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Monday, February 2, 2026
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Topic: Seaplane

Modi govt plans over 100 routes for seaplane services: A look at its history & market in India

Civil aviation and waterways ministries have signed MoU to develop seaplane services. At least 28 routes awarded so far under UDAN scheme & bids are under evaluation for 78 more.

Stage set for final battle as Gujarat goes to polls in second phase

Modi’s popularity and the much touted Gujarat model will be pitted against the Congress’ narrative of change and its carefully planned caste experiment.

A short history of the seaplane that Narendra Modi used in Gujarat

A closer examination of the history and origin of the aircraft he flew in reveals some interesting details, and raises questions.

Modi’s trip is not India’s first, many seaplane services took off in the past

Reports of Narendra Modi's seaplane trip being the first one is misleading, there have been several others in the past.

On Camera

From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Sitharaman proposes a new National Institute of Design in eastern India. ‘A good push’

The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.