Shutdown fallout: FAA slashes air traffic by 10% across 40 US hubs; safety risk prompts drastic step

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of America’s busiest markets from Friday, an unprecedented move to ensure flight safety as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic controllers. The announcement, made Wednesday, could affect thousands of flights daily, as the FAA manages more than 44,000 aircraft movements each…

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Don’t need separate law for AI: Panel

NEW DELHI: A high-powered government committee on artificial intelligence (AI) has said India does not require a separate law to regulate AI at this moment as a large number of risks associated with the cutting-edge technological leap can be handled by existing laws. It did, however, highlight the need to create an India-specific risk assessment…

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‘Kamikaze’: Trump slams Democrats as US government shutdown becomes longest in history; warns opposition ‘will take down country

US President Donald Trump (IANS) President Donald Trump called Democrats “kamikaze” as he blamed them for the US government shutdown entering its sixth week on Wednesday, becoming the longest in history and surpassing the 35-day record set during his first term.“I just got back from Japan,” Trump told a breakfast meeting with Republican senators at…

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Canada offers fast-track for H-1B workers: CA $1.7bn funding to recruit researchers; strategy targets high-demand sectors

Canada has announced a new accelerated immigration pathway for H-1B visa holders as part of the 2025 Federal Budget, aiming to attract skilled workers and strengthen the country’s innovation and research sectors. The initiative targets professionals affected by the recent US H-1B visa fee increases and seeks to fill labour shortages in healthcare, advanced technology,…

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India’s fuel exports fall 21% in October: Domestic demand surges; HPCL and Nayara hit by disruptions

India’s fuel exports drop India’s fuel exports dropped 21% month-on-month in October as refiners prioritised domestic demand during the festive season and redirected supplies to cover gaps caused by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s (HPCL) refinery outage. Exports remained constrained for Nayara Energy due to sanctions.Fuel shipments fell to 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in…

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