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ITDC holds Awareness Program on “Cashless banking”

Recent demonetization move has already changed the mindset of the people to stride towards cashless transaction. Considering the initiative and also to boost the Central Government’s drive towards cashless economy,

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra government why villagers not allowed to offer B&B?

A division bench of Justices NH Patil and MS Karnik posed the question to the government on a writ petition filed by more than 150 villagers. The Bombay High Court

SC orders CBI probe into Air India aircraft purchase

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI to investigate an alleged scandal in the purchase and leasing of aircraft by Air India between 2004 and 2008 when the Congress-led

IATA urges government to defer hike in airport charges

Rise in airport charges should have been implemented after consultations with all stakeholders as is done under international regulations, says IATA. International airline lobbying group International Air Transport Association (IATA) has

Indian embassy in US holds open house to address problems on visa-related issues

The open house addressed the grievances of the community on visa, passport and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card.  The Indian embassy in the US held its first open house

US diplomat Nisha Desai Biswal to visit India for talks

Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, will travel to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 5-12. Nisha Desai Biswal, one of the

IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms in aviation

IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised “security” concerns over the government’s decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers. IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised

China blocks Tibetans’ visit to India: Sources

The Chinese government has imposed travel restrictions on Tibetans in Tibet in a bid to block their travel to India to attend the Kalachakra teachings. The Chinese government has imposed

Air India to add 35 new planes this year says Ashwani Lohani

Air India plans to add 35 new planes this year as the airline prepares for “consolidation and expansion” by flying to more number of international as well as domestic routes,

Paying service tax charged by restaurants not mandatory says Govt

If you eat out and are not happy with the service, you can refuse to pay the service fee that’s automatically tacked on to your bill by many restaurants. The