Naresh Goyal quits as Jet Airways boss, airline gets a lifeline

The founder-chairman of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal, and his wife, Aneeta Goyal, have stepped down from the airline’s board, on Monday. The beleaguered airline was struggling to meets its expenses over rising debt. Read More
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Air India rolls back boarding passes with Modi’s photo amid row

Air India, the state-owned airline, decided to “roll back” boarding passes carrying photos of Narendra Modi amid cries of violation of the election model code of conduct, which came into effect on March 10 with the announcement of the dates for the general election. Read More
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In Rajasthan, bookies predict NDA to retain power after LS poll

Prior to the Balakot air strike carried out by the Indian Air Force, the betting market had predicted 280 seats for NDA. Now, according to the bookies, the surgical strike will work in favour of the BJP as the “mood of the nation has changed”. Read More
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Wg Cdr Abhinandan’s debriefing ends, sent on sick leave

A government official said the debriefing of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman is over and he has been sent on sick leave for three weeks. The official also said the pilot will be medically examined again and only then the call will be taken if he can fly again. Read More
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Modi announced demonetization before RBI’s formal nod: RTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes, which saw 86 per cent of high value currency going out of circulation, even before formal approval by the RBI central board. A query under the Right to Information Act revealed this. Read More
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‘PAF F-16 pilot’: Identified father says ‘Shahaz-ud-Din’ not his son

In a new turn of events, a retired Air Marshal Wasim-ud-din of Pakistan, who media reports claimed as a father of downed Pakistani F-16 pilot, Wing Commander Shahaz-ud-Din (or Shahzaz-ud-Din, according to some reports), has said that Shahaz-ud-Din was not his son. Read More
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Study: Stubble burning cost India $30bn on annual health bills

Scientists have estimated that the burning of crop residue across India’s northern states triggers or exacerbate acute respiratory illnesses, which lead to annual economic losses of ₹210,000 crore – a figure more than three times the Centre’s health budget. Read More
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IAF confirms Jaish camp hit; Abhinandan to fly again if fit

The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, on Monday, while addressing a news conference in Coimbatore, has confirmed that the air strikes achieved their objectives. Read More
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Pakistan may not oppose listing Masood Azhar as global terrorist

In yet another development in the tense situation between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani media has quoted a Pakistani official claiming that Pakistan government may withdraw its opposition to listing Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. Read More
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BJP dots Ahmedabad with posters lauding Modi for Balakot bombing

Various hoardings carrying the images of Narendra Modi along with the Indian soldiers and with messages such as “Modi hai toh mumkin hai”, lauding the prime minister for the IAF strikes on terror camps in Pakistan, dotted the city of Ahmedabad ahead of Modi’s visit to the city. Read More
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