Air India Lands At Hanoi, Beginning Services To Its Second Gateway In Vietnam

Air India has inaugurated its new 5x weekly non-stop service to Hanoi, touching down at the Vietnamese capital city for the first time. Hanoi is Air India’s second gateway in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City and the eighth destination in Southeast Asia.

Flight AI2390 departed from Delhi at 0120 Hrs (IST), landing at Noi Bai International Airport at 0720 Hrs (local time), where it was welcomed by dignitaries from the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, airport officials, and Air India staff.

The new five times weekly service complements Air India’s daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, offering travellers greater flexibility to explore Vietnam with open-jaw itineraries. With the launch of this service, travellers can conveniently arrive in Hanoi and return from Ho Chi Minh City, or vice versa, making multi-city leisure and business travel easier.

Air India’s Delhi-Hanoi service is operated by Air India’s A320neo aircraft, featuring a three-class cabin configuration including Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy, delivering a premium, full-service flying experience to and from India and beyond.

The new service also seamlessly connects points in the United Kingdom and Europe to Vietnam, enabling travellers between these regions to travel conveniently via Air India’s hub at Delhi.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: “Vietnam has rapidly evolved into a high-potential market for Indian travellers, supported by strong leisure demand, growing business exchanges and rising interest in multi-city holidays. With Hanoi joining our network alongside Ho Chi Minh City, we are creating more choice, greater convenience and stronger connectivity between the two countries as well as enabling traffic between Europe and Vietnam.”

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI (DEL) AND HANOI (HAN)
FLIGHT #	CITY PAIR	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL	DAYS OF OPERATION
AI2390	Delhi - Hanoi	0120 hrs	0720 hrs	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
AI2391	Hanoi - Delhi	0820 hrs	1135 hrs	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun

Bookings are available via travel agents worldwide and will be progressively opened on Air India’s website (www.airindia.com) and mobile app.

About Air India group

The Air India group – comprising full-service global airline, Air India, and value carrier, Air India Express – is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted the airline’s inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries travellers to 60 domestic and 51 international destinations across five continents.

Returning to Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India group is in the midst of a five-year transformation programme, Vihaan.AI. As part of the transformation, Air India has placed orders for 600 new aircraft. In addition to taking new aircraft deliveries, Air India is progressively retrofitting all its legacy aircraft.

The Air India group operates South Asia’s largest aviation training academy in Gurugram, India. The construction of a new flying school and a greenfield maintenance base is in progress. With transformation underway across all facets of the business and India’s rich legacy of hospitality, Air India is committed to being a world-class global airline with an Indian heart.

For more news on Air India, visit http://www.airindia.com/newsroom  

Tata Motors Registered 28% Growth YoY With Total Sales Of 34,833 Commercial Vehicle Units In April 2026

Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international markets for April 2026 stood at 34,833 units, compared to 27,221 units during April 2025, up 28% YoY.

 

Category	April 2026	April 2025	Growth  (Y-o-Y)
HCV Trucks	8,969	7,270	23.4%
ILMCV Trucks	5,454	4,680	16.5%
Passenger Carriers	5,743	4,683	22.6%
SCV cargo and pickup	12,799	9,131	40.2%
Domestic Sales	32,965	25,764	27.9%
International Business	1,868	1,457	28.2%
Total	34,833	27,221	28.0%

 

Domestic sales of MH&ICV in April 2026, was 14565 units vs 12093 units in April 2025.

Domestic & International sales for MH&ICV in April 2026, was 15403 units vs 12760 units in April 2025.

About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Experience Every Super Moment This Cricket Season With California Almonds

Introducing Superfood for a Super You — a bold, new brand platform brought to life through an exciting campaign featuring famous cricket personality Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose signature energy invites fans to engage, celebrate, and win big.

This cricket season, California Almonds brings together the excitement of cricket with the nutritional power of almonds, through its latest campaign, ‘Superfood for a Super You’. Packed with 24 nutrients, including vitamin E, fibre, magnesium, protein; almonds are the ultimate superfood, and can help support sustained energy and performance, both on and off the cricket field.

At the heart of the campaign is a mobile-first interactive contest that invites participants across India to couple the excitement of live cricket, with the discovery of almond benefits in a fun, immersive way. Live from April 27 to May 24, the experience rewards those who keep coming back and staying engaged through the cricket season.

