Will the Air India crash lead to the grounding of the Dreamliner series and disrupt travel?

Mumbai: Thursday’s crash of Air India flight AI171 has sent shockwaves throughout the country. This is the first time the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed, according to the Aviation Safety Network database.  Mint breaks down the impact of the crash.   Also read: Air India Plane Crash: Airline announces 2 relief flights from Delhi and Mumbai…

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After US’ 50% tariff blow, India now faces EU heat on steel quotas

The latest move is meant to correct imbalances in the current quota system by restoring separate duty-free country-specific quotas for major exporters like Ukraine, UK, Türkiye and Korea. However, countries like India, which fall under an “other countries” category, must share a pooled quota of around 12,500 tonnes with others, including China and Vietnam among…

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Indian film stars’ political ambitions can dim box office allure, experts warn

Film stars with political ambitions often leverage their popular on-screen personas to launch political careers. While this can provide a powerful launchpad, it often comes with the risk of diminishing their box-office appeal. The latest to face this conundrum are top southern movie stars Vijay, who launched a political party in February to contest next…

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