UP Govt: No Final Call on Power Sector Privatisation Yet
Uttar Pradesh Power Minister AK Sharma clarifies no final decision on electricity privatisation. Centre releases Rs 1,000 crore for electrifying 20,000 hamlets. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh Power Minister AK Sharma clarifies no final decision on electricity privatisation. Centre releases Rs 1,000 crore for electrifying 20,000 hamlets. Details inside.
Pakistan sells its national carrier PIA for Rs 135 billion, highlighting a severe economic crisis. The sale follows government absorption of over Rs 650 billion in liabilities. Read more.
Pakistan's government finalises the sale of Pakistan International Airlines to a consortium for Rs 135 billion. The deal marks a major privatisation milestone. Read the full details.
DGCA mandates IndiGo to return all wet-leased planes from Turkey by March 2026. No further extensions granted for Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines after February. Details inside.
Pakistan International Airlines' privatisation hits a major roadblock as the only remaining bidder withdraws. The airline's financial crisis and future are now in question. Read the full analysis.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
A major political dispute erupts in Andhra Pradesh as YSRCP alleges privatisation of 10 medical colleges, while TDP defends the PPP model. Get the full details on the controversy.
Adani Group, India's 5th largest conglomerate, will bid for nearly a dozen privatised airports as part of a massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment in aviation infrastructure over five years. Read more.
A political slugfest erupts in Andhra Pradesh over the TDP government's plan to build medical colleges via PPP. Opposition YSRCP cries privatisation. Get the full story.
Adani Group announces a massive ₹1 lakh crore investment in its airports business, betting on India's 15-16% annual aviation growth. Navi Mumbai airport starts Dec 25.
Adani Group announces a massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment in airport infrastructure, with Navi Mumbai airport set to boost its portfolio. Read about its aggressive plans for future privatisation bids.
Adani Group announces a massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment in its airports business over five years, eyeing 15-16% annual growth. Navi Mumbai Airport starts Dec 25.
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy submits 1 crore signatures to AP Governor, warns of arrests for private firms if party returns to power, calls privatisation a Rs 120 crore scam.
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy submits one crore signatures to Governor, opposing privatisation of medical colleges. He warns of healthcare exploitation and vows legal action.
Chennai consumer court holds Emirates & United Airlines liable for lost baggage, orders ₹5 lakh compensation to an orthopaedic surgeon. Details on the landmark ruling inside.
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian airlines till January 24, forcing 800 weekly flights on longer routes. India set to reciprocate, escalating 9-month aviation standoff. Read full analysis.
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
Brazil's Azul SA, now backed by United and American Airlines, exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It plans a domestic focus, profit by 2026, and will handle World Cup travel demand. Read the full story.
Pakistan confirms high-level talks with Russia for an oil sector deal and a new steel plant. This move aims to cut import costs and deepen bilateral ties. Read the latest details.
Andhra Pradesh's YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will submit one crore signatures opposing the privatisation of new government medical colleges to the Governor, alleging the NDA is weakening public health.
Uttar Pradesh's power sector shows strong recovery as technical losses fall. Minister Shripad Naik details Rs 40,739 crore RDSS scheme impact. Consumer group calls privatisation 'unconstitutional'. Read more.
Dr. Ambedkar Airport in Nagpur saw over a dozen IndiGo cancellations on Saturday, disrupting travel to major metros and causing airfares to hit Rs 22,000. Passengers faced chaos as the aviation crisis entered day four.
A shocking report reveals only 37 out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras are operational in Pakistan, highlighting state apathy. Read the full investigation.
Pakistan initiates bidding to privatise loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a key step under its $7 billion IMF programme. Read the full details and implications.
Contractual employees of PRTC, Punbus, and roadways have struck work 15 times this year, causing massive revenue losses and disrupting bus services across Punjab. The core issue is the opposition to the kilometre scheme, seen as privatisation.
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
Medical professionals in Ludhiana protest against healthcare privatisation, warning it will increase out-of-pocket expenses and push more into poverty. Read their demands.
Venezuela displays military power as Trump closes airspace, escalating tensions. International airlines suspend flights amid security concerns. Watch developments.
After 18 years of being stranded in Pakistan due to visa issues, a Sri Lankan woman finally returns to Colombo. Read her incredible journey of survival and hope.
UAE suspends visas for ordinary Pakistani passport holders, considering full ban. Only blue passport officials get visas amid security concerns. Learn the latest developments.