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Merger with Vistara to be complete by December; Air India CEO

Vinod Kannan, CEO, Vistara, had previously informed reporters in January about his anticipation of an operational merger with Air India by mid-2025. ?The integration of approximately 7,000 employees of Vistara will begin in June, with its merger into Air India targeted to be completed by this year?s end?, said Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India. During a town hall meeting, both Wilson and Kannan addressed employees from both carriers. Wilson disclosed that 120 pilots have been seconded between the two airlines, along with approximately 60 non-flying staff from Vistara being seconded to Air..

CONCOR launches DPD rail from gateway terminals at JN Port

The state-run rail hauler Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has initiated the evacuation of direct port delivery (DPD) containers landing at Jawaharlal Nehru port by rail, marking a pioneering effort aimed at alleviating pressure on terminal gates, providing a sustainable alternative to road transport, and curbing emissions.

Under the DPD scheme, import containers are directly delivered to pre-approved clients at the port itself, as opposed to awaiting clearance at a container freight station (CFS) located externally. This practice diminishes cargo dwell time and cost for shipper..

Government to finish mapping all highways via GIS

The Centre announced its intention to finalise the GIS mapping of all national highways, encompassing the delineation of the jurisdictions of state-owned developers, with the aim of enhancing the planning, execution, and monitoring of the road network, as well as ensuring the timely completion of projects. In line with this initiative, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) informed all project implementing units of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), and the minist..

Jindal Steel & Power's Q4 Profit After Tax Doubles to Rs 9.33 Bn

Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) has reported a remarkable achievement in its financial performance for the fourth quarter, with its profit after tax (PAT) doubling to Rs 9.33 billion. This significant growth underscores the company's robust operational performance and strategic initiatives, reflecting its resilience and adaptability in the competitive steel and power sectors.

The doubled PAT for the fourth quarter is a testament to JSPL's effective management strategies and operational efficiency. It signifies the successful execution of the company's growth plans and its ability t..

Impending Solar Storm Threatens Earth

The global scientific community is abuzz with the news of an impending severe geomagnetic storm predicted to hit Earth late Friday night, on May 10. A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8 are expected to trigger northern auroras and possibly disrupt satellite communications, electric power grid, and even trigger GPS problems.

Astronomers around the world pointed their telescopes at the sun on Friday, marveling at the abnormally large sunspots ever seen on the surface of the local star. The unusual solar activity gave rise to many theories and spe..