IndiGo to buy 500 jets from Airbus Written by Sanjay Kumar IndiGo Airline Hubs: Indira Gandhi International Airport, MORE Founders: Rahul Bhatia, Rakesh Gangwal Founded: August 2006 Headquarters: Gurugram Destinations: 101 News Highlights Airbus to finalize record-breaking deal with IndiGo for 500 A320-family jets. Indian airlines hold second-largest order book globally, showcasing industry growth. IndiGo’s partnerships enable flights to 33 European airports, meeting the demand for European travel. According to sources cited in a Reuters report, Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer ..read more

Update on Odisha Train Accident: List of Cancelled and Diverted Trains Written by Sanjay Kumar The train accident in Odisha involved a triple collision between the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train, resulting in the unfortunate loss of over 200 lives. As a consequence of this incident, several trains have been cancelled, while others have been diverted to alternate routes. Here’s a list of trains that have been cancelled: 18044 Bhadrak – Howrah Express from Bhadrak; 20890 Tirupati-Howrah Express from Tirupati; 12551 Bangalor ..read more

Go First submits 6-month revival plan Written by Sanjay Kumar Go First Airline Parent organizations: Wadia Group, Sevakunj Investments & Trading Co. Pvt Ltd. Bag information: In economy, 15kg free. More Go First bag information Hubs: Indira Gandhi International Airport, MORE Founder: Jehangir Wadia Founded: 2005 Headquarters: Mumbai The interim resolution professional (IRP) of Go First has submitted a 6-month revival plan to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that outlines the airline’s readiness to resume operations. According to the plan, Go First aims to recommence its s ..read more

Positive Shift: Q4 GDP Growth Reaches 6.1%, Breaking the Slump of Two Previous Quarters Written by Sanjay Kumar According to the government, the Indian economy experienced a growth of 7.2 percent in the previous fiscal year, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding 6.1 percent in the fourth quarter. After two consecutive quarters of decline, the January-March quarter experienced a rise in GDP growth. The growth rate in the third quarter (October-December) was 4.5 percent, while the fourth quarter estimate surpassed the 4 percent growth recorded in the same period the previous year. Alth ..read more

Top 10 Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs for Business Growth Becoming an entrepreneur involves a combination of mindset, skills and actions. Hence, it is important to firstly identify your passion, interests and what drives you. Understanding your purpose will help you to stay motivated and committed when faced with challenges. Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset by embracing qualities such as resilience, creativity, adaptability and a willingness to take calculated risks. Conduct thorough market research to assess the viability of your business idea. Identify your target market, understand ..read more

Indian Government Rejects Vedanta-Foxconn Chip Venture’s Funding Bid for ‘Silicon Valley’ Ambitions The Indian government is poised to reject the application of Vedanta-Foxconn chip venture for crucial funding under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to multiple sources. The venture, which was announced last year by billionaire Anil Agarwal as a step towards building India’s “own Silicon Valley”, has failed to meet the criteria set by the government for making 28-nanometer chips. The PLI scheme, which was launched in April 2021, aims to boost domestic manufacturing of semi ..read more

Social media impact: a scientific guide to digital influence Written By Jaya Pathak Social media has become a powerful force in today’s digital age and its impact on society, including the scientific community is undeniable. In recent years, researchers and scientists have recognized the potential of social media platforms for disseminating knowledge, engaging with the public, and fostering collaboration. Social media platforms provide scientists with an efficient means of sharing their research findings and scientific knowledge with a global audience. Researchers can use platforms like Twitte ..read more

Apple Requires Strong Reason for Taking Down Betting Apps in India: Report Written by Sanjay Kumar Apple Technology Company Founders: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne Products: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iOS, macOS, AirTag, MORE CEO: Tim Cook (24 Aug 2011) Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States Subsidiaries: Apple Store, Beats Electronics, Silk Labs Inc., MORE Founded: 1 April 1976, Los Altos, California, United States According to a report by the Economic Times, Apple has stated that it requires a ‘concrete reason or a legal requirement’ to comply with the direc ..read more

UPI Transactions to Dominate 90% of Retail Digital Payments by 2026-27: Report Written by Sanjay Kumar Unified Payments Interface Product type – Instant inter-bank payment system Owner – National Payments Corporation of India Produced by – National Payments Corporation of India Country – India Introduced – 11 April 2016; 7 years ago Markets – India – International Use Through Cross Border Agreement – Bhutan, Nepal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Oman, Mauritius, Bahrain, Maldives, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Kore ..read more

Go First Crisis Deepens: Flights Suspended till May 30, Full Refunds Soon Written by Sanjay Kumar Go First, currently facing financial challenges and undergoing insolvency resolution proceedings, has decided to further extend its flight cancellations till May 30 due to operational reasons. This decision comes shortly after the airline had previously announced the suspension of flight operations till May 28. Nevertheless, the airline remains optimistic about the possibility of resuming bookings in the near future. In the meantime, the low-cost airline has assured passengers that it will provide ..read more