Air India

114-Rafale deal moves forward: Defence Procurement Board gives green signal

Jan 16, 2026, 10:26 PM IST

The Indian Air Force had submitted its proposal to the Ministry of Defence in September 2025, seeking the induction of 114 additional Rafale jets. The IAF currently operates 36 Rafale aircraft, while the Indian Navy has placed an order for 26 Rafale Marine fighters for carrier-based operations.

Air India, Singapore Airlines sign framework pact to enhance codeshare, loyalty & corporate travel ties

Jan 16, 2026, 04:42 PM IST

Beyond India and Singapore, the airlines said they will examine opportunities to broaden the scope of their collaboration in select international markets, subject to regulatory approvals.

Air India 171 probe: AAIB rejects pilots' body objection, says it can examine anyone in the case

Jan 16, 2026, 09:23 AM IST

Responding to the pilots’ body, the AAIB said it “can call and examine anyone in the ongoing probe,” pushing back against claims that the summons amounted to harassment

Air India, IndiGo cancel services after Iran airspace closure throws international flights off course

Jan 15, 2026, 09:59 PM IST

Iran crisis: Airlines are expected to face higher operational costs as they are forced to take longer routes, leading to increased fuel consumption.

Air India crash probe: Pilots' body objects as airline's pilot, also the nephew of deceased pilot, summoned

Jan 15, 2026, 12:11 PM IST

The pilots’ body has issued a legal notice to the AAIB, calling the move “wholly unwarranted” and alleging harassment

IndiGo flight clears Iran airspace just in time as sudden shutdown disrupts India routes

Jan 15, 2026, 11:03 AM IST

Data from Flightradar24 showed IndiGo flight 6E1808 departed Tbilisi at 11:29 pm on Wednesday and landed in Delhi at 7:03 am Thursday. The aircraft crossed Iranian airspace at around 2.35 am

One ticket, smoother travel: Saudia and Air India ink codeshare deal for India–Saudi routes

Jan 14, 2026, 09:06 PM IST

Through the codeshare, Saudia’s guests will be able to access several major Indian cities via Mumbai and Delhi.

Rs 3.25 lakh cr deal for 114 Rafales: Defence Ministry to discuss biggest fighter jet acquisition this week

Jan 13, 2026, 07:17 PM IST

Under the plan, the bulk of the aircraft would be manufactured in India, with an indigenous content of around 30 per cent

Delhi Freeze: Why Doctors Are Worried About BP, Breath, and Kidneys

Jan 13, 2026, 12:12 PM IST

Delhi’s cold wave is raising hidden health alarms as doctors warn of rising blood pressure, breathing distress, and kidney strain, urging hydration, monitoring, and winter precautions.

'Clearly better...': Saurabh Mukherjea backs Ahmedabad as winter capital, says Delhi may be ‘unlivable’ by 2026-27

Jan 11, 2026, 02:07 PM IST

He argued that it is impractical for Delhi to function as the sole administrative hub year-round, especially during winter when pollution levels peak. Drawing a historical comparison, Mukherjea noted that during British rule, governance shifted to Shimla in the summer due to Delhi’s extreme heat.

Delhi AQI: Air quality improves to ‘poor’ category, cold conditions intensify

Jan 11, 2026, 03:59 PM IST

Cold conditions had intensified a day earlier, with the minimum temperature dropping to 5.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).