On September 23, Indian Railways announced plans to operate 12,011 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja, up from 7,724 last year, marking a 55.5 per cent increase. Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station late Tuesday evening to review crowd management at India’s second-busiest station, even as the world’s fourth-largest rail...
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UDAN Turns Nine: 15.6 Million Flyers, ₹90 Billion Invested in Regional Aviation
Since launch, UDAN has operationalised 649 routes, connecting 93 underserved airports—including 15 heliports and two water aerodromes—and flown over 15.6 million passengers across 323,000 flights. India’s flagship Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik-Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) has completed nine years, transforming air travel for millions and reshaping connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. On Tuesday, the...
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India’s Logistics Cost to Hit Single Digits by December 2025: Gadkari
The Roads & Highways Minister says lower logistics costs will sharply enhance industrial profitability, boost export competitiveness, and elevate India’s global manufacturing position. India’s logistics cost is set to fall to single digits by December 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s push for global competitiveness, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin...
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Toshiba Commits ₹32.32 Billion to Expand T&D Manufacturing in Japan and India
A surge in electricity demand has prompted the company to revise its ¥20-billion investment announced in July 2024, committing an additional ¥35 billion to scale up its manufacturing facilities in Kawasaki and Hyderabad. Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) has announced a ¥55-billion (approximately $368 million / ₹32.32 billion) investment to expand its power...
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Embraer-Mahindra Alliance to Deliver C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft for IAF
The alliance will explore manufacturing, assembly, supply chain and MRO opportunities to position India as a regional hub for the C-390 Millennium. In a strategic boost to India’s aerospace manufacturing ambitions, Brazilian aerospace major Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for...
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Inland Waterway Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal Operationalised Under PPP Model
The Haldia terminal in West Bengal will be managed by IRC Natural Resources, which won the bid with a ₹105.03-per-tonne royalty to IWAI. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has formally handed over the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) to IRC Natural Resources, marking a key milestone...
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Digital Monitoring Led to Shutdown of 51 Stalled Projects in Northeast: Scindia
Enhanced digitalised monitoring has resulted in the shutting down of 51 stalled legacy and non-viable projects from 599 reviewed across the Northeast, a first for the region. Enhanced digital monitoring has led to the closure of 51 stalled legacy and non-viable projects across the Northeastern region, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and...
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IndiGo Confirms 60 A350-900s, Signs Rolls-Royce Deal to Power Long-Haul Expansion
The confirmation of additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, along with the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engine agreement, is expected to enhance IndiGo’s operational flexibility and accelerate its entry into new long-haul markets. IndiGo has doubled its wide-body commitment with a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total order to 60 jets. The agreement,...
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IndiGo to Launch Direct Athens Flights on India’s First Airbus A321XLR
The move signals a strategic leap in IndiGo’s international expansion and marks its entry into long-range narrow-body operations. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes, will begin direct flights to Athens from Mumbai and Delhi in January 2026, deploying India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft on the route. The airline’s inaugural flight from Mumbai is scheduled...
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DGCA Launches Auto-Generated Computer Numbers for Flight Crew via Pariksha Portal
This reform is part of a broader digitisation drive aimed at accelerating approvals, minimising manual intervention, and enhancing transparency for students, pilots, and aviation stakeholders. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched auto-generation of computer numbers for flight crew (FC) candidates applying through the Pariksha portal, effective October 16. The...