After BRICS member states adopted a declaration on the alternate dispute resolution (ADR) framework, Law & Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal pedalled with delegates in Gandhinagar to promote sustainability. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, joined BRICS delegates and officers of the Department of Legal Affairs in a...
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DFCCIL Completes Trial Run on Newly Electrified JNPA-Vaitarna Freight Corridor
The successful trial on the JNPA-Vaitarna section signals the completion of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), a state‑owned freight infrastructure developer, has conducted a trial run on the newly electrified double‑line section between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Vaitarna. Monday’s successful trial marks the completion...
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India Is Advancing Growth While Preserving Heritage: Sonowal
Inaugurating three inland waterways projects in Assam, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented them as part of India’s broader push to modernise trade and connectivity while safeguarding cultural legacy. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated three inland waterways projects on National Waterway‑2 (NW‑2) along the Brahmaputra in Assam on Friday, framing them...
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Dual Airports to Handle 40 Million Passengers in 2026, Timely Ramp‑Up Crucial: Crisil Ratings
Growth will be fuelled by robust economic activity, rising untapped demand, and the easing of capacity constraints at key metros, the ratings agency said. Airport traffic in India is projected to rise from nearly 415 million passengers this fiscal to around 580 million by fiscal 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 8-9 per...
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Noida International Airport Partners Mann Fleet for Seamless Ground Mobility
The contract spans car rentals, intra‑terminal shuttles, and intra‑city bus services, ensuring comprehensive ground mobility at NIA. India’s largest upcoming airport, the Noida International Airport (NIA), has announced the selection of Mann Fleet Partners Ltd as its mobility services partner. This strategic collaboration will deliver comprehensive ground transportation solutions for passengers, ensuring convenience and efficiency....
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Air India, Lufthansa Group Ink Landmark MoU to Boost India‑Europe Connectivity
The MoU seeks to capitalise on opportunities opened by the landmark India‑EU Free Trade Agreement. Air India and the Lufthansa Group on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing the framework for a joint business agreement between their carriers and subsidiaries. The comprehensive alliance encompasses Air India Express, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways,...
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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 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...