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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 05 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM IST

Ahmedabad Airport Imposes New Drop-Off Charges on Taxis, Raises Pick-Up Fee by 33%

Ahmedabad airport has introduced fresh charges for taxis and other hired vehicles entering its premises for passenger drop-offs and visits, while also increasing the pick-up fee by 33%. The revised levy extends to tempos, minibuses and buses, with the charge for the first 0-30 minutes rising to as much as ₹600, adding a new cost layer to airport travel for passengers and transport operators.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 05:55 AM IST

Ahmedabad Airport Imposes New Drop-Off Charges, Raises Pick-Up Fee by 33% for Taxis and Hired Vehicles

Ahmedabad airport has introduced a fresh pricing structure that adds a new drop-off and visit charge for taxis while increasing the pick-up fee by 33%, raising the cost of airport access for passengers using hired transport. The levy also extends to tempos, minibuses and buses, with charges for the first 0-30 minutes rising as high as ₹600, underscoring a broader shift in how airport operators monetise curbside access.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Ride-Hailing Coercion Allegations Rock Gujarat as Bharat Taxi Faces Scrutiny

Passengers and drivers in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have alleged that groups of men stopped ride-hailing vehicles and pressured riders to cancel Uber and Rapido trips in favour of Bharat Taxi, India's government-backed platform. The allegations, which remain independently unverified, have raised fresh questions about competition, driver livelihoods and passenger safety in one of the country's busiest urban mobility markets.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Supreme Court Stays Death Sentence of Indian Mujahideen Operative in 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the execution of the death sentence awarded to an Indian Mujahideen operative convicted in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, offering immediate relief while it examines the challenge to the punishment. A bench issued notice to the Gujarat government and sought the trial court records, signalling a closer review of the sentencing process and the evidentiary basis of the conviction.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-07-20T09:30:00.000Z

Ahmedabad Textile Heritage Center Opens Archive Museum for Rare 500-Year-Old Ashavali Brocades

In Ahmedabad, the Textile Heritage Center has inaugurated a museum archive dedicated to preserving rare Ashavali brocades, some dating back nearly 500 years, placing one of Gujarat's most distinguished textile traditions into a new era of scholarship and public access. The initiative signals both a conservation milestone and a renewed cultural claim for a weave long associated with courtly patronage, ceremonial dress and the city's mercantile finesse.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹1,472 Crore Works at Sabarmati, Flags Off India’s First LNG Train

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated development works worth ₹1,472 crore at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati railway station and flagged off India’s first LNG train, marking a notable step in the country’s rail modernisation and cleaner-fuel transition. The event combined infrastructure expansion with a symbolic push toward lower-emission freight mobility, underscoring the Centre’s emphasis on logistics efficiency and energy diversification.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

CIAL’s User Fee Draws Scrutiny as Kochi Airport Expansion Needs Come Into Focus

The user fee at Kochi’s airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd., is facing renewed scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers are paying for routine operations rather than long-term capacity expansion. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if it were clearly tied to a second runway, a project that could strengthen the airport’s future growth case. The debate highlights a broader policy tension in Indian aviation: how airports balance user charges, infrastructure financing and public acceptance.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 05:34 AM IST

Airlines Say Twenty-Day Flight Shift at Mumbai Airport Is Operationally Unworkable

Airline executives are pushing back against Mumbai International Airport Limited’s proposal to temporarily cut about one-third of international flights from October 26, arguing that the timeline is too tight and the commercial costs are too high. The dispute underscores the strain on India’s busiest aviation market, where slot changes can ripple through aircraft rotations, crew planning, passenger connections and international network economics.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

West Bengal to Get Four New Airports in Two Years as Centre Pushes Regional Air Access

West Bengal is set to receive four new airports over the next two years, with facilities planned at Charra, Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Friday. The expansion is part of the Centre’s broader push to deepen regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme and extend commercial aviation beyond major urban hubs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

CIAL User Fee Faces Renewed Scrutiny as Critics Question Airport Priorities

The user fee collected at Kochi’s Cochin International Airport Ltd. is drawing fresh scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers should continue paying without a clearer long-term infrastructure payoff. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if the airport authority were using it to finance a second runway, a project seen as central to future capacity and operational resilience.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM IST

Excise Teams Seize 123 Liquor Bottles Near Hyderabad Airport in Interstate Smuggling Check

Excise officials seized 123 liquor bottles from two vehicles near Hyderabad’s airport zone, with consignments traced to Goa and Delhi, in a fresh enforcement action against illicit interstate transport. The operation underscores the continued vigilance of state excise teams around transport corridors that link aviation, road freight, and retail supply chains.

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