With the draft SAF policy in its final stages, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is conducting consultations across government and industry. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu reiterated India’s commitment to a phased rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for international flights from January 2027, stressing that implementation must be cost‑effective for passengers...
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Indofast Energy-Hala Mobility Alliance to Deploy 40,000 EVs by 2027
The alliance aims to eliminate range anxiety and charging downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery for commercial and last‑mile fleets. Indofast Energy, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) and Sun Mobility, has announced a strategic partnership with Hala Mobility, an EV‑as‑a‑service platform focused on decarbonising India’s logistics ecosystem. The collaboration is positioned as...
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Indian Railways Posts 4% Freight Growth in June 2026
Demand from core sectors lifted freight volumes, with fertiliser, iron ore, coal, clinker, and other categories showing strong growth. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail network, continued its strong operational performance in June 2026, recording steady growth in both freight and passenger services. The Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes (MT) of freight during the month,...
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India Clears ₹100 Billion ATF Stabilisation Package Amid West Asia Crisis
The ATF price stabilisation mechanism will operate for 36 months, subject to annual review or until the support amount is fully recovered, whichever comes first. Reeling from the high cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) since the start of the West Asia conflict in March this year, scheduled Indian carriers are in for some relief...
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Digi Yatra Crosses 100 Million Journeys, Expands Seamless Travel Across 38 Airports
Commending the milestone, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced that Digi Yatra will be enabled at 27 more airports by 2027. India’s flagship digital travel platform, Digi Yatra, has achieved a major milestone by enabling over 100 million seamless passenger journeys across 38 airports, supported by more than 24 million downloads on iOS...
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IGIA Deploys SKYCAST, India’s First Next‑Gen All‑Weather Station to Boost Aviation Safety
After the launch, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said similar weather stations will be installed at Jewar, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and other airports. In a major fillip to aviation safety, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has become the first airport in the country to deploy its own next‑generation weather station. The advanced, integrated aviation weather intelligence and...
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ADR Adopted at BRICS Meet, Meghwal Pedals for Sustainability
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...