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Indian Railways to Hike Passenger Fares from July 1, Introduce New Tatkal Booking Norms Indian Railways is set to implement a revised fare structure for passenger trains starting July 1, 2025, marking the first fare increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes alongside significant changes to the Tatkal train ticket booking system, focusing on enhanced authentication and revised agent booking windows. Passenger Fare Hike Details According to details accessed by The Economic Times, the fare increase is minimal and designed to impact various passenger segments differently: These changes aim to introduce a minor adjustment to ticket prices while largely protecting…

Starlink, the satellite internet venture by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is officially entering the Indian market. The Government of India has granted an operating license to Starlink, marking a significant step toward bridging the digital divide in rural and underserved areas. Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, confirmed the approval through an official post. With this development, Starlink becomes the third company authorized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide satellite-based internet services in India — joining the ranks of Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications. Amazon’s Project Kuiper remains in the approval…

In a significant move following a recent tragic air crash, Tata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran has personally assumed control of Air India’s daily operations. This incident marks one of the most challenging crises the venerable Tata Group has encountered, demanding immediate and focused leadership. Stepping Up: Leadership During Crisis According to an Economic Times report, Chandrasekaran is dedicating his immediate attention to critical areas including government interactions, thorough safety assessments, meticulous flight upkeep, and the crucial task of boosting employee morale, all under intense public scrutiny. His presence at the airline’s headquarters underscores a commitment to swift decision-making and focused…

Beta Technologies’ all‑electric Alia CX300 has achieved a major aviation milestone, completing the first-ever passenger‑carrying flight of a fixed‑wing electric plane. On June 3, it flew four people from East Hampton to JFK Airport—a 70‑nautical‑mile (130 km) trip—in just over 30 minutes for only $8 (₹694), compared to ₹13,885 (\$160) for a helicopter fuel equivalent . Cruising quietly through Class B airspace, the CX300 allowed passengers to converse normally—thanks to its silent electric propulsion . With a wingspan of 50 ft, it can carry five passengers and has demonstrated a range of at least 336 nm (around 620 km) in test flights totaling 22,000 miles Beta aims…

In a bold vision statement for the next phase of the Adani Group’s expansion, Chairman Gautam Adani announced an unprecedented investment of $15–20 billion annually over the next five years across the conglomerate’s diverse businesses, calling it “not just a bet on business, but a bet on India’s destiny.” Speaking virtually at the group’s Annual General Meeting, Adani outlined a sweeping roadmap that includes mega investments in renewable energy, urban transformation, data centers, smart metering, cement, ports, and aviation. These are not just investments in our group, but investments in the possibilities for doing our part to build India’s infrastructure,”…

On July 1, 2025, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, India will commission INS Tamal, a 3,900‑tonne multi-role stealth frigate and the final vessel built abroad under Project 11356. Built on the Krivak-III class (Talwar-class) design, Tamal, meaning “sword”, can reach speeds of up to 30 knots with a range of 3,000 km. It comes armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Shtil surface‑to‑air systems, torpedoes, rocket launchers, and is capable of supporting a multi-role helicopter. This induction marks the end of an era of foreign-built acquisitions. Going forward, India plans to transition entirely to indigenous shipbuilding—highlighted by its growing fleet of Nilgiri- and Shivalik-class domestically built frigates. The commissioning…

Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old electronics and communications engineering graduate from Lovely Professional University and a native of Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) by the U.S.-based private space agency Titans Space Industries. She is slated to embark on an orbital space mission in 2029. Jahnavi made history as the first Indian to complete NASA’s International Air and Space Program (IASP), earning recognition through underwater survival training, zero-gravity simulations, and analog astronaut missions . Now, she is set to embark on a three-year ASCAN training beginning in 2026—covering spacecraft systems, flight simulation, endurance, and psychological preparedness for orbital…

Dubai announced on Monday night that its airports were back to full operations after a short precautionary pause. The Dubai Media Office said that the safety of passengers and airport staff remains the top priority. Earlier in the evening, flights to and from the UAE experienced some delays and disruptions after several nearby countries shut their airspace in response to an Iranian missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid airbase in Qatar. Late on June 23, 2025, Iran launched six missiles toward the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for U.S. strikes, prompting Qatar to immediately close its airspace.…

Late on June 23 US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce what he called a “complete and total CEASEFIRE to bring an end to the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.The surprise announcement was made via Trump’s Truth Social platform late Monday night, shortly after Iran launched missile strikes on a US military base in Qatar in retaliation to American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. The US reported no casualties. Trump hailed the agreement as a testament to “stamina, courage, and intelligence,” adding it “could have gone on for years… but it didn’t, and never will!…

When it comes to Indian cricket’s biggest names, most would assume that Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma top the list of wealthiest players. However, the title of India’s richest cricketer goes to someone less expected—Ajay Jadeja—with a staggering net worth of ₹1,450 crore. Top Cricketers and Their Wealth Virat Kohli’s net worth is estimated at ₹1,050 crore. He recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. MS Dhoni also ranks high with a net worth exceeding ₹1,000 crore. In the IPL 2025 season, Dhoni captained Chennai Super Kings and was retained as an ‘uncapped’ player for ₹4…