Bihar's new civil aviation department accelerates airport development in Darbhanga, Raxaul, Muzaffarpur & Purnia. Land acquisition, tenders progress for improved regional connectivity. Read details.
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.
Chamarajanagara University VC MR Gangadhar stresses that quality education for women is vital to end child marriage and regressive practices. He highlights barriers like privatisation and social attitudes.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda Airport struggles with taxi shortages as daily passenger count soars to 1.3 lakh. Holiday travelers returning post-year-end break face major hassles. Read for details and impact.
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS & PRTC protest across state, demanding release of jailed colleagues, end to privatisation, and fulfilment of regularisation promise. Details inside.
Nellore's long-awaited greenfield airport at Dagadarthi gets a major boost as the state cabinet approves land acquisition. The ₹1,000 crore project promises to transform connectivity and the economy. Read more.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado outlined a radical $1.7 trillion economic transformation for Venezuela via privatisation in 2025, aiming to reverse socialist policies. Read the full blueprint.
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.
Ahead of civic polls, Jan Swasthya Abhiyan demands BMC raise health spending to 25%, end privatisation, and fill staff vacancies to rebuild Mumbai's public healthcare system.
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
Kerala Water Authority releases final Rs 41 crore to Suez, paving way for private operation and maintenance of Kochi's water supply. Expected takeover by Jan 6.
AIBEA demands disciplinary action for customers abusing bank staff, highlights recruitment slowdown's impact on CASA deposits, and reaffirms opposition to bank privatisation. Read key insights from the Pune conference.
TPCC's Jagga Reddy admits Congress's decline in Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation, demands talks on water-sharing, and vows to stop Visakhapatnam Steel Plant privatisation if Congress returns to power.
Actor Prakash Raj criticises central and state govt for privatising Vizag Steel Plant and medical colleges. He urges mass agitation to stop anti-people policies. Read more.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) sold to Arif Habib consortium. Can it replicate Air India's success? Key challenges include debt, ageing fleet, and staff restructuring.
On its inaugural day, Navi Mumbai airport saw low public transport use due to unclear signage and schedule issues. Passengers faced confusion between terminals and bumpy approach roads. Read more.
CII urges institutional reforms & fiscal consolidation in Budget 2026-27 for growth. Key asks: tech to curb tax evasion, debt control, PSU privatisation, and revamping food distribution. Read more.
CII recommends a clear 3-year privatisation pipeline for PSUs in its budget suggestions, aiming to boost investor confidence and government revenue. Read the full proposal.
Uttar Pradesh Power Minister AK Sharma clarifies no final decision on electricity privatisation. Centre releases Rs 1,000 crore for electrifying 20,000 hamlets. Details inside.
Pakistan sells its national carrier PIA for Rs 135 billion, highlighting a severe economic crisis. The sale follows government absorption of over Rs 650 billion in liabilities. Read more.
Pakistan's government finalises the sale of Pakistan International Airlines to a consortium for Rs 135 billion. The deal marks a major privatisation milestone. Read the full details.
Ahead of its Dec 25 inauguration, here's your complete guide to reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport via train, bus, and road. Plan your trip with key details on travel time, cost, and connectivity.
Pakistan International Airlines' privatisation hits a major roadblock as the only remaining bidder withdraws. The airline's financial crisis and future are now in question. Read the full analysis.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
A major political dispute erupts in Andhra Pradesh as YSRCP alleges privatisation of 10 medical colleges, while TDP defends the PPP model. Get the full details on the controversy.
Adani Group, India's 5th largest conglomerate, will bid for nearly a dozen privatised airports as part of a massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment in aviation infrastructure over five years. Read more.
Kolkata airport implements a rigorous deep-cleaning regimen to maintain newly renovated toilets. Learn about the new strategy and passenger concerns regarding maintenance.
Adani Airport Holdings announces three new terminals for Navi Mumbai International Airport, aiming for 90 million annual passengers. First phase opens March 2025.
A political slugfest erupts in Andhra Pradesh over the TDP government's plan to build medical colleges via PPP. Opposition YSRCP cries privatisation. Get the full story.