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Inflation in the United States rose in July to 3.2 percent after 12 straight months of decline, boosted by costlier housing. Bringing you updates from India, Air India Chairperson N Chandrasekaran unveiled a new logo, branding and plane livery for Air India as part of its multi-million dollar transformation of the former state-run carrier. California-based company Freshworks booked 2,200 tickets for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer'. CEO Girish Matrubhootam shared a tweet in which he said, "2,200 tickets 7 screens Freshworks employees only". To get ahead of what is happening across the globe, watch this edition of Newspresso with Nandita Khemka only on Moneycontrol.

For IndiGo, the real battle starts now

IndiGo will be locked in a steady battle with the Air India group and will have to differentiate itself beyond its already-proven on-time, hassle-free experience model.

Mega orders by Air India, IndiGo point to growing optimism, heightened competition

While IndiGo is focused on the domestic market, with gradual expansion internationally, Air India’s order of different types and sizes of aircraft tell of its vision to expand into a full service, worldwide operating carrier, and LCC for the domestic and international markets.

Tatas may consolidate AirAsia India, Vistara under Air India for operational synergy

It is understood that the plan is to achieve consolidation of AirAsia India into Air India Express over a one-year period, while also targeting to bring all of the group's airlines businesses under the Air India umbrella by 2024.

SpiceJet flights restricted: What you should know as a passenger

The action comes within hours of the government informing Parliament that the DGCA conducted an audit and found all of the airline’s operating aircraft to be safe.

SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh readying $1-billion bid for Air India: Report

Two US-based funds are expected to join Ajay Singh's effort. Singh will likely raise $300 million by offloading his stake in SpiceJet’s cargo unit

Air India may unable to pay employee salaries after October: Report

There has been delay in payment of salaries to Air India employees as per published reports just like another PSU BSNL

MoS Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha apologises after software glitch delays up to 25 Air India flights

Air India is blaming a glitch in global aviation IT firm, SITA's, central server as the root of the problem.

Air India set to have 'Maharaja' class seats on international flights

Air India will soon introduce 'Maharaja' business class seats, various cuisines and new uniforms for the crew.

Potential bidders 'arm twisting' government on Air India sale: Unions

The statement comes following one after another potential bidder opting out of the Air India sale process after the government coming out with the terms of the offer in the information memorandum.

Nifty scales 6000: Here's what also made headlines today

Here are all the developments making headlines today.