Easy to access and designed for seamless navigation, participants can visit AlmondWin.com on their mobile phones during live cricket matches and register using a few basic details with OTP verification - no app download required. Once logged in, users enable camera access to enter an augmented reality experience that blends their surroundings with virtual elements. For any queries along the way, users can easily refer to the detailed FAQs available on AlmondWin.com.

Timed to sync with live cricket matches, the experience comes alive as participants move their phone to spot virtual almonds appearing around them, during key match moments. Whether it’s a six, a sharp catch or a game-changing play, users can jump in and participate by tapping on almonds appearing on their screen. Golden almonds surface during moments such as boundaries, catches or milestones, while silver almonds appear throughout the match. Each almond tapped adds to the participant’s score and unlocks quick, bite-sized almond benefits, making every interaction both engaging and informative.

Participants can return across multiple live cricket matches to build their scores and complete their almond benefits collection. Weekly leaderboards reset to give more participants a chance to win, while overall scores accumulate across the contest period, rewarding consistent engagement. Top weekly performers stand a chance to win tickets to popular cricket matches, while the highest overall scorers who complete their benefits collection, become eligible for the grand prize – tickets to the finals.

Extending beyond live match moments, the experience encourages participants to share their progress on social media, turning engagement into social currency. Timely reminders and WhatsApp nudges help participants stay connected and continue their journey through the contest.

With ‘Superfood for a Super You’ California Almonds creates a unique, immersive campaign for fans to engage with cricket in a whole new way, while reinforcing the role of almonds as a powerful everyday superfood. This season, it’s not just about watching the match – it’s about being a part of every super moment.

For more information, visit AlmondWin.com or follow California Almonds on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Almonds from California are a natural, wholesome and quality food. The Almond Board of California promotes almonds through its research-based approach to all aspects of marketing, farming and production on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond growers and processors in California, many of which are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organisation that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit www.almonds.in   

Lilly Supports Haryana State-FDA Action Against Counterfeit Medicines

* Reiterates Importance of Procurement Through Authorised Channels on Valid Prescription

* Patient safety is, and will always remain, Lilly’s highest priority

Eli Lilly and Company (India) commends the actions taken by the Haryana drug control authority in addressing counterfeit products falsely bearing the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) brand name that were recently seized in Gurugram, Haryana. These seized counterfeit products were not manufactured by Lilly and did not originate from Lilly’s authorised and verified supply chain. Following the diligent investigation by the authority, most of the counterfeit products identified have been recovered. In line with directions issued by the authority, the supply of genuine Lilly product through authorised distributors and licensed pharmacies continues without interruption.

“We recognise the efforts of the Haryana regulatory authority in addressing counterfeit medicines and supporting measures aimed at protecting patient safety.” said Winselow Tucker, President and General Manager, Eli Lilly and Company (India). “Lilly takes any act of counterfeiting very seriously. Counterfeit products are not manufactured under approved quality controls and may pose significant risks to patient safety and public health. We will continue to take steps to protect patients from the risks of counterfeit and other unsafe products worldwide, including working with regulators and law enforcement. We urge patients to procure Lilly products only through authorised distributors or licensed pharmacies, and on a valid prescription. Further, we want to clarify that Lilly’s patented tirzepatide molecule is marketed in India under two brand names — Mounjaro® and Yurpeak®.”

Counterfeit products may look very similar to genuine Lilly medicines. Patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals are advised to remain vigilant. Suspected counterfeit medicines may include:

· Products obtained from unauthorized or unlicensed sources.

· Packaging that appears tampered with or damaged.

· Missing batch number, expiry date, or manufacturer details.

· Packaging that looks inconsistent with approved product packaging, including misspellings, unfamiliar logos, or different labels.

The below images show authentic Mounjaro® packaging and examples of fake packaging on counterfeit products recently seized by the Haryana FDA. The cartons for the 5 mg dose strength are shown, but the highlighted differences exist on the counterfeit cartons for all dose strengths.

To report suspected falsified medicines or to identify authorized Lilly distributors or pharmacies, please contact Lilly India's toll-free helpline at 1800 123 0021 or write to us at mailbox_in-gps@lilly.com. 

About Lilly

Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com/in, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

Tata Power And Keppel Through A Consortium Partnership, Collaborate With Tata Realty & Infrastructure

* To Deploy Large-Scale Cooling-As-A-Service Solution At Intellion Park, Chennai

* 12,100 TR Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) deployment to reduce facility energy consumption by over 20%

* AI- and ML-driven Operations Nerve Centre to enable real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic performance optimisation

* Collaboration brings together complementary expertise to establish CaaS as a scalable model for large and ultra-large commercial and industrial developments in India

Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, in collaboration with Keppel Limited’s Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has partnered with Infopark Properties Limited (IPL), a unit of Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited (TRIL), to deploy a large-scale CaaS solution at Intellion Park in Chennai.

