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Under new GST, economy class air travel ...

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...

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...

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 formu...

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 »

Telugu comedian M.S. Narayana passes away

Actor and comedian M.S. Narayana, a veteran with over 750 films to his credit, passed away at a corporate hospital here on Friday morning. He was 63. He is survived by daughter Sasikiran... read more »

Trisha Krishnan to tie knot with industrialist

Actress Trisha Krishnan, who has starred in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films, on Friday got engaged to industrialist Varun Manian. The 31-year-old actress, who has shared screen with... read more »

Concern over access to US press during Obama’s visit: White House

Expressing concern over access being given to the American press during Barack Obama’s visit to India, the U.S. on Friday cautioned that not resolving those issues could have an impact on... read more »

UN chief appoints Saraswathy Menon in peace-building panel

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Indian sociologist Saraswathi Menon to a panel that will review peace building activities. Ms. Menon, a former lecturer at Madras... read more »

Japan not to give up on hostages issue

Japan promised Saturday not to give up “until the very end” on efforts to rescue two Japanese hostages threatened with beheading by Islamic militants demanding a $200 million ransom, after a... read more »