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Economy
Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO to drive aviation sector transformation
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new CEO to lead the airline's expansion, leveraging his 37 years of aviation experience to enhance India's global aviation footprint.
- Tewolde Gebremariam brings 37 years of aviation experience, including 11 years as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, where he transformed it into Africa's largest aviation group.
- Under his leadership, Ethiopian Airlines saw revenue grow from $1 billion to $5 billion, passenger traffic from 3 million to 12 million, and employee strength from 6,300 to 17,000.
- Gebremariam's appointment aligns with Air India's strategic goals under Tata Sons to establish it as a premier global carrier and a source of national pride.
Polity & Governance
Jharkhand student protests over exam irregularities highlight governance challenges in public recruitment
Student leader Devendra Mahto ended his water-only hunger strike after intervention by activist Sonam Wangchuk, amid ongoing protests demanding CBI probe into alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities, reflecting systemic governance failures in public recruitment processes.
Polity & Governance
Parliament monsoon session: Opposition protests over police crackdown on student protesters and governance accountability
The Parliament monsoon session witnessed continued disruptions as the Opposition demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against student protesters during NEET protests, highlighting governance and constitutional rights issues.
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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: Welfare schemes and fiscal priorities under TVK government
The Tamil Nadu government presented its 2026-27 budget with significant allocations for education, women's welfare, and minority communities, while introducing new revenue measures including a special fee on liquor manufacturing units.
Jharkhand exam protests highlight governance challenges in public service recruitment
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto's hunger strike against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's JPSC and JSSC exams underscores systemic governance failures in state recruitment processes, with potential implications for administrative reforms.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Fiscal Consolidation and Welfare Schemes Amid Political Criticism
The Tamil Nadu government presented its 2026 Budget with a focus on fiscal consolidation, temple restoration, and new welfare schemes, drawing criticism from opposition parties for lacking originality and failing to fulfill key promises.
Parliamentary panel warns Meta over 'safe harbour' protection loss under IT Act
A parliamentary committee warned Meta could lose its 'safe harbour' protection under Section 79 of the IT Act unless CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for removing PM Modi's Facebook reel, highlighting intermediary liability issues in digital governance.
Punjab paper leak protests highlight governance and education integrity challenges
Youth Congress and ABVP protests in Chandigarh against alleged exam paper leaks in Punjab led to police using water cannons and lathi-charge, raising concerns about governance and education system integrity.
Government-Opposition talks on delimitation and FCRA Bills amid Parliament deadlock
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to discuss the delimitation Bill and FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, as Parliament faces a 13-day deadlock over Opposition demands including discussions on NEET protests and Ram Temple donations.
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Attari-Wagah trade suspension highlights geopolitics-commerce nexus in India-Pakistan relations
India's closure of the Attari-Wagah land trade route with Pakistan demonstrates how national security priorities override economic considerations, impacting bilateral trade and Afghanistan transit.
India-China climate resilience cooperation: Potential amid shared Himalayan challenges
Extreme weather events in India and China highlight the need for bilateral climate resilience cooperation, particularly in urban planning, disaster mitigation, and Himalayan ecosystem management, offering a low-risk pathway to rebuild trust.
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Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 introduced to boost foreign investment and manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 to attract global capital and strengthen domestic manufacturing through tax incentives, replacing an earlier ordinance that provided tax exemptions to foreign investors in government securities.