In a move that sidesteps India’s Pre-Legislative Consultation norms, the Civil Aviation Ministry has given stakeholders just 15 days to respond to a draft drone Bill, raising fears it could stall the sector’s growth driven by reforms personally championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a move that has stunned India’s fledgling yet fast-growing drone...
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Air India Express Launches Daily Dehradun-Bengaluru Flights, Expands Regional Connectivity
The newly launched route connects Dehradun directly with Bengaluru, Air India Express’s largest domestic hub, while offering seamless one-stop connectivity to 18 additional cities across India. Air India Express has commenced operations from Uttarakhand with the launch of daily direct flights between Dehradun and Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of its domestic network. The inaugural...
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IndiGo, AEGEAN Forge Strategic Codeshare to Boost India-Europe Air Connectivity
The new codeshare agreement between IndiGo and AEGEAN Airlines promises to unlock seamless connectivity between India, South Asia, and Europe, giving AEGEAN access to IndiGo’s vast domestic network, while IndiGo passengers gain new travel options across Greece and the continent. IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership with AEGEAN Airlines,...
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ICRA Keeps Power Distribution Sector on Negative Watch as Discom Debt Mounts
The rating agency further expects the Supreme Court’s recent directive for all state electricity regulatory commissions to liquidate legacy regulatory assets will trigger steep tariff hikes across several states, necessitating state government support for effective implementation. Rating agency ICRA has retained a negative outlook on India’s power distribution sector, citing weak operational efficiencies, inadequate tariff...
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Modi Inaugurates First Rajdhani to Aizawl, Linking Mizoram Directly to Delhi
As Prime Minister Modi emphasised in his Saturday address, this is not merely a railway connection but a lifeline of transformation; one that promises to revolutionise lives and livelihoods across Mizoram. September 13 marked a watershed moment for Mizoram’s infrastructure, as the Northeastern state—often called the land of the blue mountains—welcomed its first rail service....
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India’s Digital Revolution: A Decade of Transformation and the Road Ahead
The digital revolution underway in the world’s fastest-growing major economy is more than a policy triumph; it is a collective transformation driven by citizens, entrepreneurs, and local leaders, writes Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh. Over the past decade, India has undergone a digital revolution that is nothing short of extraordinary. What began as a...
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Air India Group Adopts SITA’s Flight Optimisation Tools to Cut Emissions, Improve Fuel Efficiency
As part of its wider operational overhaul, Air India has introduced new flight optimisation tools expected to save 11,100 tonnes of fuel annually and cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tonnes, marking a decisive step in its push for cleaner, more efficient aviation. The Air India group has deployed two advanced flight optimisation tools—SITA OptiFlight’s climb...
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L&T Secures Track Works Contract for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train in Maharashtra
With this award, all three track construction packages for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor have now been secured by Indian companies, marking a major boost to domestic expertise in high-speed rail infrastructure. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for the design, supply, construction, testing,...
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India Sets 2028 Target for Swadeshi Solar Cells, Eyes Full Domestic Value Chain: Pralhad Joshi
The New and Renewable Energy Minister confirmed that, following requests from chief ministers for additional allocations under the PM-KUSUM scheme, its second phase will be launched after the current phase concludes in March 2026. India is advancing towards a fully indigenous solar manufacturing ecosystem, with a target to produce Swadeshi solar cells by 2028, Union...
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GST 2.0 to Unlock Liquidity and Lower Capital Costs for Renewables: Oyster Energy MD
Recent GST cuts are set to unlock liquidity and lower capital costs for renewable energy developers, says Siddharth Bhatia, Managing Director of Mumbai-based independent power producer Oyster Renewable Energy, in conversation with INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant. He argues that these reforms—if aligned with Make in India priorities—could accelerate project execution and attract foreign capital. Bhatia...