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October 25, 2017 7:59 AM

India's air passenger traffic to reach 478 million passengers by 2036

India's air passenger traffic is expected to reach 478 million passengers by 2036. According to International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 20-year air passenger forecast, India will add 337 million new passengers by 2036. The forecast said, Britain will fall to fifth place, India wil...

October 25, 2017 7:58 AM

Onion prices to ease on arrival of kharif crops

Onion prices will ease on arrival of kharif crops significantly in one week. Reviewing the price and availability of onion with all stake holders, the Department of Consumer Affairs said that prices in areas producing Kharif onions have already started moderating. <br/><br/>Onion prices ...

October 25, 2017 7:39 AM

3 day Paryatan Parv to end today

The 3-day grand finale of Paryatan Parv, a nation-wide celebration of tourism, will end in New Delhi today. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will be the Chief Guest at official closing ceremony at Rajpath Lawns. <br/> <br/><br/> The event is open to the public from 12 noon to 10 pm t...

October 25, 2017 7:06 AM

TRAI suggests framework for app based calling on mobile operators networks

Telecom regulator TRAI has suggested a framework for app-based calling on mobile operators' networks and having a provision for making calls on by using Wi-Fi networks. <br/><br/>These recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to the Department of Telecom issued y...

October 25, 2017 1:42 AM

Home ministry asks states to ensure security of journalists

The Home Ministry has asked all states to ensure safety and security of journalists in exercising freedom of speech and expression, in the wake of incidents of attacks on mediapersons. <br/><br/>In an advisory to the states, the home ministry also said all cases of attacks on journalists...

October 25, 2017 1:12 AM

7.5 lakh people given hearing aid under accessible India campaign

Union minister Krishan Pal Gurjar said that around 7.5 lakh people have been issued hearing aid through 5,500 camps held across the country under the accessible India campaign. <br/><br/>Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar was speaking at an inaugurati...

October 24, 2017 11:53 PM

Eminent classical singer Girija Devi passes away

Eminent classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Girija Devi passed away at the age of 88 in Kolkata this eveing. She was known as the "thumri queen" for popularising the genre of semi-classical Indian music. <br/><br/>The eminent singer from the Seniya and Banaras gharanas...

October 24, 2017 11:39 PM

Eminent classical singer Girija Devi passes away

Eminent classical singer Girija Devi passed away at the age of 88 in Kolkata this evening. She was known as the "thumri queen" for popularising the genre of semi-classical Indian music. <br/><br/>The eminent singer from the Seniya and Banaras gharanas was reportedly admitted at...

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