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Norwegian firm Haltbakk Bunkers has ceased supplying fuel to US military forces in response to a widely criticized meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The company's CEO emphasized their ethical stance and insisted the suspension will continue until President Trump leaves office.

The launch of Noida International Airport is facing delays, with commercial flight operations unlikely to begin on the originally scheduled date of April 17, 2025. The final decision on the operational start date will be made on March 10, after a review of the project's progress by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Over the past three years, India has experienced a significant increase in women from Tier-II and Tier-III cities entering the workforce, marked by a 34% rise in median salaries and a quadrupling of women job seekers. Platform Apna.co notes growth in diverse job sectors and unconventional roles, reflecting evolving job aspirations and increased opportunities due to digital accessibility.

India's telecom regulator, TRAI, is considering a shorter five-year spectrum allocation period, aligning with local companies like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, against Starlink's request for a 20-year licence. This decision, expected soon, aims to enable market adaptability and affordability, potentially transforming India's telecom sector through satellite internet services.

India's job market faces a stark reality with only 5-7% of the population holding formal jobs, raising the question of whether the private sector has been allowed to flourish. The Economic Survey 2024-25 emphasizes the need for large-scale job creation in the private sector, particularly in manufacturing, infrastructure, and real estate, to leverage India's demographic dividend and prevent it from becoming a demographic disaster.