Launched in September 2024 as part of a broader $400 million fleet modernisation initiative, the retrofit programme was completed within a record one-year timeframe. Air India has completed the first phase of its legacy fleet retrofit programme, with all 27 A320neo aircraft returning to service featuring brand-new cabin interiors and the airline’s updated livery. Combined...
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China Eastern Expands Shanghai-Delhi Flights as India-China Air Connectivity Resumes
The state-owned Chinese carrier also plans to expand its India network with upcoming routes, including Kunming-Kolkata and Shanghai Pudong-Mumbai, providing Indian travellers with more options to reach China’s key commercial centres. China Eastern Airlines will increase the frequency of its direct flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, from...
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Industry-Government Pact Targets Air Quality Gains in Delhi NCR: CAQM and CII Sign Strategic MoU
Under the agreement, CAQM and CII will jointly advance air quality management initiatives, recalibrate compliance frameworks for industrial and construction emissions, and expand clean and green economy solutions. Even as concerns over worsening air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas grow ahead of the winter season, the spokesperson for a...
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India’s Nuclear Edge: Powering Viksit Bharat with Clean Energy and Strategic Innovation
Ahead of ESTIC 2025, India’s first integrated science and technology platform, the Department of Atomic Energy, is reaffirming its commitment to nuclear power as central to the country’s economic, energy, and climate goals. India stands at a defining juncture in its development journey. The national vision to become Viksit Bharat by 2047—a developed economy worth...
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Windergy India 2025: India Must Target 85% Local Content in Wind Projects by 2030, Says MNRE Minister
Pralhad Joshi urges OEMs and MSMEs to scale domestic manufacturing and capture global wind supply share. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, has called on India’s wind energy industry to increase local content in wind projects to 85 per cent, up from the current 64 per cent, in line with Prime...
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THINK Gas and Tata Motors Join Forces to Expand LNG Trucking Infrastructure
The strategic partnership seeks to accelerate clean freight mobility across industrial and logistics corridors. THINK Gas, a leading city gas distribution company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to strengthen the liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling ecosystem for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking. The collaboration aims to...
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Otis India to Equip Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations with 55 Elevators and Escalators
The Otis Worldwide Corp.’s India subsidiary will apply its engineering expertise to deliver future-ready vertical transport solutions tailored for high-speed rail infrastructure. Otis India has secured a series of orders from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to supply a total of 55 elevators and escalators across six stations and one depot on...
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Alpex Solar to Commission 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon Cell Facility in Strategic Technology Pivot
Delhi NCR-based manufacturer to begin phased rollout of 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon solar cell production by FY2026-27, aligning with ALMM List 2 mandate. Alpex Solar Ltd, a leading integrated solar energy manufacturer headquartered in the Delhi NCR, has announced a strategic upgrade to its solar cell manufacturing roadmap, pivoting from phased Passivated Emitter and Rear...
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IndiGo Adds Bengaluru-Riyadh Direct Flights to Expand Middle East Connectivity
The new Bengaluru-Riyadh service marks IndiGo’s fourth non-stop connection to Saudi Arabia’s capital, following Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes and fleet, has announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, further strengthening its footprint across the Middle East. Starting November 16, the airline will operate Airbus A320...
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Honeywell Unveils Biocrude Technology to Power Maritime and Aviation Decarbonisation
The process is available as a prefabricated modular plant, helping reduce project risk and accelerate deployment, especially in remote or infrastructure-constrained locations. Honeywell has introduced a new process technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping and aviation. The innovation enables the production of lower-carbon marine...