INDIA: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has launched its limited-period sale, ‘Splash into Savings’, enabling customers to plan and travel more affordably on select domestic and international routes. The sale will be open for bookings from 24 February to 27 February 2026, for travel from 3 March to 30 September 2026. The offer is valid for bookings made at least seven days before departure and applies to non-stop and connecting flights across all booking channels.

As part of the ‘Splash into Savings’ sale, customers can book all-inclusive one-way domestic fares starting at ₹1,999 and international fares starting at ₹4,699. IndiGoStretch fares, offering added comfort on select domestic routes, are also available from ₹9,999*.

In addition to special fares, IndiGo is offering attractive discounts on select ancillary services during the sale period. Customers can enjoy up to 70% off on select 6E Add-ons, including Fast Forward services, up to 50% off on pre-paid excess baggage, and up to 15% off on standard seat selection across select domestic and international sectors. Emergency XL (extra legroom) seats are also available starting at

₹500 on select domestic routes. Further, infants aged 0–24 months can travel for just ₹1 on domestic sectors when bookings are made through IndiGo’s direct channels.

Bookings can be made conveniently through the IndiGo website, mobile app, AI-powered assistant 6ESkai, via IndiGo WhatsApp at +91 70651 45858, or through select travel partner websites and apps.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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INDIA: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced its ‘Getaway Sale’, offering exciting discounts on fares and add-ons for select domestic and international travel. Bookings under the sale can be made from 05 November to 08 November 2025 for travel between 12 November 2025 and 30 April 2026 (applicable to bookings made at least 7 days before departure).

Through the ‘Getaway Sale’, IndiGo invites customers to turn their dream getaways into reality with special all-inclusive one-way fares, starting at just ₹1,599 for domestic travel and ₹4,599 for international routes. In addition, travellers can avail discounts of up to 70% on Fast Forward and 10% on pre-booked meals, on select domestic and international sectors. Furthermore, standard seats can be booked at prices starting ₹150, exclusively on domestic sectors.

The ‘Getaway Sale’ underscores IndiGo’s commitment to delivering affordable fares, greater convenience, and extensive connectivity across its network of 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations.

Bookings for the Getaway Sale can be made conveniently through the IndiGo website (www.goindigo.in), mobile application, AI-powered assistant 6Eskai, IndiGo WhatsApp (+91 70651 45858), or select travel partner websites and apps.

*Terms and conditions apply

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INDIA: Air India Express has announced a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ on both domestic and international flights. On domestic routes, Xpress Lite fares—the airline’s exclusive zero check-in baggage fare available only on its website—start from ₹1,250, and Xpress Value fares start from ₹1,375. The sale for domestic flights is valid for travel until 19th September 2025, and travellers can book their flights on these attractive fares through the airline’s award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and other major booking channels.

For international routes, ‘Flash Sale’ fares start at ₹6,131 for Xpress Lite, ₹6,288 for Xpress Value, and ₹7,038 for Xpress Flex. These discounted international fares are valid for travel on 6th, 12th, and 20th August 2025. Bookings for both domestic and international sectors are open until 25th May 2025.

The airline offers Zero Convenience Fees on Xpress Lite bookings made through its award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com. Xpress Lite fares also offer added benefits, including the option to pre-book an additional 3 kg of cabin baggage at no cost and discounted check-in baggage rates – ₹1,000 for 15 kg on domestic flights and ₹1,300 for 20 kg on international flights. 

Additionally, the airline’s website offers fab deals for loyalty members, including 25% off Xpress Biz fares and upgrades. Xpress Biz is the airline’s business class equivalent with an industry-leading seat pitch of up to 58 inches. Biz seats are available on over 40 brand new Boeing 737-8 aircraft that Air India Express has recently inducted as part of its rapid expansion. Additionally, logged-in members enjoy 25% off on 10 kg Xcess Check-In Baggage and 25% off on 3 kg Xtra Carry-On Baggage. Loyalty members also get 25% off on ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, standard and prime seat selection, and Xpress Ahead priority services.  

Furthermore, the airline continues to offer special discounted fares and advantages on its website for students, senior citizens, doctors, nurses, members of the armed forces, and their dependents, ensuring a wide range of benefits for flyers.

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Since ITServe’s inception in 2010, the CSR team has embarked on a remarkable journey in Corporate Social Responsibility. Starting with small steps, it has significantly impacted the local communities.

ITServe’s mission has been to empower local communities through a wide range of initiatives. Through its several noble initiatives, ITServe CSR, through its 23 Chapters spread across the United States, has been working towards enabling individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to a thriving society.

Lauding the support and commitment of over 2,600 members of ITServe Jagadeesh Mosali, President of ITServe Alliance said, “ITServe CSR Team members are unwavering in their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) to give back to local communities across the country. The ITServe CSR vision has been to empower local communities through Education and Training, creating local employment, and supporting our first responders.”

Elaborating on the noble mission of CSR, Vinod Babu Uppu, CSR Board of Director, “ITserve CSR’s mission has been to empower local communities through STEM advocacy, educating the underprivileged, feeding the hungry, supporting our veterans and first responders and recognizing our community heroes. ITServe CSR would like to give back to our local communities through various charitable programs.”

The organization of multi-talented individuals has set targets of awarding STEM scholarships, providing life-changing opportunities to deserving individuals, and empowering and helping educate a diverse group of individuals from across the nation.

To achieve these lofty goals, ITServe has assembled an exceptional team of committed and talented national leaders to make its mission accomplished. The STEM Team is chaired by distinguished Chairs for each area. They are Jagadeesh Moali and Vinod Babu Uppu, CSR Board of Directors; Amit Goel, CSR – Managing Director and Dinesh Babu Movva, CSR – Secretary, who are assisted by a dedicated team of CSR Chairs, including Ravisatya Gavirineni, Krishna Revoori, Naveen Surya, Ravisankar Ramanathan, Naveen Jagadam, Venkat Seelam, Jogeswara Rao Peddiboyina, Dhanunjaya Mundrathi, Suresh Chappidi, and, Suresh Babu Manukonda.

According to Amar Varada, ITServe Governing Board Chair – 2024, “The ITServe CSR vision is empowering local communities through Education and Training, creating local employment, and contributing to the economy as a whole. We actively engage in initiatives that support education, healthcare, and community development, among other areas.”

CSR has a broad range of initiatives aimed at creating a positive impact in various areas. CSR team works to establish partnerships with educational institutions, organizations, and industry experts to provide training opportunities that enhance STEM skills and knowledge. This equips individuals with the tools they need to excel in STEM careers and contributes to building a robust talent pipeline.

Dinesh Babu Movva, CSR – Secretary said, “ITServe offers as many as 100 scholarships annually to the needy students in the communities they live and serve. Each student chosen for the scholarship is given up to $5,000 towards one’s educational needs. Through the partnership with our local Chapters, focusing on community colleges, ITServe has given away nearly 75 scholarships this year.”

ITServe has cultivated strong partnerships with over 100 prestigious universities and community colleges, forming a robust network to help achieve STEM goals. At the local level, each of the 23ITServe Chapters is actively engaged with community non-profit organizations, forming vital partnerships to drive ITServe’s mission and objectives forward.

Some notable institutions that are part of the collaborative network include Arizona State University, Bronx Community College Foundation, Bucks County Community College, California State University, Georgia State University, Illinois State University, Ohlone Community College, Oklahoma State University, University of North Carolina, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Virginia, and St. Charles Community College, among others.

ITServe encourages and facilitates member engagement in volunteer activities, enabling them to contribute their skills, expertise, time, and resources, ensuring that they collectively make a significant and lasting impact.

Anju Vallabhaneni, President-Elect of ITServe said, “Over the years, ITServe Alliance has established a name for itself as the center point of information for its members and the larger community, covering a variety of areas ranging from immigration, technology, economy, and many more that are relevant to its members. Through our 23 Chapters across the United States, we bring resources and service to the larger humanity in every part of this innovation country.”

Making a positive change in the local communities is strengthened by the generous donations by ITServe’s leadership and member organizations. They play a crucial role in the success of the programs. Its partners play a vital role in helping us broaden our reach and positively impact the lives of the less fortunate in our communities by helping us broaden our reach.

Ongoing participation and commitment are essential to reach ITServe’s lofty goals. Amit Goel said, “ITServe Alliance members are passionate about the wellbeing of society just as they have been about their businesses, but restricted by 24 hours in a day. Often, this mission to give back is delayed or takes a backseat as we are juggling multiple duties at work and with family. Another challenge is identifying the right organizations, where ITServe Alliance CSR can contribute and have the maximum impact.”

Founded in 2010, ITServe Alliance is the largest association of Information Technology Services Organizations functioning across the United States. Established with the objective of being the collective voice of all Information Technology companies with similar interests in the United States, ITServe Alliance has evolved as a resourceful and respected platform to collaborate and initiate measures in the direction of protecting common interests and ensuring collective success.

