Brian Johnson, a former Trump aide, has been nominated by Donald Trump to be the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The nomination faces scrutiny from figures like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, given Johnson's past critiques of the bureau and Republican efforts to reduce its power.
India's Central Power Authority (CEA) aims to build transmission infrastructure for 60-70 GW of renewable capacity this fiscal year, addressing grid stability and discom visibility for distributed renewable energy.
India's FY27 fertilizer subsidy projected to double to 3.4T due to West Asia war & import dependency on Gulf nations for urea/LNG. Recent tender for 1.7M tonnes of urea saw lower bids ($445-449/tonne CFR), providing significant government relief from rising subsidy burden.
India's engineering exports have seen remarkable growth, reaching $122.43 billion in FY 2025-26, a significant increase from $70 billion in FY 2014-15. This success highlights the nation's growing manufacturing strength and adaptability in a complex global market.
Prada unveils a new "Liquid Air Conditioning and Air Flow Garment" for NASA astronauts, building on its 2024 spacesuit for Artemis 3 & 4 missions. This strategic move targets upscale space tourism consumers, aligns with avant-garde thought, and boosts luxury brand visibility.
India's Cabinet approved a ₹10,000 Cr fund to stabilize aviation fuel prices for domestic airlines. This move counters sharp ATF fluctuations from the West Asia crisis and Pakistan airspace closure, aiming to ensure operational stability and connectivity.
FSSAI is investigating IRCTC for unsanitary train food prep and Blinkit for alleged unsafe curd sales, highlighting e-commerce FBO responsibilities under food safety laws.
