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BusinessApr 07, 2026 11:01 AM

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid losses and regulatory scrutiny, source says

New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The news of his resignation comes just days after its bigger rival IndiGo tapped aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next ⁠CEO, as the country's two largest carriers come under pressure to tackle a mounting industry crisis stemming from t ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 09:37 AM

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid losses and regulatory scrutiny, source says

NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The news of his resignation comes just days after its bigger rival IndiGo tapped aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO, as the country's two largest carriers come under pressure to tackle a mounting industry crisis stemming from th ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 07:39 AM

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Steps Down

New Delhi: Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned, sources said on Tuesday. Campbell Wilson was appointed on a five-year contract. His tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India is scheduled to conclude in July 2027. Campbell Wilson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India in 2022. With over 30 years of rich experience in the aviation industry, he has worked across both full-service and low-cost carriers. Pri ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 06:10 AM

India News | Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson Steps Down: Sources | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned, sources said on Tuesday. Campbell Wilson was appointed on a five-year contract. His tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India is scheduled to conclude in July 2027. Also Read | Weather Forecast Today, April 7, 2026: Check Weather Updates, Rain Predictions for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Shimla. Campbell Wilson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 07, 2026 01:39 AM

After IndiGo, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns Amid Mounting Operational Pressures And Record L...

Mumbai: Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has reportedly tendered his resignation and is serving notice period. The expat executive will continue his duties until the airline finds a successor, which is ongoing from January. Transition period Wilson, a New Zealand-national, who took the helm in September 2022 shortly after the airline was privatised by the Tata Group, will stay on with the company to ensure a smooth transition until his successor takes over. The airline's boa ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 06, 2026 02:34 AM

'We just want answers': AI171 crash victims' families write to PM Modi for black box data

ALSO READ | Air India pays compensation to two-thirds of Ahmedabad crash victims The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, flying from Ahmedabad to London, had crashed minutes after take-off on June 12, 2025, slamming into a medical college hostel complex and erupting in flames. The disaster claimed 260 lives, including 241 passengers and crew members, and 19 people on the ground. Despite a preliminary report being submitted last year, families said the lack of clear answers has only deepened their grief, as ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 05:34 AM

A private-fuelled public take-off

In the post-reforms period, the public sector grew, and faltered. In the latter case, across many sectors, the private groups profited from the decline and demise of the state-owned firms. However, there may be a unique case when private revenues bolstered the public profits. Adani Airports, which was recently in the news because of the hype about massive expansion, and forthcoming IPO (Initial Public Offering, and is part of one of the fastest-growing private groups, may have aided and abetted ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 09:55 PM

Baramati bypoll: Never imagined a fight without 'Ajit Dada', says Jay Pawar

Baramati, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jay Pawar, the younger son of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, speaking on the Baramati by-election slated for April 23, said on Saturday that he never imagined he had to fight without Ajit Dada. He remained confident in the local support base, stating, "If the opposition wants to fight, they should. Everyone knows what the people of Baramati will do in this election." His mother and NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar will file her nomination o ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 12:34 PM

Kerala Election 2026: What do UDF, LDF, and NDA promise in their manifestos?

Kerala is heading towards election to its Legislative Assembly, with the polls scheduled for April 9, 2026, and the results will be counted on May 4, 2026. The State has a total of 140 constituencies. Kerala, currently governed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is poised for a tight contest against the United Democratic Front (UDF), while the National Democratic Alliance aims to strengthen its hold in the State. What happened in 2021 Kerala Assembly elections: a recap This election will see ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 12:05 AM

A battle of promises and a bigger promise: Decoding the manifestos of all parties in the Kerala conf...

new delhi: as kerala Heading into the 2026 parliamentary elections, the race is no longer just a contest of ideology or leadership, but increasingly a battle of commitments. From welfare spending and free services to massive infrastructure and economic transformation programmes, all three fronts - LDF, UDF and BJP lead confidentiality agreement - Unveiled a broad manifesto aimed at attracting politically aware and welfare-conscious voters.The scale and scope of the pledges underscores a larger s ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 03, 2026 11:56 PM

The battle of promises and bigger promises: Decoding manifestos of parties in Kerala fray

NEW DELHI: As Kerala heads into the 2026 assembly elections, the contest is no longer just about ideology or leadership, it is increasingly a battle of promises. From welfare payouts and free services to large-scale infrastructure and economic transformation plans, all three major fronts - the LDF, UDF and BJP-led NDA - have unveiled expansive manifestos aimed at wooing a politically aware and welfare-conscious electorate.The scale and scope of commitments underline a larger shift in Kerala's el ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 03, 2026 10:06 PM

Aviation Ministry Hits Pause On 60% Free Seat Mandate After Airline Pushback; Tour Operators' Associ...

