Sr. Assitant Editor @financialxpress writes on Aviation and Automotive.
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Here's how you can join us in providing water to #COVID19India
Patients in Mumbai. #Spreadtheword #fundraiser
ketto.org/fundraiser/Drinkin… – at Mumbai, India
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AEB a controversial safety feature because of sudden, heart-stopping applications that can get you rear ended. Calibrating AEB systems for low-speed chaotic Indian conditions has been a challenge that needs to be overcome before AEB becomes mandatory
.@MORTHIndia has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for all cars from October 2032.
Tap below for more info: autocarindia.com/industry/mo…
Vidhan bhawan Metro 3 ticket counter shut forcing customers to use UPI payments. Reason unknown. – at Uran, India
Bayon seems another promising product from Hyundai with an attractive starting price and good alternative to the Creta and the Victoris. Question is, what happens to the i20? – at Uran, India
Car prices may rise from April 2027 as India introduces stricter safety norms, with rear-impact rules from 2029 potentially adding Rs 10,000 to entry-level cars.
financialexpress.com/busines… – at Uran, India
Emirates is Celebrating milestones in India! 🇮🇳
✈️ 25 years in Hyderabad and 20 years in Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram & BLR
🌍 118,000+ flights and nearly 31 million passengers.
📦 110,000+ tonnes of exports carried by Emirates SkyCargo from these gateways in the past 2.5 yrs – at Uran, India
IndiGo will shift 12 daily international departures from Mumbai airport to new Navi Mumbai International Airport between Feb- July 2027, while Air India Express will begin moving selected domestic, West Asia services from December.
@FinancialXpress
financialexpress.com/busines… – at Mumbai, India
Air India Group will shift select Air India Express domestic and West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport from December 2026, completing the transition by summer 2027. .
IndiGo will shift 12 daily international departures frmCSMIA to Navi Mumbai International Airport from February 2027, expanding network to 12 destinations by July. The phased transition will support IndiGo’s international expansion & facilitate CSMIA Terminal 1 redevelopment. – at Mumbai, India
BYD Denza luxury EV brand to launch on November 13
financialexpress.com/auto/ca… – at Mumbai, India
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💧 How can rainwater help solve water scarcity?
Through #ReGeneration, AKF's 10-year initiative supporting coastal communities and the natural environments they depend on across the Indian Ocean region, communities are driving solutions that enable people and nature to thrive together.
In this episode of #ReportingForAKF, Soraiya explores how rainwater harvesting is helping families in coastal Kenya capture and store water for everyday use, improving water security as rainfall becomes increasingly unpredictable.
🇰🇪 Next week, Soraiya explores another community-led climate solution in coastal Kenya.
🔗 About ReGeneration: akf.org/regeneration/
#WaterSecurity #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateResilience
JSW Motors has lined up 3 India SUVs with PHEV, hybrid and EV options, starting with December 4 unveil for the first model.
financialexpress.com/auto/ca… – at Mumbai, India
BREAKING: Honda has announced a Hilux rivalling pickup truck based on Mitsubishi Triton platform for ASEAN markets. Expected in 2028. Yes, that's right! A Honda Ladder Frame pickup in 2026 😁 Should it come to India? – at Mumbai, India
Akasa Air & Air India express have ordered the MAX 10 wbcin cleared FAA certification recently.
financialexpress.com/busines… – at Mumbai, India
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En Japón el nuevo Land Cruiser viene equipado con este volante. No se si el coche llevará cohetes como el de Tesla pero creo que se han pasado un poco con la gamificación del coche.
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai Motor India have ramped up production to meet strong #Diwali demand, aiming to convert rising bookings and robust deliveries into festive season sales growth. – at Mumbai, India
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Bill Clinton:
I'm tired of people denigrating Muslims for being Muslims.
The Quran says, and I first heard this from my daughter, who read the Quran from start to finish when she was 15 years old, and she said, "Read this."
Allah put the different people on the earth not that they might despise one another, but that they might come to know one another and learn from one another.
There are bad actors in every faith because we're all flawed human beings.
But the religious wars, the culture wars, I'm just tired.
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Important update: Plz save the numbers.
With recurring technical glitches affecting the 101 emergency helpline operated through MTNL, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has introduced five alternative mobile numbers.
BMC announced the additional numbers on Wednesday. Citizens can call 9076333101, 9076333102, 9076333103, 9076333104 or 9076333105 to seek assistance during fires, building collapses, road accidents, tree falls, drowning incidents and other emergencies.
The focus has now shifted to converting the demand pipeline into deliveries during the Dhanteras-to-Diwali period.
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SCOOP! Major update for the Fortuner to bring new styling and enhanced technology as competition intensifies in the premium SUV segment.
financialexpress.com/auto/ca… – at Mumbai, India
EXCLUSIVE: USAF C32 SAM1 ready for next city with @SecRubio on board. What a beautiful aircraft and livery on that unique Boeing 757. – at Mumbai, India
