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April 8 (Reuters) - India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war. The move to cut charges comes after IndiGo and Air India sought the rationalisation of some fees levied by airports. The country's two largest airlines are facing a double whammy from the Iran war, as Indian airlines are already barred from ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) suspended its recent directive that required domestic airlines to offer at least 60% of their aircraft seats without additional selection fees. The decision, issued on Thursday, puts the mandate in abeyance just 16 days after its initial announcement. The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) welcomed the policy reversal and urged the government to offer seasonal subsidy foor passenger convenience. On Thursday, the ministry wrote to the Direct ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost-side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned that this move to curb ancillary revenue would lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on March 17 ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enact rules mandating the same. The regulator had then amended existing rules to implement at least ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned this move to curb ancillary revenue will lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on March 17 ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enact rules mandating the same. Following that, the regulator had amended existing rules to implement at lea ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S. President Donald Trump's exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some analysts say could help to revive lost demand. Trump on Friday removed tariffs he had imposed on more than 200 food products, including beef, as consumer concerns mount over rising U.S. grocery prices. Unlike EU and Vietnamese suppliers facing 15-20% duties, Indian exporters of tea, coffee, spices and cashew nuts wer ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Apple is lobbying India's government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone machinery it provides to its contract manufacturers, an issue seen as a hurdle to its future expansion, sources say. The push coincides with Apple's growing India presence as it diversifies beyond China. Counterpoint Research says iPhone's share in the Indian market has doubled to 8% since 2022. And while China still accounts for 75% ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): After Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's return to Dehradun from his Delhi visit on Sunday, a series of back-to-back meetings by six BJP MLAs and one independent legislator with him has fueled political buzz over an impending cabinet expansion in Uttarakhand. Notably, the expansion of Chief Minister Dhami's cabinet is expected during the upcoming Navratri, and in view of this, several party legislators have intensified their lobbying for a p ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): After Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's return to Dehradun from his Delhi visit on Sunday, a series of back-to-back meetings by six BJP MLAs and one independent legislator with him has fueled political buzz over an impending cabinet expansion in Uttarakhand. Notably, the expansion of Chief Minister Dhami's cabinet is expected during the upcoming Navratri, and in view of this, several party legislators have intensified their lobbying for a p ...Read More >
The indigenous star-rating system for crash testing cars was launched by the road ministry in August 2023 after much delay. The government is also setting up a state-of-the art ₹1,500 crore testing centre in Pune to strengthen vehicle safety assessment infrastructure. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that global automobile companies have begun sending their vehicles to India for testing under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), highlight ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Bomb threats received through e-mail on Saturday sent Taj Palace and Max Hospital staffers into tizzy which were later declared "hoax" following extensive searches by Delhi Police, an official said. According to a senior police officer, the Taj Palace hotel in Shalimar Bagh received a bomb threat via e-mail on Saturday morning, while Max Hospital in Dwarka was sent a similar threat in the afternoon. Both threats were declared hoaxes after extensive searches in the premis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) A bomb threat received through e-mail on Saturday sent the Taj Palace staff here into tizzy which was later declared a "hoax" following an extensive search by the Delhi Police, an official said. Upon receiving information about the threat, multiple teams of the Delhi Police including a bomb disposal squad (BDS), dog squad, and a quick reaction team (QRT) immediately rushed to the spot, he said. "We reached the hotel and launched an extensive search operation. All public ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Indian government is facing a backlash from motorists after the nationwide rollout of fuel blended with 20% ethanol, amid fears - stoked by a lack of clarity from some automakers - that it may affect the performance of particularly older vehicles. India, the world's third largest car market, set a 2025 target years ago for 20% ethanol blending in fuel, called E20, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on clean energy. But in recent weeks it h ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to India's labour-intensive agricultural sector, which New Delhi has pledged to protect. Why is India opposing the products the US is lobbying for? The United States is pressing India to open its markets to a wide range of American