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Skies safer in 2025, but two big crashes drive fatalities up: IATA
Report shows accident rates improved, but fatalities rose to 394 from 244 in 2024. Rising satellite navigation interference and delayed probes raise concerns
Civil aircraft must never be placed at risk from military activity: IATA
War in West Asia is complicating global flight operations, prompting reroutes and cancellations. Disruptions badly affecting India’s busiest international travel corridor and pushing up airfares
Slow march to equality: Minimal rise in women MPs globally
Women still hold just 27.5% of parliamentary seats worldwide. New report reveals that at the current pace it could take another 75 years to achieve gender parity in national legislatures
Indians prefer Europe as most trusted growth partner: Survey
New survey shows clear preference for Europe in trade, technology and education, driven by shared democratic values and support for development
Nepal: Gen-Z displaces old guard, set to reshape governance
Wave of digital activism and mass youth participation transformed Nepal’s elections, propelling reformist forces to the forefront and giving Rastriya Swatantra Party a landslide victory
Global childhood obesity surge alarming; India sees one of fastest rises
It’s driving early hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, threatening lifelong health and placing growing pressure on health systems as millions more children enter adulthood obese
BJP's income up 56% in FY 2024-25 to Rs 6,769 cr
Report by Association for Democratic Reforms shows that six national parties reported a combined income of Rs 7,960.09 crore in FY 2024-25, with BJP alone accounting for more than 85%
India, Finland call for talks to end ongoing wars, back stronger global bodies
Both sides elevate ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability, sign migration and mobility MoU to boost talent flows, and back India-EU FTA as a major opportunity
Late-night screens, early school bells fuel teen sleep crisis in India & beyond
Research in India & US reveals rising adolescent sleep deprivation driven by early school start times & digital media use, with serious consequences for mental health, learning outcomes & wellbeing
India has ample oil stocks to tackle supply shocks: Puri
Crude and fuel reserves can cover demand for weeks, cushioning India against Middle East disruptions and war time volatility, says minister; govt has activated 24x7 monitoring of stock position
India Inc professionals expect up to 10% hike, AI roles to lead pay growth: Report
Adecco India 2026 Salary Guide projects moderate wage growth across most sectors, with AI, digital and emerging tech professionals set for higher hikes as companies adopt skills-driven pay models
Global air travel & cargo demand up in Jan, but war headwinds loom
Passenger and freight markets opened 2026 with steady y-o-y growth, buoyed by resilient travel demand and stronger global trade. But Iran-Israel war casts shadow over industry’s outlook