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 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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RVNL to Build 200-Wagon POH Workshop in Odisha Under ₹2.01 Billion EPC Contract
The proposed facility will augment East Coast Railway’s wagon maintenance infrastructure, boosting overhaul capacity and asset availability, while reducing turnaround time for freight wagons. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from East Coast Railway for setting up a 200-wagon...
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Indian Railways to Roll Out 52 Reforms in 52 Weeks; Targets Single-Digit Accidents by FY2027
The reform roadmap will be monitored weekly, with cross-functional teams driving execution and feedback loops. As part of its ongoing endeavour to modernise infrastructure and services, Indian Railways, the world’s fourth-largest rail transporter by network size and passenger volume, is set to undertake one reform every week through FY2026-27. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw...
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With Joshi at the Wheel, Gadkari Joins Hydrogen Car Drive to Signal India’s Clean Mobility Push
Joshi’s drive from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkari’s residence spotlights the government’s push for hydrogen adoption and clean mobility. Union Ministers Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi and Nitin Jairam Gadkari showcased India’s commitment to clean mobility by taking a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in New Delhi on Tuesday. Joshi, Minister...
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DFCCIL Uses GPS to Bust ERC Theft in Ambala, Averts Rail Mishap
In addition to enforcement, DFCCIL is conducting awareness drives in villages to highlight the risks and punishments of railway property theft. In a strong demonstration of vigilance and modern technology in railway safety, the security team of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) busted an organised gang involved in the theft of...
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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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Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations
At the heart of the expansion, the Central Vista corridor promises seamless metro access for 60,000 office goers and 200,000 daily visitors. Even as India is poised to become the second‑largest metro rail network in the world, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors for the Delhi Metro,...
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DFCCIL Pushes Fast-Track Plan for Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
DFCCIL officials stress that construction and operational challenges will be cleared on priority with government support. Key officials at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate construction and address gaps in the development of Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals (GCTs), prioritising improved logistics and transportation for industries,...