Mounting losses, cost pressures: What may have led to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson’s exit

Mounting losses, cost pressures: What may have led to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson’s exit

Campbell Wilson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India amid mounting financial pressures and a slower-than-expected turnaround of the Tata Group-owned carrier, Air India announced on Tuesday.The carrier, in a statement, said, “Mr Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran and,…

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubail oil facility hit; key industrial hub accounting for 7% of GDP impacted

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubail oil facility hit; key industrial hub accounting for 7% of GDP impacted

Screenshot from video shared by Tehran Times Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the Kingdom’s Eastern Region, adding that assessments were under way to determine any damage.However, the missiles and drones — suspected to have been launched by Iran — triggered a major fire in Jubail Industrial…

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India’s nuclear push gets boost as fast-breeder reactor reaches criticality; why it matters

India’s nuclear push gets boost as fast-breeder reactor reaches criticality; why it matters

NEW DELHI: India has taken a major step towards nuclear fuel self-reliance after its indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear reaction and advancing the country’s long-term atomic energy programme.The milestone, confirmed on Monday, marks a crucial stage before full power generation begins. Once…

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'Bragging about capabilities they don't have': Ex-Pentagon official ridicules Pakistan's Iran war mediation push

‘Bragging about capabilities they don’t have’: Ex-Pentagon official ridicules Pakistan’s Iran war mediation push

A former Pentagon official has mocked Pakistan’s military credibility amid rising tensions around the Iran conflict, dismissing suggestions that Islamabad could play any meaningful role in potential US operations. Michael Rubin said Pakistan was prone to exaggerating its capabilities, describing it as “10 out of 10 in fantasy” when it comes to projecting military strength.Speaking…

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Iran: What is Trump gearing up for? US shares B-2 stealth bomber image; what can it do?

Iran: What is Trump gearing up for? US shares B-2 stealth bomber image; what can it do?

United States Central Command on Tuesday released fresh images of pre-flight checks on the B-2 Spirit, offering a rare operational glimpse as the United States intensifies its air campaign against Iran and signals that further escalation could be imminent.In a post on X, CENTCOM said, “US Air Force crew chiefs perform pre-flight checks on a…

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