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"Worst behind us", says IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers as airline restores 2,200 flights

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Thursday told employees that the airline has emerged stronger after a challenging period, saying "the worst is behind us" as operations stabilised and... Read More


BJP leader Dilip Ghosh defends renaming of MGNREGA to VB G-Ram-G, slams opposition

Kolkata, Dec. 18 -- BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday backed the central government's decision to rename the MGNREGA scheme to VB-G Ram G, stating that the renaming of schemes took place as per the r... Read More


"Pollution is not a one-year problem, we are clearing 11 years of backlog": Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Thursday said the current Delhi government (BJP) is tackling pollution and civic issues left behind by the previous Aam Aadmi Party go... Read More


India-Oman FTA likely to boost industrial exports as current tariffs range up to 100%: GTRI

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The proposed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to significantly boost India's industrial exports, as import duties in Oman currently rang... Read More


US announces over USD 10 bln arms sales package for Taiwan

Taipei, Dec. 18 -- US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and... Read More


James Cameron clarifies Matt Damon's viral 'Avatar' claim, says he was never offered the part

Los Angeles, Dec. 18 -- Filmmaker James Cameron has addressed actor Matt Damon's long-circulating claim that he turned down the lead role in Avatar along with a lucrative share of the film's profits, ... Read More


"Jamaat-e-Islami acting at behest of Pakistan": Former diplomat Veena Sikri on anti-India protests in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri on Thursday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of acting at the behest of Pakistan amid an anti-India march to India's High Commission in the n... Read More


"I have to believe that their story will not end": Meg Ryan on tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner

Los Angeles, Dec. 18 -- Actress Meg Ryan has broken her silence on the tragic deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, saying she hopes their story leads to greater awareness and un... Read More


Lionel Messi sported Team India T20 jersey during Delhi visit; met Paralympic javelin champion Sumit Antil, Kuldeep Yadav

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Lionel Messi met the Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and Paralympic javelin gold medallist Sumit Antil in Delhi during the last leg of his GOAT India tour. The Argentine legend al... Read More


"Bad decision...": Exec seen on Coldplay 'kiss cam' with married boss breaks silence

Washington, Dec. 18 -- Kristin Cabot, the executive at the centre of the viral Coldplay concert controversy popularly dubbed #ColdplayGate, has finally spoken for the first time about the incident tha... Read More