The decision by Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines may have caught the US airline aviation industry off guard, but the more surprising aspect of that development is that those two airlines were the first to kick off consolidation in the country's low-cost sector.
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GST rules need a tweak to help businesses
It is creating first-generation entrepreneurs, stable jobs for women, and opportunities for rural youth
From subletting apartments to backpackers to launching an innovative luxury travel platform, Adam Schwab is the consummate entrepreneur.
The suburban icon with an external lift was ahead of its time – and now time may be called on Chatswood’s landmark Panorama building.
IIFL Fintech Fund, backed by the financial services conglomerate IIFL Group, has announced the final close of its second fund after raising Rs 500 crore from domestic family offices and high net-worth individuals (HNIs). Also called the series II fund, this targets early-to-growth-stage fintech startups, with a focus on companies using generative artificial intelligence to build financial services products.
Unbox Robotics has raised $28 million in a round led by ICICI Venture, with participation from RedStart Labs, a subsidiary of InfoEdge, F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and existing investors, ET has learnt. The round, which includes a mix of primary and secondary capital, will be used to grow its engineering team, accelerate product development and expand market presence across India and other countries.
Whizzo has raised $15 million in a round led by Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum, with participation from South Korea-based deeptech player LB Investment, and existing backers Lightspeed Venture Partners and BEENEXT.
Ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon India and Flipkart are set to post 20–22% growth during their ongoing Republic Day sales compared with last year, extending the online shopping momentum seen during the 2025 festive season, according to industry experts.
Artificial intelligence is redrawing the skills map for India’s $280 billion IT services industry, and unless professionals upskill at speed, job disruption could be severe, said AI pioneer Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI and cofounder of Coursera. He also cautioned against the swelling hype over AGI, arguing that large language models are not a path to human-level intelligence and that claims of AGI being imminent are misleading.
AI travel influencers are here, can they coexist with human creators? ET finds out.
India’s top IT firms showed mixed Q3 results, with Infosys, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra posting strong deal growth, signalling improving demand. TCS and Wipro saw declines, though management noted early signs of AI-led service recovery. Analysts caution that execution, pricing pressure, and evolving AI adoption may limit short-term growth despite healthy bookings.
Indians are increasingly turning to AI platforms for personalised travel planning, and online travel platforms are rushing to tap into this opportunity. Online travel platforms such as Ixigo, MakeMyTrip, RateGain and new-age companies such as Scapia are investing significantly in this space as they expect rapid adoption in the coming years.
LTI Mindtree reported an 11.7% drop in net profit for September–December, impacted by one-off labour code implementation expenses. Revenue grew 11.6% year-on-year in December, supported by strong deals and AI demand. The company aims to double revenue in five years, focusing on growth and market positioning.
Indians are facing increasing temporary US visa refusals under section 221(g), with stricter background checks, social media vetting, and scrutiny of old arrest records causing delays. Even applicants with valid documents are affected, and appointments are being pushed to later in the year. The process now requires additional documents, slowing visa approvals further.
Artificial intelligence is redrawing the skills map for India’s $280 billion IT services industry, and unless professionals upskill at speed, job disruption could be severe, said AI pioneer Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI and cofounder of Coursera. He also cautioned against the swelling hype over AGI, arguing that large language models are not a path to human-level intelligence and that claims of AGI being imminent are misleading.
Team India broke some unwanted records during the recent three-match series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue lost their first-ever home rubber to the Kiwis in the 50-over format.
Colin Cowherd wants the Bills to hire Brian Daboll to replace Sean McDermott as head coach.
Prince Harry, Elton John and five others allege that the Daily Mail publisher illegally obtained information to produce stories, breaching privacy.
Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday announced thousands of arrests in Minneapolis, Minn., as part of the administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigration. “PEACE AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN MINNEAPOLIS! We have arrested over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens who were killing Americans, hurting children and reigning terror in Minneapolis,” Noem wrote on the social platform...
Amid soaring tensions with the United States, Iranian lawmakers on Monday cast President Donald Trump as a modern-day Pharaoh and...
One in six drivers say they've almost been involved in crashes due to faded road markings, according to a new survey of motorists.
'99.9%, have been engaging in peaceful protest'
Gazeteci İsmail Saymaz, İzmir’deki toplu tövbe gösterisiyle yeniden gündeme gelen Menzil Tarikatı’nın, Fethullahçıların tasfiye edilmesinin ardından kamuda hızla güç kazandığını söyledi. Saymaz’a göre Menzil, bugün devletin birçok kritik kurumunda örgütlü bir yapı haline geldi.
The family of a man in St. Paul, Minnesota, who President Donald Trump's immigration agents detained on a snowy day while he was wearing only his underwear, spoke out on Monday and categorically denied many of the claims the administration made about the incident.
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