continue using the label. The crackdown is part of a broader, India-wide food safety push this year - including raids, shutdowns and new warning-label requirements - driven by growing concern over the health risks posed by such products. State authorities have seized Reliance stock and ordered e-commerce platforms to delist the products, according to the petition, which seeks to have the regulator's order quashed. "Such actions have caused and are causing substantial disruption to the Petitioner's business operations and adversely affect its market presence and commercial goodwill," Reliance Consumer Products Ltd, the beverages arm of Reliance, said in the filing. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reliance revived the Campa brand in 2023 and has used its retail network and low prices to challenge Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. The label ban threatens its ambitions in India's fast-growing energy drinks market, where retail sales are expanding 12.6% annually, outstripping growth in the U.S. and China, according to Euromonitor.
Oct 6, 2026 · byMobile Business
IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike during second landing attempt in Bengaluru
An IndiGo Airbus A321 operating a flight from Guwahati (GAU) to Bengaluru (BLR) suffered a tail strike during… The post IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike during second landing attempt in Bengaluru appeared first on AeroTime .
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Sep 28, 2026 · byAeroTime
Bengaluru Tail Strike By IndiGo Flight from Guwahati
An IndiGo Airbus A321neo suffered a tail strike during a go around at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Sunday 27 September 2026. Flight 6E 6542… The post Bengaluru Tail Strike By IndiGo Flight from Guwahati first appeared on The Aviation Hub .
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Sep 27, 2026 · byThe Aviation Hub
How an Indian publisher is learning to Dubai-it his way to the frontier of AI
Dubai: What does the future of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) look like? When Indian national Bernard D’sa, 39, was looking for inspiration in Bengaluru, India, he found the answer in a different part of the world: Dubai. So, he decided to pack his bags, and move to the city to learn more. Making a new move For the past 15 years, D’sa, who is the founder of a large publishing house called Raindrops Books in India, has been working at the intersection of publishing, creativity, and more recently, AI. In 2022, he established a new AI communications system – RaindropsX – with the intention of merging technology with creativity and human imagination. But he realised he needed to be in the right environment, meeting the right people, discovering new ideas and collaborating, to make his dream happen. He said: “Dubai felt like the right environment for the next stage because of its international outlook and the way business, technology, and creative communities come together here.” Excited to start his new chapter, D’sa registered his business in Dubai in January this year, and completed all the visa formalities. He said: “I had everything ready to travel. I was originally supposed to fly out on March 3, but regional tensions at the time caused flight disruptions, and I had to postpone the move.” Since he was bringing his mother along with him, he had to reconsider his travel plans: “For a while, I stayed back and continued trying to build connections in Dubai remotely, but I quickly realised how difficult it was to build the kind of business and network I wanted from a distance. By June, I decided I needed to be here. Whatever the circumstances, I needed to be physically present in Dubai and start building.” Building connections For the past 15 years, D’sa, who is the founder of a large publishing house called Raindrops Books in India, has been working at the intersection of publishing, creativity, and more recently, AI. Picture credit: Supplied Leaving his team to handle the day-to-day publishing and operational work at Raindrops Books in India, D’sa is now able to focus on expanding the business internationally. He arrived in June 2026, and wasted no time embracing the Dubai-it mindset, of achieving extraordinary results with excellence in record time. As soon as he settled in, D’sa set out to introduce himself to Dubai’s diverse community. He said: “I deliberately sought out different sides of Dubai. I’ve met people from an incredible range of backgrounds – entrepreneurs and professionals in technology, AI, banking, real estate, media, human resources, and the creative industries. That’s probably one of the biggest differences I’ve experienced here.” He has attended dozens of networking events in his short time here, from tech and real estate events to private networking events, even joining expat community forums like InterNations, and becoming part of Creators HQ, a global hub for digital content creators based in Dubai. Originally from Goa, D’sa has also managed to capture a sense of home, by connecting with the Goan community through St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which, he said, “gave me a very different sense of belonging”. Changing perspective As he navigates Dubai, D’sa is learning something new every day. He said: “What surprises me most is how quickly things move here. I come from a very established publishing environment, so I am fascinated by how easily you can meet someone from a completely different industry, have a conversation, and suddenly find yourself discussing an idea, a collaboration, or something you could build together.” Networking in Dubai is completely different than anywhere else in the world, because the energy of the people who live in the city is different, according to D’sa: “What I really love is their curiosity. There’s an openness to learning and discovering something new that I find very energising. There is also a real sense that people are constantly building, improving and moving forward. Being around entrepreneurs, creators and those experimenting with new ideas challenges me to raise my standards. It keeps me on my toes.” But chasing the bottomline or endless improvement isn’t always the primary goal – people he has met in the city often talk about contributing to society and doing their part. It’s something that’s opened his eyes to a different aspect of