Mumbai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) suspended its recent directive that required domestic airlines to offer at least 60% of their aircraft seats without additional selection fees. The decision, issued on Thursday, puts the mandate in abeyance just 16 days after its initial announcement. The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) welcomed the policy reversal and urged the government to offer seasonal subsidy foor passenger convenience. On Thursday, the ministry wrote to the Direct ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 03, 2026 09:08 PM

Civil Aviation Ministry puts on hold its no addl charge order for 60% of flights seats

NEW DELHI: The Civil Aviation Ministry has kept in abeyance its recent order mandating airlines to ensure that seat selection charges must not be levied on at least 60% of the seats on a flight. A communication in this connection was sent to the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday (April 2) night. The Ministry's previous order on free seat selection was issued on March 17 as part of passenger friendly moves announced by the Ministry. It now plans to ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 03, 2026 07:35 PM

Centre Readies Relief Blueprint To Shield Key Sectors From West Asia Crisis

New Delhi: The Centre is mulling a slew of pre-emptive steps to mitigate the war-hit sectors in the country amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The government is mostly focussing on manufacturing, energy and export sectors, among others to provide some 'temporary' relief to these sectors. Apart from the government's inter-ministerial set-up, both the finance ministry and commerce ministry are working separately on some new measures, including more production-linked incentive or PLI schemes for ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 03, 2026 11:35 AM

Airline Seat Policy Rollback: Govt Suspends 60% Free Seat Selection on Flights After FIA and Akasa A...

New Delhi, April 3: The government has suspended its earlier direction to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on any flight free of additional charge, which was set to come into effect from April 20. The Civil Aviation Ministry, in a communication to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said the matter had been reviewed following representations from the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, which flagged operational and commercial implications of the provision, i ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 03, 2026 11:34 AM

Iranian Mahan Air aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport: Iranian Sources

The aircraft, stationed at Mashhad International Airport, was scheduled to fly to New Delhi as part of a humanitarian aid operation. "Mahan Air aircraft was hit by the US in an airstrike at Mashhad Airport. The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to Delhi for humanitarian aid," Iran sources said. According to reports, the aircraft was expected to arrive in New Delhi in the coming days to facilitate the transport of humanitarian supplies, including medicines. The disruption has raised fresh co ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 03, 2026 10:34 AM

Govt suspends order mandating 60 pc free seat selection on flights

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has suspended its earlier direction to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on any flight free of additional charge, which was set to come into effect from April 20. The Civil Aviation Ministry, in a communication to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said the matter had been reviewed following representations from the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, which flagged operational and commercial implications of ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 03, 2026 10:12 AM

Walsh will have to repair IndiGo's image before driving global expansion

NEW DELHI - The appointment of aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh as CEO of ⁠IndiGo is likely to bolster the Indian airline's global expansion but the former British Airways (BA) chief first has to repair its dented reputation. India's largest airline commanding about 65% of domestic flights stunned the industry with Walsh's appointment on Tuesday. That followed months of negative press and regulatory pressure after it cancelled thousands of flights in December due to inadequate planning for pil ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 09:34 AM

FIR against Yo Yo Honey Singh concert organisers for violating aviation norms, Watch viral video

At Yo Yo Honey Singh's Mumbai concert, illegal laser lights were used, and around 20,000 people attended the event, while the police had been informed that only 12,000 people would be present. Famous singer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is once again embroiled in controversy. The issue is related to his music concert held at Mumbai's MMRDA Grounds on March 28. A throng of admirers gathered to witness his performance, and snippets from the show quickly spread across social media. Yet, the event is no ...Read More >

