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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Domestic market leader IndiGo will levy a distance-based “fuel charge” ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 1,000 on all its flights due to increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. This comes into effect from today. While comments were sought from other airlines, SpiceJet said it will levy a fuel charge without giving details.Other airlines are also likely to follow suit as the costing pressure has increased significantly due to the twin blows of pricier jet fuel and weakening rupee with respect to several operating costs, which are dollar denominated.”IndiGo is introducing a fuel charge on domestic…

[ad_1] The Delhi Police’s oversight in recognising the victim’s age and the severity of the crime led them to notify the DCW instead of the appropriate authority, the Child Welfare Committee, the court said. | Photo Credit: File photo  The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted the city government three weeks to formulate a standard operating procedure (SoP) to be followed in cases of sexual assault of children. The high court’s direction came while hearing a suo motu plea concerning the alleged rape of a minor girl by an officer of the Women and Child Development Department (WCD), and the…

[ad_1] Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on October 04, 2023 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesStocks were little changed Thursday as investors were cautious ahead of key jobs data on Friday that could determine the next move for interest rates.The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 7 points, or 0.03%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite traded down 0.06% and 0.05%, respectively.Consumer staples companies led the broad market index’s losses Thursday. Shares of beverage company Molson Coors fell more than 6% Thursday, followed by Clorox and PepsiCo, which…

[ad_1] It’s that time of the year, again! The festive season is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start planning for your annual electronics shopping. Flipkart Big Billion Days is India’s most awaited and highly anticipated sale when it comes to online smartphone shopping. You can expect some of the lowest prices of the year on popular smartphone models during the upcoming Big Billion Days 2023 sale on Flipkart. Big Billion Days 2023 is set to offer the widest selection of smartphones, the latest launches from major smartphone brands, and the biggest discounts on bestselling smartphone models.…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said that India has raised concerns with US over an American ambassador’s recent visit to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India’s position regarding the entire Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of the country is well known.”We would like to urge the international community to respect our sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Bagchi said.The remarks come days after US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome visited the PoK region for six days.”We have raised our concerns about that visit by the US…

[ad_1] The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, this year’s biggest carnival of cricket, started off in India on October 5, Thursday.The tournament began with an England vs New Zealand match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 48 matches of the World Cup will be held across 10 venues across India, which is hosting the flagship tournament for the fourth time, and the first since Team India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. India will be playing their matches in Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad is the only venue where India…

[ad_1] Kremlin: Questions about Russian navy operations are for defense ministryRussia’s Black Sea Fleet warships take part in Russia’s Navy Day celebrations in the port city of Novorossiysk on July 30, 2023.Stringer | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Kremlin on Thursday said questions about Russian naval operations should be directed to the defense ministry after the Wall Street Journal reported that Russia had withdrawn the bulk of its Black Sea Fleet from its main base in annexed Crimea.The WSJ said the move had been a response to Ukrainian attacks. Russia seized and unilaterally annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Kyiv has…

[ad_1] In a tragic incident on the Italian island of Sardinia, real estate magnate and husband of former Bollywood actress Gayatri Joshi, Vikas Oberoi, is now under investigation for ‘road homicide’ following a deadly collision between a Ferrari and a Lamborghini. Two Swiss nationals lost their lives in the devastating crash, which occurred during an Italian supercar tour, and Oberoi may face up to seven years in prison if charged and found guilty.Vikas Oberoi allegedly drove a Lamborghini with his wife, Gayatri Joshi, as the passenger.The incident took place on 195 Sulcitana State Road in the commune of San Giovanni…

[ad_1] File image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Karnataka-based Edward and Cynthia Institute of Public Health — a unit of CHD Group — has urged Karnataka government and High Court of Karnataka to ban firecrackers in the State across all festivals, occasions or celebrations as climate change as a threat multiplier is posing a grave threat to human life and planetary health.In the paper “India must ban firecrackers in the year of the G-20 Presidency and build a landmark contribution to climate action and COP28” as part of the working paper series, authors…

[ad_1] A close-up of a sign of Britain’s Metro Bank.Matthew Horwood | Getty ImagesLONDON — Shares of Britain’s Metro Bank were briefly suspended from trading twice early Thursday, in a volatile session that saw the stock shed more than 29% from the Wednesday close.They have since slightly pared losses.The halts followed reports that the bank was trying to raise £600 million ($727 million) in debt and equity, according to Reuters.This is a breaking news item and is being updated. [ad_2] Source link