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US DHS shutdown forces TSA officers to work unpaid; airport delays for passengers likely

The shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security that began early Saturday is affecting airport security operations nationwide, forcing thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay as Congress remains locked in a funding dispute.About 95 per cent of TSA workers are considered essential and must continue working despite the funding lapse….

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Nirmala Sitharaman holds key bilateral meetings in Munich, highlights investment opportunities

MUNICH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Munich, Germany, among several other key dignitaries, during her ongoing visit.Both leaders were pleased to note the finalisation of the India and the European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026. The Union Finance Minister underlined the financial…

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Renting to buying your first house in UAE 2026: 5 real estate trends home owners should focus on

UAE Property 2026: Is Now the Time for First-Time Buyers to Enter the Market? In 2026, the UAE’s property market is entering a new chapter of demand, innovation and opportunity and first-time home buyers are playing a big part in reshaping how residents approach property ownership. Once inclined to rent or invest secondarily, many long-term…

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S&P Global chief: India’s post-Covid expansion among most consistent for any major economy

NEW DELHI: Driven by structural reforms, entrepreneurial energy and a forward-looking approach to debt and development, India’s post-Covid expansion has been among the most consistent for any major economy, with expectations remaining strong for the medium term, Yann Le Pallec, president, S&P Global Ratings said on Saturday. “In our latest report, we explored how India…

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Strategic sovereignty a guiding imperative in reshaping global economy, say CEOs

NEW DELHI: In a rapidly reshaping global economy, strategic sovereignty has emerged as a guiding imperative, as nations navigate global supply chains while safeguarding critical capabilities in an increasingly fragmented world, global business leaders said. During a panel discussion, KPMG India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla, global leaders across new age economy, technology and defence, financial inclusion,…

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Toilets, garbage, linen: Railways overhauls of on-board services, in Gen Coaches as well

NEW DELHI: Railways is seeking to address the biggest concern of long distance passengers— train toilets. It on Saturday rolled out reforms in on-board services with focus on regular cleaning of toilets, wash basins and garbage collection in trains on the move, including for millions of passenger travelling in general or unreserved coaches to have…

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‘Got India’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil,’ claims Marco Rubio at Munich conference; Jaishankar reiterates ‘strategic autonomy’

File photo: US secretary of state Marco Rubio and EAM S Jaishankar (Picture credit: AP, ANI) US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said Washington has secured a commitment from India to stop buying additional Russian oil, even as the United States continues to tighten sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine war.Speaking at the…

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Cabinet clears Rs 11,000 crore highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana

The Centre has given the green light to a series of highway projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore spanning Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana, according to official statements.The approvals were granted by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and cover road widening, rehabilitation and new four-lane stretches aimed at boosting freight movement and regional connectivity….

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