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Kempegowda Airport Opens Solid Waste Management Centre

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru inaugurates its own solid waste management facility to handle 24-26 tonnes of daily waste. A major step towards sustainability for India's busiest airports. Read more about this green initiative.

Congress Blocks Trump Name on Kennedy Centre

The US Congress has passed a law preventing the renaming of the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump, preserving the JFK legacy. Read the full story on the political standoff.

DU's Philanthropy Push Stalls, Single Donor Funds Project

Delhi University's ambitious naming rights policy for donor funding sees slow start. Only one construction project is backed by donations, with Rs 2.3 crore raised last year. Explore the challenges and data behind the initiative.

Bhogapuram Airport's First Flight Lands, Opening June 26

The first commercial validation flight landed at Bhogapuram's new greenfield airport, marking a key milestone. The airport, built to withstand cyclones, is 97% complete and opens to the public on June 26. Read more.

Delhi Govt Gains Final Authority to Name Metro Stations

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces the State Naming Authority will now have the final say on naming all metro stations. This move aims for a uniform and transparent process. Read more about the new policy and its implications.

IIT Delhi names hall after Flipkart's Binny Bansal

IIT Delhi will name a new exhibition hall after alumnus and Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, honoring his entrepreneurial legacy and support for innovation. Read more about this tribute.

Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations December 25

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) opens for commercial flights on December 25, 2025, easing congestion at Mumbai's main airport. Initial challenges include incomplete approach roads and limited rail connectivity. Explore key features and initial de

SC Quashes Rajasthan's Decision to Name Villages After Persons

The Supreme Court has overturned a Rajasthan High Court order, ruling that the state cannot name revenue villages after individuals, as it violates its own 2009 policy aimed at maintaining communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.

129 Flights Cancelled at Delhi Airport Amid Dense Fog

Dense fog severely disrupted operations at Delhi's IGI Airport, leading to 129 flight cancellations on Saturday. Passengers faced major delays and chaos. Check the latest updates and advisories here.

Congress Pushes for D B Patil Name for Navi Mumbai Airport

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal insists the new Navi Mumbai International Airport must be named after late leader D B Patil, accusing the state government of stalling. The party will join a protest on December 22.

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