New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Passengers flying within India may soon find it easier to choose seats without paying extra, as airlines will be required to offer at least 60 per cent of seats free of charge from April 20 under new rules issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).The move follows directions from the civil aviation ministry, after concerns were raised over high seat selection charges being levied by airlines.The DGCA has issued an amended circular mandating that a majo…
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is working to make regulations easier for airlines while also protecting passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday.Speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce Aviation and Tourism Summit here, Kidwai said the regulator is trying to strike a balance between ensuring passenger rights and helping airlines grow.“India’s aviation market is one of the fastest-growing in the world, but airlines are currently de…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Education and Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, on Thursday, attended the 2nd ICC Aviation and Tourism Summit 2026, vowing to develop the national capital as a leading tourism city. “The time has come to develop Delhi not just as a transit hub, but as a leading tourism city,” Minister Sood said at the summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).He added that the Delhi Budget 2026–27 reflects a vision of a developed national capital defined by…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) The North East India Regional Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it places strong emphasis on advancing tourism, green mobility and accelerated development of the Northeastern Region. The ICC expressed appreciation for the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament, describing it as growth-oriented, inclusive and forward-looking. The budget is well-positioned to encourage …
Kochi, Jan 30 (IANS) Driven by rising domestic consumption, expanding industrial applications and favourable policy tailwinds, India is poised to emerge as a major force in the global seaweed economy over the next two decades, experts said on Saturday at the seventh India International Seaweed Expo and Summit held at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The two-day expo and summit, jointly organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, CMFRI and the Central Salt and Mari…
Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.Addressing the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) via video-conferencing, Kurian said India was poise…
Kochi, Jan 21 (IANS) India is gearing up to position itself as a key player in the global seaweed economy, with stakeholders set to chart a comprehensive roadmap at the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit, scheduled for January 29–30 in Kochi.The two-day event, hosted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), aims to foster collaboration, technology transfer, and sustainable development across the seaweed sector.Top officials from the Ministry of Agricultur…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam’s youth could be a driver of industrialisation to generate employment opportunities and entrepreneurship if supported by sustained policy focus, industry participation and skill development, experts said on Friday.The experts said this during a webinar titled ‘Assam’s Youth and Viksit Bharat 2047: Pathways to Industrialisation, Employment and Entrepreneurship’, organised in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell of Gauhati University.With over one…