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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an order to Yatra Online Limited, directing the company to hasten the refund process for flight cancellations that occurred due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Yatra Online Ordered To Speed Up COVID-19 Related Pending Refunds Worth Over ₹2.5 Cr

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IndiGo first ventured into regional aviation in 2017 by ordering 50 ATR-72s, breaking into a market previously monopolized by SpiceJet.

IndiGo Plans To Add Over 100 Small Aircraft To Strengthen Domestic Routes

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The Central Railway has since suspended three of its employees in connection with the incident. Authorities have imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on the contractor who held the lease on the parcel van.

Hidden Cash In Duronto Express Triggers Alarm: ₹60 Lakh Seized, Three Suspended

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Vistara

Vistara has acknowledged the severe inconvenience caused to its travellers, attributing the recent spate of cancellations and delays to multiple factors, including the non-availability of crew members. 

Vistara Cancels Dozens Of Flights As Services Hit Across Major Cities: Here&#39;s What&#39;s Going On

Volkswagen ID 4 EV

The company aims to outpace the Indian passenger vehicle market&#39;s expected growth of 5-7% this year by targeting a 10-15% increase in its sales.

Volkswagen&#39;s First Electric Vehicle To Hit Indian Roads By 2024 End

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Mahindra &amp; Mahindra has inked a partnership with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility to establish a comprehensive EV charging network in India.

Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Teams Up With Adani Total Energies To Boost India&#39;s EV Charging Network

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EaseMyTrip has forged a strategic partnership with the self-drive car rental service Zoomcar. This collaboration looks to offer a more integrated and convenient travel experience to customers.

EaseMyTrip Joins Forces With Zoomcar To Provide Pre-Booked And On-Demand Self-Drive Cars

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Mumbai&#39;s local train system has a new guardian, the &#39;Batman Squad&#39;, a special team established by the Western Railway&#39;s Mumbai division. This squad is tasked with mitigating the surge in ticketless passengers during the night.

Travelling Ticketless In Mumbai&#39;s Local Trains? You May Get Caught By &#39;Batman&#39;

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&#34;We are focused heavily on the southern part of the country for the next six months. Once we stabilize ourselves over there, then I think our portfolio will be equally divided between North and South. And early next year we plan to move to the northeast part of the country as well,&#34; Dangi told Benzinga India.

&#39;We Want To Be A Pan-India Brand By 2024&#39;: The Hosteller&#39;s CEO On Expansion Plans

Namma Yatri

Backed by fintech innovator Juspay, Namma Yatri has notably optimized its operational costs, slashing the cost per ride by 96% from ₹219.5 to just ₹8.6.

Namma Yatri Challenges Ola-Uber Dominance, Hits $50 Mn In Driver Earnings

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Uber&#39;s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who was present in Bengaluru for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONDC, sees this partnership as a potential game-changer.

Uber To Offer Bus And Metro Tickets In India, Thanks To ONDC Tie-Up

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IRCTC aims to enhance the travel experience by offering convenient access to a variety of meal options through this tie-up.

IRCTC Ropes In Swiggy To Deliver Meals On Trains At Select Stations

Ola electric two wheeler

Supported by Softbank and Tiger Global, Ola Electric has also enhanced its customer offering by extending the warranty for all scooter variants.

Ola Founder&#39;s Valentine&#39;s Day Gift: Major Discounts On Entire S1 Electric Scooter Range

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Acknowledging that certain factors can affect a car&#39;s mileage, the NCDRC still found the variance in the case – around 41% – too significant to overlook.

Maruti Suzuki Ordered To Pay ₹1 Lakh To Car Owner After Failing To Meet Fuel Promises

Tesla Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald on Shutterstock

Tesla, initially demanding lower import taxes, has indicated a willingness to set up local manufacturing, aligning with India&#39;s push for domestic production.

