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India needs a clear strategic push, including lower tariffs and a shift in manufacturing towards high-demand segments such as passenger vehicles, to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday.In the latest Trade Watch Quarterly for April–June 2025, the policy think tank said India must also work on boosting two-way trade, increasing…
A Kolkata cab driver’s act of kindness, helping an intoxicated woman home on Christmas Eve, went viral, garnering thousands of likes. Munna Ajij Mollick ensured the passenger’s safety, even contacting her mother and assisting her inside. This simple display of humanity resonated widely, overshadowing his previous social media efforts. KOLKATA: A city cabby’s helping hand…
Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales in India rose to a record 45.5 lakh units in calendar year 2025, marking a growth of nearly 6 per cent, as policy tailwinds in the second half helped the industry overcome a sluggish start, according to industry estimates, PTI reported.The industry surpassed its previous peak of 43.05 lakh units in…
While some travellers are obsessed with leaving their marks on world-famous cultural landmarks, an IndiGo traveller left their name etched on the flight window, leaving the Internet shocked! Yes, we are not kidding. Someone literally carved their name into the airplane’s window pane mid-flight and no one noticed the misconduct. A Reddit user (r/Coconaad) shared…
NEW DELHI: Police has arrested an off-duty Air India Express pilot in connection with an alleged assault on a passenger at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s Terminal 1, days after the incident sparked outrage on social media and prompted a government-ordered probe.The accused, identified as Captain Virender Sejwal, was arrested following an investigation into the…
The civil aviation ministry has operationalised a round-the-clock Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) to address air travellers’ grievances more promptly, amid recent flight disruptions caused by operational issues and weather-related delays, PTI reported. The control room, which became functional on December 10, brings together officials from the ministry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),…
RAIPUR: Several long-distance and regional trains originating from or passing through Chhattisgarh, including services connecting Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Korba and Ambikapur with major cities across the country, will operate under revised timings from January 1, 2026, following partial changes in the Indian Railways timetable. As part of its annual exercise, Indian Railways has introduced marginal…
What’s delaying Noida airport NOIDA: Calendar year 2025 is almost up and the answer to whether Noida International Airport (NIA) will become operational this fiscal, which is by March 31, 2026, should be known on Christmas.Union aviation secretary Samir Sinha will on Thursday hold a review of the status of the airport – which still…
US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights aboard Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, according to the latest documents released on the department of justice website Tuesday.The information appeared in an internal email dated 7 January 2020 that stated, “Donald Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet many more times than…
NEW DELHI: Three days after an Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a passenger at IGI Airport’s Terminal 1, Delhi Police received cross complaints from both. It registered a case based on the complaints of the flyer, Ankit Dewan, under sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 126 (wrongful restraint) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of BNS on…
