An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, causing damage to its nose landing gear and forcing authorities to temporarily close the runway. The flight, identified as IX 938, had departed from Hyderabad and was carrying 133 passengers when the
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has strongly defended the value of immigrants in the United States, especially within the technology sector, saying their contributions have been “nothing short of phenomenal.” Speaking to the BBC, Pichai said the US government recognises this importance and is working to maintain pathways for skilled workers despite recent debates over the […]
In a major step toward modernizing train travel in India, Indian Railways has launched SwaRail, a brand-new mobile application designed to bring all essential passenger services under one digital roof. Whether you’re booking a ticket, tracking your train, or ordering food on the go, SwaRail promises to simplify your journey like never before. Previously, passengers
Pakistani Entrepreneur’s Unexpected Mumbai Layover: Enjoys Vada Pao, Shares Unique Travel Experience
Waqas Hassan, a Pakistani entrepreneur, recently had an unexpected yet enjoyable layover in Mumbai while traveling from Singapore to Saudi Arabia on an IndiGo flight. With a six-hour stop at Mumbai airport, he made the most of his time by savoring the city’s famous vada pao and sharing his experience on Instagram. Hassan, the founder […]
In preparation for Republic Day celebrations, flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will face temporary restrictions until January 26. The airport operator, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), announced that no flights will arrive or depart between 10:20 AM and 12:45 PM IST from January 19 to January 26. IGIA, the nation’s busiest […]
In a recent development, IndiGo, the leading Indian airline, has been slapped with a ₹25 lakh fine by the customs department. The fine pertains to an additional duty on residual Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The penalty was imposed by the Joint Commissioner of Customs, Ludhiana, as reported by PTI. In response, InterGlobe Aviation, the parent […]
New Delhi: In a heart-wrenching incident late Saturday night, a speeding Bolero SUV, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, jumped the divider on the Delhi-Noida link road and caused a devastating crash, killing two people and leaving one critically injured. The victims, Suman Dhoopra (63) and her husband Sanjiv Dhoopra (67), were returning home from […]
Government Pushes Infrastructure Growth with High-Speed Corridors, Logistics Parks, and Safety Initiatives NEW DELHI: In a significant milestone, the length of India’s National Highway network has expanded by 60% over the past decade, growing from 91,287 km in 2014 to 146,195 km in 2024. This achievement makes India the second-largest road network globally, as highlighted
In the wake of a devastating crash that claimed 179 lives out of 181 aboard, South Korea’s Jeju Air announced plans to reduce approximately 1,900 flights by March. The airline intends to cut 15% of its operations, with a focus on international routes, especially those to Japan and Southeast Asia. The crash occurred on December […]
Akasa Air has been fined ₹10 lakh by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for refusing to board seven passengers on a Bengaluru-Pune flight. The incident occurred on 6th September when flight QP 1437, initially scheduled to depart from Bengaluru International Airport at 8:50 PM, was delayed due to damage caused by a foreign […]
