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Global Markets & Equities 16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

JetBlue Opens Sales for BlueFirst, Entering Domestic First-Class Market

JetBlue Airways has begun selling seats in BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class product, marking a significant shift for an airline long associated with a single-class, value-oriented brand. The rollout is aimed at premium leisure and business travelers and positions JetBlue more directly against legacy carriers on key U.S. routes, including service tied to Boston and Florida markets.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 11:59 AM IST

Uber to Buy ezCater for $2.3 Billion in Cash to Deepen Enterprise Food Delivery Push

Uber is set to acquire Boston-based catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion in cash, according to reports, in a move that would expand Uber Eats beyond consumer meal delivery and into the higher-value corporate catering market. The deal underscores Uber’s effort to narrow the competitive gap with DoorDash while broadening its addressable food-delivery business.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 10:29 AM IST

Bluesky Moves to Put Users on the Open Web With Personal Domains

Bluesky is advancing a plan to let users claim their own domain names as handles, a move that would further tie the social platform to the open web and reduce dependence on platform-owned identities. The company says the rollout will take 18 to 24 months, meaning users should not expect the shorter “bsky” handle format anytime soon.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 04:44 PM IST

China Sets 2028 Target for First Global Mars Geological Map in Space Race With the U.S.

China has announced plans to complete the first AI-assisted geological map of the entire Martian surface by 2028, a milestone that would deepen its planetary science capabilities and sharpen its competition with the United States in deep-space exploration. The project is tied to Beijing’s broader Mars ambitions, including a future sample-return mission, and underscores how space science is increasingly intertwined with national prestige, advanced computing and strategic technological leadership.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

Pakistan Launches Deadly Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Deepening Border Crisis

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan that Afghan officials and international monitors say killed civilians, including children, in a sharp escalation along the volatile border. The strikes have triggered condemnation from Kabul and renewed alarm over the risk of a wider rupture between the two neighbors, whose relations have deteriorated over militant violence and cross-border accusations.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:32 PM IST)

Southeast Asia’s Dissidents Face Rising Cross-Border Risk

Pro-democracy activists in Southeast Asia are facing a sharper and more transnational crackdown as authoritarian governments expand surveillance, arrests, and alleged abductions beyond their own borders. Recent cases involving Vietnamese, Lao, Australian, and Norwegian citizens underscore how dissent is increasingly being treated as a regional security threat rather than a domestic political issue.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:42 PM IST)

Kasparov Says U.S. Warned Him of Threat to His Life as Putin Remains in Power

Russian dissident and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov says U.S. officials warned him that his life could be in danger, underscoring the continuing risks faced by prominent Kremlin critics abroad. Kasparov said he and his family will not be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in power, a remark that reflects both his long exile and the broader climate of fear surrounding Russian opposition figures.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (03:21 PM IST)

Less Than 24 Hours Left to Apply for a Side Event at Founder Summit 2026

Applications to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 close tonight at midnight Pacific Time, leaving organizers and startup leaders with a narrow window to secure a place in the summit’s broader programming. The opportunity is aimed at founders, operators, investors, and community builders who want to shape conversations around frontier AI and machine learning while connecting with the Boston startup ecosystem from November 1 to 7.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (10:24 PM IST)

Delta Boston-Bound Flight Diverts to Portugal After Cabin Smoke Report

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Boston made an emergency landing in Portugal after smoke was reported in the cabin, according to Reuters. The diversion underscores the aviation industry’s strict safety protocols, with crews prioritizing passenger safety and immediate inspection over schedule disruption. The incident is likely to draw attention from regulators and travelers alike, even as such diversions are relatively rare and often resolved without injury. Delta has not yet publicly detailed the cause of the smoke report, and the aircraft’s condition will be central to the investigation.

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