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Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has officially launched full-scale ground handling operations at Cochin International Airport (CIAL), marking its eighth airport nationwide and second in Kerala. The deployment begins with a team of 150 trained professionals and will scale up as passenger and cargo traffic grows. Initially, AISATS will support airlines such as Batik Air and Thai Lion Air, with services available to all domestic and international carriers operating through Kochi. The expansion brings in next-generation ground-handling technology, globally benchmarked safety and operational protocols, automated baggage tracking, and workforce-management systems. Airport officials say this move will strengthen Kerala’s connectivity,…

During the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi on December 4, 2025, the usual diplomatic protocol gave way to an unexpected display, he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode together in a white Toyota Fortuner, rather than their respective armoured limousines. The vehicle, a Fortuner Sigma 4 MT registered as MH01 EN 5795, is part of a fleet used for VIP movement by Indian security agencies. Observers noted how this departure from the usual protocol, with no use of the Russian President’s heavily armoured Aurus Senat, projected a message of personal rapport and mutual trust between…

Actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on 1 December 2025 in a spiritual Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple, part of the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The actress shared elegant photos from the ceremony on Instagram, captioning them simply with “01.12.2025” flanked by white heart emojis. The wedding received widespread admiration on social media for its personal and understated approach, standing out amid the grand celebrity and business family weddings of recent years. Combined Net Worth and Industry Presence The couple is highly influential in the Tamil and Telugu…

Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC), a Navratna PSU providing integrated services for Indian Railways and tourism, have seen modest gains. The company, which handles internet ticketing, catering, hospitality, and tourism packages, is a key player in India’s travel ecosystem. On Wednesday, IRCTC shares rose 0.2 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 685.95 per share, compared to the previous close of Rs. 684.40, with a market capitalization of Rs. 54,488 crore. Integrated Services Drive RevenueIRCTC generates revenue through multiple verticals, including online ticketing, on-board catering, station-based hospitality, travel packages, and luxury train experiences. Its digital services…

The long-awaited transformation of the Nethravati riverbank in Mangaluru is set to welcome the public soon, with Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) preparing to open the first phase of its waterfront development project later this month. Initial Stretch Ready for InaugurationAfter nearly five years of construction, the first 450-metre section of the promenade is ready for inauguration, according to the Times of India. The broader project spans 2.1 km from the Nethravati bridge and was initially proposed in a 2020 DPR. MSCL’s general manager (technical), Arun Prabha KS, confirmed that construction has made significant progress along the full stretch. Tourism…

Popular actor Ajay Devgn is set to attend the Telangana Rising Global Summit, where he is expected to sign an agreement with the state government to develop a world-class film studio and film city in Hyderabad. The two-day event will take place on December 8 and 9 at Bharat Future City. Collaboration to Boost Film and VFX CapabilitiesThe summit organisers shared on social media that Ajay Devgn, a national award-winning actor and producer, will partner with Telangana to bring cutting-edge film production, VFX, and smart studio capabilities to the state. The collaboration is expected to enhance Telangana’s position as a…

The number of National Highway projects delayed by more than three years has fallen significantly, from 152 on 1 April 2024 to 85 on 30 November 2025, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Reasons Behind Project DelaysIn a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 3 December, Minister Nitin Gadkari explained that delays are mainly caused by challenges in land acquisition, statutory clearances, utility shifting, removal of encroachments, and law and order issues. Additional factors include financial constraints faced by contractors or concessionaires, poor performance, and force majeure events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and cloudbursts. Government…

The Railways has started a pilot that adds an OTP step to Tatkal tickets booked at station counters, beginning 17 November 2025. Indian Railways is pushing through a wider overhaul of its ticketing system, driven by a nationwide shift to OTP based Tatkal bookings and a plan to move chart preparation to an earlier window. The new authentication process, introduced to make reservations smoother and reduce misuse, has already been tested on 52 trains and will soon cover the rest, according to ANI. This follows Aadhaar based checks for online Tatkal tickets introduced in July 2025 and an OTP step…

Thiruvananthapuram’s Shankhumugham coast turned into a live stage for the Navy’s power and precision. The display unfolded in front of President Droupadi Murmu and underlined the strategic value of the coastline and the wider security potential it offers the country. Nineteen naval platforms took part, including warships such as INS Imphal, INS Udaygiri, INS Kolkata and INS Kamal, along with sailing vessels like Tarangini and Sudarshini, missile boats and a submarine. From the deck of INS Vikrant, MiG fighters roared into the sky, joined by helicopter air lifting drills and paragliding routines that highlighted the force’s skill, speed and technical…

Donald Trump’s second term has created a complicated reality for Indians seeking work, study, or long-term residence in the United States. While his administration claims to want high-skilled workers for strategic sectors, policy changes in 2024 and 2025 have introduced new hurdles, particularly for those waiting in long green-card queues. The approach appears selective: opportunities open when talent serves U.S. priorities, but restrictions tighten otherwise. When tech talent is needed, Trump has been vocal. At the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum on November 19, 2025, he told business leaders that companies investing in semiconductor factories cannot hire “people off an unemployment line”…