With Deemed University status, GMRIT is set to expand into multidisciplinary sciences and applied research, with a focus on medical and allied health fields. Andhra Pradesh‑based engineering and technology institute, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), has been notified as a ‘Deemed to be University’ by the Ministry of Education under the University Grants Commission (UGC)...
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DIAL Launches Family@DEL: First Family‑Centric Travel Initiative at an Indian Airport
The programme simplifies every stage of travel at India’s busiest airport, with tailored services for families that enhance the overall passenger experience. In a first for a major Indian airport, GMR AERO‑led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has launched Family@DEL, a comprehensive initiative designed to make domestic departures more comfortable and stress‑free for families. The...
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Air India Unveils First Line‑Fit Boeing 787‑9, Signals Bold Global Transformation in 2026
By year‑end, Air India will have at least 20 widebody aircraft serving Europe, East Asia, Australia, and beyond, CEO & Managing Director Campbell Wilson said. National flag carrier Air India will be expanding its international operations with 20 widebody aircraft towards the end of this year, Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, has said. Speaking...
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DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
The EPL is a secure digital licence with ICAO-aligned safeguards to ensure authenticity, prevent tampering, and enable real-time verification. Marking a significant digital milestone in India’s commercial pilot training journey, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in New Delhi. Speaking...
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BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, India’s First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
At Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, Gate Z debuts as India’s first social lounge, redefining comfort, culture and community. While the world debates Gen Z’s potential to drive the next wave of global transformation, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has opened a social lounge inspired by the Gen Z ethos to reflect the aspiration of...
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DGCA Fines IndiGo ₹222 Million, Warns Management Over December Flight Disruptions
Following demands for a complete overhaul, the aviation regulator said it is undertaking an internal inquiry to strengthen systemic resilience and improve its organisation. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a consolidated fine of ₹222 million on IndiGo, as well as issued a stern warning to the company’s senior...
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Air India, Singapore Airlines Ink Cooperation Framework to Deepen Partnership
Beyond enhancing connectivity between Singapore and India, the move marks another step in Air India’s bid to reclaim its position as India’s leading international carrier. Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement to deepen their long‑standing partnership through definitive joint business agreements. The agreement was formalised in Mumbai on...
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Bhogapuram Airport Nears Completion as GMR Conducts Successful Validation Flight
On completion, Bhogapuram Airport will strengthen connectivity, fuel economic growth, and generate jobs, shaping Andhra Pradesh’s regional development. Marking a major milestone towards operational readiness, the upcoming Bhogapuram Airport in Visakhapatnam successfully conducted its validation flight on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh’s new greenfield international airport is being developed by GMR Aero‑led GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd...
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Advantage Assam: Trust, Governance and Growth Under Prime Minister Modi
Trust, governance and vision define Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Advantage Assam’ approach, integrating infrastructure with identity, writes Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Since 2014, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the developmental story of Assam, along with that of the entire Northeast Region, has undergone a fundamental change. Our state and the Northeast...
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Noida International Airport Taps Tech Mahindra for 24×7 Cybersecurity Command Centre
Through this strategic partnership, NIA aims to hardwires resilience and cybersecurity into its operations from the ground up. Addressing a critical dimension of airport security, India’s upcoming mega‑airport has signed a landmark agreement to fortify its network and cybersecurity operations. Noida International Airport (NIA) announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra, the Pune‑headquartered global technology consulting...