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Vietnamese electric mobility firm Green SM has launched its all-electric taxi service in Delhi-NCR, targeting the premium segment. Backed by Vingroup, the company aims to gradually expand across India, offering a fleet equipped with advanced safety features. Customers can book rides via app, hotline, or by hailing vehicles.

Airport Shift Sparks Concerns Over Connectivity, Travel Time

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Strong winds and rain at Delhi airport caused a passenger stepladder to roll into a parked Air India aircraft. The sudden weather event also blew ground support equipment into three other Air India planes, damaging them and forcing them out of service. No injuries were reported during the chaotic incident.

Seven individuals, including airport service staff and foreign nationals, were apprehended at Mumbai airport in a significant gold smuggling bust. Over Rs 5 crore worth of gold dust mixed with wax was seized. The operation uncovered an international syndicate using transit passengers and insiders to bring contraband into India. Investigations are ongoing to unearth further connections.

A recent surge in gold import duty has fueled a wave of smuggling, with illicit gold now available at discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh per kilogram. This creates a significant price disparity with legally imported bullion, mirroring trends seen after a similar duty hike in 2013. Industry experts warn of escalating unofficial imports.

Cholan Tours has launched India's first organized women chauffeur driver service, empowering female professionals and expanding South India's tourism. Trained chauffeurs will manage end-to-end tour operations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, offering a new, personalized travel option for all, including solo and women travelers, fostering financial independence and industry inclusion.

In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal. This closure of Kuwait's airspace has led to considerable disruptions for travelers.

Germany has abolished the airport transit visa for Indian passport holders, effective June 3, 2026. This significant change allows Indians to transit through German airports without a visa when travelling to a third country. The move, confirmed by the German Embassy, simplifies travel, saving time and money for many Indian travellers and students.

A sudden rainstorm at IGI Airport's Terminal 2 damaged three Air India aircraft when ground support equipment, dislodged by strong winds, struck them. One aircraft requires several days of repairs, while the other two are expected to resume flying this week. Officials are questioning the lack of a weather warning.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged supporters not to gather at Delhi Airport on 6 June, citing public and security concerns. Instead, he will seek permission at Parliament Street Police Station for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over examination controversies. The party also appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka as spokespersons.