Stock market today: The Indian stock market posted sharp declines on Wednesday, 23 April, snapping a three-day gaining streak. The Sensex plunged 756.84 points, or 0.95%, to close at 78,516.49, while the Nifty 50 dropped 198.50 points, or 0.81%, to settle at 24,378.10
It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor from the visiting supporters. Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to hit the summit of the Premier League for the first time in eight months, when they led the way after thrashing Wolves in the opening week
Rising temperatures can worsen migraines and chronic pain. A neurologist explains how heatwaves affect the nervous system, warning signs to watch, and how to prevent flare-ups. “As a neurologist, I’ve seen a noticeable rise in patients reporting worsening migraines and chronic pain during
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West. The drone strikes on Amazon Web Services data centres in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s threats to target tech firms for their involvement in US attacks
Congress MP TN Prathapan has moved the Supreme Court against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national address on April 18 which was aired by public service broadcaster Doordarshan, Bar and Bench reported on Wednesday. The petition has alleged misuse of government-controlled television channels to
Love Horoscope Today for April 23, 2026: The love life of these zodiacs may improve through cooperation and effortLove Horoscope Today: Find daily astrological predictions for all sun signs. Published on: Apr 23, 2026 7:34 AM IST By Kishori Sud Share via Copy link Aries Love Energy: Honest
Third language papers in SSLC 2026 in Karnataka will be marked, not gradedKarnataka students will receive marks for third language subjects in SSLC exams, following a court ruling against the government's grading policy change. Published on: Apr 23, 2026 7:36 AM IST By Arun Dev
Rajasthan Royals achieved a significant 40-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Rajasthan Royals batted first and scored 159 for 6. Lucknow Super Giants struggled in their chase and were all out for 119. Jofra Archer was the standout performer with the ball for Rajasthan Royals
India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?
India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?
India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.
IndiGo and Air India, which together hold over 90% of the market, have ordered nearly 1,500 planes over the next decade, highlighting soaring passenger demand.
This expansion hinges on Boeing and Airbus, which together supply 86% of the world's aircraft and faced "historically high" delivery backlogs in 2024 - delays expected to affect Indian orders too.
This has revived an old question: should India try to build its own passenger planes?
The prospect drew attention in October, when India and Russia signed an initial agreement in Moscow to manufacture the SJ-100 passenger plane in India, raising hopes for domestic aircraft production.
But is the Russia deal a solution? Its joint manufacturing plan still faces many hurdles before coming to fruition.
The SJ-100 is a twin-engine aircraft that can carry up to 103 passengers and is already in service with several Russian airlines, according to its manufacturer, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
Delhi has described the aircraft as a "game changer" and plans to use it for short-haul routes. But experts have questioned the project's cost and feasibility - much of which is still unclear.
One of the biggest concerns is whether the Russian firm would be able to rapidly set up and scale production in India.
The aircraft's manufacturer says it delivered around 200 SJ-100 aircraft between 2008 and 2020. But that trajectory shifted in 2022 when Russia launched its war against Ukraine.
Western sanctions cut off key spare parts, forcing the company to replace about 40 systems and operate an "import-substituted" version in 2023. Europe's aviation safety regulator withdrew the aircraft's certification, effectively banning the SJ-100 and other Russian planes from its airspace.
India has long aimed to build passenger aircraft domestically but has achieved only limited success.
In 1959, the government set up the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) to develop "small and medium-sized civil aircraft".
The facility has developed the two-seater Hansa and five-seater trainer planes, but larger passenger aircraft remain out of reach.
In the 1960s, India built passenger planes under foreign licenses. State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) produced dozens of UK-designed Avro 748 jets, used by both commercial airlines and the military before being phased out.
In the 1980s, India partnered with German firm Dornier to produce a 19-seat passenger jet, some of which still serve the military and limited civil routes.
With the momentum going, India has also tried to ingeniously design its own small passenger planes.
In 2000, India also signed an agreement with Russia for help in manufacturing the NAL's 15-seater Saras aircraft. The plane made its maiden flight in May 2004, but the project was stalled in 2009 after three pilots were killed during an accident involving its second prototype.
