January 28, 2026

Delhi HC Seeks DGCA Reply on Putting Flight Duty Time Rules on Hold

Delhi High Court asked DGCA to respond by January 29 on the decision to pause new pilot resting rules. The court said flight safety regulations must be enforced immediately unless legally flawed.

January 28, 2026

Amazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts After Accidental Email Leak

Amazon officially announces 16,000 job cuts worldwide after an accidental email leaked the news first. This move aims to reduce bureaucracy and strengthen Amazon and AWS’s future.

January 28, 2026

UAE Launches Middle East’s First Biometric Payment System Using Face and Palm Scans

The UAE has started piloting a biometric payment system allowing people to pay with their face or palm instead of cards or cash, boosting convenience and security in digital payments.

January 28, 2026

Dubai Insurance to Accept Bitcoin for Premiums from January 2026

Dubai Insurance allows UAE residents to pay insurance premiums using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. From January 2026, a new digital wallet connects directly with crypto portfolios, marking a first for regulated UAE insurers.

January 28, 2026

India Pushes for Domestic Aircraft Leasing and Financing at Wings India 2026

At Wings India 2026, experts stressed the need for urgent policy changes to build India's aircraft leasing and financing sector, currently dominated by overseas players. Around 85% of India's commercial planes are leased, but most financing is from abroad. With estimated $100 billion in aircraft financing needed, developing local capacity is crucial.