Raghuvir Yadav

The business logic behind Ukraine-US minerals pact allows New Delhi to plan a better logistics play for the many products it buys from Kyiv. Ukrainian Black Sea ports will be a vital link

Air India anticipates incurring approximately $600 million in extra expenses if Pakistan's airspace ban persists for a year, prompting a request for government compensation. The airline projects losses exceeding $591 million annually due to increased fuel consumption and extended flight durations.

Amid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the United States has affirmed its unwavering support for India against terrorism. The US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce conveyed President Trump's full support to Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing ongoing communication with both Indian and Pakistani authorities.

Brokerage firms have issued varied recommendations for several companies. Goldman Sachs suggests buying Trent, citing better-than-expected margins. Motilal Oswal recommends Varun Beverages due to its volume growth and international expansion. Elara Securities maintains an 'accumulate' call on Ambuja Cements, anticipating healthy volume growth and cost-saving initiatives.

Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network

Sundar Pichai voiced strong objections to the DOJ's proposed remedies in Google's antitrust case, cautioning they could cripple Google Search and jeopardize user privacy. He argued that demands to share search data and potentially sell Chrome would undermine innovation and devalue Google's investments. Pichai also highlighted privacy risks associated with the data-sharing proposal.

Amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Pakistani leaders Shehbaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari have vowed a strong response to any Indian aggression. India, meanwhile, has promised to hunt down the perpetrators, with PM Modi granting the armed forces full operational freedom.

Amid heightened tensions, the Indian Navy has intensified its presence in the Arabian Sea, issuing warnings to ships near its firing drill zone, close to where the Pakistan Navy is also conducting exercises.