Noida International Airport in Jewar started commercial flight operations on Monday, June 15, 2026. The first flight from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport landed at 8:05 am, officially opening passenger services at the new greenfield airport. The inaugural Lucknow-Noida flight was operated by IndiGo. The return flight, IndiGo 6E-2279, was scheduled to depart from Noida at 6:55 pm and reach Lucknow around 8 pm. Passe

Four passengers were killed in a tragic railway accident near Hetampur railway station in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district on Sunday around 4:15 pm. The incident happened between Hetampur and Dholpur stations in the Jhansi Division after panic reportedly spread inside Train No. 19665 Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express due to a rumour of fire. According to preliminary details from North Central Railway, the train had stopped after the Al

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bratislava for an important visit to Slovakia, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country since its independence in 1993. The trip is part of his wider European tour and is expected to give fresh momentum to India’s relationship with Central Europe. During his stay in Bratislava, Modi is scheduled to meet Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. The tal

India has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from central excise duty, giving a major push to the country’s biofuel adoption strategy. The exemption covers higher ethanol fuel blends such as E22, E25 and E30. By reducing the tax burden on these blends, the government aims to make ethanol-rich petrol more attractive for fuel producers, distributors and future consumers while reducing reliance on imported crude oil.   Excise Relief For High-Ethano

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed major Indian airlines and airport operators to submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by June 15, 2026. These reports must detail the corrective measures taken to address safety concerns identified during routine and surprise inspections. The move is part of the regulator's broader effort to strengthen aviation safety across India as air traffic continues

IRCTC has stepped up its digital crackdown to make online train ticket booking fairer for genuine passengers. The corporation has flagged nearly 9 crore user accounts, with more than 3 crore suspicious IDs deactivated and another 6 crore accounts placed under verification to check their authenticity. The move is aimed at reducing misuse of the reservation system, especially during high-demand booking windows when confirmed tickets often disappear quickly.

Date: April 30, 2026 | Time: Morning Update | Place: Uttar Pradesh, India   The Ganga Expressway has officially been opened, marking a major milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594 km long expressway from Hardoi on Wednesday, formally launching a key route that connects the eastern and western regions of the state. The inauguration event was held near the Sadarpur interchange in Hapur district, where thousands of p

A fire incident at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, created panic among residents on Tuesday morning. The fire reportedly started in a locked apartment located on the ninth floor of one of the residential towers.The incident occurred around 9:00 AM, when smoke and flames were seen coming out of the flat. Residents in nearby apartments immediately alerted authorities and began evacuating the building.Fire brigade teams reached the location promptly and started operations to bring t

PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Varanasi–Pune and Ayodhya–Mumbai, boosting direct rail travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday 28th April 2026, flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains, strengthening rail connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The announ

The Gujarat Local Body Election Results 2026 have delivered a clear and strong victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party has secured a majority of seats across municipal corporations, municipalities, and village panchayats.In urban areas, BJP candidates performed exceptionally well, winning key city corporations with comfortable margins. The party also showed strong presence in rural regions, gaining support from village-level voters and securing many panchayat seats.

Bengaluru Rail Boost: Vande Bharat to Mangaluru, Two Mumbai Trains Coming Soon Mumbai, 27th April 2026 In a significant move to enhance railway connectivity across Karnataka and neighbouring regions, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the launch of three new train services from

An explosion at a power plant in Sakti district has left nine workers dead and 15 others injured. The incident occurred at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Singhitarai village on Tuesday afternoon, with fears that some workers ma

Starting April 1, India will implement the revised Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing the six-decade-old Income-tax Act of 1961. While tax rates and slabs remain unchanged, significant changes will affect how income, deductions, salary, capital gains, and disclosures are reported. The new law aims to simplify tax reporting, with stricter compliance requirements and a more precise reporting structure. A key change involves meal card exemptions for salaried employees. The exemption limit

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is responding positively to treatment for a systemic infection, according to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. The 79-year-old leader was admitted to the hospital on the night of March 24 after experiencing a fever. The hospital confirmed that she is being treated with antibiotics and remains under the close supervision of a team of senior doctors. Her health has been stable since admission, and the medical team is carefully monitoring her recovery.

India is accelerating the signing of contracts for crude oil and LPG imports, aiming to diversify its supply sources amidst disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The country's need for oil has been rising, with daily imports averaging 5.5 to 6 million barrels. After Russia's oil imports were reduced as part of an agreement with the U.S., India has been exploring new avenues to ensure stable oil supplies, including from Russia, despite the geopolitical tensions.