doing business: social responsibility. D’sa said: “I’ve learned that simply attending events isn’t enough. I’ve met people who have taught me important lessons, not only about whom I should collaborate with, but also about quickly recognising where I can genuinely add value. [It’s why] I have started exploring ways to contribute through voluntary and community activities.” An intentional future Dubai is known for its honesty and code of responsibility – just consider how lost items are always returned to people in the city, or refer to its long safety record. What if the same standards were extended to how we use technology? D’sa has discovered that in the UAE, “AI is treated as part of a broader national transformation rather than simply a technology trend. The UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 sets an ambition to become one of the world’s leaders in AI by 2031, while also focusing on areas such as talent, infrastructure, research, governance, and regulation.” He is interested in being in a front-row seat to watch how the city steers the conversation: “I think Dubai is already part of a much larger conversation about what AI means for the future, not just in terms of technology, but also ethics, governance, and responsibility. What I find exciting about Dubai is that these conversations can happen alongside experimentation and actual building. You can discuss the future while seeing people actively trying to create it. That mix of thinking and doing really appeals to me.” Looking ahead, D’sa is excited to see what Dubai and his future hold for him, and for RaindropsX. He has a plan: “I want people to read more, think more deeply and embrace technology as a tool for creativity and learning. I want to bring reading, poetry, stories and creative expression closer to people, especially younger generations and people who may have drifted away from reading.” Dubai feels like a wonderful environment for that vision, according to D’sa, “because people from so many cultures and walks of life come together here. If I can use what I’m building to connect those people with books, ideas and technology in meaningful ways, that is the kind of contribution I would like to make.”
Sep 27, 2026 · byMobile Business
El Nino heat could trigger 451,000 extra deaths by 2027
BENGALURU, India: This year's powerful El Nino and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released Wednesday. The grim warning by the University of Chicago-based Climate Impact Lab says that as many as 451,000 more heat-related deaths between June and the end of February could be attributed to El Nino, compared with heat deaths expected in a typical year. The heaviest toll, the group says, is expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, partly due to climate change and the fallout of the war in Iran. Michael Greenstone, a co-founder of the group and the study's co-author, said the heat danger will likely persist beyond February - even though this El Nino is expected to end by then. The fallout of the weather phenomenon could be felt well into next summer, he added. The research, he said, shows that heat is most dangerous in places that are already hot and relatively poor. "If you’re already in a hot place, the extra couple of degrees are going to be much more dangerous,” he said. Wealthier places, he added, generally have greater access to air conditioning, reliable water supplies and functioning health systems. The study combined seasonal temperature forecasts with localized estimates of how high temperatures affect mortality across more than 24,000 regions worldwide. Researchers estimated the additional heat-related deaths by comparing deaths expected under El Nino-driven high temperatures with deaths expected if temperatures remained similar to what they have been in the last three decades. The projected fatalities are for the entire El Nino period, from June 2026 until the end of February 2027. The study by Greenstone and his colleagues also warns that the Global South - a term that isn't geographical but a reference to developing countries in general - will bear the heaviest burden of the excessive heat. The researchers behind the report found that the Sahel region in Africa - countries along the semiarid southern fringe of the Sahara Desert - is expected to be the hardest-hit, with about 66,800 additional deaths caused by El Nino-driven heat. Other major hot spots include South and Southeast Asia and parts of Latin America, according to the report. The researchers project about 19,400 additional heat-related deaths across the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, as well as 19,300 in Indonesia, 15,800 in India and 13,300 in Brazil. With such staggering numbers, there are recommended measures that governments can take, the report says. They include heat-warning systems, cooling centers, hydration stations, protections for outdoor workers, expanded hospital capacity and targeted outreach to elderly people and other vulnerable groups. The authors also call for what they describe as anticipatory financing, so governments can move resources before dangerous heat peaks. Abhiyant Tiwari, a heat expert at NRDC India who was not involved in the study, said the report’s projections should serve as a call to action rather than be another reason for alarm. But while it's one thing to have well thought-out plans - as India does - implementing these plans and raising needed funds remains a challenge, he said. "The real measure of our preparedness is not how many heat warnings we issue, but how effectively we protect people and reduce preventable deaths,” Tiwari added. El Nino is a natural climate pattern, but this year’s unusually strong event is occurring on a planet already warmed by human-caused climate change, increasing the risks from extreme heat. The Climate Impact Lab said global land temperatures during this El Nino could be higher by about 1.2 Celsius (2.1 Fahrenheit), producing 44% more extremely hot days than in a typical year. The report said those temperature increases may mirror conditions that climate change could make common some 20 years from now. That's why this El Nino could offer a preview of what's ahead as the planet continues to warm, the report said. It's also an opportunity for decision-makers "to see exactly where emergency actions can be taken now to save tens of thousands of lives,” the authors say.
