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Bankrupt low-cost airline Go First plans to restart flights by 27 May, people aware of the airline’s plan said. A few hours ago, the airline has cancelled all its flights till May 26, citing operational reasons. Earlier, the airlines had cancelled flights till May 19. "We regret to inform that due to operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled till 26th May, 2023, have been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by flight cancellations," Go First stated. The airline said a full refund would be issued to the original mode of payment shortly. "We acknowledge the flight cancellations might have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can," it added. The company has recently filed an application for immediate resolution under insolvency and revival of its operations.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said police had surrounded has his house and that his arrest was imminent. Khan was arrested last week by the anti-graft agency in a corruption case before a court granted him bail. His arrest had sparked violent protests across the nation, killing at least eight.
SP Hinduja, 87, eldest of four Hinduja brothers and Hinduja Group chairman, dies in London; he was unwell for some time, said the family spokesperson. “A titan amongst his peers, S P Hinduja truly lived and embodied the Hinduja Group’s founding principles and values. A deeply spiritual and philanthropic person, he was courageous in action and generous at heart. His loss has left a huge void as the brothers have always been four bodies and one soul. The Hinduja Family is in grief and sorrow at his demise," the spokesperson said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a batch of PILs seeking an investigation into the Adani Group-Hindenberg report issue and the Sebi's plea for an extension of time to submit the report. The hearing was adjourned on Monday after a Sebi plea seeking a six-month extension to conclude its investigation of Hindenburg Research's report.
The Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to announce the next Chief Minister for Karnataka on Wednesday. The Congress held another round of meeting on Wednesday to take the final call on the selection of new CM. Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi at 10, Janpath ahead of the crucial announcement.
Reportedly, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivkumar met the party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday to stake claim for the CM's Post. However, speculations are rife about a possible split of terms between Siddaramaiah and Shivkumar as Karnataka CM.
CJI DY Chandrachud orally observed on Wednesday that the court has to stay the order of the Manipur High Court, where the HC asked the Manipur government to consider recommending to the Centre the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list, the ANI reported.
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the Quad meeting of the leaders of Australia, Japan, India and the United States would not go ahead in Sydney next week.
However, the existing bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi may still go ahead, the Australian PM informned.
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JP Nadda met Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde at his residence in Mumbai
BJP National President JP Nadda met Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde at his residence in Mumbai today. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP Maharashtra in-charge CT Ravi, BJP Mumbai President Ashish Shelar, & MP Manoj Kotak were also present.
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DK Shivakumar arrives at the residence of general secretary KC Venugopal
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar arrives at the residence of general secretary KC Venugopal. He said, "There is nothing to tell...we have left it to the high command...High command will take the call. I'm going for rest."
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Imran Khan says police have arrived for possible arrest
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan has said that police have surrounded his house in Lahore to possibly arrest him again, the leader said in a Twitter post.
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Shivakumar meets Rahul, gets proposal to have say in Karnataka cabinet selection
Soon after Leader of Opposition (LoP) in outgoing Karnataka assembly Siddaramaiah met former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar too met him and it's learnt that a proposal has been given to him for the southern state amid deliberations over the chief ministerial post.
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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meet as Delhi records close to 'severe' level AQI
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called a meeting of the officials of his department and the city's pollution control board on Thursday, as the national capital recorded close to 'severe' level air quality index (AQI). The meeting is slated to take place at 1 pm on Thursday, an official said on Wednesday.
"The meeting of the environment department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee, to be chaired by Delhi Minister Gopal Rai, has been convened to discuss the situation as the AQI level has deteriorated," he said.
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Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada appoints new acting PM of Afghanistan
Talibans Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada in a special decree has appointed Mawlawi Abdul Kabir as the new acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan. It is reported that acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is unwell and until he recovers, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir will serve as the head of the Taliban government, TOLO News reported.
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IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning at places in Himachal Pradesh
The weather office here on Wednesday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places across the state. The state is likely to see the beginning of a wet spell on Wednesday which will continue till Saturday, it said. During the spell, areas in the low and mid hills are expected to receive light to moderate rain and snowfall, the MeT said.
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SC reserves order on Delhi government plea challenging nominations of 10 ‘aldermen’ by LG
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Several passengers in Delhi-Sydney Air India flight injured due to mid-air turbulence
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NCP President Sharad Pawar holds party meet to discuss 2024 Lok Sabha elections
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Congress yet to finalise its CM candidate in spite of getting majority: Basavaraj Bommai
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US, India and the world share same concern, we want stability in Pakistan, says Eric Garcetti
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah leaves from 10, Janpath after meeting Rahul Gandhi
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Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses BJP of trying to set up 'laboratory of riots' in Maharashtra
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to set up a "laboratory of riots" in Maharashtra to disturb social peace and polarise voters.
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No controversy in selection of Karnataka CM; procedure is being followed, says G Parameshwara
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First Published: May 17 2023 | 7:47 AM IST
