Connecting India’s Heartland: What Does Budget 2024 Have for Regional Airlines?

By Capt. Saanjay Mandavia India’s aviation sector has come a long way since the first domestic commercial flight took off on 18 Feb 1911, followed by the first international flight from Delhi to London in December 1912. Today, India has become the third-largest domestic aviation industry in the world in terms of domestic traffic. However, during COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation sector witnessed a temporary decline with the demand for air travel dropping in 2020 to 25 percent of what was in 2019. But once again, the industry is booming with…

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MASH Project Foundation Welcomes Andrew Schirmer to its Board of Advisory

MASH Project Foundation, an award-winning social enterprise creating a global ecosystem for social impact through cause-led marketing & communications, community-building, and capacity development, is thrilled to announce the addition of Andrew Schirmer, a distinguished executive leader in healthcare, marketing, and communications, to its Board of Advisory. Based in New York, Schirmer with his extensive experience and visionary leadership in the healthcare marketing and communications sector is set to further MASH's mission of driving societal change through insightful, creative strategies.   With over three decades of leadership in healthcare marketing, including…

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People must report fearlessly, Additional Commissioner of Delhi Police, Crime, on’ fighting crime against women and girls’

Breakthrough, an organization dedicated to making gender-based violence unacceptable by transforming the culture that permits it, released the findings from its Women Safety Audit (WSA) at an event in Delhi today. Breakthrough’s Safety Audit Model identifies unsafe areas and plans for creating safer public spaces. Implemented in four communities in Delhi, the report has provided valuable insights into public safety issues affecting women and girls. In India, violence against women is considered one of the major impediments to achieving gender equality. It not only imposes a huge economic cost on…

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Budget Expectations by Mr Ratul Puri Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power Group

Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power Group Advocates for More Investment and Tax Reforms to Boost Renewable Energy Growth The power sector is driven by four key elements: finance, infrastructure, human capital, and public policy. Our nation aims to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade, with solar energy constituting the majority. To achieve this, we must add 40-50 GW of renewable capacity annually, for which significant financial support from the government is required. Upgrading our grids and supporting infrastructure is crucial, along with the deployment…

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ICG rescues critically ill man off Gujarat coast

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically ill Indian national from Motor Tanker Zeal of Republic of Gabon about 20 km off Mangrol coast of Gujarat today, 21 July 2024. The patient had a very slow pulse rate and was experiencing numbness in the lower part of his body, which required him to be rushed for immediate medical attention. ICG Air Enclave, Porbandar immediately dispatched an advanced light helicopter which reached the Motor Tanker Zeal despite high intensity storm winds, heavy rain and bad weather. The helicopter positioned right above…

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Price Heat, Election Jitters Dent Land Deals in Q2 2024, Just 25 for 325+ Acres

  In contrast, Q1 2024 saw 29 land deals closed for approx. 721 acres across the country H1 2024 saw more deals closed than corresponding period in 2023 with 54+ land deals for 1,045+ acres closed, against 46 deals for approx. 950 acres in H1 2023 Of total land deals in Q2 2024, 17 for 163+ acres proposed for residential development, 1 each for agriculture, mixed-use development, data centers, logistics park, industrial, retail & mixed-use Bengaluru tops out with 9 land deals for 114 acres in Q2 2024, followed by…

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The real estate sector is focused on the upcoming budget, scheduled for July 23

The industry is eagerly anticipating sector status in this forthcoming budget. This long-awaited recognition could significantly benefit the construction sector, one of India's largest employers of unskilled and casual labor. It would streamline operations, attract investment, and stimulate overall growth. Additionally, the sector is seeking a simplified approval process through a single-window clearance system and increased support for affordable housing initiatives to meet the needs of the growing population and spur economic development. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman – Signature Global (India) Ltd. & Chairman – ASSOCHAM National Council on…

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