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Apple tests memory chips from China’s CXMT to ease AI-driven supply crunch – WSJ

Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the ongoing protests, urging young demonstrators to reject political affiliations. His commitment to transparency and justice regarding recruitment exam irregularities was clear as he highlighted the importance of discussions over confrontation. Soren warns that misinformation from rival factions aims to stir unrest, while the protests now stretch into their…

Britain has long pioneered new political models, from the welfare state in the 1940s to the “third way” in the 1990s. It is also unusually vulnerable to the march of AI-armed citizens, because its administrative traditions favour the written submissions that AI is so good at drafting.

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 159 passengers was forced to circle before landing at Kolkata airport after a laser beam reportedly flashed into the cockpit during its approach. The pilot was temporarily disoriented by the bright light. The aircraft landed safely, while airport authorities lodged a police complaint over the incident.

The DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights last year. This number increased significantly from 692 such faults noted in 2024. The aviation watchdog also took action for safety violations in 42 cases. These actions were against airlines and MRO operators last year. The DGCA maintains a systematic safety oversight mechanism for aircraft operations.

India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed rail corridor, traversing nations like Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, could provide a viable alternative to conventional shipping methods. Currently, this proposal is in its preliminary…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has earned over Rs 400 crore in India. This makes it the highest-grossing Hollywood film released in the country. The movie stars Tom Holland and Zendaya in leading roles. It surpassed other major releases like The Odyssey and Obsession at the box office. The film follows Spider-Man facing new threats and…

Godrej Properties expects over Rs 20,000 crore operating cash flow in upcoming fiscal periods. Strong sales bookings of Rs 8,651 crore in Q1 signal robust performance. The company is on track to meet all guidance parameters for the current year. Investments in construction and land acquisition are increasing to support growth.

While EU automakers have been chasing Chinese customers, other emerging markets lie largely untapped. Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen should look beyond that nearly saturated market towards regions like India, Latin America, North Africa and underexplored parts of Asia.

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