Tejasvi Surya hosts US envoy in Bengaluru, discusses trade and tech ties
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday said he met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in the city and discussed the expanding India–US partnership in trade, technology and innovation.
The meeting comes in the backdrop of the recently concluded interim trade agreement between the two countries, with Surya highlighting Bengaluru’s central role in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
“Delighted to welcome His Excellency Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India, to Bengaluru today,” Surya said in a post on ‘X’.
He said the interaction took place over breakfast at a popular eatery in Indiranagar.
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“Over some masala dosa & strong coffee at Filter Coffee, Indiranagar, we had an engaging conversation on the growing India US partnership, especially in trade, technology and innovation following the interim trade agreement,” he said.
Surya added that he also introduced the envoy to a slice of local life.
“Also introduced him to Namma Auto. A memorable ride indeed,” he said.
Describing the city’s unique character, the MP said, “Bengaluru truly represents the journey from masala dosa to machine learning, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation and plays a vital role in strengthening economic and people to people ties between our two democracies.”
Highlighting the city’s economic weight, Surya said, “With over 700 American companies and 43% of India’s software exports coming from Bengaluru, our city is central to US India economic ties.”
He further said, “Home to 40% of India’s GCCs, Bengaluru continues to drive innovation led partnership between our two democracies.”
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Noida airport to begin ops next month with IndiGo flights to Lucknow, Bengaluru
Noida (PTI): IndiGo on Thursday announced that it will start commercial flight operations from the Noida International Airport in Jewar from June 15, becoming the launch carrier for the greenfield airport in western Uttar Pradesh.
The first day flights will be to and fro Lucknow and Bengaluru, the airline said in a statement.
Noida International Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28.
IndiGo said it will be the first carrier to start commercial services from the airport, the third in the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to the airline, inaugural flights on June 15 will operate on the Lucknow-Noida-Bengaluru-Noida-Lucknow sector.
As per the announced schedule, flight 6E 2278 will depart from Lucknow at 7.05 am and arrive in Noida at 8.05 am before departing for Bengaluru at 8.35 am and landing there at 11.05 am.
The return flight, 6E 2279, will leave Bengaluru at 3.45 pm and reach Noida at 6.20 pm before departing for Lucknow at 6.55 pm and arriving there at 8 pm.
IndiGo said it will gradually introduce direct flights connecting Noida International Airport to more than 16 destinations across the country, including metro cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, besides tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Amritsar, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Jaipur, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pantnagar and Srinagar.
The airline said bookings for the flights are being opened in phases through its website, mobile application and authorised travel partners.
Aloke Singh, Chief Strategy Officer of IndiGo, said the airline was pleased to announce the launch of operations from Noida International Airport.
"Strategically positioned on the Yamuna Expressway, Noida International Airport will be the new gateway for western Uttar Pradesh alongside the NCR. As we continue to expand our operations, we remain committed to delivering affordable, on-time and hassle-free travel experiences," Singh said.
IndiGo said the airport is expected to emerge as a major domestic aviation hub and will strengthen connectivity between Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh through integrated road and rail infrastructure.
