From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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ATR lands largest firm order in nearly a decade with 40-aircraft deal
India’s FLY91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s worth about $1 billion as regional carrier plans to expand its fleet from six to 60 aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Sept
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
SkyDrive explores eVTOL use for medical logistics in India
Air India Limited (hereinafter, “Air India”), India’s leading global airline, SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter, “SkyDrive”), a company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sales of eVTOL aircraft, and Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter, “Suzuki”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a joint feasibility study on the use of eVTOL aircraft for medical air logistics
India stalls Alipay+ payments link over security and data concerns
India's halt on Alipay+ integration underscores the complex interplay of national security, data sovereignty, and geopolitical tensions in tech.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Sept
Meta Platforms launches WhatsApp bill payments in India with 22,722 billers
WhatsApp's bill payment feature in India could redefine digital financial services, intensifying competition and regulatory scrutiny in the market.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Sept
Reserve Bank of India pulls in $127B from diaspora in record foreign currency drive
The record inflow strengthens India's financial stability, providing a robust buffer against external economic shocks and enhancing rupee defense.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Sept
Sugar Price Jumps 30% in 5 Weeks to Highest Since April 2025
Sugar price jumps 30% in five weeks to its highest since April 2025 as oil, India and a supply deficit bite.
BeInCrypto•Jakub Dziadkowiec3 Sept
India ready to mediate in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says foreign minister
India's mediation offer could shift the conflict towards diplomacy, potentially reducing military actions and influencing global market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez3 Sept
India secures record $127B in foreign-currency inflows from diaspora
India's record foreign-currency inflows bolster economic stability but necessitate careful management to prevent future reserve depletion.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team2 Sept
Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest
Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site Barclays Bank is facing a formal complaint over its financial links to a coal-fired power station near the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and home to millions of people in Bangladesh and India. Three complainants from the region have submitted a case to the UK government’s Office for Responsible Business Conduct, alleging that the British bank breached international guidelines by underwriting companies involved in the emission-heavy Maitree super thermal power project, also known as the Rampal power plant. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Matthew Pearce2 Sept
How is Air India deploying its refurbished, new-build and ex-Vistara Dreamliners this winter?
VT-AWD, Air India’s fourth linefit 787-9 Dreamliner landed in India earlier this week. This is the fourth linefit aircraft for the airline, joining the six former Vistara 787-9s and 26 787-8 Dreamliners of Air India. The legacy Dreamliners are undergoing refurbishments and refits along with heavy maintenance checks wherever due. Air India plans to complete […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts1 Sept
Meta Pulls Dozens of Porn Ads Linked to Banking Malware After India Warning
Meta removed at least 39 Facebook and Instagram ads using explicit content to push malicious Android apps like Movexa.apk that steal banking credentials. The takedown followed an Indian government advisory and a Reuters inquiry.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent1 Sept
India’s economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates
India's robust economic growth underscores its resilience and potential to attract global investments, despite agricultural challenges.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Drought is on going in India
The Drought notification level is Green.
Hunnu Air to start once a week flights to Delhi
Hunnu Air, Mongolia’s largest scheduled carrier, will begin non-stop flights between Ulaanbaatar and Delhi from 28th September 2026, becoming the first Mongolian carrier to operate a scheduled service to India. The route will be flown once a week, every Monday, with MR301 departing Ulaanbaatar (UBN) at 0350hrs to reach Delhi (DEL) at 0720hrs, and the […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts31 Aug
Jio Platforms receives regulatory approval for IPO backed by Meta and Google
Jio Platforms' IPO could significantly boost India's market stature, attracting global investors and reshaping the telecom sector landscape.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Air India and Drukair sign new interline deal
Air India and Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines have announced a new interline partnership to improve network connectivity between India and Bhutan. The partnership enables passengers to benefit from a single-ticket […]
Singapore Airlines' 10 Airbus A380 Routes Revealed: See Full List
London and Sydney anchor the carrier's A380 network while India and Australasia fill the rest of the roster.
C-390, C-130J or A400M: What could decide India’s huge airlifter competition?
Three very different aircraft are competing for an Indian Air Force requirement that could reach 60 aircraft, but performance alone is unlikely to determine the winner
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier29 Aug