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Fadnavis, Uddhav share same flight to Nagpur, shake hands amid political rift | Video
Maharashtra | Jun 26, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTDuring the surprise meet, CM Fadnavis warmly shook hands with Uddhav Thackeray and the two leaders exchanged pleasantries during the flight. Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and other Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders were also present on the same flight.
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Will flight tickets get cheaper? Here's what government signals amid a fall in crude oil prices
Business | Jun 25, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTATF is one of the highest costs for airlines, and its prices directly impact airfares. The government is currently assessing whether the recent price drop is temporary or will persist in the long term.
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Anupam Kher judged an 'overweight' passenger on a flight; the truth left him humbled
Trending | Jun 12, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTAnupam Kher shared a candid story from a recent flight, admitting he wrongly judged a fellow passenger based on appearance. The encounter later turned into a powerful lesson about kindness, empathy and assumptions.
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Delhi, Mumbai cut VAT on jet fuel: Will it bring relief to airlines and flyers?
Business | May 21, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTAs ATF accounts for nearly 40 per cent of airlines' total operating cost, high tax rates directly impact air ticket prices and the aviation sector's financial health.
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UDAN 2 to be launched soon, India to have 100 new airports: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu
Business | May 20, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTThe minister unveiled a series of passenger-friendly initiatives at Ranchi airport, including the Udan Yatri Cafe, aimed at offering affordable food to travellers.
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Flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborts journey after fire on left wing
India | May 12, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTThe fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled. Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.
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Air India flight from Mumbai to Bhopal makes emergency landing after mid-air technical snag
India | Apr 27, 2026, 11:19 AM ISTAn Air India flight made a safe emergency landing in Bhopal due to a technical issue, with all passengers safe but facing delays.
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Swiss Air Flight's engine fails, catches fire at Delhi airport, 6 passengers injured
India | Apr 26, 2026, 10:29 AM ISTSix passengers were injured during the evacuation after a Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff at Delhi airport due to an engine issue and smoke.
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Star Air launches 70 new direct flights, to connect Mundra with six key cities
Business | Apr 14, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTSituated in the Kutch district of Gujarat, Mundra is home to the country’s largest commercial port. It is the entry and exit point for a significant portion of India’s international cargo.
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AERA announces 25% cut in flight landing, parking charges for 3 months - Will flights get cheaper?
Business | Apr 08, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTAccording to reports, this reduction in airport charges is expected to provide airlines with relief from cost pressures. There is also speculation that airlines may pass on this relief to passengers.
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Air India revises fuel surcharge, ticket prices to get costlier - Here's how much you will pay extra
Business | Apr 07, 2026, 02:20 PM ISTAir India has removed the flat rate for domestic flights and implemented a new surcharge system based on distance. This change comes after the government capped ATF prices at a maximum of 25 per cent.
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DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20
India | Mar 30, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTThe new rules also focus on passenger convenience. Airlines have been advised to ensure that people travelling on the same booking, known as a PNR, are seated together as far as possible.
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Cabinet clears modified regional air connectivity scheme UDAN with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore
Business | Mar 25, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTUDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) was launched in October 2016 to enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel more affordable.
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Govt withdraws domestic airfare cap, here's what it means for flyers and airlines: Full details
Personal Finance | Mar 23, 2026, 09:04 AM ISTDomestic airfare caps have been lifted from March 23, 2026. Ticket prices may rise during peak demand but could fall in off-peak periods.
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Air India's Vancouver-bound plane returned to Delhi due to operational issue, aircraft lands safely
India | Mar 21, 2026, 11:49 AM ISTThe flight was operated with Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft VT-AEI and was airborne for over seven hours. The plane turned back to Delhi when it was in the Chinese airspace, according to information available on the flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
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Air India to raise fares with new fuel surcharge amid West Asia crisis
India | Mar 10, 2026, 10:19 PM ISTAir India said it will levy a surcharge of Rs 399 on domestic flight tickets starting March 12. Fuel surcharges on international flight tickets will also be increased.
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Ajit Pawar death: Sharad Pawar arrives in Baramati after tragic plane crash | First visuals
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 03:15 PM ISTAjit Pawar, NCP leader and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, was killed in a plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati on Wednesday morning. The small charter aircraft reportedly took off from Mumbai around 8:00–8:10 am and crashed near Baramati airport while attempting to land.
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Boeing 777 flight from US to Tokyo trunks back after engine failure
World | Dec 14, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTDuring the emergency, a portion of the engine cover reportedly broke loose and caught fire, with debris falling near the runway and igniting a small brush fire.
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IndiGo faces new storm: Competition Commission eyes probe after thousands of flights cancelled
India | Dec 10, 2025, 09:33 AM ISTIndiGo crisis: The probe aims to determine whether IndiGo misused its market dominance, disrupted services unfairly, or imposed unreasonable conditions on passengers.
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Flight disruptions credit negative for IndiGo, point significant lapses in planning: Moody's
Business | Dec 08, 2025, 05:53 PM ISTMoody's cited the airline's "significant lapses in planning, oversight and resource management" as the primary cause, noting that the regulations had been communicated to the industry more than a year in advance.