In a cultural first, Indian Railways has begun playing Chhath songs at major stations to immerse passengers in the festive spirit, evoking the essence of home, tradition, and devotion throughout their journey. Indian Railways is facilitating a smooth and comfortable return journey for passengers after Chhath Puja by operating 6,181 special trains across the country....
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NHAI to Display Toll Pass Details at Fee Plazas to Boost Transparency and Ease Travel
The initiative aims to ensure that highway users are fully informed about the availability, pricing, and application process for concessional toll passes, making travel more economical, transparent, and hassle-free. In a move to enhance transparency and improve commuter awareness, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display detailed...
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IndiGo Expands Saudi Connectivity with Daily Mumbai-Madinah Flights from November 15
With this expansion, IndiGo becomes the only Indian carrier offering direct connectivity between Mumbai and one of Islam’s holiest cities, reinforcing its strategic position in the Indo-Saudi aviation corridor. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volume and fleet size, is set to enhance connectivity to Saudi Arabia with the launch of daily, direct flights between...
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Vaishnaw Visits Delhi Station as Railways Set to Run Record 12,011 Festive Trains
On September 23, Indian Railways announced plans to operate 12,011 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja, up from 7,724 last year, marking a 55.5 per cent increase. Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station late Tuesday evening to review crowd management at India’s second-busiest station, even as the world’s fourth-largest rail...
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UDAN Turns Nine: 15.6 Million Flyers, ₹90 Billion Invested in Regional Aviation
Since launch, UDAN has operationalised 649 routes, connecting 93 underserved airports—including 15 heliports and two water aerodromes—and flown over 15.6 million passengers across 323,000 flights. India’s flagship Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik-Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) has completed nine years, transforming air travel for millions and reshaping connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. On Tuesday, the...
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Inland Waterway Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal Operationalised Under PPP Model
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...