The federal government also raised export tax on diesel to 7.5 rupees per litre from 5 rupees, while raising the windfall tax on ATF to 4.5 rupees per litre from 1.5 rupees.
Airlines continue to face immense challenges. The public and private lenders who’ve kept the industry afloat through the past two years seek to recover the money they’ve extended.
PM Narendra Modi's comments come weeks after Tata group emerged as the winning bidder for Air India paving the way for disinvestment of the loss-making carrier.
Back in the cockpit after months, some pilots report a loss of muscle memory. Others wonder if they still possess the clear-mindedness to handle a mid-air crisis.
The new airline is also backed by ex-Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube and has former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh on its board. It plans to operate nearly 70 planes in the next four years.
Top aviation & defence firms from around the world are expected to take part, either physically or virtually. India will showcase its indigenous capabilities.
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, or Comac, comparable to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, had its first flight in 2017 but is yet to carry any commercial passengers.
Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.
Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.
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