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After decades of planning, Navi Mumbai International Airport is ready to start commercial operations from Thursday. The new airport is expected to cut travel times, attract investments, and give a boost to tourism in the region. Smooth Takeoff for the First Day The City and Industrial Development Corporation, CIDCO, the agency behind the project, announced that the airport will handle 30 air traffic movements on its opening day, including arrivals and departures. Reducing Pressure on Mumbai Airport The launch is set to ease congestion at Mumbai’s existing airport while creating a stronger multi-airport system for the region, improving overall efficiency…

After witnessing disruptions caused by a duopoly in Indian aviation earlier this month, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is taking steps to increase options for flyers. This week, the ministry issued no objection certificates (NOCs) to two proposed airlines, signaling a push to encourage more players in the market. New Airlines Take Flight Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on X that in the past week, ministry teams engaged with several aspiring airlines, including Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress. Shankh Air has already received its NOC, while Al Hind Air and FlyExpress were granted theirs this week.…

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to clarify when he plans to return to India and made it clear that it would not hear his challenge to the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act unless he first submits to the court’s jurisdiction. Mallya, who has been living in the United Kingdom since 2016, has approached the High Court with two petitions. One challenges the order declaring him a fugitive economic offender, while the other questions the constitutional validity of the 2018 Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. A bench led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad…

Baishakhi Banerjee, Executive Vice President and Regional Head – Branch Banking at Axis Bank, emphasized that awareness is the first and most important step in digital security. She noted that institutions with multiple layers of protection offer very secure platforms, but users must also be careful with their personal credentials, such as PINs and passwords. “Most frauds happen because people unknowingly share personal information. If you follow the guidelines of your bank or institution, these platforms are extremely secure,” Baishakhi said. She advised being part of organizations that take cybersecurity seriously and have multiple safeguards in place. Advice for Women…

Entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani have launched The Foundery, a new residential business launchpad aimed at nurturing early-stage startups and founder talent in India. The programme is structured as a 90-day immersive experience where participants work intensively to shape ideas, validate market demand, build products, and develop business models with guidance from experienced operators, investors, and domain experts. Designed as a blend of a school, accelerator, and venture studio, The Foundery emphasises execution-based learning over traditional classroom teaching. Selected founders can retain up to 25% equity in the companies they help build, and ventures meeting internal milestones may receive seed funding of up to ₹4 crore, along with continued strategic…

Jewellery brand Jos Alukkas has appointed actor Dulquer Salmaan as its new brand ambassador. The partnership brings together the popular actor, known for his work across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, with the jewellery company for upcoming campaigns. Campaign FocusDulquer Salmaan will feature in Jos Alukkas’ campaigns highlighting jewellery as a form of personal expression and its significance across occasions and life milestones. Brand PerspectiveVarghese Alukkas, Managing Director of Jos Alukkas, said, “Our growth has always been built on raising standards and earning trust. Dulquer’s career shows the same clarity in choices and attention to detail that mirrors…

Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), and Isha Ambani of India’s Reliance Industries have signed a five-year strategic partnership between the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and QM. The collaboration will create a series of Museum-in-Residence programs in India and Qatar, designed to offer playful, museum-based learning for children and equip educators with innovative tools to inspire creativity. The signing ceremony was held at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. Both organizations share a belief in the power of education to foster creativity and the value of cross-cultural exchange. The…

Tata Group-owned Air India is set to receive its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered VT-AWA, in the coming weeks (Q1 2026), marking a major step in expanding its wide-body fleet. The aircraft will support growing long-haul demand from key hubs such as Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM). Delivery and Fleet ExpansionBoeing confirmed that the aircraft delivery is expected before the end of the current quarter, with production already underway for subsequent units. The induction is part of Air India’s 2023 mega order of over 200 Boeing aircraft, aimed at modernizing its international operations. The 787-9 will be the first of…

The Adani Group has unveiled a five-year, $11-billion expansion plan for its airports business, focusing on infrastructure rather than starting an airline in India’s rapidly growing aviation market. Bidding for AirportsThe conglomerate, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, plans to bid for all 11 airports that the government intends to lease to private operators. This is part of India’s ambitious plan to increase its airport network from 163 to 350–400 by 2047. Airports on the lease list include Amritsar and Varanasi. Jeet Adani, director at Adani Airports Holdings Ltd., confirmed the company’s intent to participate in all bids. Market ContextIndia’s aviation…

India and Oman have taken a significant step in economic cooperation by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The pact aims to expand trade, investment, and services cooperation while reinforcing long-standing strategic ties between the two nations. It reflects India’s broader efforts to strengthen trade relations with key partners in the Gulf region. Historic MilestonePrime Minister Narendra Modi called the CEPA a “historic step forward” that will energize India–Oman relations in the 21st century. He highlighted that the agreement will create new opportunities for businesses and youth in both countries and boost long-term trade and investment flows. Key Features…