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IndiGo responds after ex-MP’s ‘squeeze extras’ complain

IndiGo responds after ex-MP’s ‘squeeze extras’ complain

BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta complained that one cannot buy soft drinks on IndiGo flights without being forced to buy snacks.IndiGo on Tuesday said it has stopped serving drinks in cans on flights and passengers have the option of getting a complimentary glass of juice or coke when buying any snack after a former member of parliament complained that no one could buy soft drinks during the flight. BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta complained that no one can buy soft drinks on an IndiGo flight and said the airline must stop burdening…
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Reliance Jio launches AirFiber plans in 8 cities

Reliance Jio launches AirFiber plans in 8 cities

Launched on Tuesday, Jio AirFiber will come with a bundled offering of 550+ digital television (TV) channels and 14 over-the-top (OTT) apps (apps) and will be cheaper than similar offers launched by rival Airtel. July, the company announced. Aiming to solve the challenges of last-mile connectivity for fiber optic cables, Jio AirFiber will serve as a private WiFi hotspot at home, connected to ultra-high-speed internet using Jio's 5G service. Jio AirFiber will be available for as low as Rs 599 per month, while Jio AirFiber Max will start at Rs 1,499, the company said. Airtel Xstream AirFiber, launched in July,…
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Akasa Air moves court against 43 pilots who quit without any notice

Akasa Air moves court against 43 pilots who quit without any notice

Akasa Airlines has decided to take legal action against 43 pilots who joined other airlines without giving notice period. The 13-month-old airline has reportedly sought compensation of around Rs 22 crore from 43 pilots for loss of revenue and damage to the airline's reputation. According to a report in Times of India, the airline has been forced to cancel several of its operations from August 2023 due to the mass desertion of pilots. "We have only sought legal remedies against a small number of pilots who have renounced their duties and left without complying with their mandatory contract notice period,"…
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Apple iPhone-maker Foxconn is ready to double job in India

Apple iPhone-maker Foxconn is ready to double job in India

Taiwanese contract maker Foxconn aims to double its workforce and investments in India by next year, the company's Indian representative V Lee told the LinkedIn Post on Sunday. Lee wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday and said the company "aimed to double employment, FDI (foreign direct investment) and business size in India by this time next year". However, he did not give any details about this. Foxconn, one of the iPhone makers and the world's largest contract manufacturer, already has a significant presence in Tamil Nadu where its factories employ over 40,000 people. On September 7, Lee…
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ISRO to launch first test vehicle mission for Gaganyaan by October

ISRO to launch first test vehicle mission for Gaganyaan by October

The first test vehicle of Gaganyaan, India's ambitious first manned spacecraft initiative to validate the crew escape system, will be launched within a month or two, a top ISRO official said on Friday. According to Bengaluru-headquartered National Space Agency officials, this will be the first of four aborted missions of the Gaganyaan programme. The first test vehicle mission, TV-D1, will be followed by the second test vehicle TV-D2 mission and the Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission (LVM3-G1). Test vehicle missions with robotic payloads (TV-D3&D4) and a second series of LVM3-G2 missions are planned next. The crude mission is planned based on…
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Tata Steel to get £500 million from United Kingdom

Tata Steel to get £500 million from United Kingdom

Tata Steel today said the UK government has agreed to support its planned investment of £1.2 billion to improve infrastructure at its Port Talbot plant.In a media statement issued on Friday, the company is expected to receive a grant of up to £500 million from the UK government. The partnership aims to develop environmentally sustainable steel production and will be the largest investment proposal received by the UK steel industry in decades. "The proposed investment will save significant employment and present a great opportunity to develop a green technology-based industrial ecosystem in South Wales. We look forward to working responsibly…
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Oil India to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects

Oil India to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects

State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore to achieve its net-zero emissions target, Oil and Gas Explorer Chairman and Managing Director Ranjit Rath said on September 14. Rath said at a press conference that OIL is committed to investing in the use of green hydrogen, 2G ethanol plants, compressed biogas plants, carbon capture. Explorer, which has recently been elevated to the status of a Maharatna company, plans to invest around Rs 8,000 crore in setting up a 2G ethanol plant. connected with the government's plan to increase the share of natural gas in India's energy mix…
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar facelift launched in India at Rs 94.3 lakh

Land Rover Range Rover Velar facelift launched in India at Rs 94.3 lakh

Land Rover has launched the Range Rover Velar 2023 officially in India. The updated SUV top-spec is available in HSE trim priced at Rs 94.3 lakh (ex-showroom). The Range Rover Velar has received minor cosmetic changes for the 2023 model year. The SUV gets new Pixel LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, redesigned tail lights and an updated rear bumper. The interior has a minimalist look with fewer physical buttons. It comes with a new 11.4-inch curved touchscreen powered Land Rover's Pivi Pro system, 4-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, powered front seats with heating and ventilation…
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Bombay Dyeing to Sell 22-acre Plot for Rs 5,200 Cr to Sumitomo

Bombay Dyeing to Sell 22-acre Plot for Rs 5,200 Cr to Sumitomo

Wadia Group subsidiary Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company (BMDC) on Wednesday approved a proposal to sell a parcel of around 22 acres of land in Mumbai's Worli to Goisu Realty, a subsidiary of Japanese realty developer Sumitomo, for Rs 5,200 crore. This is Mumbai's biggest land deal in terms of value. The entire transaction with Sumitomo will be completed in two phases with the first phase worth Rs 4,675 crore. The remaining Rs 525 crore will be received by BDMC upon fulfillment of certain conditions and execution and completion of certain contracts for the second phase. The group has currently…
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Tim Cook steals the show in Apple’s Ad

Tim Cook steals the show in Apple’s Ad

Apple unveiled its much-awaited iPhone 15 series at the 'Wonderlust' launch event on Tuesday, and naturally, the event has created waves on social media. But before the launch of the iPhone 15 series, Apple CEO Tim Cook stole an ad show. Taking to X (previously on Twitter), Mr Cook shared the video which also features Hollywood actor Octavia Spencer. In the ad, she plays the role of Mother Nature who visits Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, USA. On the other hand, Tim Cook appeared in the ad, showcasing his impressive skills. "At Apple, we believe that climate change is one of…
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