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India to become global drone hub by 2030, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): The aim of the government is to make India a global drone hub by 2030, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday, adding that drone application will be ensured in transportation, logistic, defence, mining, infrastructure sector
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New Drone Rules to open up new possibilities for innovation, business, say
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 will usher in a landmark moment for the sector in India.
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Centre's new Drone Rules 2021 set to transform Indian landscape for drones
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): In a set of progressive rules which will significantly transform the Indian landscape for drones, the Centre on Thursday issued fresh norms for their usage in the country.
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Scindia writes letter to states, UTs urging to rationalize VAT on ATF with
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday wrote a letter to 22 states and union territories urging them to rationalize VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) across all airports in States within the range of 1 per cent to 4 per cent,
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Afghanistan: UN rights chief says she has credible 'harrowing' reports of
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 24 (ANI): A UN top diplomat for human rights said she has received harrowing and credible reports of serious violations of and human rights abuses in Afghanistan under the Taliban, including executions of civilians.
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Taliban will be held accountable if they do not respect human rights: UK a
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Afghanistan], August 24 (ANI): The United Kingdom on Tuesday said it "remains gravely concerned" about the human rights situation in Afghanistan and urged the terror group to ensure the protection of civilians, to refrain from reprisals, and to uphold human rights.
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Allow safe evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan, says OIC
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], August 23 (ANI): The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed concern about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and underscored the importance of cooperation in facilitating the safe evacuation of civilians wishing to leave the war-ravaged cou
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Death toll from earthquake in Haiti rises to 2,207
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Les Cayes [Haiti], August 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of people killed by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14 in Haiti has risen to 2,207, with 344 still missing, the country's civil protection agency reported on Sunday.
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India committed to safe return of its nationals from Afghanistan, says Uni
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): Indian government is committed to the safe returns of its nationals from Afghanistan, said Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, as an Air India flight with 87 Indians evacuees from Kabul landed here on Sunday via Tajikistan.
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US could get commercial airlines involved in Afghanistan evacuation: Repor
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The administration of US President Joe Biden could activate the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) in order to have commercial aircraft help evacuate people from Afghanistan, US officials told The Wall Street Journal.
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Lawyer seeks Delhi HC increase pecuniary jurisdiction of civil judges at d
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): A representation has been sent to the Chief Justice of Delhi requesting appropriate and expeditious steps to increase pecuniary jurisdiction at the civil judges-level of those posted at district courts in the national capital.
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MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan proposes renaming Jabalpur Airport after Rani
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday proposed that Civil Aviation Minister (MoCA) Jyotiraditya Scindia should rename Jabalpur airport as Rani Durgawati Airport.
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