Air India reduced fuel surcharges on specific international routes on Wednesday as global jet fuel prices eased.The airline has reduced the fuel surcharge per passenger from $205 to $125 for flights to Europe, while it has been cut by $80, to $200, for NorthAmerica and Australia, making travel to these regions more affordable, ANI reported.According…
Govt reviews the situation of rainfall deficit and potential drought conditions in certain parts of India NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from the El Nino over monsoon, with the World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) latest update on Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of…
Assam estate first to produce Matcha in India NEW DELHI: An estate in Assam’s Tinsukia district has created history by producing and launching India’s first-ever commercially manufactured Matcha tea, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in the Upper Assam district successfully produced and launched the premium green tea product, with…
Badrinath donation allegations: BKTC orders investigation over embezzlement claims (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi on Friday said that an inquiry committee has been constituted to conduct an impartial and fact-based investigation into the allegations circulating on social media about the alleged misappropriation of offerings and donations at Shri Badrinath…
Modi’s three-nation visit: PM to embark on Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia tour NEW DELHI: External affairs ministry on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6-11 to deepen India’s engagement with the three countries. During the first leg of his…
Ritabrata faction takes control of party HQ as rebellion intensifies The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress intensified on Friday after the rebel faction led by expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party’s organisational headquarters in Kolkata. The move came a day after the faction approached the Election Commission, staking its claim…
E-rickshaw shutdown prank: Centre tells Google, Apple to remove 7 apps from their stores NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday issued notices to Google Android and Apple iOS, directing them to remove seven battery management applications from their app stores over concerns that they were being misused to remotely…
MEA urges Venezuela to look into the death of Indian sailor whose organs were alleg NEW DELHI: India has urgently requested Venezuelan authorities to investigate the alleged desecration of an Indian sailor’s body after his family claimed all vital organs were removed before his mortal remains were repatriated.“We have taken up the matter with Venezuelan…
Meta meets Centre, final reply due in 3 days NEW DELHI: A team from Meta met officials from the IT ministry on Friday after the Centre issued a notice over WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, PTI reported citing sources.The company is required to submit its final response within the three-day deadline set by the government.“Meta team…
RSS backs SIT probe into Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam. India says Indus Waters Treaty stays suspended over terrorism. Centre summons Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material. Tibetan activist’s self-immolation revives Tibet rights debate. Police question key witness in Ketan Agarwal murder probe. Here are the top stories of the day:…