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Samvat 2083 begins: Will the good times roll for Indian businesses?
Samvat 2083 begins with Indian businesses entering the new year on a note of cautious optimism. Strong GST collections, festive demand and the RBI’s upgraded FY27 growth forecast point to economic resilience. But weak hiring, easing manufacturing momentum, food inflation and crude oil risks cloud the outlook.
Woman travelling to Bengaluru reached London after her flight was rerouted, left stranded at Heathrow airport without a UK visa, consumer court orders airline to pay Rs 1.6 lakh
A woman travelling to Bengaluru reached London after her flight from from Canada was rerouted following a cancellation. She was left stranded at Heathrow without a UK visa after British Airways refused to issue her boarding pass for the connecting flight to India. The consumer commission held the airline responsible and ordered it to pay Rs 1.6 lakh in refund, compensation and costs.
India to get first cooperative sector airline, says Kerala CM Satheesan
Keralam government has given approval for the cooperative sector to initiate flight services in India. Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced this during the silver jubilee celebration of the Calicut City Service Cooperative Society. C N Vijayakrishnan will lead the flight services project, which aims to showcase the potential of Keralam's cooperative sector.
India Inc's Q2 revenue growth to moderate to 16-16.5%: Report
India Inc’s revenue growth is estimated to moderate to 16-16.5% year-on-year in the September quarter from 17.4% in Q1, while aggregate Ebitda margins are expected to remain broadly stable at 18.2-18.6%, Crisil Intelligence said. Domestic demand remained supportive, led by automobiles, power, metals and consumer staples, despite divergent sectoral trends.
Rising oil prices, inflation to create headwinds for India's economic growth: BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas expects India’s economic outlook to come under greater pressure as higher crude prices, rising inflation and weaker rural and industrial indicators weigh on growth. While credit growth, auto sales and food-grain stocks remain supportive, the brokerage says elevated oil prices could also leave the RBI with less room to keep interest rates unchanged.
USPS ships pallets of groceries to 100-plus Alaskan villages by air; an Inspector General report says it moved 87 million pounds in one year and recovered 29 cents per dollar
In Alaska, the Bypass Mail program is crucial for supplying isolated communities that lack road access. Each year, it transports millions of pounds of essential items like groceries and household goods. Despite facing significant financial hurdles with a mere 29 percent recovery rate, this program keeps vital supplies affordable and available. It fosters essential links for many Alaskans who rely on air transport for their everyday needs.
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Air New Zealand to cut flights as fuel price surge wreaks havoc on travel
Air New Zealand is reducing flights by five percent until early May. This move impacts services to rural areas. The Iran war has caused jet fuel prices to surge. Airspace closures are disrupting travel globally. Other airlines are also increasing fares. This situation is the worst aviation crisis since COVID-19.
India to revise base year for CPI, GDP, industrial output data every 3-5 years, official says
India is set to update its economic data base years regularly. This move aims to reflect current economic shifts. The Consumer Price Index will see its first update in over a decade. New data collection includes online platforms and modern services. This will provide a more accurate picture of spending patterns for better user confidence.
Trump administration to distribute $50 billion in payments to states — what it means for you
Trump administration payments to states: The Trump administration is launching a $50 billion initiative to bolster rural healthcare, with payments to all 50 states beginning in 2026. This funding aims to modernize facilities and services in underserved areas, though concerns exist about potential Medicaid spending reductions impacting overall healthcare access.
US says subsidies for rural airline service to expire Sunday
U.S. government subsidies for commercial air service to rural airports are set to expire Sunday due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. The Transportation Department will stop reimbursing carriers, warning them they fly Essential Air Service flights beyond Sunday at their own risk. This program, which serves 177 communities, faces potential impacts as funding is unavailable.
United airlines flight to Munich with 230 passengers declares ‘Mayday’ after engine fails midair, here’s what happened
A United Airlines flight to Munich had to land soon after taking off from Washington Dulles. The plane's left engine failed, forcing the pilots to declare an emergency. Air traffic control helped the plane return safely. The crew dumped fuel to reduce weight. No one was hurt. Passengers were put on other flights.