Intellion Park spans 25.27 acres, comprising both special economic zones (SEZs) and non-SEZs, and is strategically located in Taramani’s IT corridor. With a total installed capacity of 12,100 TR (tonnes of refrigeration), the project is scheduled to go live in October 2026 under a 15-year contract. Engineered with high-efficiency equipment, intelligent controls, and optimised lifecycle operations, the solution is expected to reduce the facility’s overall energy consumption by ~20%.

At the core of the solution is an AI- and ML-driven Operations Nerve Centre (ONC), patented by Keppel, which enables real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic performance optimisation to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across the facility.

Intellion Park sources green power from Tata Power, and the addition of CaaS further strengthens its integrated, low-carbon energy ecosystem. Over time, the partnership is expected to extend to the broader heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, including the low-side air-handling systems, unlocking additional efficiency gains, improving occupant comfort, and enabling a more holistic approach to energy optimisation.

Tata Power, along with consortium partner Keppel, provides innovative, reliable, and low-carbon Cooling-as-a-Service solutions which are scalable, premium, and future-ready. These grow with the clean energy needs, require no upfront investment, and integrate with emerging technologies to deliver seamless, sustainable, and cost-efficient cooling.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said: “Anchored in the India Cooling Action Plan, India’s commercial real estate sector is a fast-growing source of energy demand, driven by rising cooling needs. In this context, optimal cooling solutions are a critical lever, especially as the country continues to record peak power demand year after year. Tata Power is leveraging its expertise and innovative models such as Cooling-as-a-Service to deliver efficient, low-carbon cooling at scale. Its partnership with Keppel and TRIL at Intellion Park demonstrates how integrated solutions combining clean energy and advanced cooling can accelerate decarbonisation, enhance efficiency, and deliver long-term value. The company is well positioned to scale these capabilities further through Utilities-as-a-Service and Energy-as-a-Service offerings for real estate, data centres, GCCs, and other C&I customers.”

As TRIL advances its ambition to expand its portfolio to approximately 30 million sq. ft. over the next five years, with a focus on its net-zero goals by 2045, Tata Power and Keppel are well-positioned to support this journey through their complementary and integrated energy capabilities.

Mr. Sanjay Dutt, MD & CEO, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited, added: “This agreement marks a fundamental shift in how we design, operate, and sustain modern commercial assets - from ownership-led infrastructure to a performance-driven, service-led model where outcomes define success. By bringing together Tata Power's operational discipline, Keppel's global leadership in Cooling-as-a-Service, and Tata Realty's long-term asset stewardship, we are creating a platform that blends local execution with global technical excellence. This is not just a cooling contract - it is a blueprint for how forward-looking organizations collaborate to deliver better operational outcomes, superior user experience, and long-term environmental value.”

Beyond Intellion Park, Tata Power and Keppel have jointly secured additional Cooling-as-a-Service projects and are building on a robust pipeline of opportunities. These span commercial real estate and specialised industrial facilities including data centres and advanced manufacturing as well as district cooling systems for master-planned cities and large mixed-use developments such as airports.

Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, said: “Cooling is no longer a standalone utility and is becoming core to how the built environment and commercial assets are designed, operated, and decarbonised. Through Cooling-as-a-Service, Keppel brings together engineering excellence and lifecycle operations to deliver efficient, reliable, and more sustainable cooling. Our proprietary AI- and ML-enabled Operations Nerve Centre will continuously optimise Intellion Park’s energy performance in real time, thus enhancing energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost outcomes.Together with Tata Power and Tata Realty, we are establishing a scalable model to deploy Cooling-as-a-Service at scale to meet rapidly growing demand, including across the Tata Group’s portfolio as it advances towards its net-zero ambitions.”

According to the International Energy Agency, India is expected to become the world’s largest consumer of space cooling by 2050. In this context, future-facing solutions such as Cooling-as-a-Service will play a critical role in supporting India’s energy transition and sustainability goals.

Photo Caption: Ms Cindy Lim, CEO, Keppel Infrastructure Division; Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power (in blue shirt) and Mr Sanjay Dutt, MD & CEO, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd (extreme right) at the announcement of the deployment of Cooling-as-a-Service Solution at Intellion Park, Chennai.  

