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News Digest: Good News For Air Travellers And Other Top Stories
Those flying from metros or large cities will have to pay a “small levy“ to fund building of no-frills airports
New Civil Aviation Rules Will Help Take Flying to Masses
The national civil aviation policy would help take flying to the masses through a slew of policy initiatives and fiscal and monetary support, Amber Dubey, Partner and Head, Aerospace and Defence, KPMG in India said.
Scuffle Breaks Out Between Indian, Chinese Troops at LAC
An estimated 215 PLA troops reportedly tried to push their way at 'Shakar Tikri' and simultaneously 20 each from 'Thang La' and 'Mera Gap' and another 21 from 'Yanki-I' of Arunachal Pradesh made similar attempts.
Big Boost to Air Travellers, New Civil Aviation Policy Approved
The issue of international flying norm or the 5/20 rule has witnessed extensive debate, with legacy carriers opposing any changes to the rule, while start-up airlines frantically demanding its scrapping.
Terrorist Shot Dead, Soldier Succumbs to Injuries As Army Foils Infiltration Bid in Kupwara
Four soldiers were also injured during the operation
Govt Alone Cannot Make Roads Safe, Onus On People Too: Gadkari
"Please do not drink and drive. Obey traffic rules. Government alone cannot ensure safety on roads, people should also do their bit...," the Road Transport and Highways Minister said.
Country Won't Change by Changing Video or Meat: Kanhaiya to PM
In an open letter to Modi, Kanhaiya was referring to the Dadri lynching incident where a man was lynched on suspicion that his family stored and ate beef at their house and surfacing of allegedly doctored videos about the controversial February 9 event at...
Judicial Probe Will Bring Out Truth: Akhilesh on Mathura Clash
Twenty-nine people including City Superintendent of Police Mukul Dwivedi and Farah police station officer Santosh Yadav were killed in clashes during a drive to evict illegal occupants of Jawahar Bag in Mathura
Terrorist Gunned Down in Shootout With Security Forces in Udhampur
"Terrorists fired at the security forces and in the exchange of fire, one militant was killed," a security official said.
Need to Encourage Kashmiri Pandits to Return Home: Mehbooba
The chief minister said they will be called stone pelters even if they got educated and achieved something in life.
Swachch Bharat Campaign at Varanasi Ghats Brings Only Cosmetic Change
There are at least 1,000 factories in and around Varanasi which discharge harmful chemicals into sewage lines.
Teacher Lights Camphor Over Kids' Foot to Discipline Them
Parents staged a demonstration and lodged a complaint with police following which the teacher was arrested.
Selfie on Facebook Helps Trace Killer Absconding For 7 Years
The accused identified as 45-year-old Mani had killed his wife in August 2009 following a fight as he suspected her of cheating on him.
Need Certification, Not Censorship: Jaitley Amid 'Udta Punjab' Row
Trying to play down the controversy, Jaitley said there are people in the system whose attitude may be little more conservative.
CNN-News18's Indian of The Year Award 2015: As it Happened
It's the grand finale of the CNN-News18 Indian of the year for 2015. The biggest faces from the government and the most high profile names from the world of sports, entertainment and business are attending the 10th edition of the ceremony.
Indian of the Year 2015: Nominees in Public Service Category
Here are the nominees in the category of public service.