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India’s Civil Aviation Boom: 100 Aircraft a Year and New Global Hubs

January 06, 2026

India’s Civil Aviation Expansion Targets Global Hub Status

India’s civil aviation sector is entering a high-growth phase, with the Union Government projecting sustained aircraft induction by domestic airlines over the next decade. The expansion is being driven by large aircraft orders, new airport infrastructure, and a strategic push to reduce India’s dependence on foreign transit hubs by strengthening direct international connectivity from Indian cities.

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Veteran Malayalam Production Controller Kannan Pattambi Passes Away at 62

January 06, 2026

Malayalam Cinema Mourns the Passing of Veteran Production Controller Kannan Pattambi

The Malayalam film industry is mourning the demise of Kannan Pattambi, a respected production controller and supporting actor, who passed away late Sunday night in Kozhikode. He was 62 and had been undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment. His death marks the end of a long and quietly influential career that shaped Malayalam cinema both on and off screen.

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31st Critics Choice Awards 2026: Full Winners List and Key Highlights

January 06, 2026

31st Critics Choice Awards: Early Momentum in Hollywood’s Awards Season

Hollywood’s awards season gathered pace with the 31st Critics Choice Awards, held on Sunday night, as critics spread top honours across prestige cinema, mainstream studio films, animation, and television. The ceremony also introduced new categories recognising casting, ensemble work, sound, stunts, and variety programming, reflecting evolving industry priorities.

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FDA Approves First Oral Drug for Thalassemia Anaemia: Mitapivat Explained

January 06, 2026

FDA Approves First Oral Therapy for Thalassemia Anaemia: A Breakthrough in Care

In a significant advance for inherited blood disorders, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved mitapivat, marketed as Aqvesme, as the first oral treatment for anaemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia. The approval marks a shift away from exclusive dependence on blood transfusions and signals progress toward disease-modifying therapy in adult thalassemia care.

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ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties to Boost Climate-Resilient Agriculture

January 06, 2026

ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties to Strengthen India’s Agricultural Resilience

In a major push towards climate-resilient and productivity-driven agriculture, the Union Government has released 184 new crop varieties developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The initiative aims to enhance farm productivity, raise farmers’ incomes, and reinforce India’s long-term food security amid changing climatic conditions.

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