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Australian data center operator AirTrunk is preparing to set up its next major facility in India as demand for digital infrastructure accelerates with the global rise of artificial intelligence. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Robin Khuda said the plans for India are already at an advanced stage, highlighting the country’s large, digitally active population as a key advantage. AirTrunk, which was acquired by Blackstone in 2024 for about 24 billion Australian dollars, is expanding its presence across Asia as investors continue to pour money into AI-related technologies such as ChatGPT. The company recently completed a 16 billion Australian dollar refinancing…

India and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to deepen defence and shipbuilding ties during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s visit to Hanoi for the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue. During his visit, Singh toured the Hong Ha Shipyard and met Major General Pham Thanh Khiet, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff of the General Department of Defence Intelligence and Director of the shipyard. The two sides discussed ways to boost collaboration in defence manufacturing and shipbuilding. Singh highlighted India’s growing capabilities under the Make in India, Make for the World initiative. Earlier in the week, Singh met Vietnam’s Minister of National…

Lulu Retail Holdings plans to expand its presence across the Gulf by opening 50 new outlets over the next three years, with an even split between the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC markets. The region’s largest full line retailer reported a 7.5 percent rise in net profit to 163 million dollars for the first nine months of 2025. Revenue for the same period grew 4.7 percent year on year to 6 billion dollars, while EBITDA increased 5.5 percent to 598 million dollars. Lulu opened six new stores in the third quarter and 13 in the first nine months of…

Cochin Shipyard Ltd., the state-owned shipbuilder, saw its shares drop up to 8% on Thursday, November 13, following the release of its September quarter results after market hours on Wednesday. The company reported revenue of ₹951 crore, down 13% from last year, missing expectations from brokerages like Kotak, which had anticipated a 10% increase. EBITDA fell sharply to ₹56 crore, a 71% decline from ₹196 crore a year ago, with margins sliding to 5.9% from 17.87%. Kotak had projected a 12% EBITDA growth. The decline was driven by higher subcontracting costs and provisions. Provisions surged fourfold to ₹21 crore compared…

Sharjah International Airport has introduced a new “Home Check-In” service designed to make air travel smoother and more convenient. The offering lets passengers complete their check-in formalities from the comfort of their home, hotel or office. A dedicated airport team visits the passenger’s chosen location to issue boarding passes and collect luggage, allowing travellers to bypass check-in counters entirely and proceed directly to passport control. Bookings for the service can be made via the airport website (www.sharjahairport.ae), by calling 800 745 424, or through the “SHJ Home Check-In” mobile app. The service must be booked at least eight hours before the flight’s…

India’s recent launch of the LVM3 rocket, nicknamed Bahubali, carrying the 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite, marks a major step in the country’s strategic space capabilities. Beyond the attention given to lunar and Mars missions, India is quietly building military space infrastructure, recognising that future conflicts may increasingly be fought in orbit rather than on land or sea. The LVM3, a 43.5-metre, three-stage heavy-lift rocket, delivered CMS-03, also known as GSAT-7R, to replace the ageing Rukmini satellite. This satellite significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s networked warfare capacity, enabling secure real-time communication between ships, submarines, aircraft, and shore-based command centres across thousands…

Singer Palak Muchhal, born in Indore and celebrated for her soulful voice, has earned a place in the Guinness World Records and the Limca Book of Records not just for her music but for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts. Through the Palak Palash Charitable Foundation, she has helped fund over 3,800 heart surgeries for underprivileged children across India and beyond, turning her passion for singing into a lifelong mission of compassion. Palak’s journey of giving began in childhood when she encountered underprivileged children on a train. That experience inspired a promise she made to herself to help them someday. Today, that…

Starting early next year, Israeli shoppers will find a new kind of milk on their shelves made entirely without cows. Food tech startup Remilk is launching its lab produced New Milk in partnership with Gad Dairies, offering two variants, regular and vanilla flavored. Both are free of lactose, cholesterol, antibiotics, and hormones but promise the same taste and texture as traditional dairy. A special Barista line for cafes and restaurants will follow soon after. Remilk’s products, already approved by Israel’s health ministry, mark one of the world’s first large scale introductions of lab grown milk. The company is also planning…

Captain Fatima Nabeel Al Qaood has achieved a historic milestone by becoming Bahrain’s first woman to command the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Her accomplishment represents both technical mastery and a breakthrough for women in aviation, setting a new benchmark for leadership and excellence. Her journey to the Captain’s seat was anything but simple — years of training, thousands of flight hours, and rigorous examinations paved the way. Now, she stands among a very small group of elite pilots worldwide qualified to fly the A380, an aircraft that weighs nearly 600 tonnes and carries over 500 passengers. Captain…

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport company, has become an adopter of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), committing to report on nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities in line with TNFD guidelines. By being the first integrated transport utility in India to adopt this framework, APSEZ sets a new benchmark for infrastructure development that is positive for nature. The TNFD is a global, science-based initiative created by a coalition including the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Wildlife Fund, and Global Canopy. It provides guidance…