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KOCHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has shot off a letter to Air India MD Campbell Wilson, expressing displeasure over the reported large-scale cancellations of Air India Express (AIE) services from Kerala airports in the forthcoming winter schedule. The move is in the wake of reports of a significant number of AIE flights being withdrawn from Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur in the winter schedule, which will be effective from October 26, 2025 till March 28, 2026. "Kerala is one ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, expressed concern over reports suggesting large-scale cancellations of Air India Express services from Kerala's airports in the upcoming winter schedule, urging the airline not to treat the state as an "afterthought". In a post shared on social media platform X on Monday, Tharoor said he had written to Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson, conveying his strong objection to what he described as the airlin ...Read More >
Congress's Shashi Tharoor, irked by Air India's plan to curtail flights to and from Kerala, said it would hamper the state's trade and tourism and invariably lead to passengers switching to other airlines. He, too, could change his mind, he warned, despite the airline being a favourite. Air India, he posted on X, "Must stop treating Kerala as an afterthought". Air India Express is the low cost arm of Air India Group that is owned by the Tatas. In a post on social media platform X, formerly Twi ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked the Tata Group to list its holding company - Tata Sons. The company was given a three-year deadline to do so, and now only a day remains until the deadline. Tata Sons is the holding company of the country's largest business group. The possible public listing of the USD200-billion group, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, Air India, Taj Hotels, and a major European steel company, could have massive effects on India's to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Lok Sabha member and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday expressed deep concerns over Air India Express' planned curtailment of flights connecting various cities in Kerala, saying that Air India "must stop treating Kerala as an afterthought". Air India Express is the low cost arm of Tatas-owned Air India Group. "I have written to @airindia MD Campbell Wilson to express my deep concern over reports of large-scale cancellations of @airindiaexpress services fro ...Read More >
Pune: A Delhi-bound Air India flight has been stranded at Pune airport since 5 pm due to a technical problem, leaving many passengers miffed and frustrated. The flight, which was supposed to depart for Delhi, has been grounded after detecting a technical snag on the flight. According to reports, the passengers on board the flight were expecting a routine journey to Delhi, but are now stuck at Pune airport, unsure of when they will be able to reach their destination. As per reports, the technic ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
New York: Indian tech workers holding H-1B visas have become the target of a racist online campaign coordinated on far-right forums such as 4chan. The campaign, dubbed "Clog the Toilet", reportedly seeks to disrupt flight bookings for Indians returning to the United States after vacationing in India. The tactic involves reserving multiple seats on India-US flights and initiating the checkout process without completing payment. By repeatedly doing so, the campaigners temporarily block genuine pa ...Read More >
* Assembly R. Sankaranarayanan Thampi Hall: Inauguration of the State-level CPR First Aid Awareness Campaign by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at 8:30 am. * Hotel Grand Chaitram: Kudumbashree 'Women Power, Life Master Plan' Workshop at 10:30 am. * Vellayambalam Old Air India Office: Inauguration of the Integrated Citizen Connect Centre by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at 5:00 pm. * Joint Council Headquarters Building: Inauguration of the CamSFF State Committee Office at 3:00 pm. * Vazhuth ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Sunday urged Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu to ensure exemplary punishment to Air India staff members who allegedly humiliated and insulted a Sikh passenger, besides stressing the need to sensitise airline staff not to pick on articles of faith of passengers. In a letter to the Union Minister, the Bathinda MP said a Sikh passenger, Jeewan Singh, from Tamil Nadu, w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Monday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation demanding the constitution of a Court of Inquiry (Judicial Probe) into the investigation of the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI 171 on June 12, 2025. Also Read | Congress Working Committee Meet 2025: Mallikarjun Kharge Attacks Centre, Says Modi Government Failed on Economy and Diplomacy (Watch Videos). In a formal letter dated September 22, addressed to the Civil Av ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has asked the Central government and Directorate General of Civil Aviation to respond to the Air India plane crash incident in Ahmedabad. The court wants a fair and quick investigation by experts. Safety Matters Foundation seeks an independent probe into the accident. They claim the initial report is incomplete and lacks transparency. The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) "for the limited purpose of ens ...Read More >
The Air India group on Tuesday announced that it will commence commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., starting from the airport's first phase of operations. The airport is set to open for commercial operations on September 30. In the initial phase, Air India Express, the group's value carrier, will operate 20 daily departures or 40 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) from NMIA, connecting 15 Indian cities. The airline plans to scale up to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Air India group on Tuesday said it will commence commercial flights from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport with its low-cost arm, Air India Express, operating 20 daily departures to over 15 cities in the first phase of operations. This will be scaled up to 55 daily departures, including five international, by mid-2026, Air India said in a statement. Jointly owned by Adani Group and Maharashtra's town development authority CIDCO, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is s ...Read More >