India Wants Tesla To Promise Big Investments For Tax Cuts

Maruti Jimny

By the year 2030, Maruti, which commands more than 40% of the market share in the world&#39;s third-largest auto market, is planning to introduce six electric vehicle models.

Maruti Suzuki Allots ₹350 Billion For A New Gujarat Plant, Eyeing To Double Output By 2031

Air India

This innovation not only accelerates response times for routine inquiries but also allows Air India&#39;s human staff to focus on complex and more nuanced customer interactions.

Air India Boosts Passenger Experience With AI-Powered WhatsApp Service: Here&#39;s What It Can Do

Maldives

In 2023, India became the second most significant source of tourists for the Maldives, contributing to 18.3 lakh tourist arrivals (as of November 2023) and holding a 10.9% market share, according to Maldives Tourism Ministry data.

How Much Maldives Backlash Could Actually Cost The Tourism-Reliant Island Nation

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The tension between the two nations has raised concerns about the impact on the Maldives&#39; economy.

Trouble In Paradise: Maldives Row Sees Many Cancel Tickets, EaseMyTrip Suspends Bookings

Lakshadweep

For Lakshawadeep, top search inquiries include &#34;Maldives Lakshawadeep&#34;, &#34;Lakshadweep flight&#34;, &#34;Lakshwadeep Airport&#34; and &#34;flight to Lakshwadeep&#34;

Google Search For Lakshadweep, Maldives Spike As Controversy Gains Steam

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Tesla aims to bring to market an electric vehicle (EV) priced at around $24,000 (approximately ₹20 lakh), a stark contrast to its current base model, the Model 3, which starts at about $40,000 (₹33 lakh).

Tesla Could Be Looking At Smaller, Quick-Charging Batteries For Its India-Bound Budget EV

VinFast VF6 at auto show

Details regarding the investment scale and operational timeline in Tamil Nadu remain unclear. VinFast is also exploring the introduction of electric scooters and cars in the Indian market.

Tesla&#39;s Potential Rival VinFast To Launch EV Battery Plant In Tamil Nadu

indian railways

By integrating all its services into a single app, Indian Railways is not only enhancing user convenience but also creating opportunities for better data management and monetisation.

Indian Railways To Launch All-In-One Super App: Here&#39;s What We Know

Tesla India 20 lakh

Gujarat&#39;s Sanand, known for hosting major carmakers like Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and MG Motor, is the speculated location for Tesla&#39;s manufacturing unit.

Elon Musk&#39;s Tesla Eyes January 2024 For India Debut: Here&#39;s What We Know So Far

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This firm stance aligns with India&#39;s broader strategy to foster industrial growth and domestic value addition, emphasizing the Make in India initiative.

Tesla&#39;s India Dream Hits New Hurdle? No Proposals For Subsidy On EV Imports Says Minister

Air India flight

The collaboration will commence with Vi users having the benefit of zero convenience fees on all their flight bookings.

EaseMyTrip Connects With Vodafone Idea For Exclusive Flight Deals

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Events

Hospitality giant, OYO, is back with its self-operated hotels and is aiming to add 200 new properties to its portfolio.

OYO Reboots Self-Operated Hotel Model, Aims For 200 New Properties

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Tesla&#39;s proposal, which also includes a commitment to localize up to 20% of the value of made-in-India cars in two years, is under scrutiny by multiple ministries.

Tesla&#39;s $2B India Investment Plan Hinges On A Key Condition: Here&#39;s Why The Government&#39;s Taking Its Time

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Tesla&#39;s strategy isn&#39;t just about diversifying away from China. It&#39;s also about adapting to the global economic landscape.

India Emerges As Tesla&#39;s Go-To For Auto Components In Move Away From China

Perched on the verdant slopes of Kodaikanal, the Dunnottar Bungalow is a canvas of hues from history, restored and transformed by the Puliyadi family and artist Harsha Biswajit.

A Scottish Legacy In Kodaikanal — An Ode To Dunnottar Bungalow&#39;s Enigmatic Charm

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