SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
SpiceJet to induct 3 Airbus A320s on damp lease, ungrounds Boeing 737 MAXSpiceJet is adding three Airbus A320 aircraft on a damp lease basis. These planes will join the fleet in July 2026. The airline has also br...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivalsIndia's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo ...
25 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Armed with Rs 100 crore, Paradise wants to reclaim its biryani crownHyderabad's iconic Paradise biryani is set for a major comeback. Armed with Rs 100 crore, the brand aims to regain its top spot. New strate...
22 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Air India terminates flights to multiple destinations as fuel price bitesAir India is cutting international flights for three months starting June. Soaring jet fuel prices are forcing the airline to suspend servi...
13 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
An 8-year-old boy stumbles upon a 1,700-year-old statue fragment during a visit to Ramon CraterAn eight-year-old boy on a rock-collecting trip in Israel's Ramon Crater stumbled upon a 1,700-year-old statuette fragment. The intricately...
12 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Jio revamps mega IPO; DailyObjects lines up fresh capitalReliance Industries is revamping Jio Platforms’ IPO plans amid investor disagreements over valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
11 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Air India board meeting on May 7; cost-saving steps, CEO selection likely on agendaAir India's board meets May 7 to discuss cost cuts and a new CEO. The airline faces significant losses and challenges from rising jet fuel ...
03 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
If crude stays high, Indian aviation faces margin squeeze, demand risk: Oil AnalystIndian aviation faces tough times as fuel prices remain high. Aviation Turbine Fuel costs are a major burden for airlines. This pressure is...
03 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Rs 65,000 Birthday shock: 19 drinks, 28 starters and 5 pizzas—Bengaluru boy says ‘never celebrating again’A young man in Bengaluru has vowed to stop celebrating his birthday after a recent celebration resulted in a staggering ₹65,208 bill. The e...
01 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Air India to cut 100 flights daily as fuel costs bite; Big reductions on Australia, Europe, North America routesAir India is set to reduce its flight operations by approximately 100 daily flights due to escalating jet fuel prices. The airline is imple...
01 May, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Domestic air traffic rises to 4.37 cr in March quarter; flight delays hit 1.21 lakh passengers last monthIn March this year, the air traffic inched up to 1.44 crore from 1.41 crore in February, but was lower than the 1.45 crore recorded in Marc...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of 'stopping operations'Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet are in severe financial distress. They warn of halting operations due to soaring jet fuel c...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST