Government will remove the cap on air fares
Representative image from file. read 2 minutes Last update: 21 March 2026 | 11:33 pm First The government has lifted the temporary cap imposed on domestic airfares following widespread flight disruptions involving IndiGo in December last year, news agency PTI reported on Saturday, citing an order issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry. The ministry said…
Private jets face a $50,000 war
Stay updated with free updates just sign up Airlines myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Private jet operators are being charged up to $50,000 in “war risk” insurance costs to land in the Middle East, a fee that can sometimes double the price of renting a plane in the region. In some cases,…
Israeli border town Dravi
Israel’s response to Hezbollah’s rocket attacks in 2023 was to evacuate its northern border cities. This time the math has changed: It is keeping residents in their place and instead taking the fight deeper into Lebanon. Ravit Ben Ami, one of the thousands evacuated last fall, lives in a kibbutz so close to Lebanon that…
Officials flag off Europe air defense
An impressive number of US Patriot air defense missiles have been transferred from Europe amid Iran war read 1 minute Last update: 21 March 2026 | 6:49 am First A large number of US Patriot air defense missiles have been moved from Europe to West Asia as Washington diverts resources to its war against Iran,…
Trump administration sued Harv
The Justice Department filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University on Friday, saying its leadership failed to address anti-Semitism on campus, creating grounds for the government to freeze existing grants and demand repayment of grants already paid. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Massachusetts, is another message in the long battle between President Donald…
Trump calls NATO “cowardly”
President Donald Trump attacked NATO allies on Friday over their lack of support in the US-Israel war against Iran, calling the longtime US allies “cowards.” “Without the United States, NATO is a paper tiger!” Trump said in a social media post. Trump is calling on key US allies and others, none of whom were consulted…
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by 7 dollars
The RBI said on Friday that India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $7.052 billion to $709.759 billion during the week ended March 13. In the previous reporting week, total reserves had declined by $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had risen to an all-time high of $725.727 billion during the week ending February 13…
Government registered 41 FIRs under PMKVY
According to information shared by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in Parliament on March 11, the government has filed 41 First Information Reports (FIRs) against Skill India training centers following inspections under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary said in a…
Skoda Auto India steps in
This approach comes as the ongoing conflict in West Asia is affecting supply chains and demand sentiment. “So far, our production has not been affected. But every day the situation drags on, it risks delaying shipments,” Gupta said. He said that rising crude oil prices can also affect consumer sentiments. He identified energy availability and…
Sanju Samson or MS Dhoni: Who
After a forgettable 2025 season, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to begin their campaign in IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Monday, March 30. CSK will once again start the season with a good team, with all eyes once again on their former captain and veteran MS Dhoni. Despite…
