Swapnil Kusale Wins First Olympic Medal in Men’s 50m Rifle at Paris 2024
Shooter Swapnil Kusale made history by securing India’s first medal in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Kusale clinched a bronze with a score of 451.4, finishing behind China’s Yukun Liu and Ukraine’s Serhiy
IndiGo Introduces Chennai-Jaffna Flights
IndiGo has announced the addition of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, to its international route network, marking it as the airline’s 34th international and 122nd overall destination. The new non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna will commence on September 1, enhancing
Air India Express Expands to Dhaka with New Flights
Air India Express is set to expand its network to Dhaka starting September 3, 2024. The airline will launch six weekly flights connecting Dhaka to Kolkata and Chennai. This expansion aims to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth between
US to Accelerate Visa Processing for Graduates with Job Offers
The United States has introduced new measures to speed up visa processing for international college graduates who have job offers. On July 15, the US Department of State updated its guidelines to streamline the H1B visa application process. This initiative
India Strengthens Ties with Uruguay Through MERCOSUR Trade Agreement
The potential expansion of the India-MERCOSUR trade agreement presents a significant opportunity to enhance economic relations, especially with Uruguay, which currently leads the South American trading bloc. Ambassador Alberto Guani emphasized the need to modernize the trade framework by incorporating
Akasa Air to Launch Mumbai-Kuwait Direct Flights on August 23
Starting August 23, Akasa Air will introduce a daily direct flight between Mumbai and Kuwait City. This new route marks the airline’s fifth international destination, coinciding with Akasa Air’s second anniversary next month. The service aims to boost passenger and
MoUs Signed at Vietnam-India Business Forum; New Direct Flight Between Ahmedabad and Da Nang
A new direct flight route between Da Nang, Vietnam, and Ahmedabad, India, was inaugurated at the Vietnam-India Business Forum in New Delhi. The event, jointly organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Vietnamese
Maldives Marketing Corporation Partners with MATATO and NHGAM for “Welcome India” Roadshow to Attract Indian Tourists
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), also known as Visit Maldives, has announced a strategic partnership with the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the National Hotels and Guesthouses Association of Maldives (NHGAM) for
Thai AirAsia Launches Direct Flights to Chennai and Kolkata from Phuket
Thai AirAsia is expanding its network by introducing direct flights from Phuket to Chennai and Kolkata, effective October 27, 2024. This move marks a significant enhancement in the airline’s operations, connecting two major Indian cities with Thailand’s popular tourist destination.
Maldivian Enhances Distribution Network with Amadeus GDS and BSP India
Maldivian has expanded its distribution network by partnering with Amadeus Global Distribution System (Amadeus GDS), marking a significant step towards improving travel accessibility. Starting July 25, 2024, Maldivian joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP)
