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Adani Airport Holdings Limited and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a landmark five-hotel portfolio agreement that will add nearly 1,500 rooms across major airport-linked destinations in India. The partnership includes the India debut of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, IHG’s luxury boutique hospitality brand known globally for design-focused hotels and premium dining experiences. According to the announcement, the hotels will be developed across Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram as part of Adani Airport Holdings’ broader airport city development strategy. The portfolio will also include Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties integrated into mixed-use airport-linked urban developments. Pranav Adani…

The Union Cabinet has approved the upgradation and modernisation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport through a long-term public-private partnership model. According to the government, the project will involve the participation of a private partner under a long-term licence agreement aimed at improving passenger facilities, cargo handling capacity, operational efficiency, and aviation infrastructure. Officials say the airport modernisation is expected to support rising passenger traffic and strengthen Nagpur’s position as a strategic logistics and connectivity hub in central India. The city is already considered an important cargo and multimodal transport centre due to its geographic location. The project is also…

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are engaged in a high-level summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing amid escalating geopolitical tensions across West Asia and growing uncertainty in the global economy. The summit is focused on key issues including the US-China trade dispute, the Iran crisis, artificial intelligence cooperation, semiconductor restrictions, Taiwan tensions, and instability in global oil markets. Analysts say the outcome of the talks could significantly influence international trade, technology partnerships, and geopolitical alignments. Reports indicate China strongly objected to continued US arms sales to Taiwan, with Xi Jinping reiterating Beijing’s uncompromising stance on the…

Foreign ministers from BRICS nations have assembled in New Delhi for a high-level two-day meeting taking place amid escalating geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, instability in West Asia, and global economic uncertainty. Addressing the gathering, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed the need for deeper cooperation among emerging economies to tackle conflicts, economic instability, supply-chain disruptions, climate challenges, and technological competition. He said BRICS must evolve into a stabilising force during a period of growing global uncertainty. Jaishankar also highlighted the importance of collaboration in energy security, food supply, fertiliser access, healthcare, financial stability, and counterterrorism while advocating…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign multiple agreements with the United Arab Emirates during his upcoming visit, focusing on LPG supply, petroleum cooperation, and strategic oil reserves. The discussions are expected to strengthen India’s long-term energy security strategy as the country seeks stable fuel supplies amid global geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil markets. Officials say energy cooperation remains a key pillar of the India-UAE strategic partnership. Reports suggest the agreements may include expanded LPG sourcing arrangements, collaboration on petroleum storage infrastructure, and enhanced cooperation in crude oil reserves management. Analysts believe such partnerships are critical for India,…

Cisco has announced plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring aimed at increasing investments in artificial intelligence and other fast-growing technology sectors. The layoffs are expected to affect less than 5% of Cisco’s global workforce and will reportedly take place during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said the company is redirecting investments toward AI infrastructure, silicon, optics, networking, and cybersecurity to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding AI market. The restructuring comes despite Cisco reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue growth driven by rising demand from hyperscale AI data centre…

V. D. Satheesan has reportedly been chosen by the Congress leadership as the next Chief Minister of Kerala after the Congress-led UDF secured a major victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Reports suggest the decision was finalised after multiple rounds of consultations between senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Kerala party leadership in New Delhi. Satheesan emerged as one of the strongest contenders following his leadership role as Opposition Leader and his prominent campaign against the ruling LDF government over the past five years. The Congress-led United Democratic Front won a decisive mandate in Kerala,…

Uber is reportedly planning its first major data centre project in India in partnership with Adani Group as the ride-hailing giant expands its digital infrastructure footprint in one of its largest global markets. According to reports, the proposed collaboration could involve data storage infrastructure, cloud operations, and AI-driven computing capabilities to support Uber’s growing India business and technology operations. Industry observers say the move reflects increasing demand for localised data infrastructure as global technology companies expand operations in India amid stricter data localisation requirements and rapid growth in digital services. The Adani Group has been aggressively expanding into data centres,…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are holding a major summit in Beijing focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and geopolitical tensions involving Iran and global supply chains. The meeting is being closely watched by India because any improvement or deterioration in U.S.-China relations could directly affect India’s strategic and economic interests. Analysts say issues such as semiconductor supply chains, manufacturing investments, regional security, and Indo-Pacific power balance are highly relevant for New Delhi. Reports suggest trade negotiations, technology cooperation, and Taiwan-related discussions are among the most sensitive topics at the summit. China is reportedly seeking relief…

India has imposed an immediate ban on exports of raw, white, and refined sugar until September 30, 2026, as the government moves to stabilise domestic prices and ensure sufficient local supply. The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Officials say the export restriction is aimed at cooling rising sugar prices and preventing shortages in the domestic market. India is the world’s second-largest sugar producer and one of the largest exporters after Brazil. However, concerns over lower cane yields, weather disruptions, and tighter production forecasts have…