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Loyal to Congress for 16 years, differences can be discussed behind closed doors: Shashi Tharoor | Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate | Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment' | After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases | 'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment | Hours after call with Modi, Trump continues taking credit for 'stopping war' between India and Pakistan | PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport | Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight too after nixing Ahmedabad-London journey | 'Can't allow mobs to take over streets, rule of law must prevail': Supreme Court slams ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life | Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled over unavailability of aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines launches new passenger service to Hyderabad

Jun 17, 2025, at 02:57 pm

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, launched a new passenger service to Indian city of Hyderabad on Monday.

Air India extends self-check-in, baggage drop facilities to destinations in EU, UK,Canada

Jun 09, 2025, at 05:32 pm

Tata-Group-owned Air India has rolled out an integrated self-check-in and baggage-drop service for its passengers flying from India to all destinations operated by the airline in Europe, the UK and Canada.

Air India, Icelandair codeshare deal boosts India-Europe connectivity

Jun 05, 2025, at 11:50 pm

New Delhi: Air India bolsters their global reach with a new codeshare partnership with Icelandair, significantly boosting connectivity between India and Iceland while offering seamless travel options across 15 routes in India and Europe.

Air India to launch direct flights from Delhi to Philippines starting Oct 2025

Jun 05, 2025, at 11:40 pm

Gurugram: India's flagship carrier Air India announced the launch of direct flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 01 Oct 2025.

Air India expands codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius

Jun 02, 2025, at 03:27 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India and Air Mauritius, the national carrier of Mauritius, have expanded their existing codeshare partnership to offer travellers improved connectivity across the Indian Subcontinent and the African region.

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic partner to link fast-growing Indian economy with North America and Europe

Jun 01, 2025, at 11:11 pm

Delhi: IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale.

Sri Lanka: An offbeat itinerary in a destination for all seasons

May 24, 2025, at 11:21 am

Uttara Gangopadhyay writes why Indian travelers should seriously consider Sri Lanka for the tourist season till November and follow an itinerary that combines culture, nature, wildlife and more

Air India announces network-wide sale ahead of the summer holiday season

May 23, 2025, at 03:45 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India has rolled out a network-wide promotional sale, offering unmatched all-inclusive fares across its extensive domestic and international route network.

Air India Express launches 'flash sale' on domestic and international till May 25

May 23, 2025, at 11:57 am

Air India Express has announced a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ on both domestic and international flights which are open until 25th May 2025.

India launches e-passport facility in selected cities. Know all details here

May 19, 2025, at 06:09 pm

India has joined a new phase in international document safety and security by launching biometric e-passports in selected cities.

Netizens feel Turkey is 'begging' Indian tourists to come back amid boycott call after letter goes viral, no official word so far

May 14, 2025, at 02:58 pm

A letter has gone viral on the social media where the Ankara tourism department is urging Indian people to visit Turkey amid a boycott call from Indians for showing support to Pakistan in the recent conflict against India.

Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to 7 airports located in several border cities as safety measure

May 13, 2025, at 09:17 am

Major Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India have cancelled their flights to and from several cities located close to the Pakistani border, including Srinagar, Jammu and Amritsar, on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

Several travel agencies suspend packages for Turkey, Azerbaijan for supporting Pakistan following Operation Sindoor

May 11, 2025, at 11:41 pm

Several major travel agencies have announced their decision to suspend all packages to Turkey and Azerbaijan after they came out in support of Pakistan in the ongoing conflict with India.

India has shut down 24 airports across the nation

May 09, 2025, at 01:29 am

Several Indian airlines, including SpiceJet, IndiGo and Air India, have issued travel advisories for travellers amid heightened tension after Pakistan launched missile attacks on India.

What Documents Are Needed for Travel Insurance in Dubai?

May 01, 2025, at 12:44 pm

Golden sands, tall buildings, and the smell of spices in the air—Dubai is full of exciting experiences. As you plan your trip, from desert safaris to visiting the Burj Khalifa, don’t forget one small but significant thing: travel insurance.