Sep 23, 2026 · byMobile Business
Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a post-Test cricketer – or could he revolutionise the format? | Jonathan Liew
The 15-year-old is tailor-made for short-form cricket, but he may just have the power to reimagine red-ball batting The ball is short outside off. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes to pull it, hoiks it high to deep midwicket, is out for 44 off 37 balls. Almost immediately, a portion of the 12,000 fans who have risen at dawn to queue outside the Chepauk Stadium for free tickets begin to vacate their seats. The Duleep Trophy final in Chennai between East Zone and South Zone is scheduled for five days and has been going for barely an hour. But for some, the show is already over. Of course, Sooryavanshi is part of the reason the final is taking place in Chennai in the first place. It was originally slated for the national academy on the outskirts of Bengaluru, only to be moved in order to accommodate the thousands of fans desperate to glimpse the child prince of Indian cricket in the flesh. Sooryavanshi is the hottest player in the world right now, a 15-year-old left-handed jaw-dropping genius with records spilling out of his pockets. But when it comes to red-ball cricket, the classic form of the game, he’s still – by any objective measure – not very good. Continue reading...
Sep 10, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Magnus Carlsen and Sindarov to meet at least twice in IPL-styled Global Chess League
Fans would have preferred contest for world crown, but 20-minute Rapid games are still competitive substitute Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, will be paired at least twice in the next few days with the world championship challenger, Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov, in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, the six-team franchise competition based on cricket’s Indian Premier League. In 2024 the Global League was staged in London, but this year it is back in India at Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India’s technology capital, from 5-13 September, finishing two days before the 400-team chess Olympiad opens in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Continue reading...
Sep 4, 2026 · byThe Guardian
India’s First RNP CAT H Helicopter Approach launched
HAL Airport, Bengaluru, has become the first airport in India to operationalise the Required Navigation Performance – Category H (RNP CAT H) helicopter approach procedure, a satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters. Developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), validated through flight trials by HAL test pilots and approved by the Directorate General of The post India’s First RNP CAT H Helicopter Approach launched appeared first on HeliHub.com .
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MASkargo, Qatar launch Malaysia-India 777F route in step toward joint business
The new joint freighter flight that Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo recently launched connecting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Bengaluru, India and Doha, Qatar, brings the carriers’ networks closer as they prepare for the start of their joint business. The twice-weekly route, operated by a Qatar Airways 777F, departs Doha (DOH) for […] The post MASkargo, Qatar launch Malaysia-India 777F route in step toward joint business appeared first on Cargo Facts .
India achieves second AI unicorn in a month as venture capital floods Bengaluru
India's AI unicorn surge highlights a strategic shift in venture capital, emphasizing AI's potential over crypto amidst regulatory challenges. The post India achieves second AI unicorn in a month as venture capital floods Bengaluru appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Jul 16, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing📰
MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo launch new Asia-Middle East route
MASkargo, the cargo arm of Malaysia Airlines, has expanded its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo by launching dedicated twice-weekly freighter operations linking Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru… The post MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo launch new Asia-Middle East route appeared first on Aviation Business News .
Jul 13, 2026 · byAviation Business News📰
Emirates expands A380 and Premium Economy network across India
Emirates will significantly enhance its India operations from 25 October 2026, introducing its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–Delhi route, making the Indian capital the airline’s third A380 destination in the country after Mumbai and Bengaluru. The expansion also marks the full rollout of Premium Economy on all four daily Dubai–Delhi flights. By the end […]
Jul 9, 2026 · byAviation24.be
Malaysia’s MASkargo partners with Qatar Airways Cargo for KL connections
MAB Kargo (MASkargo) announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo by jointly launching dedicated twice-weekly freighter operations, connecting Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru and Doha. This new launch […]
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Cathay Pacific Aircraft Evacuated as Smoke Found in Cabin
A Cathay Pacific aircraft was met with emergency police and fire services due to smoke being found onboard in the cabin. After landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and safely evacuated, zero injuries were reported. The Flight On July 5, Cathay Pacific Flight CX624 took off from Bengaluru, India at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). […] The post Cathay Pacific Aircraft Evacuated as Smoke Found in Cabin appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .
Jul 7, 2026 · byTravel Radar
India’s USDT premium tops 8.5% as crypto remittance crackdown squeezes stablecoin supply: report
India's USDT premium topped 8.5% after Enforcement Directorate raids on Bengaluru crypto firms reportedly disrupted stablecoin supply.
Jun 29, 2026 · byThe Block
Enforcement Directorate raids Bengaluru firms over $260M crypto transfers
The raids highlight India's stringent regulatory stance on crypto, potentially deterring foreign investment and complicating cross-border transactions. The post Enforcement Directorate raids Bengaluru firms over $260M crypto transfers appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Jun 20, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing