Under new GST, economy class air travel set to become cheaper from July 1
Industry experts say that today’s announcement is in line with the government’s aim to make flying affordable for the masses. HIGHLIGHTS 1. Economy class air travel will become cheaper under new GST. 2. Tax rate fixed at 5 per cent against existing 6 for economy class air... read more »
Kejriwal involved in hawala, says Mishra; AAP rejects charge
HIGHLIGHTS Mishra claimed that Kejriwal had made Mukesh Kumar Sharma the fall guy, getting him to falsely claim that he donated Rs 2 crore to AAP. AAP rejected the allegations, and party leader Sanjay Singh said, “AAP is ready to face any probe.” NEW DELHI: Sacked Aam Aadmi Party... read more »
Army wants its own ‘mini Air Force’, pitches for heavy-duty att...
HIGHLIGHTS The force wants three squadrons of heavy-duty attack helicopters, among other choppers, for its three primary “strike” corps The Army believes it should have “full command and control” over “tactical air assets” for rapid deployment along with its... read more »
Tuberculosis free India: J P Nadda formulates strategy to eliminate TB by 2...
Union Health Minister J P Nadda said that India has formulated a national strategic plan with a special focus on stamping out the bacterial disease at grass root levels. India on Friday pledged its commitment to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of the global goal to reduce the... read more »
Hungary railway station remains closed to migrants
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Thousands of migrants remain stranded at Budapest’s main international railway station as Hungarian authorities are sticking to European Union rules and preventing... read more »
Thai police say closer to cracking Bangkok bomb case
Police claimed significant progress on Wednesday towards finding the mastermind of Thailand’s deadliest attack after an arrested man admitted being near the Aug. 17 shrine blast and... read more »
TV baron Peter Mukerjea records statement in Sheena Bora case
Television baron Peter Mukerjea recorded his statement on the murder of his step daughter Sheena Bora at Khar police station in Mumbai on Wednesday. Peter’s wife Indrani — the... read more »
Trade union strike cripples transport, banking services in many cities
Millions of workers across India went on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday to protest against changes in labour laws and privatisation of PSUs, affecting life in many cities. More than 15 crore... read more »
Sheena’s biological father comes out in open, FSL gets samples
A day after gory details of Sheena Bora murder case were revealed by police in court, her biological father today came out in the open for the first time while skeletal remains purportedly of the... read more »
