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Government notifies new airfare rules, allows Centre to intervene in โ€˜extraordinary situationsโ€™
02
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Government notifies new airfare rules, allows Centre to intervene in ‘extraordinary situations’

The Centre has notified new rules allowing it to intervene in airline ticket prices in extraordinary situations and in the public interest. The development comes amid concerns over high airfares, against a backdrop of continued increasesย in crude oil and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, notified by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, will take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, the Centre can issue directions to airlines on fares if it considers intervention necessary in an extraordinary situation. Such directions must be proportionate to the circumstances and remain in force…
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Business jet crashes near Trumpโ€™s Florida residence, killing all nine aboard; explodes into massive fireball
02
Nov
By The Press Editor
World

Business jet crashes near Trump’s Florida residence, killing all nine aboard; explodes into massive fireball

Florida: All nine people on board a business jet were killed after the aircraft crashed into a residential neighbourhood in South Florida, officials said. The jet plunged into the Cresthaven area of Palm Beach County around 12:50 PM before bursting into a massive fireball. The crash occurred around nine miles (14 km) from Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach. A Learjet 60 carrying nine people nose-dived into a residential neighbourhood in South Florida on Sunday (local time) and burst into a massive fireball. The aircraft appeared to narrowly miss nearby homes before crashing near a busy road,…
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at age 20
02
Nov
By The Press Editor
Sports

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at age 20

At 20, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli makes history by becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion, breaking Sebastian Vettel's 2010 record and ending Italy's 73-year wait for a title After crossing the finish line of the Mexico City Grand Prix behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton,ย F1ย history-makerย Kimi Antonelliย placed his hands on the steering wheel and his voice cracked as he said, โ€œWe did it, we did it.โ€Although the 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished third in the Mexican capital on Sunday, he became the youngest champion in the history of Formula 1.โ€œThank you so much, we did it, we did it, thank…
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Punjab AAP Crisis: 2 MLAs Resign After First Candidate List
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Politics

Punjab AAP Crisis: 2 MLAs Resign After First Candidate List

Two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, have resigned from the Punjab Assembly shortly after the party announced its first list of candidates for the 2027 state elections. ย  Pathanmajra represents Sanaur, while Jouramajra is the MLA from Samana. Their resignations have intensified political activity within the ruling party, coming a day after AAP released a list of 40 candidates. ย  Pathanmajra had been involved in a prolonged dispute with the party leadership over several matters, including the government's handling of floods and criminal cases subsequently registered against him. ย  Jouramajra's resignation has also…
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Things in your home that attract cockroaches without containing food
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Things in your home that attract cockroaches without containing food

Finding a cockroach in your kitchen is unpleasant enough. Finding one inside your bathroom, behind a cupboard or near an electrical appliance can be even more confusing. After all, there may not be a single piece of food lying around.However, cockroaches do not necessarily need an obvious food source to enter your home. They also look for moisture, warmth, shelter and dark spaces where they can remain undisturbed. Some ordinary household objects can unintentionally provide exactly these conditions.Here are five things in your home that may attract cockroaches even when there is no food around.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares rare visuals of Indiaโ€™s first bullet train
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares rare visuals of India’s first bullet train

New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared visuals of India's first bullet train. The rail minister shared the visuals through his X post, which reads - "Are you ready? Making of Bharatโ€™s first Bullet Train."According to Vaishnaw, the bullet train will be on the tracks for testing by May or June of next year. Once bullet train service resumes, people will be able to reach Mumbai from Vadodara in just an hour and a half. Speaking at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event, Vaishnaw said that the bullet train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after two to…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper; check train timings, routes, fares โ€“ details
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper; check train timings, routes, fares – details

Bengaluru: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening overnight rail connectivity between the two major metropolitan cities. The Vande Bharat Sleeper rake having 16 coach departed from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, is scheduled to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, at 6.15 am on Monday. Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, H D Kumaraswamy, Ministers of State V Somanna and Shobha Karandlaje, Members of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, P C Mohan and C N Manjunath, among others were present. Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Check train…
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Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 10 per 19-kg cylinder, check city-wise new rates here
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 10 per 19-kg cylinder, check city-wise new rates here

New Delhi: The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 10 to Rs 2,820 from Sunday, according to the revised rates. The cylinder was priced at Rs 2,810 on October 1. This marks the second consecutive monthly increase in commercial LPG prices, adding to the cost burden on hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments during the peak festive season. Check city-wise new rates In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has increased by Rs 10 to Rs 2,820 from Sunday, compared with Rs 2,810 on October 1. The hike varies across major cities.…
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Delhi Traders Approach INDIA Bloc Allies Over November 1 Rally
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Politics

Delhi Traders Approach INDIA Bloc Allies Over November 1 Rally

Traffic restrictions will be imposed in several parts of Delhi from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 1 for the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Traffic Police has said diversions may be introduced at key intersections depending on the movement of vehicles and the situation on the roads. ย  The affected points include Netaji Subhash Marg T-point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-point, Ajmeri Gate red light, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Jhandewalan roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk. Commuters are likely to encounter heavy traffic on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg between ITO and Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg…
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Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes, Lucknow in 2 hours and Varanasi in 3.5 hours: PM Modi approves bullet train corridor that could bring North Indiaโ€™s top destinations closer
01
Nov
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes, Lucknow in 2 hours and Varanasi in 3.5 hours: PM Modi approves bullet train corridor that could bring North India’s top destinations closer

Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes In a recent major travel update, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Northern Corridor of India's bullet train network. When completed, the journey from Delhi to Agra could only take just 59 minutes, while reaching Lucknow may take a little over two hours. The news was announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on October 31, 2026.As per update, the minister announced the development in Varanasi ahead of flagging off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi, as reported by the Press Trust of India (PTI) and Akashvani.Vaishnaw…
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