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Global Markets & Equities 16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards With New Elite Tiers in Bid to Lift Loyalty Value

Southwest Airlines is undertaking one of its most significant loyalty-program resets in years, introducing new elite tiers and expanding rewards, redemption options, and member benefits. The move is designed to deepen customer engagement at a time when airlines are leaning harder on premium revenue and repeat spending to offset pressure from higher fares and shifting travel demand.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM IST

Cal AI’s Viral Rise Was Fueled by Influencer Marketing, and It Paid Off

Cal AI’s rapid ascent was not an accident of consumer demand alone. The calorie-tracking app leaned heavily on a coordinated influencer strategy that helped turn short-form social content into a revenue engine, driving more than $30 million in sales in just two years before its March acquisition by MyFitnessPal for an undisclosed sum.

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Global Health & Biotech16 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM IST

Lightning Academy Expands Army Fast-Rope Training at Schofield Barracks

The 25th Infantry Division’s Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System Master Course at Schofield Barracks is sharpening a niche but strategically important skill set for Army units operating in difficult terrain. The training is designed to produce personnel who can safely control fast-rope operations, giving commanders a faster option to move soldiers and equipment when landing zones are constrained or unavailable.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Apple Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Valuation Club as Shares Hit Record Close

Apple has become only the second company ever to close above a $5 trillion market valuation, joining Nvidia in a milestone that underscores the market’s continued appetite for the largest U.S. technology names. The move reflects renewed investor confidence in Apple’s growth trajectory, with demand tied to its latest iPhone cycle and expectations that its ecosystem will keep generating durable cash flow.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

India’s Credit Card Spending Falls 2.8% in August as New Card Additions Slow

India’s credit card market showed signs of moderation in August, with spending slipping 2.8% month-on-month to ₹2.02 lakh crore from ₹2.08 lakh crore in July. The slowdown came alongside a 5.6% decline in new card additions, even as year-on-year spending still rose 5.9%, indicating that consumer demand remains resilient but is losing some momentum.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Five Lessons From Minakshi Thakur’s 'Grief Burns Like Fever' on Loss, Compassion and Resilience

Minakshi Thakur’s Grief Burns Like Fever is emerging as a reflective lens on how people endure loss, rebuild emotional steadiness and rediscover compassion in the aftermath of pain. The work’s central message is not that grief disappears, but that it can sharpen resilience, deepen empathy and reveal the quiet acts of kindness that hold communities together.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 06:06 AM IST

England’s Easy Win Exposes Flaws in Women’s World Cup Play-Off Format

England’s comfortable first-round rout of Greece has sharpened scrutiny of the European Women’s World Cup qualifying play-offs, with critics arguing the format is too uneven to serve as a meaningful test. The result has revived questions over whether the current structure truly rewards competitive balance or merely prolongs qualification for stronger teams.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Desert Diamond and Lumineer Deliver Standout Performances in India Sports Spotlight

Desert Diamond and Lumineer emerged as the headline performers in a closely watched sporting showcase, drawing attention for the quality, composure, and competitive edge they brought to the contest. Their showings added fresh momentum to a rapidly evolving India sports narrative, where consistency and execution increasingly separate contenders from the rest.

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