February 3, 2026

Air India Grounds Boeing 787-8 After Pilot Reports Fuel Control Switch Defect

Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch. The airline is checking it on priority with India's aviation regulator.

February 3, 2026

Air India Begins Fleet-Wide Fuel Switch Checks on Boeing 787 After Defect Report

Air India has launched a fleet-wide check of fuel control switches in its 33 Boeing 787 planes after a defect was reported on a London-Bengaluru flight. The move follows safety concerns linked to a prior 787 crash.

February 3, 2026

India-US Trade Deal Boosts Sensex by 5%, Nifty Nears 26,341 on Tariff Cut

Sensex soared over 4,200 points and Nifty jumped nearly 1,253 points after the India-US trade deal slashed tariffs to 18%. Textile and leather stocks surged up to 20%, pushing market optimism high.

February 3, 2026

China Bans Hidden Door Handles on EVs from 2027 Over Safety Concerns

China bans hidden door handles on electric vehicles, including Tesla models, starting January 2027 due to safety risks. Cars must have visible mechanical door releases inside and outside. The move follows fatal crashes and global safety probes.

February 3, 2026

Trump announces India-US trade deal; India stops buying Russian oil, tariffs cut to 18%

Donald Trump revealed a trade deal with India on February 2, 2026. India will stop buying Russian oil. Tariffs on Indian goods to fall from 25% to 18%. PM Modi praised the move, highlighting stronger cooperation between the two largest democracies.