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Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDANThe Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states for the next phase of UDAN. This signing marks the launch of Challenge Mode an...- In 1950s, this transport was considered luxury travel before SUVs and private jets came along. It had a washroom, heating and air conditioningIn 1954, Greyhound transformed bus travel with its Scenicruiser, featuring a raised observation deck, panoramic windows, air conditioning a...
- IndiGo named Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia by SkytraxIndiGo received the Best Low-Cost Airline award for the 16th time. The airline also won awards for best cabin crew and cleanliness. These r...
- Sydney Airport hit by flight delays, cancellations as air traffic controller shortage bitesSydney Airport experienced flight delays and cancellations due to controller staffing issues. Airservices Australia implemented measures to...
- Five Chinese students build a low-cost device that lets divers send messages underwater without radioFive Chinese students have developed DiveGuard, a low-cost underwater communication system that uses acoustic signals to let divers and sur...
- Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costsTurkey's tourism sector is experiencing significant price increases for visitors. This makes the country less affordable compared to previo...
- In 1961, NASA sent Ham the chimpanzee 157 miles above Earth to test whether a primate could work in space; he completed a 16-minute flight and returned safelyChimpanzee Ham made history in 1961 when he soared into space aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket. His mission aimed to assess the capabilitie...
- Another airline shuts down as US-Iran war keeps fuel costs high; hydrogen-electric air taxi startup abandons plans before launching passenger flightsAustralia's Stralis, an airline startup, is shutting down after plans for hydrogen-electric air taxi flights failed to reach commercial rea...
- India's MICE sector to grow by 12-14 pc annually for next 3-5 years: NIMAThe MICE sector in India is set to experience an annual growth of 12-14 percent over the next five years. Meanwhile, destination weddings a...
- A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
- Bengaluru airport passenger fee cut by 45%: Domestic flyers to pay Rs 300 from September 1Bengaluru airport's passenger fee will fall 45% to Rs 300 for departing domestic flyers from September 1, under a new tariff order by AERA....
- No visa needed, 3-star hotels for Rs 1000, Rs 500 scooty rent: Only 6 hours from India, this Vietnamese island has Maldives-like beaches, Disneyland-style theme parks and grand European architecturePhu Quoc is the perfect visa-free destination for Indian tourists craving a luxurious yet affordable escape. The island in Vietnam has stun...
- 'Mountain living dream different from reality': Gen-Z employee who moved to Manali from Delhi moves back to national capital citing multiple reasonsDelhi-based Gen Z creator Ajay Sharma returned from Manali after 71 days, saying mountain living proved more difficult than expected despit...
- India wants cheaper air travel, but capping fares could hurt aviation industryAirfare prices remain stable despite rising crude oil costs and industry growth. A Supreme Court case seeks to cap airfares and establish a...
- World's second most visited city sees tourist arrivals jump 12%, welcomes 31 million in 7 monthsIn early 2026, Hong Kong experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, welcoming over 31 million visitors. With enhanced global connectivity a...
- India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation MinisterIndia aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offe...
- Cautious optimism in India's hospitality and travel sector amid West Asia crisisIndian travel companies and hotels expect a strong current quarter performance. Buoyant domestic travel and upcoming events will offset Wes...
- India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...
- In 1857, a carpenter given six months to live moved into Yosemite; he survived 53 more years and spent five decades protecting its giant sequoiasGalen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and began protecti...
- IndiGo bets on India's aviation boom despite West Asia turbulence, oil price risksIndiGo expects strong air travel growth despite geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices. Rising incomes and urbanisation will power ...
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