Air India to operate daily flights between Delhi and Tokyo Janeda from June 15

Apr 29, 2025, at 06:52 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India on Tuesday announced the expansion of its non-stop service between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda, increasing from 4x weekly flights to daily flights, starting June 15.

Jammu and Kashmir terror attack: Air India to operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi, Mumbai tomorrow

Apr 23, 2025, at 02:04 am

Tata Group-owned Air India announced it will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday, in view of the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the terror attack in popular tourist destination Pahalgam, which left 27 people dead.

Embrace nature’s embrace: A homely retreat at Spice Village, Thekkady

Apr 17, 2025, at 11:07 pm

A CGH Earth’s reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that’s not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature.  Meenakshi J writes

Tejas Express: India’s first semi-pvt train offers airline-like travel between Lucknow and Delhi

Apr 13, 2025, at 12:11 am

New Delhi: The Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express is India's first train to operate under a semi-private model, introduced through Indian Railways' Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, media reports said.

Washington DC: Cherry Blossom Rush

Apr 04, 2025, at 11:37 am

It is cherry blossom time in Washington DC now and the streets are bursting with flowers- from White House to the Tidal Basin,  a man-made reservoir located between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel with the magnificent Jefferson Memorial on its south bank.

Air India inaugurates Centre of Digital Innovation in Kochi

Mar 21, 2025, at 07:38 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India has announced the inauguration of its newly created Air India Centre of Digital Innovation (CODi) in Kochi.

Air India showcases its first retrofitted aircraft

Mar 18, 2025, at 02:34 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted narrow-body aircraft, VT-EXN (A320neo aircraft), back into operations - marking an important milestone in the airline’s transformation journey.

Air India Express welcomes 100th aircraft, doubles fleet in just two years

Mar 12, 2025, at 06:51 pm

Marking a significant milestone in its ambitious expansion, Tata Group-owned Air India Express inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, featuring ‘Chittara’ tail art inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting.

Air India marks International Women's Day with several all-women managed flights

Mar 08, 2025, at 02:30 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India group marked the International Women’s Day with a demonstration of its commitment to reinforce the importance of inclusivity at the workplace, upholding the Tata Group’s commitment to diversity and promoting a level playing field for its employees.

Jammu and Kashmir witnesses surge in tourist inflow in 2024

Mar 05, 2025, at 06:05 pm

The Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir has said the Himalayan territory witnessed the visit of 2.36 crore visitors in 2024, marking a significant rise in the number in comparison to 2023.

SATTE 2025: Air India showcases business class, premium economy seats from A320 family aircraft

Feb 19, 2025, at 05:28 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India is showcasing its latest Business Class and Premium Economy seats from its retrofitted A320 family aircraft and a virtual reality journey of the state-of-the-art A350 aircraft at South Asia's Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2025 taking place from February 19 to 21 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi.

Tata Group-owned Air India enters codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia

Feb 17, 2025, at 06:01 pm

Tata Group-owned Air India and Virgin Australia on Monday announced a new codeshare partnership that significantly boosts connectivity and the ease of travelling between India and Australia.

Taiwan: An island full of surprises beckons

Feb 14, 2025, at 12:30 pm

In the geopolitical tug-of-war between Mainland China and the smaller landmasses around it, Taiwan stands out like no other. This tiny island — some six Taiwans could fit into the large north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh — found its independent voice following the 1949 civil war between the Nationalists led by General Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists led by Mao Zedong.

Take a vibrant journey at Chicago's 'The Orchid Show: India Blooms'

Feb 10, 2025, at 02:06 pm

Opened on Feb 8, the Chicago Botanic Garden explores the beauty of India through the harmony of tradition and modern design during The Orchid Show: India Blooms. 

Anand Mahindra ‘embarrassed’ for not knowing this ‘must see destination’ in Uttar Pradesh

Feb 09, 2025, at 05:41 pm

Sam Dalrymple, a book author at William Collins Books in London, visited Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, a few years ago and was captivated by the city’s grandeur.