Why it is in the news
On 29 September 2026, Uzbekistan-based carrier Centrum Air launched a twice-weekly direct flight between Hyderabad and Tashkent, operating via Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) — the first direct air link between South India and Central Asia.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Paper-II (Geography of India): “Role of Road and Rail Network... Major Ports.” General Studies: India's international connectivity and aviation infrastructure; Telangana's economic development (IT, industry, tourism).