AIR SHOW DUSSEHRA
Delhi: Environment Minister Gopal Rai urges NCR states to ban firecrackers ahead of Diwali
Delhi's air quality has shown a slight improvement, prompting Environment Minister Gopal Rai to urge states in the National Capital Area to ban firecrackers ahead of Diwali. Rai stated that if the trend of reduced firecracker bursting observed during Dussehra continues for Diwali, it will have a positive impact on pollution levels in Delhi. The overall air quality in the city was recorded as "moderate" on Wednesday morning. Rai also mentioned that stubble burning is ongoing, but the number of cases is currently low.
Kangana Ranaut becomes first woman to set ablaze Ravana effigy at Delhi's Lav Kush Ramlila
Actress Kangana Ranaut made history by being the first woman to set ablaze Ravana's effigy at Delhi's Lav Kush Ramlila event. She shot an arrow to set fire to the demon king's effigy while chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'. Ranaut also promoted her upcoming film "Tejas", which focuses on the lives of Indian soldiers.
Indian Air Force conducts a dazzling air show on eve of Dusshera in Mysuru, watch!
Indian Air Force (IAF) held a dazzling air show in Mysuru on the eve of Dussehra. A large number of people participated to witness IAF’s air show at the torchlight parade ground in Banni Mantap stadium. Police have beefed up security in Mysuru for Dussehra festivities...
Petrol, diesel sales fall ahead of start of festive season
Preliminary data from state-owned firms in India showed that petrol and diesel sales declined in the first half of October. This drop was attributed to the larger base of sales from the same period last year. Petrol sales fell 9% year-on-year, while diesel consumption dropped 3.2%. However, month-on-month sales of diesel increased by 9.6%. Diesel sales typically decrease during the monsoon months due to reduced demand in the agriculture sector and slower vehicular movements. On the other hand, demand for cooking gas (LPG) increased by 1.2% year-on-year in the first half of October.
With spending in top form, Cricket World Cup is a win for economy
Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, estimates World Cup-induced consumer spending to be ₹18,000-22,000 crore in hard currency. This will yield ₹7,000-8,000 crore in gross value added (GVA) to the economy.
From street play to grand affair: Delhi's Ramlila set go bigger, better, and more spectacular
Ramlila events in Delhi are transforming into grand spectacles thanks to modern technology. The Lav Kush Ramlila at Red Fort will feature notable actors and politicians in its cast, along with special 3D and LED lights and mid-air stunts. The Pahado Ki Ramlila will be a musical production in the Bheemtali tradition, while the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee plans to have a 60-foot-tall stage and laser lights.
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Rs 2,000 crore loss for HP's tourism sector in July-Aug; hoteliers offer discounts to increase footfall
The tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of approximately Rs 2,000 crore due to heavy rains and low footfall in July and August. The industry, which contributes over Rs 14,000 crore annually to the state's GDP, was already in the process of recovering from the impact of Covid-19.
Domestic tourism is reviving as visitors again throng popular destinations, even pilgrimage centres
Domestic airlines are all operating at 70-75% passenger load factor (metric for utilisation of seats). Several sectors are fully booked. Presently, footfalls at major Indian airports are in the range of 5-6 lakh passengers a day compared to an average of 7.5 lakh passengers in pre-Covid months.
Ecommerce sales boom this festive month
The two dominant e-commerce marketplaces, Amazon India and Walmart-owned Flipkart, began their festive season sale events from October 2 and are running it for longer this time round, unlike in previous years.
Path to recovery is to reduce cost, which in a way is to add capacity: IndiGo CEO
"The path back to recovery was very clear-- it was not a revenue path, it was a cost path. We had to reduce our cost in such a way that we could have a shot at getting to profitability," says Ronojoy Dutta, CEO, IndiGo.
Private flyers’ club swells; business jets, charters popular amid COVID-19 pandemic
Operators attributed growth to the beginning of festive season last month. Demand continued in November. “The premier reason for growth in traffic movement in October can be attributed to the festival season — when travel usually sees a spike — the nationwide unlocking and easing of travel restrictions,” Kanika Tekriwal, founder of New Delhi-based JetSetGo, told ET.
Consumer goods’ festive sales hit a four-year high
Companies say sales aided by pent-up demand, buoyant stocks and 0% interest schemes.
Rafale: Here's all you should know about the fighter jet and the controversial deal
The Rafale flew over political controversies and is now ready to be part of IAF's arsenal. ET looks at the past and explains the future of this capable fighter aircraft.
View: Why do Indians live dangerously?
The Amritsar train tragedy shows the kind of lives Indians live and reveals a lot about the nature of Indian society.
Day after Dussehra, air quality dives, slight haze over Delhi
According to data by CPCB, 33 locations in Delhi recorded "very poor" air quality while some locations also touched "severe" during the day with an AQI over 400.
Market Movers: Consumer confidence plummets; China Q3 Growth Slows; Oil & gold up & more
A look at top macro triggers that may move market on Friday.
Tour operators expect robust business this festive season
Players such as Cox & Kings, Cleartrip, Expedia see significant uptick in bookings compared to last year on the back of cheaper deals and offers.
Long Weekend Plans for 2018: Eight Holiday Inspirations to make this the best year ever
In the hustle of our routine, it’s difficult to make time for the things that matter. Every single one of us wants to travel, to explore, to switch off, to unwind – then work and life intervene and soon another year has passed us by!
Battlefield Ayodhya: BJP and SP locked in a 'Mahabharat' over Ramayana
While the BJP govt had announced a Ramayana museum, Akhilesh govt has now decided to build a bhajan sthal to promote preaching of the Ramayana.
The odd-even rule may have failed at pollution control but scored in traffic management
Delhi has the highest number of vehicles in the country and, over the last many years, the traffic jams in the city have become a source of constant tension in the city.
Nothing wrong in Rahul Gandhi's remark, PM Modi misused machinery: Congress
Party spokesman Anand Sharma said there was "nothing wrong" in Gandhi's statement as it was a part of the political discourse.
No official prog to observe Indira Gandhi's death anniv shows NDA's petty mindedness: Congress
With government having no plans to observe the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi on October 31, Congress today said that it showed the "petty mindedness" of the Narendra Modi dispensation.
PM Narendra Modi thanks people on Mann Ki Baat anniversary, AIR plans survey
The Mann Ki Baat programme was first aired on October 3, 2014 which coincided with Dussehra followed by the second, broadcast on November 2.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to narrate Mann Ki Baat through UP Ki Kahaniyan
UP Ki Kahaniyan is a five days a week programme aired on various FM radio stations , in which stories are narrated about fictional characters based in Uttar Pradesh.
Cultural heritage, military might on display on Republic Day
Dressed in a dark suit, Obama was seated next to Modi, donning a multicoloured 'bandhej safa'(Rajasthani turban), as the two leaders chatted.
BJP slams Congress for protest against Mohan Bhagwat's speech telecast
Delhi BJP today slammed Congress for demonstrating against Doordarshan for the live telecast of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Dussehra speech.
Indravati river's mighty Horseshoe falls of Chitrakoot have earned it the title of 'Little Niagara'
In Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, the Indravati river’s mighty falls have earned it the title of Little Niagara. Dussehra in Bastar is the best time to see the town in a different avatar.
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