In the 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025, Delhi Airport handled over 670,000 East-West-East international transit passengers, a 34 per cent YoY increase from 498,000 during the corresponding period. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has reinforced its position as a global transit hub, handling over 670,000 East-West-East international transit passengers between September 2024...
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Apollo Hospitals to Operate 24×7 Medical Centre at Navi Mumbai Airport
The partnership strengthens NMIA’s emergency preparedness and medical response capabilities ahead of the commencement of commercial operations at India’s newest mega-airport. Navi Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd (NMIAL), the operator of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, to deliver comprehensive, round-the-clock healthcare services for airport...
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ITA to Launch India Support Programme to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation
The ITA has identified more than 65 potential clean industrial projects across sectors, including aluminium, steel, cement, chemicals, and aviation, to advance a first wave to final investment decision within the next two to three years. The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), a global initiative launched at COP28 to fast-track decarbonisation in heavy-emitting sectors, will formally...
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Air India Completes First Phase of Narrowbody Retrofit Programme Across A320 Fleet
Launched in September 2024 as part of a broader $400 million fleet modernisation initiative, the retrofit programme was completed within a record one-year timeframe. Air India has completed the first phase of its legacy fleet retrofit programme, with all 27 A320neo aircraft returning to service featuring brand-new cabin interiors and the airline’s updated livery. Combined...
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China Eastern Expands Shanghai-Delhi Flights as India-China Air Connectivity Resumes
The state-owned Chinese carrier also plans to expand its India network with upcoming routes, including Kunming-Kolkata and Shanghai Pudong-Mumbai, providing Indian travellers with more options to reach China’s key commercial centres. China Eastern Airlines will increase the frequency of its direct flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, from...
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Industry-Government Pact Targets Air Quality Gains in Delhi NCR: CAQM and CII Sign Strategic MoU
Under the agreement, CAQM and CII will jointly advance air quality management initiatives, recalibrate compliance frameworks for industrial and construction emissions, and expand clean and green economy solutions. Even as concerns over worsening air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas grow ahead of the winter season, the spokesperson for a...
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THINK Gas and Tata Motors Join Forces to Expand LNG Trucking Infrastructure
The strategic partnership seeks to accelerate clean freight mobility across industrial and logistics corridors. THINK Gas, a leading city gas distribution company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to strengthen the liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling ecosystem for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking. The collaboration aims to...
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Otis India to Equip Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations with 55 Elevators and Escalators
The Otis Worldwide Corp.’s India subsidiary will apply its engineering expertise to deliver future-ready vertical transport solutions tailored for high-speed rail infrastructure. Otis India has secured a series of orders from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to supply a total of 55 elevators and escalators across six stations and one depot on...
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IndiGo Adds Bengaluru-Riyadh Direct Flights to Expand Middle East Connectivity
The new Bengaluru-Riyadh service marks IndiGo’s fourth non-stop connection to Saudi Arabia’s capital, following Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes and fleet, has announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, further strengthening its footprint across the Middle East. Starting November 16, the airline will operate Airbus A320...
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IMW 2025: Strategic Fleet Ownership Key to India’s Energy Future
India’s Oil and Gas Minister urges domestic shipbuilders and carriers to build strategic assets amid the country’s surging energy demand. In a striking display of subtle wit, economic logic, and 39 years of diplomatic service, India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, spotlighted the massive growth opportunity for domestic shipbuilders and shipping...