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Thales & BDL sign agreement for supply of air defence systems
February 11, 2025
In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities, Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed an agreement for the initial supply of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence systems (LBRM) to the Indian Ministry of Defence. This marks India’s first procur...
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Paris Peace Forum launches AI Coalition for Child Development
February 11, 2025
In collaboration with everyone.ai, the nonprofit organisation Paris Peace Forum has launched a global coalition to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) supports, rather than harms, children’s development. According to a press statement, this initiative, announced at the AI A...
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Thales delivers world’s first autonomous drone system to French Navy
February 10, 2025
Achieving a technological breakthrough in the conduct of mine countermeasure missions, multinational aerospace and defence company Thales says it has delivered the world’s autonomous drone system to the French Navy. According to a press statement by Thales, this landmark achi...
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Embraer reports record order backlog of USD 26.3 billion
February 8, 2025
Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace manufacturing company, recently reported that its organisation-wide backlog reached USD 26.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. The value is the largest ever recorded by the company in its history, and more than 40 pc higher year-on-year and 16 ...
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Embraer Executive Jet signs USD 7 billion deal with Flexjet
February 6, 2025
Embraer Executive Jets, a subsidiary of the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer that manufactures private jets for business use, has signed a landmark agreement with Flexjet, a global leader in fractional jet ownership. Valued at up to USD 7 billion, the deal will expand Flexjetâ...
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YoloBus launches longest route to enhance travel for Maha Kumbh 2025
January 31, 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to welcome millions of pilgrims, and YoloBus is enhancing connectivity with its longest-ever route from Hyderabad to Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj. The 21-hour journey, covering key cities, is part of the company’s expansion to ensure seamless travel...
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Air India Express expands services to Varanasi amid Maha Kumbh surge
January 31, 2025
Air India Express, the low cost subsidiary of Air India, has announced that in response to the surge in travel demand for the Maha Kumbh it will commence daily direct flights between Delhi and Varanasi from February 5. In a statement, the airline says that in addition to the new ...
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Four Points by Sheraton opens in Chennai’s Velachery district
January 30, 2025
Four Points by Sheraton, a subsidiary of Marriott International, has expanded its footprint in India with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery, a property designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers in collaboration with Krishna Group, a real est...
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Mahakumbh in India fuels surge in spiritual tourism: Atlys
January 23, 2025
As one of the world’s largest gatherings, the Mahakumbh, which occurs once every 12 years, is currently underway at Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj, Atlys, a visa processing company, says it has witnessed a 21.4 pc surge in spiritual tourism. In a press statement, Atlys says...
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UNESCO empowers 100 youth-led initiatives with grants & mentorship
January 21, 2025
With the aim to empower youth, UNESCO and K-pop icon Seventeen, the Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO, are providing financial grants to 100 youth-led initiatives across 70 countries. The selected project leaders will also receive training and expert mentoring to help them implement ...
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BluSmart launches customisable city tours
January 17, 2025
In a bid to enhance urban exploration, BluSmart launches ‘BluSmart Darshan’, offering customisable city tours in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru with flexible, sustainable travel options for families, friends and solo travellers. In a press statement, BluSmart says that this new init...
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WelcomHeritage Natraj opens in McLeod Ganj
January 16, 2025
WelcomeHeritage, a subsidiary of ITC Hotels, has announced the opening of its boutique property WelcomHeritage Natraj, nestled in the heart of McLeod Ganj, located just 200 m away from the residence of Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. In a press statement, the ...
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