Manipur marks 2 years since ethnic violence with Valley shutdown, candle tribute

The Imphal Valley observed ‘Sintha Leppa’, a shutdown of daily activities, on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of the ethnic violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. Educational institutions and business establishments remained closed while public transportation services were suspended and only a few private vehicles were seen plying the roads. In anticipation of…

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: BKC station work moves fast, project expected to be operational by 2028

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that construction work at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) station—set to be the origin point for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train—is progressing at a fast pace. Vaishnaw, who visited the under-construction underground station at BKC, reviewed the progress alongside officials from the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), Central…

Airlines’ trade body slams Mumbai airport’s slot cuts, warns of global impact

Mumbai airport’s reduction in take-off and landing slots has been opposed by the airlines’ trade body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, John Middleton, IATA’s head for worldwide airport slots, called the “airport’s actions deeply disappointing.” Last week, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) informed airlines of its plan to…

The sound and fury of Indian media post-Kashmir | TV Shows

A deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir shattered a narrative Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has spent years constructing – that Kashmir was safe, open for business, and back to “normal”. In response, Indian officials have launched a sweeping crackdown and spurred nationalist rhetoric. Much of the media is echoing the government line. Too busy demanding…