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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Budget 2023-24: Tourism, travel infra get boost, 50 tourist destinations to be developed

50 tourist destinations will be selected through challenge mode to be developed as a whole package for domestic and international tourism

Feb 1, 2023

5 Years of UDAN Scheme: 1,000 routes, 220 airports planned to be facilitated by 2026 under the scheme

220 destinations under UDAN are targeted to be completed by 2026 with 1,000 routes to provide air connectivity to unconnected destinations in the country.

Aug 18, 2022

Tourism Minister Ajay Bhatt flags off the Buddhist Circuit Train

The Ministry of Tourism in association with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has organised the Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour as part of the Union government's ''Dekho Apna Desh'' initiative.

Oct 5, 2021

'Bhut Jolokia' chilli now heads to London

"Bhut Jolokia" - hottest chilli in world - heads to London; Nagaland gets international recognition for yields

After Assamese lemon and red rice, GI-tagged world's hottest chilli, Bhut Jolokia, is now being exported to London for the first time from Assam.

Jul 29, 2021

Centre to develop seaplane services soon

The Centre will develop seaplane services in India. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Jun 16, 2021

SpiceJet allowed to operate flights between India, US

Airline major SpiceJet has been allowed to operate flights between India and US. Accordingly, the Centre has designated the airline as an Indian scheduled carrier to operate between India and the US.

Jul 23, 2020

Sky's the limit: Flyers in India can now access in-flight WiFi as govt notifies new rules

Government of India has announced new rules to launch internet on board through in-flight WiFi, the Civil Aviation Ministry said, lifting the restrictions on flyers.

Mar 2, 2020

IndiGo launches daily direct flights to connect Northeastern states under UDAN

To facilitate easy travel for passengers and boost connectivity in the Northeastern region, budget airline IndiGo launches daily direct flights on the Agartala-Aizawl-Guwahati route under the UDAN scheme.

Mar 2, 2020

Union Budget 2020: 10 top takeaways from Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced new and reduced tax slabs and have increased insurance cover for bank depositors giving relief to middle class.

Feb 1, 2020

Union Budget 2020 highlights: As it happened

As India is facing its worst economic slowdown in a decade, it is expected that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government will announce measures to boost consumer demand and revive growth.

Feb 1, 2020

Economic Survey: Govt's key steps to achieve $5 trillion economy, check here

The Economic Survey noted that the year 2019 was a difficult year for the global economy with world output growth estimated to grow at its slowest pace of 2.9 per cent.

Jan 31, 2020

Alliance Air connects Bengaluru-Mysuru with Kalaburagi

The 3-hour flight will reduce the travel duration from 12-15 hours between Kalaburagi and Mysuru via Bengaluru by train or bus.

Dec 28, 2019

Shocking: Airports may have more tipplers than thought among air-side staff

DGCA tightens breath analyzer tests for staff after surprise checks reveal the high number of drunken employees handling operations of major Indian airports including on the air-side.

Nov 23, 2019

Pradhan urges Aviation ministry for direct flight between Jharsuguda-Mumbai

Pradhan sought Puri's personal intervention for a direct flight service between Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda and Mumbai.

Nov 8, 2019

Clash of the titans: Will GVK succeed in keeping Adani out of Mumbai airport?

GVK raises Rs 7,600 crore to pare debt and buy 23.5% more stake in Mumbai Airport to raise ownership to 74%

Oct 29, 2019

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