An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi was delayed by two hours early Friday after a pilot collapsed in the cockpit. The pilot was rushed to a hospital and is now stable. | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE Air India’s Bengaluru-Delhi flight, scheduled for the early hours of Friday, was delayed by two hours after […]
(representative image) | Photo Credit: SRINATH M A Delhi-bound Air India bound flight from Hong Kong returned to its airport of origin on Monday after the pilot in command suspected a technical issue, according to sources. The flight has landed safely in Hong Kong, all passengers have disembarked and the aircraft is undergoing inspection, they […]
BENGALURU: Rapido is rolling out its food delivery service with a different pricing structure from entrenched players, choosing flat fees over commissions charged to restaurants. The move positions the ride-hailing firm as a challenger to Zomato and Swiggy at a time when small restaurant owners are increasingly vocal about rising aggregator costs.According to people familiar […]
New York, United States: Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, unveiled the pilot launch of Klarna Card: a new debit product combined with access to built-in flexible payment options, powered by Visa Flexible Credential and issued by WebBank. Unlike traditional credit cards that can see consumers incur additional debt […]
AVPL International, a leading player in India’s drone ecosystem, has been officially authorised by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone pilot training in the Medium-Class Rotorcraft category. The company is among the first few remote pilot training organisations which have the ability to train pilots for drones weighing between 25 kg […]
Regenerative agriculture — a system of farming principles that restores soil health, enhances biodiversity, and sequesters carbon — is quietly gaining ground in India’s agricultural landscape. Unlike conventional farming, which often depletes soil nutrients and increases greenhouse gas emissions, regenerative practices focus on building soil organic matter, minimising tillage, diversifying crops, and integrating livestock, among […]
May 09, 2025 05:28 PM IST Some airlines may deem crop tops as inappropriate, while others consider heels improper footwear that could hinder movement in emergency situations. There’s a ‘hidden dress code’ that many travellers might not be aware of. A flight attendant says wearing certain clothes can get passengers kicked off a plane. While […]
Grinson George, Director of CMFRI India has launched a collaborative pilot study within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to harness untapped deep-sea resources. The Central Marine Fisheries Research and Central Institute of Fisheries Technology will carry out the joint research with the financial support of the National Fisheries Development Board under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya […]
It was in 2014 that the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) officially designated April 26th as World Pilots’ Day, acknowledging the essential role pilots play in sustaining global aviation. Since then, the day has been observed annually to honour their contribution in connecting people and ensuring safe air travel. […]
Tuticorin International Container Terminal at VOC Port in Thoothukudi | Photo Credit: RAJESH N With the global maritime sector focusing on sustainability and looking at alternative fuel to heavy fuel oil, major Indian ports are gearing up to create facilities to handle and store methanol. The VO Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi has kick-started the […]
