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India witnessing gradual rise in adoption of tech advancements in travel: Report
India is witnessing a gradual rise in the adoption of technological advancements in the field of travel which have led to the birth of ‘digi-smart Indian business traveller’. According to
Government to ensure Air India’s control stays with Indian entity
The government will go for a thorough scan of the credentials of bidders for Air India as it wants to ensure that ownership and effective management control stays with an
49% FDI in aviation: The political privatisation of Air India is underway
The incremental approach towards the divestment is obviously aimed at ensuring that non-controlling partial ownership doesn’t fall into ‘undesirable’ hands. The government has taken one more small step in coming
AAI plans national strategy for airports development
Pursuing ambitious expansion plans, the Airports Authority of India is preparing to commence “mega projects of new terminal buildings” at 14 aerodromes this year. State-owned AAI plans to have a
India-Israel sign bilateral agreements on energy, cyber security
On Day 2 of his maiden visit to India, second by any Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi invited Israeli defence companies to
First class pass to be valid for AC local train rides
Western Railway has proposed to make existing first-class passes valid for air-conditioned trains in the face of growing discontent over the difficulty in buying tickets for AC locals. All that
Ministry of Tourism Launches Incredible India Digital Calendar and Wall & Desk Calendar- 2018
In line with the Government’s Digital India initiative, Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Shri K.J. Alphons launched the “Incredible
15.2% Growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in December, 2017 Over December, 2016
48.3% Growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals on e-Tourist visa in December, 2017 Over December, 2016 Ministry of Tourism compiles monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) & FTAs on e-
Biometric registration: Centre relaxes norms for cruise tourists
The Shipping Ministry requested Home Ministry to exempt tourists holding e-visas from biometric enrollment in order to give them more time to spend on shore. Foreign tourists with e-visas arriving in
Air India stake sale: Government mulls absorbing employees in PSUs
The government is exploring options of absorbing Air India employees in public sector enterprises and voluntary retirement package as it moves ahead with the airline’s disinvestment amid stiff opposition from
