New Delhi: What began as a pleasant surprise quickly turned into a frustrating ordeal for passengers aboard an Air India flight from Mumbai to Delhi, after the aircraft landed five minutes ahead of schedule—without a large portion of the passengers’ luggage. Air India flight AI 2677, which landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, had Read More…
New Delhi: Air India has launched precautionary inspections of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported a technical defect on an international flight earlier this month. The issue was detected on February 2, when a pilot flagged a problem with the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft Read More…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday told WhatsApp and its parent company Meta that they must strictly comply with Indian laws or be prepared to exit the country. The court made it clear that commercial interests cannot override the fundamental rights and privacy of Indian citizens. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Suryakant said Read More…
Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Monday, rising 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar, driven by positive sentiment following the India–US trade deal and the reduction of US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. Forex traders said the tariff cut has changed market perception by improving India’s relative position compared Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for reducing the tariff imposed on India to 18 per cent, calling the move a boost to bilateral cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies. In a social media post, Modi said he was expressing gratitude on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Read More…
Ludhiana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the new terminal building at Halwara Airport, calling it a moment of immense joy for the people of Punjab, especially those living in Ludhiana and nearby areas. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the modern terminal marks a significant leap in Punjab’s aviation infrastructure and will Read More…
New Delhi: In a bold infrastructure vision unveiled in the Union Budget, the Centre has announced seven high-speed “growth connectors” with a staggering investment of ₹16 lakh crore, positioning Bengaluru as a major hub in India’s future bullet train network. As part of the plan, bullet train corridors connecting Bengaluru with Chennai and Hyderabad have Read More…
New Delhi: In another setback for the hospitality and food service sectors, oil marketing companies have increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders by ₹50, just hours ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. The hike applies to 19-kg LPG cylinders used for commercial purposes, impacting hotels, restaurants, catering units, and other business establishments Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced sweeping price changes across key sectors, offering relief to patients and manufacturers while making several luxury and imported goods more expensive. In a major boost for healthcare, prices of 17 medicines, including those used for cancer and diabetes treatment, will be reduced. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as a historic budget that lays a solid foundation for India’s future growth and development. Speaking after the Budget was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Prime Minister said it reflects the aspirations and confidence of 140 crore Indians. PM Modi Read More…