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This highly anticipated gathering will bring together leading professionals, experts, and stakeholders from the credit and political risk industry across the OIC member countries to discuss and deliberate on strategies to boost credit insurance and trade exchange, reflecting the shared commitment to fostering regional economic integration.

The Annual General Meeting will also serve as a platform for knowledge-sharing, fostering partnerships, and exploring new opportunities to enhance risk management and insurance services within the region.

Dr. Khalid Khalafalla, the Secretary-General of AMAN UNION stated: “We are pleased to host the 14^th Annual General Meeting in Algeria. This event provides a unique opportunity for our members to unite, share insights, and collaborate on strategies that will enhance credit insurance and promote trade exchange across Africa, the Arab, and Islamic countries, ensuring sustainable growth and resilience in the region. As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, the role of AMAN UNION in fostering cooperation and innovation is more critical than ever. We look forward to fruitful discussions and valuable insights that will benefit all our stakeholders.”

The event will feature a comprehensive agenda, with keynote speeches and networking sessions, highlighting significant developments in AMAN UNION Member Institutions during 2023. Focus areas of the event include fostering regional cooperation for global sustainability, the role of credit insurance in promoting trade exchange and achieving SDGs, the importance of credit information in mitigating risks and maximizing trade credit recoveries, in addition to the role of Multilateral Development Institutions and Global Cooperation in unlocking Africa-Arab trade potential. The gathering also presents an opportunity for attendees to engage with peer industry leaders, gain insights into current market trends and future outlook, in addition to exploring innovative solutions to the challenges facing the sector.

AMAN UNION remains committed to its mission of promoting best practices, enhancing the capabilities of its members, and contributing to the sustainable development of the risk insurance industry in OIC member countries. The 14^th Annual General Meeting in Algeria promises to be a milestone event in achieving these goals.

For more information about the event and registration details, please visit the Aman Union website.

For more information about the event, please contact the Aman Union Secretariat at secretariat@amanunion.net or visit their website at www.amanunion.net.

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MUMBAI: DHL Express, the global leader in international express services, is adding to the festive cheer of Diwali by offering customers discounts on international and domestic outbound shipments. This limited-time offer, valid until 02nd November 2024, allows customers to share festive greetings and gifts with their loved ones across the world while enjoying up to 50% off on international shipments and up to 40% off on domestic shipments. Customers can visit https://express-resources.dhl.com/Diwali2024_DHLExpress.html to receive the promotion code and avail of the offer.

As one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, Diwali, the festival of light, is an occasion for families to come together and exchange sweets and gifts. DHL Express recognizes the importance of togetherness during these times. It aims to bring loved ones together despite being miles apart, by providing customers with reliable and cost-effective shipping solutions. Customers can enjoy up to 50% off on international shipments weighing between 3 kg and 25 kg; while a 40% discount is offered on domestic shipments weighing between 2kg and 10kg. The offer is available at over 650 DHL Express service points across India.

Notably, customers can opt for an environmentally friendly shipping option. Through the DHL GoGreen Plus service, which uses the book-and-claim method, the buyer ‘books’ a specific quantity of sustainable aviation fuel at the time of purchase and then ‘claims’ the greenhouse gas emissions reduction toward their sustainability targets. Sustainable aviation fuel reduces Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for DHL’s customers. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its global logistics network.

Sandeep Juneja, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, at DHL Express India, said, “Diwali is a time to celebrate and connect, and we are proud to present an offer that brings our customers closer to their loved ones while delivering value through competitive rates. At DHL, we understand the importance of seamless, reliable logistics, particularly during festive seasons, when timely and efficient deliveries are paramount. We remain committed to delivering superior logistics solutions that ensure these connections are maintained. Additionally, our continued focus on sustainability through initiatives like GoGreen Plus underscores our dedication to offering innovative solutions that allow customers to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on quality or efficiency.”

Utilizing DHL’s extensive global network, which spans more than 220 countries and territories, customers can easily send their Diwali gifts. The offer ensures complete shipment visibility, with proactive SMS and email updates ensuring smooth and hassle-free deliveries worldwide. To inquire about this offer, customers can contact DHL Express via the toll-free number 1800 11 1345 or visit the DHL website at https://mydhl.express.dhl/in/en/home.html#/createNewShipmentTab to get a quote and book a shipment online.

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MUMBAI: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, now offers 20 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity onboard international flights, operated using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft, across all the three cabins. This initiative makes Vistara the first Indian airline to do so, underscoring its commitment to consistently elevate the travel experience for its customers.

