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Fincantieri is one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, with over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built. Fincantieri is the exclusive supplier for the Italian Navy, a partner of the US Navy and numerous foreign navies, and a key player in some of the most important European Defence partnership programs. In an exclusive interview with ET’s Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, Pierroberto Folgiero, Managing Director and CEO of Fincantieri SpA, explores shipbuilding opportunities & IMEEC partnership with India. India is emerging as a global hub for shipbuilding. How does Fincantieri see opportunities for partnership with Indian shipyards and industry players? India’s growth from primarily a domestic focus to a global player in shipbuilding, in tandem with its rise to the fastest-growing large economy in the world, brings exiciting opportunities for collaboration, and we view this as an invitation to share knowledge and build upon complementary strengths.

Although «The Crossword» its larger, more challenging cousin — remains exclusive to subscribers, The Mini has carved out a dedicated following of its own, offering a brief yet engaging challenge each day. If today’s puzzle, released on Saturday, March 15, 2025, has left you stumped on a clue or two, worry not. Below, we provide a carefully organized list of hints for both «Across» and «Down» words, followed by the full answers for those seeking a little extra help. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers!

SIA-India) on Wednesday welcomed the strategic partnerships of Elon Musk-led SpaceX with Airtel and Reliance Jio. «These collaborations will accelerate broadband expansion and play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity across industries such as ports, rural enterprises, mining, oilfields, villages, and India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZs), where satellite technology can deliver substantial value,» Anil Prakash, director general, SIA-india, said. He said by complementing existing terrestrial networks, these partnerships will drive socio-economic growth, foster digital inclusion, and unlock new business opportunities across sectors like education, healthcare, e-governance, and agriculture.

BRISKPE on Wednesday said it has received the RBI's in-principle authorisation to operate as a payment aggregator for cross-border (PA-CB) transactions. The authorisation enables BRISKPE to operate as a dedicated PA-CB for both exports and imports under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, BRISKPE CEO Sanjay Tripathy, said. As one of the first platforms to solely focus exclusively on cross-border payments, BRISKPE aligns with the RBI's updated regulatory framework introduced in October 2023, the company said. «With this approval, BRISKPE is equipped to provide seamless solutions for businesses struggling with inefficient international payment systems,» it added.

Deepinder Goyal said Wednesday that with the launch of LAT Aerospace, a startup he has founded with former Zomato executive Surobhi Das, he is bringing a “decade-old idea to life”. Confirming the development reported exclusively by ET on Wednesday in a LinkedIn post, Goyal said the startup was looking to build its founding team. In a separate post on LinkedIn, Das called on engineers to join Delhi-based LAT's team of engineers, designers, and builders across fields of aircraft design, aerodynamics, materials and composites, hybrid propulsion systems, and turbo-machinery.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The White House granted a temporary reprieve for many of its tariffs on Canada and Mexico last week, but a similar pause seems less likely for revamped global steel and aluminum tariffs set to go into effect Wednesday. President Trump’s team has repeatedly said there would be no exceptions or exemptions from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.

global investors such as SoftBank and Tiger Global remained cautious, ToI reported. Instead of making fresh bets, they largely focused on smaller follow-on investments in their existing portfolio companies, significantly slowing capital deployment. According to a report by Bain & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), this represents a 33% decline from the $4 billion raised in 2023.

Kajol Devgan has purchased commercial retail space spread over 4,365 sq ft on the ground floor of a residential tower in Mumbai’s western suburb of Goregaon for over Rs 28.78 crore. The deal registered on March 6 values the commercial space at Rs 65,940 per sq ft. The purchase reflects a trend among high-net-worth individuals and celebrities investing in commercial real estate for stable rental yields and long-term capital appreciation. The transaction also includes stamp duty charges of approximately Rs 1.72 crore, and the agreement grants Kajol Devgan exclusive access to four designated car parking spaces, showed the documents accessed through IndexTap.com.

Known for timeless hits like 'Sweet Child O' Mine', 'November Rain', and 'Welcome to the Jungle', Guns N’ Roses is expected to deliver an electrifying show that promises to be an unforgettable experience for rock music lovers in India. The Guns N' Roses 2025 India Tour, presented by Kotak Mahindra Bank and produced by BookMyShow Live in association with Live Nation, is set to be one of the biggest musical events of the year. Fans eager to secure their spots can take advantage of an exclusive pre-sale for Kotak Mahindra Bank customers, starting on March 17, 2025, at 12 PM IST on BookMyShow. The general ticket sale will go live for all fans on March 19, 2025, at 4 PM IST. With anticipation running high, the band’s return to India is expected to draw a massive crowd, making the Mumbai concert a must-attend event for rock enthusiasts and loyal fans alike.

