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Farmers in France have staged protests across the country and in Brussels against low wages and what they consider to be excessive regulation, mounting costs and other problems

Germany’s train drivers have brought rail traffic to a standstill again when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay

Republic Day Parade 2024: As the nation prepares for the grand Republic Day celebrations in the capital, the Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory outlining arrangements and restrictions to ensure a smooth flow of events. The Republic Day parade, scheduled to commence at 10.30 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards the Red Fort grounds, will prompt several traffic adjustments along its route. Key points from the Delhi Police traffic advisory for Republic Day Parade 2024 Kartavya Path Closure: Starting from 6 pm on Wednesday, Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate will be closed to all traffic until the parade concludes.

Shoaib Bashir has now received his visa, and is due to travel to join up with the team in India this weekend. We're glad the situation has now been resolved in a post on X. Earlier, The delay in issuance of an Indian visa to rookie England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir snowballed into a major controversy on the eve of a much-hyped Test series between the two countries with visiting skipper Ben Stokes calling the turn of events "frustrating" and a British government spokesperson demanding "fair" treatment for the youngster.

bus ticketing platform AbhiBus said on Wednesday it has seen an 86% month-on-month increase in travel demand to Ayodhya, particularly among Gen Z travellers. The company said the surge reflects a 'significant' trend of enthusiasm and spiritual inclination among the younger generation to visit the Ram Mandir.

Also Read | Republic Day 2024: Airports on high alert; hand baggage, other air travel rules you must know if flying on 26 January Date: January 26 Day: Friday Starting Time: 9:30-10:00 am Parade Path: Vijay Chowk to India Gate Parade Distance: 5 km Venue: Kartavya Path, New Delhi Ticket Price: ₹500 and ₹20 for reserved or unreserved seats. Also Read | Republic Day 2024: Parade time, ticket price, chief guest, and other details | Complete guide here Online ticket sales for the Republic Day Parade 2024 began on January 10, 2024, and will continue until January 25, 2024.

Congress is unlikely to join the Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' when it enters West Bengal on January 25, a senior party leader said on Wednesday. The Yatra, currently in Assam, is scheduled to enter West Bengal through Bakshirhat in Cooch Behar district on January 25. After a recess of two days -January 26-27, it will be traversing Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Uttar Dinajpur and Darjeeling before reaching Bihar on January 29.

The dense fog conditions and chilly weather continued to disrupt travel plans for trains to and from the national capital on Wednesday (January 24) morning, causing significant inconvenience for passengers. The arrival of several passenger trains in Delhi encountered delays for more than 8 hours.

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According to industry experts, as many as 100 such transactions are on hold. Some of the owners who especially come to India during this time of the year to sell off these rare properties, are stuck due to the delay. “There has been no formal notification from L&DO.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) said on Tuesday. According to media reports, the accident killed some people who were on board. A coroner's service in Canada's Northwest Territories said there are fatalities from Tuesday's plane crash near the community of Fort Smith.

Rio Tinto confirmed Tuesday night.“We have been informed by authorities that a plane on its way to our Diavik mine, carrying a number of our people, crashed near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada, resulting in fatalities,” the company said.The Northwest Territories Coroner’s Service said there were fatalities from the plane crash near the community of Fort Smith, N.W.T. It did not say how many have died or give further details, saying it must first notify next of kin.The international mining company released a statement of condolences, but did not say how many people were killed or if all were employees.“I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who have been affected by this tragedy.

Also Read | Budget 2024 Expectations: Streamlining TCS to GST credit —here's what travel & tourism sector expects this year “While a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued to all the airlines, the closure of airspace leads to congestion in the airspace as airlines seek landing permissions from the air traffic control, as soon as it reopens. On Tuesday, the flights that were already delayed from smaller airports due to fog, had to be further delayed as per the Delhi airspace restrictions," an airport official said.

Passport processing times are back to normal after big delays in 2023, making it less likely travelers will miss a trip because of a stalled renewal.

call centres are some of the steps Indian airlines are looking to implement to regain flier confidence following recent flight disruptions that caused significant inconvenience to passengers. Airlines are also calling for changes in security rules which mandate a passenger to undergo airport security checks again if they are disembarked in case of a delay. Thick fog and a non-operational runway in India’s busiest airport at Delhi severely disrupted flight schedules this winter as airline crews struggled to deal with passengers upset with delayed or cancelled flights. For instance, a passenger on-board an IndiGo airline aircraft pilot punched the pilot after the flight was delayed by over four hours. Following the incident, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia warned airlines to improve their efficiency or risk losing customers. Budget airline Akasa Air has built-in technology features in its app which gives real time information on flight changes to passengers. “As we scale up, we are ensuring that we leverage technology for information like flight delays, gate changes immediately and transparently to our customers,” said Belson Coutinho, co-founder and chief marketing and experience officer at Akasa Air. Coutinho said Akasa Air is analysing the recent incidents at Delhi Airport to improve the airline’s SOP and incorporate the learnings into its own training module. Vimal Kumar Rai, managing partner at Commercial Excellence Partners which advises organisations on customer experience said that airlines need to set up a process where crew has a mindset of ownership and accountability.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green used his annual State of the State address to lead lawmakers and guests in a moment of silence for victims of the Lahaina wildfire

₹542 crore, or $66 million, in the third quarter ended December 2023. During the same period last year, the expenses incurred by the company to attract or retain customers, such as discounts, promotions, signing bonuses, or other incentives, stood at $60.7 million. Similarly, marketing and sales promotion expenses for the travel operator also shot up 25% in the third quarter of FY24 ended 31 December to $36.1 million from $28.9 million in the corresponding quarter ended a year prior.

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Investing.com — U.S. futures edged lower Tuesday, consolidating after recent gains as the earnings season kicks into full gear.

Travel and tourism experts also believe that the goods and services tax (GST) input credit facility should begin for inbound and domestic tourism. ‘’Centralise similar issues faced by a single assessee in multiple states – reducing unwarranted time, efforts and litigations in multiple jurisdictions,'' said Thomas Cook India's Menon.

₹11 per litre for petrol, and ₹6 per litre for diesel compared to international product prices, said Girishkumar Kadam, senior vice president and group head of corporate ratings, Icra Ltd. Kadam also noted that marketing margins for petrol have seen a recovery in recent months following a significant drop in September. Diesel margins, which were negative until October, turned positive from November.