products, including dairy, poultry, corn, soybeans, rice, wheat, ethanol, fruits and nuts. While India is willi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known for belting out hits such as "We Rollin", "Elevated", "Baller" and "Cheques", Punjabi music artist Shubh, has announced the release of his new song, 'Together', which he says is a celebration of "love that's real and lasting". Shubh said: "This song is about the genuine connections we forge with one another. It's a celebration of love that's real and lasting." He hopes the song inspires listeners. Shubh added: "I hope it inspires listeners to appreciate ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Ambadas Danve on Friday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government of avoiding debate on the real issues faced by the people during the monsoon session of the legislature. "The public debt has risen from Rs 9.12 lakh crore to over Rs 10 lakh crore. Instead of responding to critical issues raised in the concluding week of the session, the ruling side diverted the debate by raising unrelated topics, clearly avoiding the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain- ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a move to curb rising obesity rates among children and adults, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to install "oil boards" -- visual aids meant to spread awareness about the health risks of high-fat food and oil consumption. These boards, which will be displayed in common areas such as cafeterias, lobbies, and meeting rooms, will serve as daily reminders to encourage healthier dietary choices among students and staff. This initiative follows a sim ...Read More >
The advisory mentions other messages promoting healthy food such as fruits, vegetable. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Health Ministry denied directing vendors to put warning labels on food items like samosas and jalebis * The advisory aims to raise awareness of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, not specific items * Workplaces are advised to display boards promoting healthy eating and physical activity to combat obesity Did our AI summary he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it's powered by artificial intelligence. As AI-enabled marketing tools become more intelligent and widely adopted, the very structure of marketing teams is beginning to change. Routine tasks that once required human input are now being executed faster, more accurately, and at scale by smart systems. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked schools to set up "oil boards" to educate students and staff about harmful effects of consuming high-fat foods and oils and to serve as daily reminders promoting healthier eating habits, according to officials. The directive comes two months after the board asked schools to set up "sugar boards" to monitor and reduce the sugar intake of children. "Oil Boards" refer to posters or digital displays installed in shar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked schools to set up "oil boards" to educate students and staff about harmful effects of consuming high-fat foods and oils and to serve as daily reminders promoting healthier eating habits, according to officials. The directive comes two months after the board asked schools to set up "sugar boards" to monitor and reduce the sugar intake of children. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: Pappu Yadav Meets Bihar Governor ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Over one in five urban adults in India are overweight or obese, according to NFHS-5 (2019-21). The Lancet's 2025 Global Burden of Disease report forecasts this number will rise from 18 crore in 2021 to 44.9 crore by 2050, placing India second globally in obesity burden. In response, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated affiliated schools to install 'Oil Boards' in common areas such as cafeterias, lobbies, and staff rooms to raise awareness about ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) A recent health advisory recommending the display of "oil and sugar boards" in public and workplace settings has sparked debate, with some reports alleging selective targeting of traditional Indian snacks such as samosas, kachoris, and vadapav. In response, however, the Union Health Ministry has issued a clarification, calling these reports "misleading, incorrect, and baseless." In a statement issued here, the Ministry made it clear that it has not mandated warning labe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has debunked media reports claiming that the Ministry has directed the issue of Warning Labels on food products such as samosas, jalebis, and laddoos, calling them misleading, incorrect, and baseless. The Union Health Ministry had separately issued an advisory which is an initiative towards making healthier choices at work places. It advises about display of Boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The central government on Tuesday denied media reports which claimed that the Ministry of Health has issued health warnings on Indian snacks such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo to fight obesity crises in the country. It noted that the warning labels on food issued by the Ministry of Health are "not selective towards Indian snacks". "Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The central government on Tuesday denied media reports which claimed that the Ministry of Health has issued health warnings on Indian snacks such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo to fight obesity crises in the country. It noted that the warning labels on food issued by the Ministry of Health are "not selective towards Indian snacks". "Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo. This claim is fake. The ...Read More >
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