Air India Express Reinstates Flights To West Asia, Operates Over 40 Daily Flights To This Region

* Flights to resume from key Indian cities starting 30 April 2026 with connectivity enhanced to the UAE, Oman, & Saudi Arabia, and restored to Qatar and Bahrain.

Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting 30 April 2026.

Flights have resumed from major Indian metros and regional gateways, including Amritsar, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram and Varanasi.

Air India Express will continue operating to Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Jeddah, Riyadh and Muscat, with the reinstatement of established routes connecting India to the Gulf region.

Schedule effective from April 30, 2026 *
Country	Airport	Operating Sectors
UAE	Dubai	Kannur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Tiruchirappalli
	Abu Dhabi	Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai
	Ras Al Khaimah	Kochi, Kozhikode
	Sharjah	Amritsar, Jaipur, Kannur, Kozhikode, Varanasi
	Al Ain	Kozhikode
Oman	Muscat	Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram
Saudi Arabia	Jeddah	Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Mangaluru
	Riyadh	Kannur, Kochi
	Dammam	Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru
Bahrain	Bahrain	Kannur, Kozhikode
Qatar	Doha	Kochi, Kozhikode
Kuwait	Kuwait	-

About Air India Express

Air India Express is A Tata Enterprise, operating over 500 daily flights that connect 45 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia. The airline has a fleet of over 100 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320 aeroplanes. As India’s most vibrant and inclusive airline, Air India Express embodies the spirit and confidence of India - warm, expressive, and proudly authentic. Encouraging travellers to ‘Xplore More, Xpress More’, the airline transforms flying into an experience that is personal and memorable.

With thoughtfully curated touches - from ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, comfortable seats, and refreshed interiors to exclusive loyalty benefits for over 20 million members, Air India Express blends smart technology with heartfelt Indian hospitality. 

ICANN Opens Application Window For New Generic Top-Level Domains

The New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round offers organizations the opportunity to fortify security, enhance brand identity, build community, and gain a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), today announced that its New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application window is now open. Generic top-level domains, or gTLDs, are the part of a web address after the last dot. For the first time in over a decade businesses, communities, governments, and other organizations have the opportunity to operate unique digital assets, such as .brand, .city, or .industry, for the use of their business, customers, or constituents.

A Strategic Tool for the Digital Era

A gTLD is a global digital identifier that can anchor businesses in the digital arena, providing control over the left and right of the dot. The previous application round in 2012 resulted in the introduction of more than 1,200 new gTLDs, including those for brands like .microsoft and .sky, geographic locations such as .africa and .berlin, and general terms like .bank and .eco. New gTLDs have demonstrated their benefits in building brand trust, creating vibrant local digital ecosystems, and providing more intuitive navigation for users.

Key Benefits of Operating a gTLD

A gTLD is a unique digital home that provides:

Control and Flexibility: Define your own digital ecosystem by determining who can register under your domain name.

Security: Strengthen online transactions and build robust defenses against cyber threats, protecting both your brand and your customers.

Competitive Edge: Marketers overwhelmingly agree, with 92 percent recognizing gTLD benefits like differentiation, enhanced trust, and improved SEO.

"gTLDs are unique digital tools that can be used in meaningful and innovative ways to help achieve long-term goals," said Kurtis Lindqvist, President and CEO, ICANN. "Whether building a brand for a company, spotlighting a geographic region or city, strengthening a community, or launching a business to offer domain names under a new registry, a new gTLD can be an innovative tool for commerce, security, and communication."

The 2026 Round will expand the number of languages available for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) by accepting gTLD applications in 27 different scripts, representing hundreds of languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Devanagari, and Thai. This expansion will make the Internet more accessible and user-friendly for billions of people who use non-Latin-based scripts.

How To Apply

The application submission window will close on 12 August 2026. Applicants must submit their applications through the online TLD Application Management System (TAMS) here.

Applicant Resources

The Applicant Guidebook is the authoritative roadmap for any entity interested in applying for a gTLD. It includes the application questions, requirements, and processes to lead applicants through the submission and evaluation processes.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the TAMS resources prior to submitting an application. These resources include a system User Guide, demonstration videos, and other helpful tools, all available here. Additional resources, including Frequently Asked Questions, topic overviews, webinar recordings, and more are available on the 2026 Round Resources webpage.

About ICANN

ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.