The project was revived by the Indian government years later with the next prototype Saras MK2, a 19-seater plane, but it is still awaiting certification.
Another such project, the Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) has also seen very little progress through the years. Feasibility reports for the 90-seater, comparable to the Russian SJ-100, were submitted in 2011, with little progress since.
Aviation experts say aircraft manufacturing in India has faced hurdles for a long time now.
Dr Abhay Pashilkar, director of NAL, points that the "lack of large domestic demand" until recently, along with a shortage of highly skilled manpower and a small domestic manufacturing ecosystem, has held back growth in the sector.
The way out, he adds, is "to engage with Indian as well as global manufacturers".
So, could the SJ-100 project indeed be a game-changer?
For now, it appears so.
The plan offers a "practical approach" as India's own projects are nowhere near completion, says Gopal Sutar, former spokesperson of the HAL.
For Moscow as well, wider acceptance of the SJ-100 would prove that they could make a civil aircraft without western technology.
While the deal comes with clear trade-offs and leaves questions about the future of India's aviation manufacturing ambitions, experts like Mr Sutar argue that Russia's role as a "steadfast supporter" of India remains key.
"Sanctions could pose challenges, but that would have been factored in by both countries," he said.
Aircraft availability is only part of India's aviation challenge; rapid expansion also hinges on trained crews.
Earlier this month, IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights due to "poor planning of pilot rosters," leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded for hours or even days.
Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook.
Source: BBC
Related Posts: India expected to remain world's fastest-growing major economy India is fastest-growing economy India Retains Position As Fastest-Growing Major Economy India To Remain G-20’s Fastest-Growing Economy India will remain fastest-growing major economy in 2026 and 2027 India Remains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Amid Global Slowdown IndiGo disruption reflects the crisis in India’s aviation sector IndiGo allocates USD 820 million towards purchase of aviation assets Aviation ministry directs IndiGo to cut 10% of flights SEBI Chief Highlights Growing Trust In Indian Capital Markets
NASA has revealed the Roman space telescope. This new instrument will search the universe for planets beyond our solar system. It will also investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The telescope is set to launch in September
1 hours ago
NEET MDS 2026: Final selective edit window closes today at natboard.edu.inNEET MDS 2026 final selective edit window closes today, April 22. The steps to make changes is given here. Published on: Apr 22, 2026 3:04 PM IST By HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda Share via Copy link National
1 hours ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) is flattening the jobs market for young people and governments should eliminate National Insurance to make hiring workers more attractive, former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC. Sunak, now an adviser to AI firm Anthropic and Microsoft
1 hours ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.OnePlus Nord 6 vs Nothing 4a Pro: Don’t buy before reading this comparisonWhile the OnePlus Nord 6 targets performance hungry gamers
1 hours ago
Voting for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase 1 is underway. Polling concludes today at 6 PM. Over 5.73 crore voters are participating in Tamil Nadu. West Bengal sees a contest between TMC and BJP. By-elections in Gujarat and Maharashtra are also happening
1 hours ago
After months of speculation and delays, officials have announced that the teen girl found in the trunk of singer D4vd's car died from "multiple penetrating injuries". The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office on Wednesday announced that they'd ruled Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death a homicide
1 hours ago
India's government has confirmed that Indian ships have not paid any tolls to Iran or other groups for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This statement addresses claims about the captain of the Sanmar Herald making a payment. The captain reportedly fell victim to cyber criminals after an
1 hours ago
More than 20 years on from the release of the first The Devil Wears Prada film, the stars reunited on a remarkably sunny evening in London to celebrate the release of its sequel. The original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all reprise their roles in the film
1 hours ago
75% of all new code at Google is AI-generated, Sundar Pichai saysWe're now shifting to truly agentic workflows, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says in a post on ‘The Keyword’. Published on: Apr 22, 2026 8:54 PM IST By Tushar Deep Singh Share via Copy link Google is doubling down for the agentic era
1 hours ago
Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup finalKane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final Published on: Apr 23, 2026 2:46 AM IST AFP Share via Copy link Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German
1 hours ago
Tesla has expanded the lineup of the Model Y with the introduction of the new L variant. It is a long-wheelbase version of the standard Model Y and gets a six-seater configuration. There are also other changes that have been made to the electric vehicle to make it more comfortable
1 hours ago
SoftBank Group is seeking a substantial $10 billion loan. This loan is backed by its shares in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The move signals SoftBank's aggressive push into artificial intelligence. This follows previous significant investments and loans for the AI firm
1 hours ago
Iran war news: The White House states President Donald Trump will decide the West Asia conflict's end. This decision hinges on American national interests. No fixed timeline exists for the conflict or the Strait of Hormuz blockade. President Trump is satisfied with the ongoing naval blockade
1 hours ago
Jason Holder achieved a record 97 wickets in global T20 cricket last year. He is now with Gujarat Titans in the IPL but yet to play. Holder discusses his T20 success, adapting his game, and managing his body. He emphasizes mental preparation and his role supporting the team from the bench
1 hours ago
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Commuters trapped inside elevators at Namo Bharat stations may soon get faster assistance, with the NCRTC introducing an AI-powered system that can detect entrapment within 60 seconds and trigger an emergency response
1 hours ago
As mercury soars, power demand surges past 27,000 mw before peak summer in Uttar PradeshThe state government has planned availability of around 34,000 mw to meet peak requirements, according to a UPPCL spokesman Published on: Apr 23, 2026 7:34 AM IST By Brajendra K Parashar
1 hours ago
Haryanvi actor Divyanka Sirohi dies of heart attack at 29, film workers' body expresses shock: ‘Gone far too soon’On Wednesday, it was reported that Divyanka Sirohi died on April 21 at her home in Ghaziabad. However, the cause of her death is not known yet. Apr 23, 2026
1 hours ago
The Suzuki Avenis Special Edition has received a new dual-tone colour option with no change in price or hardware. This matters for buyers looking to buy a new scooter because it adds a fresh visual choice in the competitive 125cc scooter segment without increasing ownership cost
1 hours ago
Asus ExpertBook Ultra laptop launched in India with built-in AI processing capabilitiesAsus has launched the ExpertBook Ultra in India, bringing a business laptop focused on on-device AI and more for professional workflows. Published on: Apr 22
1 hours ago
Less than four months after he signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with Chelsea, Liam Rosenior's stint at Stamford Bridge has come to an abrupt end. The 41-year-old replaced Enzo Maresca in January. Ten defeats in 23 matches later, he has gone
1 hours ago
West Bengal politics remains a high-stakes battle between the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) under Mamata Banerjee and the rising challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite BJP’s rapid growth and strong national presence
1 hours ago
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday, less than a month after taking charge, following questions about his financial conduct. “I have resigned from the post of home minister, effective from today, to ensure an impartial investigation into matters related to me and to ensure
1 hours ago
It's a sombre gathering in the backstreets of one of China's biggest manufacturing hubs, where workers are smoking under a tree in front of storefronts advertising temporary factory jobs. "No-one understands what our life is like," says one man who is unwilling to be named
1 hours ago
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is all set to announce UP Board Class 10 and 12 results 2026 today, 23 April. In a press release issued on 22 April, the education board said that the results will be announced in a press conference from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad office in
1 hours ago
Tesla plans to introduce its humanoid robot, Optimus, to India when the time is right, according to a senior company official. The electric carmaker also intends to bring its integrated energy solutions business to the country in the future. This announcement was made during the launch of Tesla's
1 hours ago
Indian student in US considers return after failing to secure permanent job: ‘I have a loan to pay off’The student moved to the US less than two years ago for a master’s degree. Published on: Apr 23, 2026 6:49 AM IST By Sakshi Sah Share via Copy link An Indian student in the United States has
1 hours ago
HR rejects candidate for asking about WFH, wants employees with ‘CEO-level attitude’In an Instagram video, a job seeker claimed that her request for Saturday flexibility was met with a lecture on corporate devotion from HR. Published on: Apr 23
1 hours ago
