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Recent instances of dense fog disrupting flights in Delhi and northern India, leaving thousands stranded, underscore the importance of travel insurance beyond addressing flight delays. Between January and November 2023, 1.88 million passengers faced delays, and 249,000 were stranded due to cancellations, highlighting the imperative need for comprehensive travel coverage. Travel insurance not only provides a flat benefit for delayed flights but also safeguards against various unforeseen circumstances, such as baggage delays, missed connecting flights, and emergencies like trip abandonment or passport loss. The coverage extends to high-impact events like emergency medical treatment and evacuation, offering financial protection against expensive…

the North Western Railways (NWR) zone has successfully electrified 806 km of tracks, contributing to its commitment to environmentally friendly railway operations in a notable stride towards sustainable railway operations. The commitment to environmental friendliness has driven the prioritization of electrification for broad gauge lines, a strategy yielding significant progress, as highlighted by NWR Chief Public Relations Officer Shashi Kiran. The completed electrification spans various routes, encompassing key segments like Didwana-Degana, Ganganagar-Gajsinghpur, Pipar Road-Merta Road, and more. This initiative forms a crucial part of broader efforts to elevate sustainability and curtail the carbon footprint associated with railway transportation. With a…

In another aviation incident in Japan, two aircraft, one belonging to Korean Air Lines and the other to Cathay Pacific Airways, clipped wings at New Chitose Airport on the northern island of Hokkaido. The incident occurred during wintry conditions, with no reported injuries on either plane, according to Japanese media. The Korean Air flight involved had 289 passengers and crew members on board, and conflicting information surfaced regarding whether passengers were on the Cathay Pacific aircraft. Cathay Pacific Airways has not yet provided comments on the incident. The mishap took place as a towing car, pushing the Korean Air plane…