IndiGo disruption: Centre orders high-level inquiry, anticipates normalcy within…; sets up 24X7 control room for monitoring

As thousands of passengers faced a harrowing time at airports across the country, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in a statement that “we expect that flight schedules will begin to stabilise and return to normal by tomorrow.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 route km on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah lines, Railway Minister shares BIG update

Kavach 4.0 features higher location accuracy, improved yard signal information, OFC-based station interface and direct interface to electronic interlocking integration to enhance passenger safety.
Amid IndiGo disruption, revisiting 9 airlines that once dominated skies but collapsed

IndiGo’s recent struggles have sparked concerns about the airline’s future, with many recalling the downfall of other Indian carriers. The airlines’ current turbulence has reminded many of India’s aviation industry’s pattern over the past 25 years. Time and again, airlines have dominated during their glory years and eventually lost once they collapse. Here are nine airlines that have ceased operations, failed to adapt to changing market conditions and disappeared entirely.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares BIG update, says, ‘Two such…’

Earlier this year, the Railway Minister clarified that the launch will take place only after the second train is fully ready for regular service.
What was Russian President Vladimir Putin served at state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhawan? Lavish MENU reveals, Jhol Momos, Kulfi, Laccha Parantha,…’

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, just before the latter concluded his visit and departed for Moscow. The main course featured Zafrani Paneer Roll, Paalak Methi Mattar Ka Saag, Tandoori Bharwan Aloo…
Good News for Kanpur-Lucknow residents: 63 km long six-lane expressway, to cut travel time between these two cities, check details here

The expressway, being built at a cost of approximately Rs 4700 crore, will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. The expressway is designed to allow vehicles to travel at speeds of 100-125 kms per hour, reducing the travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to just 35-45 minutes.
Delhi airport issues BIG update on IndiGo, says flight operations returning to…, urges passengers to check status before leaving home

The Delhi Airport advisory stated that flight operations are now “getting back to normalcy” and advised passengers to check the status before leaving home for their flight.
Delhi-NCR air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category with persistent smog, AQI at 333; Check area-wise pollution level here

The area around Anand Vihar was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 366 in the ‘very poor’ category. According to CPCB data, Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 352, Wazirpur measured 359, while Ghazipur Mandi recorded 366.
Indian Classical Ragas to Russian Tunes: Here’s look at musical highlights celebrating India-Russia ties at Putin’s state banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan

During the state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Naval Band performed a mesmerising blend of Indian classical ragas and Russian folk tunes. The musical showcase highlighted diplomacy and strengthened India-Russia ties.
If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say

One study estimates that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.