Noting that Mumbai's long wait has ended with the city now receiving its second international airport, the Prime Minister highlighted that this airport will play a significant role in establishing the region as one of Asia's largest connectivity hubs.
India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth a
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia today said India is uniquely positioned to become the "Data Capital of the World," backed by the lowest data and voice rates globally and a strong focus on improving service quality and universal connectivity.
Air India, the flag carrier of India and a subsidiary of Tata Sons,on Wednesday announced a new interline partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines, further enhancing travel options for customers across Asia, said the release.
PM Modi, who inaugurated Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport built at a cost of around Rs 19,650 crore, said new airports and the UDAN Yojana have made air travel easier while making India the world's third-largest domestic aviation market.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a state-of-the-art greenfield airport set to transform air connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Western India.
British Airways has reaffirmed its ambition for network growth in India as the airline facilitated a major UK Government trade mission led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the country, the airline said in an official statement.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3 is a significant enhancement to Mumbai's infrastructure! Metro connectivity is essential for a city's growth. This project will have a positive impact on the lives of the people of Mumbai."
Reliance Jio on Wednesday introduced a new Safety-First capability on its JioBharat phones at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, aiming to make digital safety and connectivity more accessible for every Indian household.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Nagaraju noted that while digital payment platforms, such as UPI, have experienced significant growth, there are still gaps that need to be addressed in rural connectivity and financial access.
Participants of the 7th meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan reaffirmed their collective support for the establishment of Afghanistan as an "independent, united and peaceful state," according to a joint statement released by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MF
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four railway multitracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, covering 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.