Tata Sons is rushing to complete the integration of Air India and Vistara and operate as a single airline by the end of this year, people familiar with the matter said. They added that both the airlines have approached the civil aviation regulator and started working on merging their operations manuals and transfer of flying […]
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Hyderabad airport metro: Official conducts survey to finalise alignment. Here are likely stations, route and other details
Officials from Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail (HAML) walked 14 kilometers to finalize the alignment of the Airport Metro and determine probable station locations on Saturday. MD NVS Reddy undertook the walk from Nagole to Chandrayangutta, which marks the initial segment of the Airport Metro, a TOI report stated. After the inspection, the Managing Director provided […]
IRCTC Economy Meals at Rs 20: Stations, food, availability, how to order
Affordable meals for passengers The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has established approximately 150 reasonably priced food and snack counters at more than 100 stations nationwide as part of an Indian Railways initiative. Taking into account the spike in summertime passenger traffic, particularly in the unreserved coaches, Indian Railways made the decision, according […]
Mines Ministry inks MoU with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation for knowledge support on critical minerals
New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Mines and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, aimed at providing knowledge support in the field of critical minerals. Critical minerals are crucial for India’s economic development, national security, and low-carbon energy transition.
China lifts restrictions, gives all clear nod for Tesla cars as Musk lobbies hard in surprise visit to Beijing
In a big relief for Tesla, its vehicles passed the key test of compliance with China’s data security rules as its billionaire CEO Elon Musk who air dashed to Beijing on Sunday met Premier Li Qiang to press for all clear approval for his cars which faced stiff competition from local rivals. Musk’s Tesla, which […]
China backing Elon Musk on full self-driving revs up Tesla shares
BEIJING: Tesla CEO Elon Musk made progress towards rolling out the automaker’s advanced driver-assistance package in China on a whirlwind weekend trip to Beijing, sending the company’s shares up by almost 18% on Monday. Prior to Monday’s share price jump, Tesla shares had lost about a third of their value this year as concerns have […]
The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapes
According to March 6, 2023 stats, India had 21.7 lakh electric vehicles (EV) on the road out of total 33.8 crore vehicles. This makes up 0.6% of the total count. EVs are innovating a Quiet revolution, transformingthe auditory landscape of urban areas tremendously. This transformation offers not only environmental
Most Indian occupiers want half of office portfolios powered by renewables by 2030, JLL
Majority of occupiers in India prefer at least half of their office portfolio to be powered by renewable sources by 2030 to align with broader net zero carbon (NZC) goals, according to a JLL study. Around 43% of these occupiers are based in Delhi, followed by 27% in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai at 17% and […]
Reliance buys its first Canadian crude from Trans Mountain pipeline, sources say
Reliance Industries has bought 2 million barrels of Canadian crude from Shell for July delivery, marking the Indian refiner’s first oil purchase from Canada’s new Trans Mountain pipeline, trade sources said. Reliance joins a growing group of Asian refiners in buying Canadian crude to be exported from the new pipeline which is scheduled to start […]
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure bags 2000MW Sharavathi pumped storage project
Infrastructure firm Megha Engineering and Infrastructure (MEIL) on Monday said it has bagged a 2,000-megawatt Sharavathi pumped storage power project in Karnataka entailing an investment of Rs 8,000 crore. The Sharavathi river is a vital source of hydroelectric power in Karnataka, a company statement said, adding that with a planned total power generation capacity of […]
NTPC Group installed capacity crosses 76GW mark; begins operation of 57-MW Rajasthan solar project
New Delhi, State-owned power giant NTPC Group’s installed power generation capacity has crossed the 76 GW-mark with commissioning of a 57-MW solar power energy capacity in Rajasthan. “Consequent upon successful commissioning and due approvals, first part capacity of 57 MW out of 90 MW Anta Solar PV Project at Anta, Rajasthan, is declared on commercial […]
Strategies to enhance rail freight share and overcome infrastructural challenges
India Railways’ freight performance is on a remarkable upward trajectory, with revenue of around Rs 2.56 lakh crores and freight loading surpassing the estimated 1580 million tonnes. The Indian Railways’ streak of best-ever monthly freight loading, which began in September 2020, continues unabated, indicating sustained excellence in operations. This success is further underscored by the […]