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US President Joe Biden on 14 February hailed Air India's decision to purchase 220 Boeing aircraft and hails it as a 'historic agreement'. He said, "The United States can and will lead the world in manufacturing. I am proud to announce today the purchase of over 200 American-made aircraft through a historic agreement between Air India and Boeing. This purchase will support over one million American jobs across 44 states, and many will not require a four-year college degree. This announcement also reflects the strength of the US-India economic partnership. Together with Prime Minister Modi, I look forward to deepening our partnership even further as we continue to confront shared global challenges—creating a more secure and prosperous future for all of our citizens."
The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" about the Income Tax surveys at the offices of BBC India and termed it as a continuation of a "trend" of using government agencies to "intimidate and harass" media outlets critical of the ruling establishment. In a statement, the Guild also demanded that great care and sensitivity be shown in all such investigations so as to not undermine the rights of journalists and media organisations. The statement came after Income Tax authorities conducted a survey operation at the BBC's offices in Delhi and Mumbai as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion. The action, it is learnt, is being carried out to investigate some international taxation and transfer pricing issues. The broadcaster said it was "fully cooperating" with the tax authorities.
The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" about the Income Tax surveys at the offices of BBC India and termed it as a continuation of a "trend" of using government agencies to "intimidate and harass" media outlets critical of the ruling establishment. In a statement, the Guild also demanded that great care and sensitivity be shown in all such investigations so as to not undermine the rights of journalists and media organisations. The statement came after Income Tax authorities conducted a survey operation at the BBC's offices in Delhi and Mumbai as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion. The action, it is learnt, is being carried out to investigate some international taxation and transfer pricing issues. The broadcaster said it was "fully cooperating" with the tax authorities.
With the opposition targeting the BJP-led government over the Hindenburg-Adani row, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that it will not be appropriate for him to comment as the Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the matter but there is nothing "for the BJP to hide or be afraid of".
After months of delay, 12 cheetahs from South Africa will finally arrive on February 18 in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP), where eight such spotted cats were brought from Namibia last year, a wildlife expert associated with India's cheetah revival project has said.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the Krishi Udan scheme has been a huge success and the central government is planning to include additional 21 airports under this.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019.
Remembering our valorous heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama. We will never forget their supreme sacrifice. Their courage motivates us to build a strong and developed India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2023
The desperate search for earthquake survivors in Turkiye and Syria entered its final hours Monday as rescuers using sniffer dogs and thermal cameras surveyed pulverised apartment blocks for any sign of life a week after the disaster.
There is no dearth of talent in Delhi government school students and if given an opportunity, they too can work hard and crack exams such as JEE, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Monday. Interacting with the government school students who qualified for JEE mains, Sisodia said that the hard work of students and teachers along with facilities like upgraded libraries, free coaching classes, and reading rooms have contributed to this success.9:52 PM
Air India signs Letters of Intent to Acquire Modern Fleet/Aircraft
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Nikki Haley announces her candidacy for US president: AP
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Delhi LG directs DDA to stop demolition in Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai till further instructions
Delhi LG VK Saxena has directed DDA to stop the ongoing demolition drive in Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai till further instructions, informed Delhi LG office, acording to ANI.
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India leadership can clearly mobilize the whole world: Macron on Tata-Airbus deal
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Tata Sons to acquire 250 aircrafts from Airbus
"Air India to acquire 40 widebody A350 aircraft, 210 narrowbody planes with options to increase fleet order," said Tata Group chief N Chandrasekaran, reported PTI.
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Firing incident reported at Shivam Jewellers in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area
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150,000 delegates likely to visit India for G20 meetings in 2023
Nearly 150,000 foreign delegates are expected to arrive in India this year to participate in various G20 meetings to be held in 56 cities, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Tuesday.
Addressing reporters, Reddy said after independence and till 2014, only 13 antiquities which were smuggled out of India, were brought back. Whereas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to various countries, 229 relics or monuments were brought to the country.
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Water tankers strike hits water supply in Mumbai
Water tankers strike hits water supply in Mumbai. Infra projects, hotels & clubs were affected. Water tankers have called an indefinite strike to protest the implementation of Central guidelines for bulk water supply.
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Record 64,13,608 cases disposed in Lok Adalat
The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) has said that a record 64,13,608 cases were settled in the Lok Adalat held on February 11.
These include the 52,11,424 traffic challan petty cases in the two-week window ending last Saturday.
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F-35 fighter demonstrates prowess with stunning aerial display at Aero India
The United States Air Force's (USAF) newest fifth-generation F-35 fighter demonstrated its prowess at Aero India, Asia largest air show underway here.
The stealthy, supersonic, multi-role F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter made their debut at the five-day aerospace and defence exhibition at Air Force Station Yelahanka here.
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Ford to cut 3,800 engineering, administration jobs in Europe in next 3 yrs
Ford plans to cut 3,800 product development and administration jobs in Europe in the next three years, the company said on Tuesday, citing rising costs and the need for a leaner structure as it pivots production to electric vehicles.
Around 2,300 jobs will go at the carmaker's Cologne and Aachen sites in Germany, 1,300 in the UK and 200 in the rest of Europe, the company said, adding that it intends to achieve the reductions through voluntary separation programmes.
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DAG celebrates the launch of its flagship new gallery at Janpath, Delhi
Hosted by Ashish Anand, CEO and MD of DAG, an evening marked DAG's booth at the India Art Fair and its new gallery situated at Janpath.
The event also highlighted the opening of its prestigious annual exhibition Iconic Masterpieces of Indian Modern Art, Edition 2, which continues to explore and expand the repertoire of Indian art with rare and historic works by Western and Eastern orientalists, India's National Treasure artists, undiscovered pre-modern masters, the Progressives, and other modernists and sculptors that, collectively, tell the story of Indian art practise across two centuries.
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Bishop Franco Mulakkal meets Pope for the first time after being acquitted in nun-rape case
Former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year over rape charges by a nun, met Pope Francis in Vatican last week, a church source said here on Tuesday.
Mulakkal met the Pope on February 8 and it was his first meeting with the pontiff after being acquitted by the Additional District and Sessions Court I, Kottayam in the rape case, the source close to Mulakkal told PTI.
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Commercial vehicle industry volumes to see 7-10% growth in FY24: Icra
The commercial vehicle industry volume is expected to grow in the range of 7-10 per cent in the next financial year, rating agency Icra said on Tuesday.
The volume growth would be on account of government infrastructure spending, replacement demand, back-to-school and office scenarios and e-commerce expansion, it noted.
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HAL has order book of Rs 84,000 crore, another Rs 50,000 crore in pipeline: CMD
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has an order book position of Rs 84,000 crore and another Rs 50,000 crore worth of orders are in the pipeline, its Chairman and Managing Director C B Ananthakrishnan said on Tuesday.
He also said Argentina and Egypt have evinced interest in buying the HAL-built Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas'.
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First Published: Feb 14 2023 | 8:06 AM IST
