Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet, said: "we are extremely optimistic about using this exciting new mode of delivery for products like perishables and medicines which have a smaller shelf-life and need urgent deliveries in the remotest parts of India." … [Read more...] about SpiceJet Becomes India’s First Carrier to Deliver Essential Supplies, E-Commerce Goods Via Drones
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494 domestic flights ferried 38,078 passengers in India on Thursday: Govt
In February, when the lockdown was not imposed, around 4.12 lakh passengers travelled daily through domestic flights in India, according to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data. During the pre-lockdown period, Indian airports handled around 3,000 daily domestic flights, aviation industry sources said. … [Read more...] about 494 domestic flights ferried 38,078 passengers in India on Thursday: Govt
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’
The Supreme Court will hear on June 2 a plea which has sought a direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and replace the word India with 'Bharat' or 'Hindustan', claiming it will "instill a sense of pride in our own nationality." The plea has sought a direction to the government to take appropriate steps to bring amendment in Article 1 of the Constitution, which deals with name and territory of the Union, to the effect that "the same refers to the country as Bharat/Hindustan, to the exclusion of India". … [Read more...] about SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’
India’s farmers told to scare locusts away by beating drums
The control work is in full swing in coordination with states and the Border Security Force, the farm ministry said. There was no information regarding the entry of any new locust swarm from India-Pakistan border areas as of Thursday. However, locusts entered from Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan on Wednesday, with control operations going on, it said. There are some active swarms of immature locusts in some parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. … [Read more...] about India’s farmers told to scare locusts away by beating drums
India most infected by Covid-19 among Asian countries, leaves Turkey behind
India has now become the most affected country by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) among its Asian peers, according to a website that tracks the number of cases across the world. … [Read more...] about India most infected by Covid-19 among Asian countries, leaves Turkey behind
