Airlines shun Rs 10,000-crore ATF subsidy as fuel prices fallA Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carrier...
GST on subscription ride-hailing platforms like Rapido and Bharat Taxi may hit driver earnings: ReportA new report warns that extending GST to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms like Rapido could significantly impact drivers and passe...
Amarnath Yatra 2026: Check registration process, key dates, medical hospitals and forms, routes, helicopter faresThe Amarnath Yatra 2026 is set for a 57-day run from July 3 to August 28, expecting lakhs of devotees. Pilgrims can choose between the shor...
IndiGo launches Lite fare with lower prices for cabin bag-only travellersIndiGo has introduced 'IndiGo Lite', a new budget-friendly Economy Class fare for travellers with just cabin baggage. This option, availabl...
Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals reboundAsian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining ...
Dalal Street bets on a strong July as macro risks begin to fadeIndian equities are poised for a positive July, building on historical trends and recent market strengths. Easing crude oil prices, a stabl...
Indian Railways to hike penalties: Ticketless travel, women's coach entry, misuse of facilities to attract higher finesNew Railway Act amendments, effective July 2026, significantly hike penalties for common travel offenses. Travelling without a ticket now i...
Himachal Pradesh to launch start-up bus scheme with up to 50% subsidy for youthHimachal Pradesh is launching Phase IV of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana, empowering unemployed youth to run passenger buses. T...
‘Kindness always comes back’: Mumbai auto driver does not charge fare after seeing a schoolboy's kind gestureA heartwarming act of kindness unfolded in Mumbai when a young boy, despite not knowing one of the girls, invited her into his auto-ricksha...
Best Italian proverb of the day: “Between saying and doing lies the sea” a life lesson on turning words into actionBest Italian proverb of the day: “Between saying and doing lies the sea” reminds us that there is often a wide gap between making promises ...
Bharat Taxi to expand to over 500 cities in two years: Union minister Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah announced Bharat Taxi's ambitious expansion to over 500 cities within two years, including major metros like Mumba...
No smooth landing: ICRA sees Indian airlines' losses widening up to Rs 38,000 crore in FY27India's aviation sector faces a grim outlook, with ICRA projecting net losses to skyrocket to ₹36,000-38,000 crore in FY27. This sharp revi...
Government may ask airlines to review additional prices if crude stabilisesAirlines might be asked to reduce surge charges and extra fares if aviation fuel prices remain stable for an extended period. The Civil Avi...
UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can bookThe UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open wi...
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...
AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fallAirAsia X is slashing fares by 5% and reviewing prices weekly as jet fuel costs ease following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The Malaysian budget...
Air India adds lower-cost ‘Basic’ fare on domestic flights; free meals not includedAir India has launched a new 'Basic' fare for economy class passengers on certain domestic routes. This option offers a lower price for tra...