Category: Travel
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Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration to Boost India’s Tourism
These infrastructure and tourism developments coincide with India’s G20 presidency and previous recognition from Forbes as the 7th most beautiful country, alongside its 42 UNESCO World Heritage sites. This confluence of religious significance, cultural heritage, and infrastructural advancement heralds a new era for Ayodhya, potentially turning it into a global tourism powerhouse akin to Mecca…
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Uttar Pradesh Enhances Security with AI Ahead of Grand Ayodhya Ram Temple Inauguration
As the date for the grand opening ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple draws near, Uttar Pradesh has heightened security measures, in light of a security alert regarding a potential breach. The Inauguration slated for January 22, the event has prompted the deployment of about 12,000 personnel around Ayodhya. A noteworthy adoption of Artificial Intelligence…
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Celebrating Ayodhya’s Resurgence: From Temple Town Makeover to Corporate Involvement in the Consecration Event
Ayodhya, once a realm entwined with ancient lore, is undergoing a transcendent revival. The city is abuzz with palpable excitement as it awaits the consecration of the grand Ram Mandir on January 22. Transformations are manifold, from the streets being bedecked in saffron – a color symbolic of Hinduism – to the promise of developments…
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Akasa Air Strengthens Fleet with A Historic Order of 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, in a move to cement its position in the Indian aviation sector, has placed an ambitious order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The announcement was made on January 18 at the ‘Wings India’ airshow in Hyderabad, highlighting Akasa’s growth strategy for both domestic and international routes. This new fleet expansion is…
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IndiGo and Mumbai Airport Hit with Large Fines for Tarmac Eating Incident
IndiGo and the Mumbai Airport faced considerable fines imposed by the civil aviation authorities due to a breach of apron discipline when passengers, following a flight diversion, were seen eating on the tarmac, an act which went viral on social media. In response to the videos that surfaced, the Mumbai Airport was slapped with a…
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Turmoil at Delhi Airport Sparks Political Spat and Operational Challenges
In a heated exchange over the disruptions at Delhi Airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia retorted to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s criticism of the government’s handling of fog-induced flight delays. Scindia condemned Tharoor as an ‘arm-chair critic’ who lacked depth in understanding aviation complexities. Tharoor, on his turn, underscored the passengers’ plight, enduring long waits…
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Chaos in the Sky: The IndiGo Flight Delay and Ensuing Assault
The 6E 2175 Delhi-Goa IndiGo flight witnessed chaos leading to an assault on the co-pilot, Sahil Katariya, after facing extensive delays. Sanal Vij, a co-passenger, shared a detailed account questioning IndiGo’s handling of the event. Scheduled for a 7:40 am departure, the aircraft took off at 5:35 pm. Boarding began after a 5-hour delay, but…
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Travel Disrupted by Dense Fog in North India: Flights and Trains Delayed or Cancelled
Residents of Delhi and other parts of North India faced intense travel disruptions as dense fog and cold wave conditions lead to the delay and cancellation of over 100 flights and impacted rail operations. The inclement weather has been ongoing since Sunday, plunging visibility at times to zero and resulting in thousands of passengers waiting…
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Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces Measures against Fog-Related Flight Disruptions
Amidst winter fog creating chaos for flyers with numerous delays and cancellations, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has set forth a plan to quell the fog’s impact on flights. With an intent to alleviate passenger inconvenience, the minister announced fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all airlines. The measures are a response to the severe…
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Air Travel Woes: IndiGo Flight Delay Leads to Assault and Calls for Better Passenger Communication
On an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa, tensions reached a tipping point when Sahil Kataria, after enduring a 13-hour delay, assaulted co-pilot Anup Kumar. Russian model and actor Evgenia Belskaia, onboard with her team, shared that the delay exacerbated passenger frustration, which was further fueled by the pilot blaming the passengers for missing their…
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Intense Fog Engulfs Northern India: Disruptions Hit Delhi Flights and Trains Amid Severe Cold
Residents of Delhi and parts of northern India were subjected to dense fog and severe cold, causing widespread disruptions to flights and rail operations. North India has been reeling under cold conditions, which have particularly affected travelers. A thick blanket of fog enveloped Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, resulting in 30 flight delays…
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Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi Causing Travel Disruption and Flight Delays
Dense fog has swept over Delhi and surrounding areas, precipitating a spate of disruptions in the form of delayed and diverted flights as well as hindered railway services. The city, encountering its coldest morning of the season at 3.3 degrees Celsius, is battling reduced visibility that is impacting essential travel services and complicating the resumption…