December 10, 2025

Arecanut Imports from LDECs Drop 34% After Price Hike to Protect Indian Farmers

India's arecanut imports from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan dropped sharply from 32,238 tonnes in 2022-23 to 21,160 tonnes in 2024-25. This fall follows a Minimum Import Price hike from ₹251/kg to ₹351/kg to protect local farmers and maintain prices, says Union Minister Jitin Prasada.

December 10, 2025

Oman Air Launches New Muscat-Taif Flights to Boost Saudi Connections in 2026

Oman Air will start flights between Muscat and Taif from January 31, 2026. The route operates thrice weekly with a Boeing 737, expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia to five cities.

December 10, 2025

Union Govt Approves ₹44,771 Crore Road Projects in Odisha, Greenlights Bhubaneswar-Paradip Road

India's Union Government nods ₹44,771 crore for Odisha's road upgrades. Plans include a new greenfield highway linking Bhubaneswar and Paradip port city, boosting infrastructure and connectivity.

December 10, 2025

KSRTC Eyes Four New Bus Depots in Mysuru to Boost City Transport

With Mysuru expanding, KSRTC plans four new depots to improve public transport. A long-term 10-year plan aims to ease congestion and serve 4 lakh daily passengers better.

December 10, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 77 Flights at Hyderabad Airport; Total Over 700 Since December 3

On December 10, IndiGo cancelled 77 flights at Hyderabad’s RGIA, raising total cancellations since December 3 to over 700. Passengers report travel hassles despite official claims of improved operations.