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An Air India pilot was removed from a Zurich-Delhi flight after failing a sobriety test, highlighting international aviation safety challenges, inconsistent overseas testing, and increasing regulatory scrutiny on the airline.

The Government of Maharashtra has invited tenders for supplying and erecting decorative poles and street light fixtures in Desaiganj. Bids close on October 1, 2026, with an expected completion time of 30 days.

Indian states offer heavy incentives for massive data centres, but experts question the lack of local community benefits, job creation guarantees, and environmental safeguards regarding scarce electricity and water resources.

Kerala faces a severe power crisis due to a structural mismatch between demand exceeding 5,000 MW and inadequate storage, forcing emergency purchases and spotlighting the urgent need for renewable energy storage.

A transformer explosion during repair work in Ghaziabad left one 35-year-old worker dead and two others with severe burn injuries. An inquiry has been launched by the power corporation.

Ineos temporarily halted production at its UK acetyls plants, employing around 250 staff, due to soaring natural gas prices that are significantly higher than in the US and China.

Amman Chamber of Industry exports rose 9.2% to JD5.263 billion in the first eight months, driven by expanding global markets. India remained the top destination, reaching JD779 million.

Petrovietnam's BSR signed a crude oil framework agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to diversify feedstock, enhance supply security, and support Dung Quat Refinery's processing capabilities for up to 40 crude types.

A 42-year-old Bangladeshi national was arrested in Bilaspur after working undetected for 19 years as an elevator technician at NTPC's Sipat power plant using forged identity documents.

India's manufacturing sector must transition from capacity building to capability ownership, focusing on skilled jobs, R&D, and global export competitiveness, especially in solar energy and advanced technologies.