Mumbai : The Air India group today announced its plans to commence commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA, IATA code: NMI), operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., starting from the airport's first phase of operations. This collaboration underscores Air India group's commitment to boost domestic and international connectivity as well as propel India's growth in becoming the world's third-largest air passenger market by 2030. In the initial phase of the new airport's o ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As many as 20 Tamil Nadu fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Coast Guard returned to Chennai on Tuesday. The fishermen from Rameshwaram went out to sea for fishing in two groups at the end of June. While they were fishing in the middle of the sea, the fishermen were surrounded by the Sri Lankan Coast Guard for crossing the border, and all of them were arrested and sent to prison. Later on July 27, another group of nine fishermen was arrested by the Coast Guard, and they were ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 16 (ANI): Fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary while fishing returned to Chennai after being released upon payment of a fine of Rs. 5 lakhs each. At Chennai airport, after completing customs and immigration procedures, they were received by Fisheries Department officials. Also Read | Boney Kapoor Recalls Cherished Memory With PM Narendra Modi, Says 'He C ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 16 (ANI): Fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary while fishing returned to Chennai after being released upon payment of a fine of Rs. 5 lakhs each. At Chennai airport, after completing customs and immigration procedures, they were received by Fisheries Department officials. Fishermen who had ventured into the sea on June 28 and 30 in two boats from Rameswa ...Read More >
New Delhi: The upgraded Terminal 2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport will become operational from Oct 26 with around 120 daily domestic flights by Air India and IndiGo, Delhi International Airport Limited said on Monday.Terminal 2, built by Airports Authority of India 40 years ago, was temporarily closed in April for the work. As the resumption of operations will coincide with the beginning of the winter schedule, DIAL, the GMR Aero-led airport operator, said the move would optimise operati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The deadline set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for airlines and other stakeholders to respond to its advisory on the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for pilots ends on Monday, so Air India has decided to adopt the new system. However, a leading pilot association has said that the system in its present form raises serious concerns. The FRMS places responsibility on airlines to ensure strong reporting mechanisms and maintain schedules that give cockpit crew ...Read More >
Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 2 is set to reopen on October 26, featuring advanced passenger facilities and streamlined operations. The upgraded terminal will handle approximately 120 daily domestic flights from Air India and IndiGo. Renovations include Self Baggage Drop counters, autonomous docking aerobridges, and comprehensive mechanical and safety upgrades, enhancing passenger experience and airport efficiency. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is gearing up to r ...Read More >
New Delhi: The upgraded and futuristic Terminal 2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is set to become operational from October 26, 2025. Terminal 2 will have a host of passenger-friendly facilities. The terminal shall have a number of modern facilities such as: GMR AERO-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which manages and operates India's busiest Delhi airport, announced that the upgraded Terminal 2 at IGI Airport is set to become operational from October 26, coincidi ...Read More >
Lucknow: A major disaster was averted after an engine of an IndiGo flight to Delhi failed during take-off from the Lucknow airport on Saturday morning. The pilots applied emergency brakes before the aircraft reached the end of the runway, managing to bring it to a stop. The plane then returned to the gate and deboarded the 151 passengers, including Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, wife of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. According to reports, flight 6E2111 experienced a thru ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The incident left a lasting scar on people's minds. Reports now suggest that the engineers have developed a concept that could ensure that no aircraft ever crashes and could also prove effective in saving the lives of air passengers. Two engineers, Ashel ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Passengers at the Chennai airport were left frustrated as Air India and Air India Express flights to Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Hyderabad were delayed by up to three hours, prompting many to surround the airline counters, demanding answers. An Air India Singapore flight scheduled for 12:35 am departed at 2:05 am, while another Singapore flight due at 5:40 am left at 8:40 am. Air India's Colombo flight, originally at 12:55 am, took off at 2:25 am, and an Air India Express Hyderabad fligh ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Tata Trusts vice-chairman Vijay Singh attended the board meeting of Tata Sons on Friday, a day after resigning from his directorship. Since he had already resigned, he couldn't vote on any board agenda items but was invited to the meeting by Tata Sons to show appreciation for the contributions he had made to the board, sources said.Singh was a nominee director of Tata Trusts, the force behind Tata Sons, but at Friday's board meeting, he did not hold any special power as a nominee.Unlike ...Read More >
Kolkata: Tourism to Nepal is likely to take a major hit with uncertainty prevailing ahead of the festive season, including Durga Puja and Diwali, as the Himalayan country faces political unrest. Around 51 people have died and over 1700 have been injured in related violence. "The incidents (caused by political or social restlessness) happening in Nepal are called physical factors in tourism, which become the first barrier to promote tourism. It takes a long time for the impact to get reduced. B ...Read More >
AFC Furniture Solutions, a leader in ergonomic office furniture, unveils its refreshed brand identity. The rebranding emphasizes flexibility, human-centric design, and sustainability, reflecting AFC's evolution and global ambitions. The updated identity maintains the company's core values while positioning it to meet future workspace needs with modern, sustainable solutions. In a significant move, AFC Furniture Solutions has unveiled its refreshed brand identity, signaling an evolution in its a ...Read More >
Indore-bound Air India Express flight on Friday suffered a mid-air engine fault leading to pilot making a PAN PAN call to the Air Traffic Control, PTI reported. According to aviation protocol, 'PAN-PAN' is an internationally valid signal used to indicate an urgent but non-life-threatening situation, requiring immediate support from ATC or ground services. The Delhi-origin flight carrying 161 passengers later landed safely at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport with a 20-minute delay, officials said. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
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