The complimentary 20-minute Wi-Fi access enables customers to stay connected and is also ideal for those who wish to purchase extended Wi-Fi plans using Indian credit/debit cards. This service allows customers to receive one-time passwords via email, facilitating the purchase of extended in-flight Wi-Fi services during the active session.

Vistara’s young and modern fleet features state-of-the-art inflight entertainment (IFE) systems, offering passengers a rich selection of nearly 700 hours of engaging content, including a wide array of movies, TV shows, and audio titles. Additionally, Vistara’s international flights operating on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo offer advanced wireless connectivity powered by Panasonic Avionics, enabling seamless internet access on Wi-Fi-enabled devices at 35,000 feet. Passengers can stay connected and access emails, information, and social media with ease.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The only Indian carrier to feature amongst the World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ’16th Best Airline’, the second time in a row globally while also being recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the fourth time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the sixth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the fourth time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row at the coveted 2024 World Airline Awards by Skytrax. Vistara has also been recognized with the World’s 4^th Youngest Aircraft Fleet and Asia’s 2^nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet awards in 2024 by ch-aviation.

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RABAT, MOROCCO: GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) was the perfect opportunity for Netopia Solutions (www.Netopia.ma) to showcase its achievements over the past 20 years as the leading provider of Identity Management and E-Government Solutions in Morocco.  GITEX allowed us also to link with Identity and E-Gov customers in Morocco and Africa, as well as international partners to develop and market our solutions in E-Health, AI, and Cybersecurity.

Since 2004, Netopia Solutions has been a leading national player in the digital transformation of public administrations and organizations in Morocco.

Netopia has demonstrated through major government and private-sector projects its ability to deliver on-time, cutting-edge, competitive, practical, and high-quality solutions to our country’s administrations, strategic organizations, and corporations.

Our solutions are structuring on a national level, improving the lives of millions of Moroccan citizens by facilitating their access to digitalized services, simplifying their administrative journeys, and contributing to the quality and transparency of public services.

Netopia provides end-to-end secure solutions based on open architectures, guaranteeing our customers total control over the solution and the data.  We pride ourselves on being a contributor to our national digital sovereignty.

Our expertise is internationally recognized in the fields of identity management, biometrics, E-Gov solutions, and digitization and dematerialization of administrative and corporate business processes.

Biometrics and Identity Management

• National Civil Registry Management System (RNEC)                                   Ministry of Interior
• Biometric Passport Management                                                                  Ministry of Interior
• Passport Management Interoperability Platform                                          Dar As-Sikkah / MI
• Integrated Biometric Prison Management System                                        Ministry of Justice

E-Government

• Elections Management System                                                                 Ministry of Interior
• National Social Registry (Targeting of social welfare programs)                         UNDP / MI
• Social Welfare Payments System (Tadamoun Covid)                                 Ministry of Interior
• Land Registry and Property Certificate Management National Land Registry Agency
• COVID-19 Vaccination Management System                                                Ministry of Health
• Digitization of marriage, real estate, and personal contracts                         Ministry of Justice
• Integrated Management of agricultural aids and incentives                      Ministry of Agriculture
• Social Benefits Payment Platform                                                               CDG Prévoyance

Corporate IT Solutions

• ONCF Railway transport mobile application                                      National Railway Company
• ONCF Management of freight transportation                                    National Railway Company
• Self-Care application (online services, virtual agency)                                 Maroc Telecom

Cyber Security and Data Protection

• Strong authentication solution for secure exchanges                              Gendarmerie Royale
• Strategic Intelligence Solutions                                                                      Confidential
• Cybersecurity Solutions                                                                 ONDA National Airport Company
• Cybersecurity Solutions                                                                                Confidential

E-Health

• MED ERP Integrated Hospital Management                              Foundation Cheikh Khalifa Hospital
• MED ERP Integrated Hospital Management                                      Rabat University Hospital
• Virtual Reality Medical Teaching Assistant                                                 Beta Testing
• AI decision tool for medical professionals                                                  Beta Testing

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“Targeted cyber-physical attacks are more than zero-day exploits that take advantage of an unknown or unaddressed vulnerability. Instead, they are now also about silent residency – using LotL attacks to wait until there is an opportune moment to turn a system against itself,” said Micheal Ruiz, vice president of OT cybersecurity for Honeywell.

