January 8, 2026

Air India Receives First Custom Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Since Tata Takeover

Air India has received its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made specifically for the airline, marking a milestone since Tata's 2022 takeover. The wide-body plane will join the expanding fleet soon.

January 8, 2026

Dubai Launches AI Tool to Check Legal Rent Increases Amid Rising Market Demands

Dubai tenants can now verify if rent hikes are legal using the AI-powered Smart Rental Index. The tool sets limits on increases and requires 90-day landlord notice.

January 8, 2026

India's Exports Beat US Tariffs with Smart Moves & New Markets

India's exports to the US grew despite tough tariffs. Smartphone shipments skyrocketed 237%. Marine products and cotton garments found new buyers in Europe and China, balancing losses. Exporters are diversifying smartly, keeping growth alive.

January 8, 2026

Tamil Nadu Rolls Out Assured Pension Scheme Instead of Old Pension Plan

Tamil Nadu’s DMK government introduces the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), blending old and new pension rules. The plan aims to balance election promises and budget limits by offering 50% of last pay to pensioners. It includes employees’ contributions and promises a minimum payout, keeping fiscal health in mind.

January 8, 2026

TTD's Aseervachanam Scheme Sees ₹3.1 Crore Donations via Money Order in 2025

Despite digital payments booming, devotees still use Money Order to send donations to Tirumala. In 2025 alone, TTD got ₹3.1 crore from 1.26 lakh devotees via this method under the Aseervachanam scheme.