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Alternative Fuels Overtake Petrol As August Retail Peaks

The Indian automobile industry recorded its best-ever August retail as alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas, hybrid and electric vehicles combined overtook petrol in the passenger vehicle segment for the first time. The shift coincided with oil price rises linked to the war in the Middle East and a cooled public response to higher ethanol content in petrol. Dealers attributed stronger demand to lower running costs and concerns over the E20 petrol transition. Data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) showed total vehicle retail registrations in August..

Singapore Minister Defends SIA Investment In Air India

Singapore government defended Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India after two weeks of public scrutiny over a funding request, saying the flag carrier must expand overseas and that outcomes are for the company and its shareholders to judge. The remarks in parliament followed reports that Air India had sought about US$1.5 billion (US$1.5 bn) of fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. The issue drew attention because Singapore Airlines is majority-owned by Temasek and raised questions about Temasek's role. Officials framed the matter as a commercial decision rather than ..

IndiGo To Begin Guwahati Bangkok Flights

IndiGo will launch non-stop flights between Guwahati and Bangkok from 27 October 2026, marking the carrier's first international operations from the city. A special inaugural service will operate on 27 October, with regular twice a week flights scheduled from 31 October on Wednesdays and Saturdays, subject to regulatory approvals. The new link will provide direct connectivity between Northeast India and Thailand and expand the airline's India–Thailand network. The inaugural Bangkok to Guwahati sector, flight 6E1086, is scheduled to depart Bangkok at 8:50 am and arrive in Guwahati at 10:25 am..