The Haldia terminal in West Bengal will be managed by IRC Natural Resources, which won the bid with a ₹105.03-per-tonne royalty to IWAI. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has formally handed over the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) to IRC Natural Resources, marking a key milestone...
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IndiGo Confirms 60 A350-900s, Signs Rolls-Royce Deal to Power Long-Haul Expansion
The confirmation of additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, along with the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engine agreement, is expected to enhance IndiGo’s operational flexibility and accelerate its entry into new long-haul markets. IndiGo has doubled its wide-body commitment with a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total order to 60 jets. The agreement,...
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IndiGo to Launch Direct Athens Flights on India’s First Airbus A321XLR
The move signals a strategic leap in IndiGo’s international expansion and marks its entry into long-range narrow-body operations. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes, will begin direct flights to Athens from Mumbai and Delhi in January 2026, deploying India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft on the route. The airline’s inaugural flight from Mumbai is scheduled...
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DGCA Launches Auto-Generated Computer Numbers for Flight Crew via Pariksha Portal
This reform is part of a broader digitisation drive aimed at accelerating approvals, minimising manual intervention, and enhancing transparency for students, pilots, and aviation stakeholders. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched auto-generation of computer numbers for flight crew (FC) candidates applying through the Pariksha portal, effective October 16. The...
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IndiGo Integrates with Digi Yatra for Seamless, Contactless Boarding
App-to-app deep link eliminates QR scans to reinforce Indian tech’s digital travel transformation. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volume and fleet, has partnered with Digi Yatra to enable seamless sharing of boarding passes between their mobile applications, marking a significant step in India’s digital travel transformation. The integration allows passengers to transfer their boarding...
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IREE 2025: Schaeffler India Showcases Future-Ready Rail Solutions at IREE 2025
Global motion tech major reinforces Atmanirbhar Bharat push with advanced bearings, condition monitoring, and localisation investments. Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, is showcasing its latest portfolio of advanced bearing systems and industrial innovations for the railway sector at the 15th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025, held from October 15-17 at Pragati...
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IREE 2025: Vaishnaw Unveils Bold 7,000-km High-Speed Rail Vision to Power Viksit Bharat
The Railway Minister’s announcement signals a dramatic scale-up of India’s high-speed rail ambitions—extending far beyond the 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. Under the National Rail Plan, 11 corridors have been identified for phased development, with dedicated passenger lines now central to India’s transport strategy. In one of the most ambitious initiatives to be undertaken by...
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IREE 2025: Siemens Unveils Next-Gen Rail Technologies to Drive India’s Mobility Transformation
Live demos of signalling, electrification, rolling stock and digital rail solutions reinforce Siemens’ 70-year partnership with Indian Railways Siemens Ltd, the technology-led mobility solutions company, is showcasing its integrated portfolio of advanced rail technologies, infrastructure systems and digital innovations at the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025. Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, IREE...
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Sonowal Unveils Eight Maritime Projects to Mark New Mangalore Port’s Golden Jubilee
Cruise terminal, hospital, and green infrastructure anchor NMPA’s transformation into a smart, sustainable gateway. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched eight major infrastructure projects for the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the port’s golden jubilee celebrations. The initiatives include a state-of-the-art cruise terminal, modern covered...
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Air India Adds 174 Weekly Flights Across Domestic and Southeast Asia Routes for Winter 2025
The national flag carrier’s expanded schedule includes new Rajasthan routes and increased frequencies to Bali and Kuala Lumpur. Air India has announced a significant expansion of its domestic and short-haul international network with the addition of 174 weekly flights under its northern winter schedule, effective October 26. Operated by its single-aisle fleet, the expanded schedule...