Now in its sixth year, the report underscores the severe risk USB-borne malware poses to industrial and critical infrastructure facilities. Key findings in the report indicate that adversaries now have a strong understanding of industrial environments and how they operate. According to the report, most of the malware detected on USB devices by Honeywell’s Secure Media Exchange could cause loss of view or loss of control of an industrial process, a potentially catastrophic scenario for operators.

“As digital transformation and automation accelerate, so does the exposure to sophisticated and malicious cyberattacks that can have devastating consequences in terms of reputation, safety, and continuity,” said Ruiz. “There are numerous ways a bad actor can infiltrate an OT environment, including through USBs. With Honeywell’s advanced end-to-end technology and deep experience, we partner with our customers to improve their ability to protect their assets and data from these threats.”

The 2024 report is based on the Honeywell Global Analysis, Research, and Defense (GARD) team’s tracking and analysis of aggregated cybersecurity threat data from hundreds of industrial facilities globally during 12 months. 

Several of the report’s additional key findings included:

• USB devices continue to be used as an initial attack vector in industrial environments, as 51% of malware is designed to spread via USB, a nearly six-fold increase from 9% in 2019.
• Content-based malware, which uses existing documents and scripting functions maliciously, is on the rise, accounting for 20% of malware.
• Over 13% of all malware blocked specifically leveraged the inherent capabilities of common documents, such as Word, Excel and PDF documents.
• 82% of malware is capable of disrupting industrial operations, resulting in loss of view, loss of control, or system outages in OT environments.

To download the full report, visit: https://hcenews.honeywell.com/CYB-2024-Threat-Report-LP.html

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INDIA: The share of Indian airlines in international passenger traffic originating from, terminating in, or transitioning through India is seen surging 700 basis points (bps) to ~50% by fiscal 2028 from 43% in fiscal 2024.

The improvement would be driven by Indian airlines deploying additional aircraft and adding new routes in the international segment, as well as their inherent advantage of superior domestic connectivity compared with foreign carriers.

The business profiles of Indian carriers will strengthen as a result of their rising share in international traffic, which is more profitable than the domestic segment.

India’s international passenger traffic grew to around 70 million in fiscal 2024, from a low of 10 million in pandemic-hit fiscal 2021, to surpass the pre-pandemic level1. The share of Indian airlines, which was rising steadily earlier, picked up pace since the pandemic (see chart 1).

Says Manish Gupta, Senior Director and Deputy Chief Ratings Officer, CRISIL Ratings, “A noticeable shift in spending patterns has emerged after the pandemic, as evident in the increasing inclination of Indians towards international leisure travel. Increasing disposable incomes, easing visa requirements, growing number of airports and enhanced air travel connectivity are boosting international travel. The government’s focus on making India a hub for tourism is also expected to provide a fillip to inbound traffic. Thus, international passenger traffic is likely to clock a CAGR² of 10-11% over the next four fiscals, against a mere 5% CAGR in the four years³ prior to the pandemic.”

Indian airlines are looking to capture a large portion of the growth in international passenger traffic as it is typically more profitable due to higher yields and has less intense competition compared with domestic routes. They have added 55 new international routes over the past 15 months, taking their tally beyond 300⁴. These include direct flights originating from additional cities⁵ to popular long-haul destinations in the United States, Europe and Australia, effectively reducing flying time and eliminating layovers.

Indian airlines are also aiming to deploy additional aircraft on the short and medium-haul international routes and leveraging codeshare agreements with major global airlines to offer onward connectivity to passengers.

As such, Indian airlines have certain natural advantages in cornering a larger share of the country’s international traffic compared with foreign airlines. They have superior domestic connectivity than their overseas counterparts – which serve only select Indian cities – and can offer end-to-end international connectivity on a single ticket to travelers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

India’s geographic location also lends itself well to air connections between the EMEA⁶ and Asia Pacific regions, potentially positioning the country as a hub for international travel.

Says Ankit Kedia, Director, CRISIL Ratings, “To capitalize on the growth in international travel, Indian airlines are investing in widebody and long-range narrowbody aircraft for network expansion, adding new international routes and introducing long-haul non-stop flights to key destinations. Aided by the planned fleet addition and network expansion strategy, Indian airlines could log a CAGR of 14-15% in the international segment over the next four fiscals, taking their market share to 50%.”

• ¹ 67 million passengers in fiscal 2020
• ² Compound annual growth rate
• ³ Fiscals 2016-2020
• ⁴ As per the 2024 summer schedule of Indian airlines
• ⁵ 21 new city pairs covering long-haul destinations during Oct-Dec 2023 compared with Oct-Dec 2019
• ⁶ Europe, the Middle East and Africa

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