Air India crash: US FAA, Boeing says ‘fuel switch locks safe’; probe report raised questions on engine cutoff

NEW DELHI: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have privately issued a notification that the fuel switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe, according to a Reuters report citing sources. The clarification follows India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) preliminary report on the June 12, Air India Flight 171 crash.According to the Reuters…

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Infosys unit in US to pay $125,000 penalty in cybersecurity probe

BENGALURU: Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), a subsidiary of Infosys BPM, entered a stipulation and consent order with the State of Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) for failing to provide timely and accurate information during an investigation into a 2023 cybersecurity incident and delayed notifying affected data owners. Infosys McCamish Systems entered the stipulation and…

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India’s Russian oil imports hit 11-month high in June; refiners stock up amid Middle East conflict: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged to an 11-month high in June, as domestic refiners ramped up purchases to bolster inventories amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, analysts said.Russian crude imports to India stood at 2.08 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, reaching the highest level since July 2024,…

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Crypto cold war heats up: As Pakistan, Bhutan, and US go all in, where does India stand? Report reveals how the world is weaponising blockchain

In the evolving battle for digital dominance, cryptocurrency has emerged as more than just a financial experiment, it is now a tool of diplomacy, economic survival, and geopolitical manoeuvring. According to an ET report, countries from Pakistan to Bhutan, the US to the UAE, are embedding crypto into their national strategies. But amid this global…

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