Kochi Water Metro is increasing service frequency on the High Court-Fort Kochi route to 10 minutes to accommodate record summer crowds, with plans for tourist-focused expansions in other cities.
India supports reforming the World Trade Organisation but emphasizes retaining a focus on poor nations and consensus-based decisions. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for operational special treatment and reviving dispute mechanisms.
China Eastern Airlines resumes flights from Kunming to Kolkata on April 19, operating six times weekly. This marks a key step in reviving India-China air connectivity post-Galwan, alongside IndiGo's routes.
Hotels and food units in Haveri district revert to wood-fired cooking due to LPG shortage linked to Middle East conflict. Forest department monitors illegal tree cutting as firewood demand rises.
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South Western Railway has commissioned the 9.60 km Almatti-Wandal double line, a crucial link in the Gadag-Hotgi Doubling Project. This milestone enhances rail capacity, reduces delays, and improves connectivity for passenger and freight trains in the reg
The LPG vessel Apollo Ocean has docked at New Mangalore Port carrying 16,000 metric tonnes of fuel, easing regional supply concerns amid global energy route disruptions. This marks the 40,000th vessel to berth at the port.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that WTO reforms must be transparent, inclusive, and development-focused, addressing issues like agriculture and fisheries subsidies at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.
India has called on WTO members to revive the automatic and binding dispute resolution mechanism, highlighting its dysfunction since 2009. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized reforms, e-commerce duty reassessment, and agriculture issues at MC14.
SWISS and British Airways are adding extra flights from Delhi and Mumbai to meet rising demand, as major Gulf carriers reduce operations due to the Middle East conflict.
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Amitabh Kant highlights tourism as a crucial sector for India's economic growth and job creation, emphasizing its multiplier effect and role in achieving Viksit Bharat.
Navi Mumbai International Airport boosts operations to 78 daily departures by April, connecting 46 domestic destinations including Delhi, Goa, and Bengaluru in its first summer schedule.
Over 150 passengers on a SpiceJet Pune-Delhi flight endured a four-hour delay after being stuck on a Boeing 737 for over two hours due to a technical issue, causing frustration and discomfort.
An Airbnb report reveals that concerts, festivals, and sporting events are significantly boosting tourism in Maharashtra, with events like Coldplay concerts and Lollapalooza India driving massive increases in bookings and visitor spending.
Alstom India highlights the Namo Bharat project as a key ambitious venture in India's mobility sector, with significant progress expected by 2026.
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An Air India flight bound for London returned to Delhi due to a technical snag, marking the second such incident in a month, raising concerns over airline safety and maintenance protocols.
Air India's new Airbus A350 VT-JRF has been forced to return mid-flight twice in 10 days due to excessive noise and vibrations in the belly hold section, with DGCA investigating the recurring issue.
India's premium basmati rice trade faces severe disruption as West Asia conflict blocks shipments at ports, leaves payments worth thousands of crores pending, and threatens farmers and traders with heavy losses.
India's premium basmati rice exports are severely impacted by the West Asia conflict, with consignments stuck at ports and payments worth Rs 2,000-25,000 crore pending. Traders and farmers face heavy losses as transport routes and payment channels remain
India taps Iranian LPG for the first time since 2019 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions force a strategic pivot, diverting a tanker originally headed to China under a temporary sanctions waiver.
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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held key meetings with global counterparts at the WTO MC14 to address trade challenges and boost bilateral economic ties with nations like the US, Saudi Arabia, and Chile.
Supply chain disruptions from the West Asia crisis have delayed the Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari highway opening to March end, affecting bitumen availability and construction timelines.
India has reportedly purchased LPG from Iran for the first time since 2019, following a 30-day US sanctions waiver. The shipment arrives amid energy supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz due to US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
The Israel-Iran conflict has disrupted supply chains, causing a 5% price hike for bubble top water refills in Chennai. Overuse of cans and raw material shortages raise contamination risks, with officials launching enforcement drives.
The Bengaluru-Kolkata special train, previously a Train on Demand service, has been regularized as a scheduled AC Express with new numbers 18063 and 18064, enhancing connectivity.
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The escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have severely disrupted shipments of Iranian dry fruits to Kolkata, causing prices of pistachios, almonds, raisins, and prunes to surge by up to 40-100% in local markets.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met US Deputy Trade Representative Joseph Barloon at the WTO MC14 in Yaounde, Cameroon. They discussed the conference agenda and ways to deepen bilateral economic ties, with India reiterating its commitment to a mutually
Patiala district establishes 108 mandis and 89 temporary centers for wheat procurement starting April 1, with 9.13 lakh metric tonnes expected. DC Varjit Walia reviews arrangements to ensure smooth operations and farmer support.
The WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon begins Thursday, with India focusing on farm trade reforms and protecting small farmers, while the US and EU push for broader changes.
Kolkata faces a severe last-mile connectivity crisis, especially in late evenings, as auto availability plummets due to an LPG fuel shortage, leaving commuters stranded with longer wait times and fewer options.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held talks with Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov to enhance trade, investment, and cooperation in sectors like IT, automobiles, and agro-processing.
