India secured 154 of 169 valid votes at the 34th IMO Assembly in London, topping the category of nations with the largest stake in international seaborne trade. India has been reāelected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026-27 biennium, securing the highest number of votes in Category B, which represents...
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IndiGo Expands Domestic Connectivity from Navi Mumbai International Airport
The new services strengthen Navi Mumbai International Airportās position as a complementary hub to Mumbaiās Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). IndiGo, Indiaās largest airline by passenger volume and fleet size, has announced new domestic routes and frequency additions from the recently inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), reinforcing the airportās role as a complementary...
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IWAI Signs ā¹13.5 Billion MoUs to Boost Ganga Waterway in Uttar Pradesh
During India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, IWAI signed agreements covering river cruises, ship repair, multimodal connectivity, and cleanāenergy transport along National Waterwayā1. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), has announced agreements worth more than ā¹600 billion for the development and expansion...
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Cabinet Approves ā¹27.8 Billion Rail Multitracking to Boost Gujarat and Maharashtra Connectivity
The projects span two corridors: Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha)-Kanalus doubling (141 km) and BadlapurāKarjat third and fourth lines (32 km). The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two multiātracking projects of Indian Railways, estimated to cost ā¹27.8 billion. The projects include the Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha)-Kanalus Doubling (141 km)...
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Akasa Air Expands Northeast Connectivity, Adds Dibrugarh as 32nd Destination
This expansion complements Akasaās existing services from Guwahati and highlights its strategy of deepening access to highāpotential regions in the Northeast. Akasa Air, Indiaās fastest-growing airline, has announced the addition of Dibrugarh in Assam as its 32nd destination, further strengthening connectivity to the Northeast. Starting February 1, 2026, the airline will operate thrice weekly direct...
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Vaishnaw Stresses Industry-Aligned Skilling to Power Indiaās Digital and Electronics Growth
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics & IT, inaugurated a Skill India Centre (SIC) in Baraut, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, joined by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education. Union Minister for Railways and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the need for skilling programmes to align...
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DGCA Issues Urgent Advisory as Ethiopian Ash Cloud Enters Indian Airspace
Volcanic ash clouds threaten aircraft safety by disrupting engines and instruments, as their particles are abrasive, heatāreactive, and electrically conductive. Following the eruption of Ethiopiaās Hayli Gubbi volcanoāits first in nearly 10,000 yearsāIndiaās aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued an urgent advisory on the hazards posed by volcanic ash to aircraft...
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DFCCIL Freight Operations Surge 48% as Corridors, Terminals Expand
In FY2024-25, DFCCIL added 37 road over bridges, 50 flyovers, and 544 under bridges, marking major progress on its Eastern and Western freight corridors. Expansion in infrastructure and connectivity have resulted in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL)ās train operations on Eastern and Western dedicated rail freight corridors registering a significant increase...
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SMFCL Board Clears $3 Billion Borrowing Plan to Accelerate Maritime Infrastructure Financing
The corporation has outlined a comprehensive financing framework to support the entire maritime value chain, with particular emphasis on vessel financing. In a major boost to Indiaās maritime financing ecosystem, the board of Sagarmala Finance Corp. Ltd (SMFCL) has approved an overall borrowing plan of ā¹250 billion ($3 billion) to support infrastructure development across the...
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Air India Restores Codeshare with Air Canada to Expand India-Canada Flight Network
Air India, Indiaās national flag carrier and a member of the Star Alliance, has reinstated its codeshare agreement with fellow alliance partner Air Canada to enhance flight connectivity between India and Canada. Effective December 2, the renewed partnership enables Air India to offer seamless access to six Canadian cities beyond its existing gateways at Vancouver...