The TRAnsverse 3200 tugs will run on biofuels, meet global emission standards, and feature advanced firefighting systems. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy engineering company, has won a contract from Denmark‑based towage operator Svitzer to construct four advanced TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2028. This...
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FLY91 Strengthens Leadership Team with Seasoned Aviation Executives to Drive Regional Growth
The appointments mark a key phase in the regional carrier’s measured expansion across southern and western India. Pure‑play regional airline FLY91 has announced the appointment of aviation veterans Krishnan Balakrishnan as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Jitendra Kushwah as Chief Financial Officer. The appointments mark a key phase in FLY91’s measured expansion across southern...
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Sonowal Calls for Technology‑Led Maritime Security as India’s Port Network Grows
The Union Minister stressed that India’s expanding port network and growing role in global trade demand resilient, integrated systems capable of countering emerging cyber and geopolitical threats. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has called for a technology‑led transformation of India’s maritime security architecture, reiterating that the country’s expanding port network and...
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Civil Aviation Minister Naidu Expands Pilot Training Network with 11 New FTOs
The new centres will raise India’s pilot training capacity by 750 cadets annually, giving a major boost to the domestic ecosystem. In a significant step towards strengthening India’s pilot training ecosystem and supporting the country’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector, letters of intent were awarded on Wednesday for the establishment of 11 new flying training...
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Air India Names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO & MD to Drive Global Expansion
Gebremariam was chosen following an intensive global search led by Air India’s board committee. Ending months of speculation, Air India’s board of directors announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, as CEO & Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, on Wednesday. Gebremariam is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished leaders...
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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Crosses 5 Million Rooftop Solar Installations
More than 1.2 million households together earned ₹4.21 billion through the sale of surplus power in FY2024‑25, translating to an extra income of around ₹3,500 per year per household. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar programme, has crossed a landmark milestone with more than five million households...
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Delhi Airport Expands Domestic Network to 90 Destinations with Launch of Direct Flights to Daman
Delhi Airport is now the only airport in India with direct connectivity to 32 of 36 states and union territories, cementing its role as the country’s largest domestic hub. GMR AERO‑led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has further strengthened its position as India’s largest and most connected domestic aviation hub with the commencement of direct...
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Jupiter Wagons, Lucchini RS to Build India’s First Fully Integrated Private‑Sector Railwheel Manufacturing Platform
Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL), a leading provider of mobility solutions and railway engineering products, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Lucchini RS Holding (LRS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of railway wheels, axles and wheelsets. Under binding agreements, Lucchini RS will acquire a 15 per cent equity stake in Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory...
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Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo CEO
Walsh will work with IndiGo’s Gurugram‑based board and management to build on operational strengths and advance strategic ambitions. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, announced on Monday that Willie Walsh has formally assumed charge as its new CEO, marking the start of a new phase of growth and global ambition. His appointment...
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Indian Railways Posts 9% Freight Growth in July 2026
Passenger traffic expanded, with Indian Railways carrying 633.5 million passengers in July 2026 against 621.9 million a year earlier, across suburban and non‑suburban segments. Indian Railways sustained strong operational momentum in July 2026, recording growth across freight and passenger segments. A Ministry of Railways release noted, “Higher freight loading, increased passenger traffic, improved revenue generation,...