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...
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Toll Revenues Surge to ₹491.9 Billion in Jan-Sept 2025, Driven by Higher Traffic and Revised User Fees: ICRA Analytics
The regional distribution of toll revenue has remained broadly stable over the past three years, with western and southern corridors consistently accounting for more than half of India’s national toll collections. India’s national highway network has recorded robust growth in toll revenue and traffic volumes over the past two years, with collections rising nearly 16...
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IMW 2025: India positions itself as maritime bridge between Indo-Pacific and Global South, says Amit Shah
The Home Minister said India’s maritime strength lies not in competition but in cooperation, with the goal of building a green maritime future that drives growth while staying in harmony with nature. India’s emergence on the global maritime map, driven by structural reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has positioned the country as a...
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IMW 2025: Gadkari Calls for Private Innovation in Ship Financing, Launches Maritime Vision Report
Drawing from the road sector’s success, Gadkari highlighted how his ministry mobilised ₹1.4 trillion through ToT, InvITs, and PPP models. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday called for the adoption of innovative financing models to unlock investment in India’s $1 trillion maritime economy. Speaking at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025...
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IndiGo Reconnects with China, Crosses Long-Haul Milestone with Non-Stop London Service
IndiGo has reinstated direct air connectivity with Mainland China and marked a long-haul milestone with its non-stop Mumbai-London service. October 26 marked a twin milestone for IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volumes and fleet size, as it reinstated direct air connectivity with Mainland China and launched its non-stop long-haul service between Mumbai and London....