MUMBAI: Konkan Railway on Tuesday announced it has decided to run Train no. 06547 Yesvantpur – Kundapura One Way Express Special and Train no 06548 Kundapura – Yesvantpur One Way Express Special to clear extra rush of passengers in coordination with South Western Railway. A senior official said that Train no. 06547 Yesvantpur – Kundapura […]
Day: April 24, 2024
FE Exclusive: Inside JetSetGo’s vision for Air Taxi services in India, CEO Kanika Tekriwal elaborates
Kanika Tekriwal, the CEO and Co-founder of JetSetGo, has transformed the landscape of private jet travel in India. Recently, JetSetGo collaborated with three global aviation technology firms, Electra.aero, Overair, and Horizon Aircraft to bring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions to India for introducing Air Taxi. According to JetSetGo’s founder, AAM is a global phenomenon with […]
Railway offers meals at economical price for travellers during summer season
MUMBAI: The Central and Western Railway, along with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), are stepping up to serve passengers, particularly those in unreserved compartments (General Class Coaches), with a new initiative offering hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices, an official said on Tuesday. “Anticipating the surge in passenger traffic during the […]
Air India bids goodbye to one of its last Boeing 747s with a ‘wing wave’ – WATCH
Air India on Monday (April 22) morning bid farewell to one of its last ‘Queen of the Skies’, the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft. This aircraft served the TATA owned airline for nearly five decades, operating commercial, VVIP, and evacuation flights. The airline, which began operations in 1932, witnessed the departure of one of its most […]
Port Blair Airport launches Instrument Landing System! Know purpose and benefits here
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been put into operation at the Veer Savarkar International (VSI) Airport in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. VSI Airport Director, Devender Yadav, informed that the ILS CAT 1 facility facilitates seamless aircraft operations under various challenging conditions. On April 18, a private airline became the first to utilize […]
EV loans to chargers: Oz financial company Macquarie to invest $1.5 billion
MUMBAI: Australian financial services giant Macquarie will build electric vehicle charging stations, extend e-vehicle loans, provide fleet management services and offer scrapping solutions. It will foray into these areas through its just launched e-mobility platform called Vertelo. This platform, unique to Macquarie India, which is more known as an M&A adviser, plans to invest $1.5 […]
Mega Airline Alliance: Air India enters into codeshare partnership with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways
Air India and Japanese airline All Nippon Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to connect their networks. As per the company, the new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities to customers of both airlines along with an enhanced flight selection between India and Japan. The agreement effective from May 23, 2024 will help the […]
How Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru shaping a greener future – Explained
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport), is dedicated to meticulously designed infrastructure and seamlessly orchestrated operations. Through a commitment to innovation and efficiency, BLR Airport has set new standards in airport infrastructure and operations. By integrating cutting-edge technologies with visionary strategies, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) aims to create an environment that not only meets […]
Trouble in Pragati Maidan Tunnel continues! Water leakage signs found despite repairs – Here’s why the tunnel was called ‘potential threat’
Days after the Public Works Department (PWD) officials claimed that the Pragati Maidan tunnel is now fit for traffic again, The Indian Express has reported that a spot check revealed that water leakage is still visible inside the 1.2-kilometre-long tunnel. Two months ago the structure was marked as a “potential threat” to the public. Repair […]
Indian EV component market projected to exceed Rs 150,000 crore by 2030: ICRA
CHENNAI: The Indian e-two-wheeler component market potential is projected to exceed Rs 1,00,000 crore by 2030 while the e-passenger vehicle component is expected to clock another Rs 50,000 crore at least, in terms of revenue potential for ancillaries, said credit rating agency ICRA. Demand for EV batteries in India (for domestic sales) is projected to […]
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited to drive affordable and widespread solar rooftop adoption in residential segment
MUMBAI: Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, announced its strategic partnership with Indian Bank to bolster the adoption of solar rooftop among residential consumers. The collaboration aims to facilitate financing solutions under the popular Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme for installations up to 3 […]
Delhi Metro to extend last train timing on May 7, 14 for IPL spectectators
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to extend its last train timing at all lines in view of IPL matches in the city, an official statement said on Tuesday. Taking to X, the DMRC wrote that in view of IPL matches on Wednesday, May 7, and 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Metro […]