Corporate hiring sentiments for the June quarter rose three percentage points compared to the January-March 2025 quarter, seven percentage points more than the corresponding quarter last year, and 18 percentage points higher than the global average of 25%, found the latest edition of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey shared exclusively with ET. About 55% of 3,150 Indian employers asked about their hiring plans for the June quarter said they would hire more people; 12% expected a decrease in hiring intent or had no plans to backfill; 29% did not expect any change in their workforce, and 4% were unsure. This puts the net employment outlook (NEO) — a bellwether of labour market trends — at 43%, the difference between companies looking to hire and those expecting a fall in headcount or hiring numbers.

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Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) on Monday announced the launch of admissions to undergraduate promgrammes for students excelling in the National and International Olympiads. These are competitive examinations that challenge students in several academic subjects and skills. Termed as ‘Science Olympiad Excellence’ (ScOpE), this admission is outside the JEE (Advanced) Framework and students under this initiative will be admitted from the academic year 2025-2026. ScOpE is similar to the admissions through Sports Excellence Admissions and Fine Arts and Excellence modes. It will have two two supernumerary seats per programme of which one seat will be exclusively for women students..

Recently, a woman provided her social media audience with an exclusive inside look at Google’s Gurgaon, India, office, and her video quickly gained immense popularity.

Karnataka government has proposed three potential locations for Bengaluru’s second international airport. The proposal was sent to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday, outlining the sites around Bengaluru where the new airport could be built, a Deccan Herald report stated.

Radisson Hotel Group and the chain should aim to have 500 hotels in the country by 2030, its executive vice chairman, Federico J Gonzalez, told ET in an exclusive interview. «India should be our number one country in the world in terms of number of hotels. The economic growth in India is significant. But, besides the economic growth and the growth in population and infrastructure, the ambition and dynamism of Indians is one of a kind,» said Gonzalez. «Everybody you meet here wants to do more and wants to grow. I think when we see that kind of mindset in a country, we need to make sure we maximise the growth,» he said. «Do we have a plan to get to 500 hotels in India by 2030? No. But, should we have the ambition to do this, considering the pace at which India is growing? Absolutely, yes.» Gonzalez said the efforts being put in place by the government to improve infrastructure and government plans to develop 50 tourist destinations can be key growth drivers for the Belgium-headquartered chain. Radisson Hotel Group said on Monday its strategy is to have 240 hotels in operation and under development in India by the end of 2025, driven by a «strategic focus» on tier-two and three markets and the increasing demand for luxury lifestyle and midscale accommodations.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on how legendary five-time IPL-winning and World Cup-winning Indian skipper MS Dhoni approached him for captaincy ahead of the previous season and assured him that he will be getting to make his own calls. CSK will be kickstarting their upcoming IPL season against arch-rivals and five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at Chennai on March 23. Last year, under Gaikwad's captaincy, CSK failed to defend their title, finishing at fifth spot with seven wins and seven losses, with 14 points. They missed out on the playoffs spot on basis of net-run-rate. Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar on CSK's leadership transition, the experts and the skipper himself said: Gaikwad said, «Just a week before the tournament last year, MS Dhoni came up to me and said, 'I am not leading this year--you are.' I was taken aback, asking, 'From the first game? Are you sure?' With just a few days to prepare, it was overwhelming. But he assured me, 'This is your team. You make your own decisions. I would not interfere--except when field placements are a 50-50 call. Even then, it is not a compulsion to follow my advice. That trust meant a lot to me.»

Daredevil: Born Again is set to debut on Disney+. The series will follow Matt Murdock's return with a fresh storyline. The show will have a weekly episode schedule from March 4, 2025.

A Hindu wife, being a class I heir, has an equal right to her deceased husband’s property, along with children and the husband’s mother. A married Hindu woman also has exclusive rights to her individual property. She is the sole owner and manager of her assets whether these are earned, inherited or gifted during the wedding (streedhan). A Muslim wife without any children is entitled to one-fourth share of her husband’s property, but those with kids get one-eighth the share. In case of divorce, her parental family has to provide maintenance after the iddat period (about three months). DaughterUnder the

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Luxury watchmakers are keeping a close eye on India as demand for premium timepieces rises, with several global watch company heads doing the rounds of the country in the past year or so. From Panerai to Rado to Hublot, India is becoming the new playground for luxury brands, driven by a rising class of affluent consumers.

operational excellence will be path to growth and not acquisitions. It currently operates through three flagship divisions in auto, farm, and services with each contributing almost a third of revenue to the group's top line. The services business has a mix of financial services, technology, logistics, hospitality and real estate interests. «If we were to look at the group five years later or 10 years later, there should be a greater number of large businesses that we have,» Anish Shah, group CEO and MD, Mahindra & Mahindra, told ET.

Amartya Sen said his friend Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the neighbouring country's interim government, is taking significant steps but has a long road ahead to resolve the impasse. Sen said the situation in Bangladesh had deeply affected him and he was concerned about how the country would navigate the challenges. In an exclusive interview with PTI at his Santiniketan home in West Bengal's Birbhum district, Sen emphasised that Bangladesh, which has largely kept communal forces like Jamaat in check, should continue its admirable commitment to secularism. «The situation in Bangladesh affects me deeply because I have a strong Bengali sense of identity,» Sen told PTI.