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Ginners call off stir as CCI asks farmers to bring raw cotton kapas to the nearest market yards

Cotton Corp assures to procure all fair-grade cotton from growers




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CCL Products says more customers prefer short-term coffee contracts as market stays volatile

See some softening in Vietnam prices as new arrivals are set to begin next month




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Row over senior-level ICAR scientists recruitment criteria

Scientists within the organisation question the criteria




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Promises fall flat for Maharashtra’s farmers amid unending agrarian crisis

In the last 9 months alone, 1,933 Maharashtra farmers took their lives, a stark testament to the ongoing agrarian crisis that remains untouched by political promises 




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Time window for advance ticket booking reduced to 60 days: Railways

Bookings done up to October 31, 2024 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact




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Vistara's Delhi-London flight diverted to Frankfurt after bomb threat on social media

Nearly 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past few days which later turned out to be hoaxes




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BCAS chief meets airline CEOs over bomb scares

Hasan chaired a meeting with with chief executive officers and senior executives of airlines on Saturday to discuss ways to minimise inconvenience while adhering to security protocols




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Kadalai Mittai town of Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu could become a pilot training hub

A consultant is to be appointed soon to redevelop the unused airstrip that belongs to Lakshmi Mills. The project could revive the FTO in Tamil Nadu




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Government to extend UDAN scheme for 10 years, targets 350-400 airports by 2047

Since its launch in October 2016, the scheme has operationalised 601 routes and 71 airports, facilitating travel for over 1.44 crore passengers




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Skye Air intensifies quick-commerce partnerships, targets expansion to six cities within two years

The firm focuses on delivering consignments within 10 minutes for quick-commerce clients and within four hours for e-commerce clients




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Gujarat HC issued another ‘arrest’ warrant against merchant vessel SW South Wind I

Farm Fresh petitions against hold up of its cargo in the organic rice export irregularities case




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Escorts Kubota to divest railway equipment business to Sona Comstar for ₹1,600 crore

The transaction, structured as a slump sale, is expected to close by September 30, 2025. 




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Centre admonishes X, Meta on bomb hoax posts

X and Meta officials were severely reprimanded for not divulging information in time about the bomb threats




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Schneider Electric to provide energy management solutions to Noida International Airport

The technologies will help optimise energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and minimise environmental impact




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New terminal operating system and bunching of ships disrupt truck movements at Kattupalli and Ennore container terminals

While the issue with the of TOS has been addressedsorted out, the trailers are still facing delays in the scanning centre




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After AIX Connect merger, Air India Express sets sights on capacity and market share growth

The merger enhances operational synergies and marks a step forward in the parent company’s ambitious Vihaan transformation initiative




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IAF to outsource some MRO facilities to industry for the first time

About 80 cases of outsourcing certain MRO facilities are at various stages of approvals




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Kandla Port plans new container terminal and multipurpose berth with ₹27,000 crore investment

Positioned strategically between Tuna Tekra and the entry point of Kandla, the proposed site could help vessels avoid an 11-kilometer trek through the creek, providing cost advantages




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Diwali, rising disposable income lifts jet fuel consumption in October to second highest on record

Diesel and petrol consumption rise during the month




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Air India commences A350 services on Delhi-JFK route 

In addition, Air India announced said that it is preparing to launch a new inflight connectivity service on international flights operated by the A350




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Government moots ₹2,000 crore funding for Pawan Hans to revive operations, enhance capacity

Proposed fund infusion to help Pawan Hans provide consultation services for heliport construction, introduce seaplane services as well as add new choppers to its fleet




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Kerala plans hub for maritime education in Kollam

Maritime education centre at Neendakara to modernise training programmes in step with evolving technologies, global shipping regulations




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Southwest Airlines names IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal as Chairman

His appointment as the board chair comes a little over a week after Southwest settled issues with Elliott Investment Management, one of the airline's largest shareholders, that had sought sweeping changes at the carrier




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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Air India prepares for Vistara merger, adds extra resources at airports

The routes, schedules, and crew operations will remain unchanged for Vistara customers




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Curtains for Jet Airways as Supreme Court orders liquidation

A three member bench of the apex court invoked its powers under Article 142 of the constitution and directed the liquidation of the grounded airline.




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Recaro to commence India sourcing to support mega orders; IndiGo among major clients

Recaro, the global aircraft seat manufacturer, has bagged mega orders from India-based airlines, including IndiGo




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Mangaluru International Airport records highest-ever passenger and air traffic movements in October 2024

The airport logged 1,538 air traffic movements, significantly up from 1,433 in September 2024




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Uber liable for GST as e-commerce operator, rules Karnataka AAR

This applies even when Uber only connects drivers and passengers via its app, with drivers receiving payment directly




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Air India rejigs senior management ahead of Vistara merger

Vistara, a 51:49 per cent joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is set to merge with Air India on November 12




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Air India sets up war room for a smooth merger with Vistara

Vistara chief commercial officer Deepak Rajawat named AI Express CFO in a management rejig, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan will continue to hold the role of chief integration officer




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Armed forces move to scrap mobility contract, Uber says “ready to discuss our data-security practices”

Concerns about data security practices prompt the move




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Kandla to become 390 MTPA capacity-port by 2030: Deendayal Port Authority chairman

Kandla port is looking to offer three oil jetties and a couple of cargo jetties to private players under the PPP mode




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Vistara merger: A section of Air India pilots unhappy over difference in retirement age

Retirement age for pilots and other staff at Air India is 58 years, whereas at Vistara it is 60 years




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Faced with revenue headwinds, airlines go extra mile to win customers

These initiatives come amid increased capacity and intensified competition in the Indian skies




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Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger, netizens pour in feelings

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group




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KCCI unveils gallery showcasing Mangaluru’s rich maritime trade history 

The Jewesh trader of the 12th Century Abraham Bin Yiju called Mangaluru his home for 17 years, trading with various communities in the port




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Air India-Vistara merger to save over ₹500 crore annually

Unified entity aims to achieve larger global and domestic footprint; the transformation strategy aims for ₹1,800 crore savings by FY27




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HealthCare Global Enterprises appoints Meghraj Arvindrao Gore as CEO

Previously he was the Chief Executive Officer — Southern Region of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd




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Wipro inks $700-million takeover deal with Metro AG




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Ambuja Cement to commission ₹2,350-cr greenfield plant in September quarter

Rajasthan plant to enhance clinker capacity by 3 mtpa




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Kotak Mahindra Bank selected as digital payments partner by eNAM

Bank will provide payment, clearing and settlement services on the eNAM platform




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Fino Payments Bank goes live with enhanced deposit limit of ₹2 lakh

Move in line with the revised guidelines announced by RBI




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Airtel rolls out Covid support initiative for medium, small size companies

Businesses will be able to set up a cloud communication platform with a Covid SOS feature




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Tech Mahindra appoints Meghna Hareendran as ‘Wellness Officer’

The company extends a helping hand with COVID-19 care units, vaccination drives and oxygen plants




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Message in a song

Sharanya, daughter of singer Srinivas, has come up with her debut music video titled ‘Kozhai’




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Remembering M.S. Subbulakshmi




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His experiments in music

Musician Arun Varghese is keyed up about his work as a composer and sound designer




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The melodies keep coming...

Vidya Sagar talks about the melodious music of Thoppil Joppan.




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Sober instrument, pristine voice

Ustad Irshad Khan and Vidushi Kishori Amonkar lived up to their reputation at a concert in New Delhi