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Regional airports found wind beneath their wings in FY24 India's hinterland air travel surged last year, driven by civil aviation ministry data and government schemes. Airports like Diu, Pantnagar, Tezpur, and Prayagraj saw significant growth, boosted by the Udan scheme and low fares. IndiGo and other air...
05 Jul, 2024, 05.30 AM ISTKazakhstan requests PM Modi's virtual presence at July 4 SCO Summit Kazakhstan has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate virtually in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on July 4, despite his decision to skip the event due to the ongoing Parliament session in India and strained relation...
30 Jun, 2024, 07.56 AM ISTIndian Army constructs 70-feet Bailey Bridge in flood-hit Sikkim in less than 72 hours As per PRO Defence, Guwahati, the construction work started on June 23 and was completed within 72 hours. "Supporting the efforts of BRO and local administration in restoring connectivity and getting normalcy back to areas cut off due to recent floo...
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Sikkim floods: 70 Ft Bailey Bridge built in 72 hours, Indian Army's Trishakti Corps' swift response Recent floods in Sikkim disrupted road connectivity in North Sikkim. Trishakti Corps Army engineers restored connectivity by constructing a 70-foot Bailey Bridge at Dett Khola on the Dikchu-Sanklang axis in just 72 hours. The bridge is crucial for d...
27 Jun, 2024, 07.55 PM IST3 Indians, 4 Egyptians detained in connection with massive fire that killed 50 people, mostly Indians Three Indians, four Egyptians, and a Kuwaiti national have been detained in connection with a fire that killed 50 people, including 46 Indians, in Kuwait. The fire, caused by an electrical short circuit in a six-storey building in Mangaf, was home t...
20 Jun, 2024, 07.30 AM ISTFeasibility study on proposal to establish land connectivity with India in final stages, says Sri Lankan President Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the feasibility study for a land connectivity proposal with India is nearing completion. This initiative, along with discussions on a potential power grid connection and the sale of excess ren...
16 Jun, 2024, 04.02 PM ISTApple expands iPhone satellite connectivity with latest OS update, but itwon’t reach Indian iPhones yet Apple has enhanced satellite connectivity on iPhones with iOS 18, enabling users to send and receive messages via satellite in areas with no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Initially limited to emergency services, this feature is now available for regul...
14 Jun, 2024, 10.43 AM ISTReliance's Jio Platforms clears hurdle in bid to launch satellite internet in India Joint venture between Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms and SES, based in Luxembourg, has received the green light from the Indian space regulator to operate satellites in the country, according to a government official. Orbit Connect India, aimed ...
13 Jun, 2024, 01.33 PM ISTIndian Railways sanction survey for 14 new routes connecting neighbouring countries The total length of the Final Location Survey sanctioned is 1275.50 km. The total length of the Final Location Survey for New Railway Lines connecting Bangladesh is 861 km, and with Nepal is 202.5 km. The proposed alternate routes towards Northeast ...
12 Jun, 2024, 09.34 PM ISTAir India in 'good position', to retrofit over 100 planes: CEO Campbell Wilson Air India is set to retrofit over 100 planes, with a focus on integration, growth, and customer experience under Chief Campbell Wilson's leadership. The airline is ordered 25,000 new seats as part of its fleet revamp. Tata Group's aviation business ...
05 Jun, 2024, 01.29 PM ISTRussian influencer's creative Indian husband hunt using QR code takes internet by storm: Viral Video A Russian social media influencer named Dinara has gone viral with her unique quest to find an Indian husband. During a visit to an Indian shopping mall, she posed with a mannequin holding a sign that read, "Looking for an Indian husband (unmarried)...
04 Jun, 2024, 07.52 PM ISTRecordent announces 100+ meets connecting 10,000 Indian SMEs across India These events aim to serve as valuable networking platforms, enabling participants to gain insights and build connections within the industry.
30 May, 2024, 12.43 PM ISTMobile users can expect relief from 'spoof international calls' Hoax international calls originate outside the country, but cyber criminals manipulate the calling line identity (CLI) to make such calls appear as originating within India. The DoT has directed telecom carriers to block such calls. DoT noted that f...
27 May, 2024, 12.44 AM ISTGovt directs telcos to block incoming international spoofed calls The government directed telecom operators to block incoming international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to prevent cyber-crime and financial frauds by fraudsters and cyber-criminals.
26 May, 2024, 04.56 PM ISTMotorola Moto G04s set to hit Indian smartphone markets, launch date announced; Check details Motorola's upcoming release, the Moto G04s, is generating anticipation in the Indian smartphone market. The top e-commerce site, Flipkart, has hinted at the official release on May 30.
26 May, 2024, 04.11 PM ISTDoT, telcos develop new mechanism to block spoof overseas calls masquerading as Indian numbers The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and mobile operators have developed a system to detect and block spoofed international calls that appear as Indian numbers. This measure aims to protect millions of mobile users from cyber criminals. These ...
26 May, 2024, 03.57 PM ISTBeyond the clutter: India-US ties transcend ongoing differences India explained why oil imports from Moscow are necessary to preserve global oil market stability, similarly Chabahar deal is also for regional stability which is valued by the US.
25 May, 2024, 11.51 PM ISTChabahar pact important milestone; to provide connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia: PM PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's milestone Chabahar port contract for Afghan connectivity, promoting regional trade via the International North-South Transport Corridor and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The agreement involved IPGL'...
20 May, 2024, 01.37 PM ISTWhen Sunny Leone brought this Indian city to a standstill Sunny Leone's visit to Kochi in 2017 for a smartphone brand launch created a frenzy among fans, reminiscent of Shah Rukh Khan's visit earlier. Thousands gathered at MG Road, causing a standstill, to catch a glimpse of the star. Sunny, touched by the...
13 May, 2024, 04.46 PM ISTIndian envoy underscores India's special relationship with Sri Lanka's Eastern Province During a visit last week,Santosh Jha, India's High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, highlighted the multi-sectoral grant assistance package consisting of 33 different projects throughout the province in diverse areas as well as ongoing discussions betwe...
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