PM Modi welcomed Amazon’s record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young people. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment, with major investments planned in AI, cloud infrastructure and e-commerce

The inaugural service, Flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 9:23 am, carrying passengers who will connect through Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket