India Replaces Hawkish Central Banker Shaktikanta Das

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - 1d

Air India debuts this new service for Economy passengers

Yahoo News - 21h

‘Nuclear bomb’ ruling on car finance could spur UK bank deals

Consolidation is back on the agenda for industry as bankers eye more mergers and acquisitions

Financial Times - 2d

Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas: DA chooses not to charge Chiefs star after booking for assault

Worthy completed his rookie season with the Chiefs in 2024

CBS Sports - 3d

L.A. County DA's withdrawal decision is 're-traumatizing' the Menendez family, attorney says

An attorney for Erik and Lyle Menendez blasted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s decision to withdraw a recommendation to reduce their prison terms, calling it a "grandstanding" move that ...

NBC News - 19h

Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on Radio 4's Today

Foster was previously a Middle East correspondent and presented on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live.

BBC News - 1d

Manchester United to replace Old Trafford with new 100,000-seater stadium

Soccer giant Manchester United plans to say goodbye to its storied Old Trafford stadium and build a new 100,000-seat stadium nearby.

NBC News - 22h

Olney: Yankees must replace Gerrit Cole -- but they'll probably have to wait

Fans might want a big splash after New York lost its ace, but the right fit emerging could be months away.

ESPN - 9h

Plan to replace Scottish oil refinery mulls £13bn investment

Scoping study outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at Grangemouth

Financial Times - 4h

2 men arrested in connection with gang rape in India, police say

The women were stargazing with three male travelers when three other men approached, police said. One of the traveling men died.

CBS News - 3d

India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.

BBC News - 3d

Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say

The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked.

BBC News - 3d

Tibetans scuffle with police outside Chinese Embassy in India on uprising anniversary

Dozens of Tibetan protesters have clashed with police outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi as Tibetans living in exile mark the 66th anniversary of their uprising against China

ABC News - 1d

Air India plane diverted after passengers clog toilets with bags and clothes

The plane's toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, "causing discomfort to all".

BBC News - 1d

Musk’s Starlink in tie-up with domestic tycoon to enter India

SpaceX founder and Sunil Mittal join forces against Mukesh Ambani in satellite battle

Financial Times - 19h

Air India asks passengers to stop flushing clothes down plane toilets

Yahoo News - 15h

Jalen Brunson injury update: Knicks star to miss extended time with ankle sprain suffered in loss to Lakers

New York must find a way to replace Brunson's production

CBS Sports - 3d

Latest news on Menendez brothers' resentencing proceedings

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says his office is proceeding with the resentencing process for Erik and Lyle Menendez, but has moved to withdraw a motion from the previous DA ...

CBS News - 1d

The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals

From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.

The New York Times - 4d

Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world

The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.

CBS News - 18h

FirstFT: Ukraine ready to accept US-brokered ceasefire for resumption of military aid

Also in today’s newsletter, Nissan pushes out its chief executive Makoto Uchida, and Coinbase will re-enter India

Financial Times - 11h

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.

Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.

CNBC - 1h

Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know

Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

Energy Secretary Chris Wright vows to reverse Biden climate policies, says renewables can't replace natural gas

"The Trump administration will end the Biden administration's irrational, quasi-religious policies," Wright said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.

CNBC - 1d

DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’

After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.

Inc. - 1d

Cowboys signing Javonte Williams: Dallas adding ex-Broncos RB to replace Rico Dowdle, per report

Williams can reportedly earn up to $3.5 million with incentives in Dallas

CBS Sports - 21h

Manchester United reveals plans for the "world's greatest" soccer stadium to replace Old Trafford

Manchester United has unveiled plans to build the biggest stadium in the United Kingdom

ABC News - 21h

Alibaba's Tsai discusses AI's potential: 'Equity research analysts can be completely replaced'

"Mundane research" can be done by machines, but human beings will still play a role, Alibaba's Chairman Joe Tsai said Wednesday at CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE.

CNBC - 32m

The Guardian view on Modi redrawing India’s electoral map: deepening a dangerous north-south divide| Editorial

The Hindu nationalist prime minister’s push could shift power northward to his political advantage but risks escalating political tensions. When Narendra Modi’s alliance won a narrow majority in ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.

Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.

The New York Times - 4d

France takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland 42-27 in Dublin

France has replaced Ireland’s hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win in Dublin

ABC News - 3d

Liverpool sign Adidas kit deal for next season

Liverpool have announced a multi-year kit deal with Adidas that will begin next season, replacing existing manufacturer Nike.

ESPN - 1d

Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows

Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows.

NBC News - 20h

Air India flight from Chicago to New Delhi returns hours into journey after rags, clothes and plastic bags clog toilets

Yahoo News - 22h

If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives

OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.

Wired - 5d

Sources: Darnold to Seahawks on $100.5M deal

The Seahawks found their replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 17h