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• SIA extends cancellation of Dubai flights to Feb 28

  Mounting regional instability across the Middle East has prompted Singapore Airlines to halt key Middle Eastern routes well past its original December deadline. The protracted suspension responds directly to rising security threats involving Israel, Iran, and Houthi combatants. Travelers on the affected schedules face extended travel disruptions, though the carrier is processing complete refunds for all unutilized bookings.

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• Fungus in Rs 230 butter pack: Panel orders Rs 2L payout, refers case to FSSAI

  Hyderabad consumer protection authorities held both a dairy producer and a local shopkeeper accountable for health hazards caused by substandard cold chain maintenance. The forum emphasized that commercial food suppliers cannot deflect blame when retail storage failures compromise perishable dairy products before their stamped expiration date. Regulatory oversight now expands as national food safety inspectors evaluate the systemic storage lapses exposed by the contaminated purchase.

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• Sun Pharma Q2 Results: Profit falls 36% YoY to Rs 1,989 crore on exceptional charges

  Heavy one-time costs during the second quarter weighed heavily on the pharmaceutical giant's bottom line despite healthy underlying demand. Meanwhile, commercial expansion remained solid as core operations generated double-digit sales gains across multiple regions. This resilient top-line performance highlights ongoing strength in the company's key prescription and international territories.

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