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New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started reviewing airfare trends ahead of the festive season rush and has directed airlines to increase flight capacity to prevent any sharp rise in ticket prices, Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. According to the ministry, the DGCA has been keeping a close watch…
New Delhi: India’s aviation sector is set for a major transformation as the country’s two busiest cities, Delhi and Mumbai, are about to get brand new airports likely this month. As part of the government’s big infrastructure push, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) expected to open on October 8, followed by Noida International Airport (NIA)…
Air India Amritsar-Birmingham Flight: An Air India Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft operating from Amritsar to Birmingham landed safely in the UK after Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was deployed on the same on Saturday during its final approach towards its destination. The incident occurred on flight AI117, which was on its final approach to Birmingham. Despite…
New Delhi: Commuters not having a functional FASTag will now have to pay just 1.25 times the applicable fee at toll plazas on National Highways (NHs), if they pay through online mode using Unified Payment Interface (UPI), from November 15, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement on Saturday. To incentivise…
New Delhi: India’s two-wheeler manufacturers registered a 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in September dispatches, crossing the two-million mark, buoyed by festive season demand following a cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST). The government reduced the tax on motorcycles up to 350 cc to 18 per cent. Earlier, the tax rate was 28…
UP Bus Travel Fare: To boost the festive spirit, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a reduction in bus fares, including air-conditioned services, ahead of Dussehra and Diwali. The initiative aims to make travel more convenient and comfortable for daily commuters and passengers. The move has been warmly welcomed by the public, bringing smiles…
Vande Bharat News: The Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways’ flagship semi-high-speed train, continues to expand its footprint across the country. Uttar Pradesh, which already boasts the highest number of Vande Bharat trains, is likely to get another addition soon, while Kerala—where the trains enjoy record-breaking occupancy—could see the introduction of a much-awaited sleeper service. Uttar…
New Delhi: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) welcomed over 5 million international passengers between January 2025 and August 2025. Over the past three years, international arrivals at the airport have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21 per cent, highlighting Mumbai’s ever-burgeoning prominence on the global travel map. According to a…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched soon as the second train is likely to be completed by the middle of next month, while the first train is ready for use after having undergone the required tests and trial runs. The two trains have to…
Indian Railways New Rule: In a bid to prevent ticketing misuse and give priority to genuine passengers, Indian Railways on Monday announced that Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking general reserved tickets online during the first 15 minutes of reservation opening. The new rule will be effective from October 1, the Ministry of Railways…