Economic Times

PM Modi flags off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah–Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on the Howrah–Guwahati (Kamakhya) route from Malda Town, cutting travel time by about 2.5 hours and positioning the fully air-conditioned service as an airline-like experience at economical fares. He also announced rail and road infrastructure works in West Bengal worth about Rs 3,250 crore ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.

Air India and Singapore Airlines plan joint business agreement for India–Singapore flights

Air India and Singapore Airlines are signing a joint business agreement to enhance connectivity and service offerings on flights between India and Singapore, subject to regulatory approvals and definitive agreements.

NTPC Green Energy and GAIL approve 50:50 joint venture to develop renewable energy projects

NTPC Green Energy said its board approved a 50:50 joint venture agreement with GAIL (India) Ltd to undertake renewable energy projects, subject to approvals from the Ministry of Power, DIPAM, and other statutory authorities as applicable.

Airlines reroute and cancel flights during Iran’s temporary airspace closure

Iran reopened its airspace shortly before 10 p.m. ET after a near-five-hour closure that forced airlines to cancel, reroute, or delay flights, including disruptions for IndiGo and Air India.

IOC and BPCL joint venture reports two oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1

Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation’s joint venture Urja Bharat Pte Ltd reported oil discoveries in two exploratory wells in Abu Dhabi’s Onshore Block 1 concession, with appraisal planned to assess commercial viability.

L&T wins large construction order for 3000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Maharashtra

Larsen & Toubro’s heavy civil infrastructure business secured a ‘large’ order from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions to construct the 3000 MW Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra.

Rohit Jain buys Lionsgate Play streaming business in South and Southeast Asia

Lionsgate sold its Lionsgate Play OTT streaming business in South Asia and Southeast Asia to Rohit Jain in a deal estimated at up to $30 million.

Court rejects L&T request to block K-RIDE from encashing bank guarantees for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project Corridor-4

A Commercial Court dismissed L&T’s request for interim protection to stop K-RIDE from invoking bank guarantees for Corridor-4 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, and set a date for an earlier injunction to be vacated while giving L&T time to approach the arbitral tribunal.

Estates of some victims sue Air India in London over June 2025 crash

Air India faces a London High Court lawsuit filed by 11 claimants from the estates of some people killed in the June 2025 passenger jet crash that killed 260 people.

Atomgrid raises $7 million to expand exports and develop specialty chemical products

Atomgrid raised $7 million in a mix of equity and debt to expand its global footprint and accelerate product development in specialty chemicals.

TVS Supply Chain wins three-year deal to run in-plant warehouse operations at Daimler India’s Chennai facility

TVS Supply Chain Solutions secured a three-year contract from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to manage in-plant warehouse operations at DICV’s Chennai manufacturing facility.

Air India prepares to start international long-haul service with a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Air India plans to deploy its first post-privatisation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for international long-haul commercial service from February 2026.

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