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Flights to Gulf countries from Kerala airports hit as Middle East conflict disrupts airspace

newsnow9February 28, 2026February 28, 202603 mins

Kochi: Flight operations to Gulf countries from Kerala airports have been affected, with several airlines cancelling services following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, officials said on Saturday. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL), Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) and authorities at Calicut International Airport have issued separate advisories…

Indian Embassy in Iran advises nationals to ‘stay indoors’ after joint US-Israel strikes

newsnow9February 28, 2026February 28, 202602 mins

Tehran: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and “remain indoors as far as possible” amid the ongoing regional tensions. “In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors…

GDP growth projection for FY27 revised to 7-7.4 pc as per new series: CEA

newsnow9February 27, 2026February 27, 202602 mins

New Delhi: The economic growth projection for the next fiscal is revised upwards by 20 basis points to 7-7.4 per cent following the release of new GDP series, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday. The Economic Survey presented in Parliament in January had projected a growth rate of 6.8-7.2 per cent for…

From Ghost GDP to Abundance GDP: AI’s True Gift to 1.4b Indians

newsnow9February 27, 2026February 27, 2026011 mins

The Nifty IT index just shed over ₹4 lakh crore in a single week because the narrative that “AI will devour white-collar jobs” has become consensus. Everyone from Dalal Street analysts to coffee-shop pundits is convinced: Artificial Intelligence is not a tool — it is a wrecking ball aimed straight at India’s $280-billion IT-BPM industry….

DGCA revises air ticket refund norms; no addl charges for changes within 48 hrs of booking

newsnow9February 26, 202605 mins

New Delhi: Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying an additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings, subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines. The option would not be available for domestic flight bookings where the departure date is less than 7…

The Manifesto of Human-Centric AI: Why the Future Must Be Personal, Not Just Powerful

newsnow9February 25, 2026February 25, 202605 mins

For decades, we have treated Artificial Intelligence like a gathering storm—something to brace against, fear, or exploit. But as AI moves from our screens into our homes, our schools, and even our identities, the “Wild West” era of unchecked development must end. If technology is to be truly intelligent, it must first be human-centric. Here…

Veda: The Eternal Breath of the Cosmos

newsnow9February 25, 202608 mins

Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The Veda is not a mere collection of hymns, nor a doctrine framed by human intellect; it is the radiant manifestation of divine grace, bestowed upon the universe through the lineage of sages. It arose not as an invention, but as a revelation — heard in the stillness of illumined consciousness and…

India FY26 tech revenues seen 6.1 pc up at USD 315 bn, jobs also grow: Nasscom

newsnow9February 24, 202604 mins

Mumbai: Despite geopolitics-inducing volatilities and changes in the landscape due to artificial intelligence platforms, the Indian tech sector is set to notch up a 6.1 per cent revenue growth in FY26 to USD 315 billion, Nasscom said on Tuesday. The industry’s lobby grouping said it was able to add jobs in FY26, with 1.35 lakh…

Cabinet approves three railway projects worth Rs 9,072 cr covering 8 districts in 4 states

newsnow9February 24, 202603 mins

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved three Railway ministry projects with a total cost of approximately 9,072 crore. The three projects include the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur section and the laying of the third and fourth lines between Punarakh-Kiul and Gamharia-Chandil sections. The government…

Nitish loses cool inside Bihar assembly over opposition’s ‘guns and bullets’ jibe

newsnow9February 24, 202603 mins

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure inside the state assembly on Tuesday when opposition members created a ruckus, alleging that his government was ruling the state with the help of “guns and bullets”. The 76-year-old leader, who stood up to admonish the unruly members, also had a slip of tongue, as he…