INDIA
Air Taxi India becomes nation's newest airline
According to a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation official, the airline has received the permit this week. The airline is set to launch regional operations. It plans to deploy the Tecnam P2006T VT-ATC aircraft which has the capacity to ferry three passengers on short-haul routes.
Centre's new ethanol policy aims at protecting farmers: Gadkari
Speaking after dedicating 33 National Highway projects worth Rs 10,904 crore covering 1,197 km in a virtual event here, Gadkari said that the Union government is very well aware of the plight of the sugarcane and paddy growers.
ED attaches 6 properties of former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah worth Rs 11.86 cr
Among the attached properties are residences at Gupkar Road Srinagar, Tehsil Katipora, Tanmarg and Bhatindi Village, Sunjwan Jammu, an ED official said. The ED has questioned Abdullah twice in connection with a case of alleged misappropriation of funds when he was the chairman of the J&K Cricket Association.
Tejashwi meets Lalu, two ministers not allowed to meet RJD chief
On Saturday, two Jharkhand ministers were not allowed to meet Lalu Prasad. Both had come with the RJD supremo's younger son Tejashwi Yadav at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) to meet Lalu Prasad. The two ministers are Satyanand Bhokta of RJD and Badal of Congress. Only Tejashwi Yadav was allowed to meet his father.
Centre removes visitors' cap from ASI monuments
Issued on Friday, the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mentions that the sale of physical tickets to these centrally protected monuments and sites may be resumed where there is problem in QR code and network. As many as 3,691 centrally-protected monuments and archaeological sites maintained by the ASI were shut from March 17 in view of the coronavirus crisis.
When polls come, 'Didi' will be all alone: Shah
Shah welcomed Suvendu Adhikari and several others to the BJP. He said that senior party members are leaving Trinamool Congress because of corruption and growing discontent among the common people.
Apple puts Wistron on probation after violence at K'taka plant
The development comes one week after violence broke out at the Wistron's Narasapura facility as a large number of workers went on a rampage last Saturday over issues related to payment of salary. A Karnataka government report also found lapses in the way Wistron tried to scale up production in the factory.
No objection to Rahul as Prez, but Cong to have 'chintan shivirs'
The meeting which lasted for hours after starting off a little after 10.30 a.m. and went off on a cordial note despite the participation from the disgruntled group, saw Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka speak at the meeting. Several other senior leaders also brought in suggestion with fresh measures for strengthening the party.
'Agreed Position' has clear space for Naga flag: NNPG
Every sovereign, independent nation in the world is identified and recognised by its flag and constitution. However, since Nagas and Indians will co-exist, the Naga flag will be honoured and given the due respect and space it deserves, NNPGs said in a statement.
The Big Chill: Delhi, Chandigarh colder than Shimla
Likewise, many places in the plains of north India such as Ludhiana, Patiala and Hisar were colder than the popular hill station, the Met office in Shimla said. Chandigarh, located in the Shivalik foothills, recorded a minimum temperature at 4.3 degrees Celsius, while Shimla, located around 7,000 feet above sea level, saw a low of 4.4 degrees Celsius.
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