Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu has requested Delhi’s Chief Minister to reduce VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel to prevent flights from diverting to Greater Noida's upcoming Jewar Airport. Jewar airport will offer much cheaper fuel.
Related news
Indian-American economist Kshama Sawant has accused the Indian government of harassment after her e-visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru was repeatedly rejected. Despite her husband receiving a visa, her own applications have been denied, potentially due to her opposition to various Indian policies.
A 36-year-old man in Bengaluru, Rakesh Rajendra Khedekar, is suspected of premeditated murder after stabbing his wife, Gouri Anil Sambrekar, and attempting to hide her body in a suitcase during a domestic argument. Police believe he transported her to Bengaluru with the intent to kill her, following a series of deception efforts to mislead authorities.
Pakistan endured a significant 120-run defeat against West Indies in the second Test at Multan, with a collapse to 133. Jomel Warrican's impressive 9-wicket haul contributed to this first home defeat against West Indies in 35 years. As a result, Pakistan is last in the ICC World Test Championship standings, while South Africa leads.
The NIA has charged three individuals, including a Pakistan-based handler, in a terror conspiracy linked to arms seizures in J&K's Poonch. Abdul Aziz, Munawar Hussain, and Nazir Hussain face charges under UAPA and the Arms Act. Nazir, an operative of Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, allegedly radicalized youth and supplied arms for terror attacks.
US President Trump is intensifying his trade war, imposing tariffs on India from April 2 for what he claims are unfair duties on US goods. While targeting China’s economic expansion, the resulting oversupply of cheap Chinese products is harming local industries globally. Countries like India are considering tariff reductions to avert a full-scale trade war.
Prime Minister Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon addressed a joint press conference in Delhi, highlighting agreements and discussions on bilateral relations, defence, security, migration, and terrorism. Modi emphasized their shared commitments in the Indo-Pacific and the strong sports ties between the two countries. They agreed to celebrate 100 years of sports relationship in 2026.
NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar revealed that the accused in the Anna University assault case is a habitual offender. A two-member NCW committee is investigating. The Madras High Court has ordered a special investigation team and Rs 25 lakh compensation for the survivor due to FIR leakage, to be recovered from the responsible police personnel's salaries.
Twitter's former blue bird logo was sold for $34,375 in an RR Auction event after Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X. The 560-pound sign, known as "Larry," was part of a broader auction of Twitter memorabilia and tech collectibles, including a $375,000 Apple-1 computer and an $87,514 first-generation iPhone.
During the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, the Indian Air Force showcased an impressive air display featuring 40 aircraft and helicopters. The event included stunning formations such as Dhwaj, Rakshak, Bheem, and Amrit, highlighting the IAF's precision, coordination, and operational depth.
Nasa has postponed the launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH missions scheduled on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The delay allows for further rocket checkouts. SPHEREx will scan the sky in infrared light to study galaxies and cosmic history, while PUNCH will investigate the sun's outer atmosphere and solar wind to improve space weather predictions.