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FinMin okays 2% fee on metro air routes for regional fundSubscriber Only
November 26, 2015 00:56 IST
Fares may be capped at Rs 2,500 per flying hour
Thu, Nov 26, 2015
New economic corridors: India on road to redefine trade ties with South Asian neighboursSubscriber Only
November 18, 2015 01:43 IST
Currently, the connectivity through the sea route with Bangladesh is through Colombo and Singapore ports, which, being circuitous, adds to transportation costs.
Wed, Nov 18, 2015
Nestle’s Maggi makes a comeback without major brand ambassadorsSubscriber Only
November 12, 2015 00:10 IST
Maggi would now be available across the country except in Bihar, Odisha, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where the company is yet to secure the requisite clearances.
Thu, Nov 12, 2015
Improved economic activity to fuel automobiles salesSubscriber Only
November 11, 2015 01:02 IST
Vehicle sales across categories registered a 13.91 per cent increase to 20,35,821 units in October from 17,87,160 units in the corresponding month.
Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Govt may levy 2% charge on flight tickets from JanuarySubscriber Only
November 07, 2015 01:49 IST
The civil aviation ministry is looking at levying a charge of 2 per cent on all domestic and international flight tickets sold within the country to subsidise air travel on regional routes.
Sat, Nov 07, 2015
User development fee: Flying out of Hyderabad airport gets more expensiveSubscriber Only
November 05, 2015 01:18 IST
The DGCA circular came post an order from the high court in Hyderabad which permitted the airport operator to charge UDF earlier this month.
Thu, Nov 05, 2015
Small town connect: Fares may hit air pocketSubscriber Only
November 04, 2015 02:35 IST
Incentivising airlines to fly to unconnected destinations will not only drastically cut travel time but also help bridge the fare gap with railways, thereby catalysing the masses to avail of air travel options.
Wed, Nov 04, 2015
After an 8-year hiatus, Air Canada returns to India with Boeing 787-9Subscriber Only
November 04, 2015 02:16 IST
It earlier used to have a 'nonstop' flight utilising an Airbus 340 from Delhi to Toronto with a fuelling halt in Zurich.
Wed, Nov 04, 2015In aviation policy draft, government seeks to help everyone flySubscriber Only
October 30, 2015 12:15 IST
The aviation ministry is looking at an upfront subsidy to airlines so that the cost of air travel on certain routes would be brought within reach for the common man at about Rs 2500 per flying hour.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015After PM intervention, MoCA drops plan to regulate faresSubscriber Only
October 29, 2015 01:57 IST
Officials asked to refrain from checks which can distort market economics.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Maruti Baleno drives into premium segment, wants to push rivals off the roadSubscriber Only
October 14, 2015 02:17 IST
The Baleno — to hit roads on October 26 — will take on the likes of Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai Elite i20.
Thu, Oct 15, 2015
Cathay Pacific considering new destinations in IndiaSubscriber Only
October 12, 2015 00:01 IST
With India projected to become the third largest aviation market in the world by the end of the decade, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways have started examining traffic potential on routes beyond the six metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad to add new points of calls and launch new services once […]
Mon, Oct 12, 2015
Food, check-in biggest pains for passengers: Phee Teik Yeoh, chief executive officer, VistaraSubscriber Only
October 08, 2015 02:38 IST
Vistara’s CEO Phee Teik Yeoh outlines for Sharmistha Mukherjee the many learnings — a revamped menu, easier check-in, premium economy offering — the airline has integrated into its workings to enhance consumer experience.
Thu, Oct 08, 2015
Overspeeding, overloading: Enforcement vs self-regulationSubscriber Only
October 06, 2015 01:47 IST
The issue of enforcement as opposed to self-regulation lies at the heart of the debate which precipitated into the recent transport strike.
Tue, Oct 06, 2015Truckers strike enter day 3: Probe suggests strike aimed mainly against weigh-in-motion tollsSubscriber Only
October 04, 2015 00:00 IST
The transporters’ strike entered into its third day disrupting supply of goods across the country.
Sun, Oct 04, 2015
Proposal to upgrade 22,000 km of NH at the cost of 4 lakh crSubscriber Only
October 03, 2015 02:16 IST
The road transport ministry will soon seek cabinet approval to lower the current traffic threshold for upgrading two-lane national highways to four-lane highways. The clearance is expected to come later this month.
Sat, Oct 03, 2015
Speed governors: States lag in enforcementSubscriber Only
October 02, 2015 03:12 IST
Even in states where notifications have been issued, there are lapses in the implementation process as no regulations have been put in place to the fitment process.
Fri, Oct 02, 2015
No-frills airports need limited private participationSubscriber Only
September 30, 2015 01:09 IST
As per data available with Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, investments of $40-50 billion are needed to expand/upgrade airport infrastructure across the country to meet the demands for excess capacity arising from estimated traffic projections.
Sat, Dec 26, 2015
Ahead of Modi’s visit, US investors show interest in highway projectsSubscriber Only
September 24, 2015 01:44 IST
New projects worth $45 bn under NHDP discussed.
Thu, Sep 24, 2015Only states have power to investigate auto makersSubscriber Only
September 23, 2015 01:23 IST
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alleged that the German automaker had used software to trick regulators measuring toxic emissions on its diesel vehicles between 2008 and 2015.
Wed, Sep 23, 2015
Robert Vadra’s name dropped from no-frisking list at airportsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2015 04:09 IST
The government on Wednesday removed the name of Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, from the no-frisking list of the airports.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015
National Highways: Proposal for wayside amenities on trackSubscriber Only
September 16, 2015 03:02 IST
The programme aims at setting up convenience clusters for travellers on national highways like parking, restaurants, telephone booth/wi-fi, ATMs, fuel stations, minor repair shops, rest rooms, toilets etc.
Wed, Sep 16, 2015
Emission Norms: Vrooming to Bharat VI not an optionSubscriber Only
September 15, 2015 01:06 IST
Directly aping Euro norms might be a problem considering the driving conditions peculiar to India that might require the adaptation of critical components to work in these conditions.
Tue, Sep 15, 2015Nearly 3 months & counting, roadside amenities scheme stuck for a nameSubscriber Only
September 14, 2015 00:20 IST
Road ministry forwarded list of about 50 names to PMO in June, but is yet to receive an approval
Mon, Sep 14, 2015
As pilots flex muscles, Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani cracks the whipSubscriber Only
September 12, 2015 04:14 IST
Lohani, in his first message to employees has said that the organisation will always maintain a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards indiscipline.
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