Saturday, August 15
The world’s safest airlines for 2026 have been named, spotlighting global carriers that lead on safety standards, crew training, and operational discipline. The latest rankings list the Top 25 full-service and low-cost airlines from hundreds of operators reviewed worldwide. No Indian airline features this year, marking a change from 2025 when IndiGo ranked 19th in the low-cost category.The 2026 rankings, announced by AirlineRatings.com, place added focus on crew standards, operational practices, and turbulence prevention, which remains the leading cause of in-flight injuries. Airline Ratings CEO Sharon Petersen said the gap between the world’s safest airlines remains very narrow and should not be overstated. “What stands out this year is how little separates the leaders. Less than fo
Mumbai, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Wednesday reported a sharp 36 per cent growth in vehicles sales at 1,17,000 units in 2025 on the back of its made-in-India strategy.The total sales, including exports stood at 1.59 lakh units, during the previous year, it said.The company said this was one of its strongest performances to date, supported by a resilient industry recovery and rising demand across segments.Also, during 2025, SAVWPIL crossed 2-million Made-in-India vehicles, underscoring the scale and maturity of its manufacturing operations."2025 has been a year of purposeful and broad-based progress for us. What stands out is that our performance is rooted in consistent execution and long-term road map for India. The strength of our Make-in-India strategy -- supported by deeper localisa