The Times of India - Business - News Image
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BusinessApr 03, 2026 07:14 AM

Government puts on hold its order asking airlines to offer 60 per cent free seating

NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost-side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned that this move to curb ancillary revenue would lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on March 17 ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enact rules mandating the same. The regulator had then amended existing rules to implement at least ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 11:03 PM

Govt does U-turn on 60% free seating order for airlines; puts it in abeyance

NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned this move to curb ancillary revenue will lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on March 17 ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enact rules mandating the same. Following that, the regulator had amended existing rules to implement at lea ...Read More >

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PoliticsBusinessApr 02, 2026 07:22 PM

UDF unveils Kerala manifesto with focus on welfare rights, jobs and social harmony

Kochi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Congress-led UDF on Thursday released its manifesto for the April 9 polls to the Kerala Assembly, outlining key welfare measures and development plans for the state. The document states that welfare pensions are not charity but a right, and promises a law to guarantee pensions as a legal entitlement. The manifesto was released in Kochi, where Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy handed it over to Congress leader V D Satheesan. A major highlight is the "Indira Guarantee ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 03:07 PM

War-risk insurance costs add to Airlines woes amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia crisis is beginning to impact aviation economics, with airlines now facing rising war-risk insurance costs. The conflict is not only disrupting global energy markets but also increasing the cost of operating flights in sensitive airspaces, as insurers move to price in elevated geopolitical risks. On the question of whether war-risk insurance has gone up post the West-Asia crisis, an airline industry source told ANI that "Previously, Indian ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 02:51 PM

Airtel achieves milestone of 650 million global customers, 368 million in India

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced that it has crossed the milestone of 650 million customers globally. According to an exchange filing, the telecom major, with operations spanning across India and Africa, attributed the growth to its expanding digital services portfolio and robust infrastructure capabilities. In India, Bharti Airtel has 368 million mobile customers, while its Africa operations account for 179 million users across 14 countries. The company n ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 02:34 PM

Commercial LPG rate hiked by ₹195, jet fuel price doubled to ₹2 lakh

Amid ongoing global energy supply disruptions, state-run oil marketing companies on Wednesday raised prices of commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), marking a significant increase across key fuel segments. The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder was hiked by ₹195.5, taking the rate in Delhi from ₹1,883 on March 7 to ₹2,078.50 on Wednesday, a 10.4% increase. Commercial LPG is widely used by hotels, hostels and restaurants, and this is the second price hike in less than a month ...Read More >

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TechnologyApr 02, 2026 01:30 PM

Airtel becomes world's second-largest mobile service provider with 650 mn subscribers

New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Bharti Airtel has become world's second largest telecom operator with 650 million subscribers, the company said on Thursday citing GSMA data. According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa, the company said in a statement. "...we will strive to raise the bar on innovation, reliability, and experience so that every customer interaction is an opportunity to earn trust and deliv ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 01:08 PM

"UDF will come back with more than 100 seats": Congress' VD Satheesan ahead of Keralam assembly poll...

Kochi (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress leader VD Satheesan on Thursday expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) will win more than 100 seats in the Kerala assembly elections. He also highlighted the party's detailed manifesto, district-specific projects, and development plans. Speaking to ANI, Satheesan said, "Team UDF will come back with more than 100 seats... The five guarantees announced by Rahul ji are already included in our manifesto. Additionally, we have de ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 11:36 AM

Kerala polls: UDF unveils manifesto with welfare, infra push; Mission Samudra as growth engine - Man...

Kerala polls: UDF unveils manifesto with welfare, infra push; Mission Samudra as growth engine Kochi: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legisla ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 11:33 AM

Kerala polls: UDF unveils manifesto with welfare, infra push; Mission Samudra as growth engine

Kochi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators. At the heart of the manifesto is "Mission Samudra", an ambitious ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 02, 2026 11:15 AM

AAHL, Blinkit launch India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Mumbai Airport - APN News |...

Mumbai : For travellers rushing through departures, a forgotten charger, a quick snack or even a bottle of water can now be a tap away. Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, in partnership with Blinkit, India's leading quick commerce platform, has launched India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai. The service is now live at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing app-based d ...Read More >

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