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Air India rationalises international flight network till August amid airspace curbs, high fuel costs

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Air India on Wednesday announced a temporary rationalisation of its international flight network between June and August, citing continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices affecting international operations. The airline said the adjustments have been introduced to improve operational stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers amid the challenging […]

English

After PM Modi’s appeal, Ministers and BJP CMs reduce convoy sizes and fuel use

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for responsible energy consumption amid the ongoing West Asia crisis has triggered a nationwide response from Union ministers and BJP-ruled states, with several senior leaders reducing convoy sizes, promoting carpooling, and encouraging greater use of public transport and electric vehicles. Leading from the front, the Prime Minister recently […]

Business

Sensex, Nifty end volatile session marginally higher led by metal stocks

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Indian benchmark equity indices ended a highly volatile trading session with marginal gains on Wednesday, supported by buying in metal, oil and gas stocks, even as weakness in IT, banking and auto counters capped the upside. The 30-share Sensex closed 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98 after witnessing sharp intra-day […]

English

Cabinet approves Nagpur Airport modernisation under PPP model

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the upgradation and modernisation of Nagpur International Airport through a long-term licence involving a private partner under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The approval includes the extension of the lease period of land owned by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) […]

English

Cabinet approves Indian Railways’ first semi high-speed project between Ahmedabad and Dholera

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi high-speed double-line railway project at an estimated cost of Rs 20,667 crore, marking the first semi high-speed project of Indian Railways. The 134-km corridor, planned with indigenously developed technology as part of the government’s […]

Business

Energy: India to launch a Rs. 37.5k crore coal gasification plan

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: In the backdrop of the global energy crisis, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs. 37,500-crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects, aimed at boosting clean energy production and reducing dependence on forex-guzzling imports, the media reported. “An outlay of Rs 37,500 crore has been kept for this […]

Business

Triplicity: How Pakistan tricked the US, the Saudis, and Iran, but lost to the UAE?

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Even after its near bankruptcy, zero credibility, and military-terror diarchy, Pakistan lost none of its cunningness and exhibited its triplicity to the US, Saudi Arabia, and even Iran during the ongoing West Asian crisis, the media reported. But Islamabad lost the game to the UAE which forced it to repay […]

Defence

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the U.S. in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 120 Palestinians, including eight women and 13 […]

English

PM Modi shares Ravneet Singh Bittu’s article on railway modernisation in Punjab

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu highlighting how railway modernisation and improved connectivity are driving development and creating new opportunities in Punjab. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said “In Punjab, modern railway stations and an improved network are opening new […]

Economy

Cabinet approves higher MSP for 14 Kharif crops for 2026-27 marketing season

May 13, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi:The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, aiming to ensure remunerative returns to farmers. The highest absolute increase in MSP has been announced for sunflower seed, which saw […]