No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
She had no money, no phone, no shoes and could not find her husband. A stranger’s 11 pm kindness at Kashi Vishwanath Temple restored her faithDuring a late-night visit to Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a woman became lost and distressed after losing her husband amidst a crowd...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
27 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
New York rail strike leaves 2,50,000 commuters scrambling for alternativesLong Island Rail Road workers are on strike. This has halted New York's busiest commuter rail system. About half of the system's 7,000 work...
16 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Largecaps seen as safe harbour amid market volatility: Sanjay MookimPrime Minister Modi's calls for energy conservation highlight India's external vulnerability and fiscal strain due to elevated oil prices. ...
11 May, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares slide as banks, CSL drag; US‑Iran tensions hit risk appetiteBiotech darling CSL tumbled 16% after it slashed its full-year 2026 outlook and flagged a $5 billion impairment. The stock dragged the hea...
11 May, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadPresident Trump visits China this week. Saudi Aramco reports results amid a fragile situation. Economic data will reveal the Middle East co...
09 May, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plansEuropean airlines face significant challenges as the Iran war escalates jet fuel prices and disrupts Middle East travel, threatening the su...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Traveling this summer? Major airlines cut routes — check the list to see if you are affectedAirlines Cut Routes Due to Rising Fuel Costs from the Iran War — Is Your Summer Flight at Risk? Jet fuel prices have doubled since the war ...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
EasyJet warns Iran war to hit summer bookings, deepen first-half lossEasyJet anticipates a larger first-half loss, citing soaring fuel costs driven by the Iran war and a slowdown in summer bookings. The airli...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Akasa Air launches ‘Lock Your Fare’ service letting flyers freeze ticket prices before bookingAkasa Air introduces 'Lock Your Fare' for flexible bookings. Passengers can now hold fares for a fee. Domestic flights offer fare locks up ...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
Air India introduces Fare Lock option: Comparison of fees, terms and conditions with IndiGo, SpiceJetAir ticket fare lock: Air India recently introduced the Fare Lock facility, which is a smooth approach to improving the reservation process...
06 Jun, 2024, 04.56 PM IST
Air India introduces new feature, passengers can now lock fares for two days with extra chargesAir India, now under the Tata Group's ownership, has unveiled a new offering called 'Fare Lock' to enhance passenger convenience and flexib...
05 Jun, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
Indian airlines want government to tweak full refund for cancelled flight ticketsAirlines, however, want the flight to be at least a week away for not levying any charge on ticket cancellations within 24 hours of booking.
01 Sep, 2018, 11.13 AM IST
Now, lock fares in advance before actual purchase: Jet AirwaysJet Airways today said it would now allow its customers to retain a "selected" fare for a limited period before confirming the purchase at ...
29 Jan, 2016, 07.12 PM IST
Jet Airways introduces a booking feature called "FareLock"Once a customer selects the FareLock option, they will need to pay a nominal fee of Rs 350 for a domestic ticket and Rs 700 for an internat...
29 Jan, 2016, 12.12 PM IST