Shocking stat: Airlines to earn just $7.90 per passenger next year — less than what Apple makes on an iPhone cover, says IATA chief

Airlines will make less profit flying a passenger across continents than Apple earns from selling an iPhone cover, International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh said on Tuesday, underlining the industry’s persistently weak margins, PTI reported.Releasing the global aviation industry’s financial outlook for 2026, IATA projected total net profits at $41 billion next…

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Watch: Botswana hands over 8 cheetahs to President Droupadi Murmu; India’s count up to 35 | India News

NEW DELHI: Botswana formally handed over eight cheetahs to India on Thursday at the Mokolodi Nature Reserve during president Droupadi Murmu’s state visit.The cheetahs, a mix of adults and sub-adults, were brought to the reserve from Ghanzi town in the Kalahari desert. Two of the eight cheetahs were released into a quarantine enclosure as part…

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Asia Cup: India the favourites? Pakistan captain Salman Agha says ‘not really’ | Cricket News

Salman Agha and Suryakumar Yadav (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Agha didn’t hold back when asked whether he planned to impose restrictions on his fast bowlers showing aggression on the field, particularly against India, in the upcoming Asia Cup starting Tuesday. The tournament opener will feature Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong at the…

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US sentiment slide: Consumer confidence falls to 7-month low; are Americans pulling back on spending?

US consumer confidence weakened in November, falling to its second-lowest reading since April as Americans grew more wary of elevated prices, sluggish job gains and the fallout of the prolonged government shutdown, according to an AP report.The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to 88.7 in November, down from an…

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Amish Tripathi calls out Bollywood, says they misrepresent history: ‘We think Khilji looks like Ranveer Singh, Akbar like Hrithik Roshan’ |

Amish Tripathi criticizes Bollywood for misrepresenting historical figures. He says films often portray invaders like Khilji and Aurangzeb inaccurately. Tripathi argues this blurs the line between foreign rulers and native Indians. He highlights the importance of understanding India’s history of resistance. His book, ‘The Chola Tigers’, aims to showcase stories of courage and unity. Author…

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ICAI CA May 2026 exam datesheet released: Check Foundation, Inter and Final dates here

ICAI CA May 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the examination schedule for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations to be held in May 2026. Along with the datesheet, ICAI has also announced the registration timeline, correction window, and examination fees for all courses.According to the…

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Andhra scraps irrigation plan Telangana opposed | India News

VIJAYAWADA: The Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government has scrapped the contentious Polavaram-Banakacherla irrigation project, which neighbouring Telangana has been opposing, and is planning a new one by utilising Godavari’s surplus water to make Rayalaseema region drought-free, reports Samdani MN. The Revanth Reddy-led Congress govt in Telangana has claimed the Banakacherla project would deprive it of…

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