Aviation upgrade: IndiGo to roll out evidence-based pilot training; aims to boost skills, safety and decision-making

IndiGo, the country’s largest airline by market share, plans to introduce evidence-based training (EBT) programmes for its pilots as part of its efforts to enhance their skills, situational awareness, and decision-making capabilities, a senior company official said.The airline, which currently operates over 2,300 daily flights and has a fleet of more than 400 aircraft, is…

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Startup push: DPIIT signs MoUs with 50+ firms to boost manufacturing innovation; aims to scale startup ecosystem through industry tie-ups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed over 50 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading companies–including ITC, Flipkart, Mercedes-Benz, boAt, and Hero MotoCorp –to strengthen the manufacturing and innovation ecosystem for startups, an official said.As part of the initiative, the department has been engaging with corporates, industry associations, veterans, and…

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Diabetes drug cancelling your workout gains? Study explains why |

A Rutgers study reveals that metformin, a common diabetes drug, may counteract the benefits of exercise. Researchers found the medication blunts improvements in blood vessel function, fitness, and blood sugar control typically achieved through physical activity. These findings challenge the long-held assumption that combining metformin and exercise offers additive benefits for chronic disease prevention. Regular…

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