United Airlines to bring Elon Musk's Starlink on flights by spring
United Airlines expects to start testing Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet services in February. Initially offered on Embraer E-175 aircraft this spring, the airline plans to equip its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of 2025, providing free access to MileagePlus members. Starlink has also signed agreements with Hawaiian Airlines and JSX.
Private members' bills to amend MGNREGA introduced in Lok Sabha
In the Lok Sabha, multiple private members' bills were introduced on Friday by N K Premachandran, Hibi Eden, and Manish Tiwari, among others. These bills aim to amend the MGNREGA 2005, regulate Indian intelligence agencies, and create an Airlines Passenger Services Authority. Members from BJP and DMK also tabled various bills.
Survey reveals dissatisfaction among air passengers in India over compromised comfort and service cutbacks
A survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform, revealed that nine out of ten respondents, consisting of about 13,000 air passengers, believe that Indian airlines have compromised on comfort and cut corners in the last 24 months. The survey highlighted a surge in complaints about excessive fares, flight cancellations, delays, boarding denials, damaged or misplaced luggage, steep hikes in onboard food prices, silent gate changes, and rude behavior from staff.
Airline fined Rs 2.3 lakh for denying boarding to Bengaluru woman
agarbhavi resident Sreelaxmi Dhananjay was scheduled to fly to Barcelona from Bengaluru with a brief stop in London. But when she reached the British Airways check-in counter at KIA, the ground staff of British Airways denied boarding to the 43-year-old Bengalurean stating she didn’t have a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) to pass through London.
US approves SpaceX's Starlink internet for use with ships, boats, planes
SpaceX has steadily launched some 2,700 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit since 2019 and has amassed hundreds of thousands of subscribers, including many who pay $110 a month for broadband internet using $599 self-install terminal kits.
Return of the superjumbo: A380 makes comeback despite high oil prices
The return of the four-engine behemoth at carriers such as Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways - and soon at Japan's ANA Holdings and South Korea's Asiana Airlines - comes despite high fuel prices that make operating new-generation two-engine widebodies far cheaper.
Major international airlines cancel, change flights to US over 5G dispute
The cancellations and changes came a day after mobile phone carriers AT&T and Verizon said they would postpone new wireless service near some U.S. airports planned for this week. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared a number of aircraft to fly into airports with 5G signals, but the Boeing 777 is not on the list.
From small businesses to farmers, middle India is driving demand
Farmers, benefiting from a bumper crop, are lapping up tractors while demand for personal vehicles, due to a lack of public transport and the need for safer travel options, has boosted sales of cars and motorcycles.
Domestic remittances reach 60-80% of pre-pandemic levels
The flow of domestic remittances revived in September, suggesting that the migrant crisis that ensued during the initial months of the lockdown is gradually easing, payment companies and banks said.
Budget 2012: This Budget is not a great friend of Indian consumer
Unbranded gold jewellery will attract a 1% ad valorem excise duty, putting it in the same bracket as its branded counterpart.
Financial inclusion lies with MFIs
Public sector and rural banks have not achieved the goal of financial inclusion because of their high human resources costs. Only MFIs provide a low-cost platform to achieve it.
Speed up re-structuring process of Air India: Nirupam
A member of the ruling Congress demanded review of the policy of distributing air traffic rights among various Indian air carriers alleging that private airlines were given more profitable routes.
Govt offers incentives for foreign tourists
In a bid to minimise the impact of a downturn in the world economy and the terror attacks resulting into a decline in foreign tourist inflow to the country, the government on Thursday launched a slew of incentives for foreigners to visit India.
Karnataka IT minister unveils ePCO
Karnataka's first "ePCO", offering multiple online services such as e-ticketing, was on Monday inaugurated by Information Technology Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu.
Tulip Telecom aims to be present in every village by 2009
Tulip Telecom CMD HS Bedi discusses the new market opportunity, technologies to connect remote areas and the company’s growth plans.
Tata to open 1.5 lakh 'Parsec' enabled PCOs
Tata Indicom plans to roll out more than 1.5 lakh 'Parsec' enabled PCO outlets across India this fiscal.
Govt creating employment for urban youth
With the foreign trade policy unveiling a host of schemes to generate employment in rural areas and among urban youth.
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