Bangkok: Thai Airways has announced that its flights to Pakistan and Europe have been cancelled for Thursday. It cancelled 11 flights to destinations in Europe that were operated on Wednesday and were expected to operate on Thursday, in order to maintain the highest passenger and operational safety standards, Thai Airways[Read More…]
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After Australia and UK, Ola plans to launch services in New Zealand soon
Indian ride-sharing major Ola on Tuesday said it will soon launch its services in New Zealand starting with Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. “Ola plans to enter New Zealand to provide both drivers and passengers a safe way to get around Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington,” the city-based online cab aggregator said[Read More…]
Petrol costlier in India than US, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Petrol in India costs more than it does in the US as well as neighbouring Pakistan and Sri Lanka, but is cheaper than in Europe. Diesel rates, on the other hand, are the cheapest in India. Petrol in the national capital costs Rs 68.46 per litre as compared with Rs[Read More…]
After Australia, Ola cabs to rush wheels in Europe now
After foraying into the international market with a drive into Australia earlier this year, Indian ride-hailing major Ola on Tuesday revealed its plans to enter the European market by starting operations in Britain within the next month. Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater[Read More…]
Longest lunar eclipse of the century to glow blood red
Hold on, it’s Friday! The day when the longest total lunar eclipse of the century will be witnessed has arrived and you can watch it if the weather allows. The monsoon in India is keeping the sky cloudy making the chance little doubtful, but the countries which are certainly going[Read More…]
‘Women hold key to Indian wine industry’s growth’
Wine in India will eventually get its high from the rapidly increasing segment of independent, empowered women who hold the key to the industry’s growth in the country, according to Rajeev Samant, CEO of Sula Vineyards. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the ‘Sula Selections: Globe in a Glass[Read More…]
Ford EcoSport Facelift: What to expect?
The first-gen Ford EcoSport is all set to start its second innings in India with the upcoming mid-cycle update. Unlike a typical facelift, this updated Ford is touted to come with extensive changes both inside and out. Here’s what we expect out of the India-spec 2018 EcoSport. A Quick Recap The first-gen[Read More…]
Turkish President declares victory in referendum to back an executive presidential system
Turkey has made a historic decision in backing an executive presidential system, President Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that the “Yes” camp had secured 25 million votes in Sunday’s referendum while 1.3 million said no to the referendum. “Turkey for the first time in its history has decided with the will[Read More…]
20 migrants drown off caost of Libya
100 migrants feared missing after boat sinks off Libyan coast
Nearly 100 migrants were feared missing after their boat sank off the Libyan coast near Tripoli on Thursday, a coastguard official said. 23 migrants were rescued from the craft off Gargaresh, a western suburb of Tripoli, Coastguard spokesman Ayoub Qassem said. According to survivors, the inflatable boat had set off[Read More…]
Stockholm truck attack: At least two killed, several injured
At least two people were killed in a truck attack on the busiest street in the centre of Stockholm, the Swedish Security Service told media. “Sweden has been attacked,” Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told reporters.”Everything indicates this is a terror attack,” he added. The attack happened just before 3[Read More…]
US ‘must be paid more’ to defend Germany: Trump
Soon after the first meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel, US President Donald Trump on Saturday, President Trump says that Germany owes “vast sums of money” to NATO and the U.S. According to Trump’s tweets, US”must be paid more” for providing defense, echoing his stance that European allies need to[Read More…]
Queen Elizabeth II signs Brexit bill
Europe may present working opportunities
Bodies of 74 migrants wash up on Libya beach: Red Crescent
European Union perceives Brexit as a chance to draw Europe closer
According to European Union Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator’s verdict on Monday, Britain’s decision to break away from the EU was an opportunity to reform Europe and avoid a further breakdown in ties between its remaining member states. A member of the European Parliament and also the former Prime Minister of[Read More…]
India set to become third largest diamond market
A report by Bain & Company has claimed that India is on course to become the third largest diamond market by 2020 overtaking Europe and Japan. The boom in diamond sales is being driven by the millennials, reports PTI. Currently, the largest markets for the luxury good is China, the[Read More…]
Dutch parliament approves burqa ban in public places
Netherlands MPs on Tuesday have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on wearing face-covering burqa in public places including schools, hospitals and public transport. The rule, to ban all clothing which covers face, was approved by 132 members in the 150 seat house, Telegraph reported. The rule will go[Read More…]
Over 42 drown, 150 rescued as migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean off Egypt
More than 42 people have drowned after a migrant boat capsized off the Egyptian coast on Wednesday. Ferrying around 600 passengers, the boat capsized off the coast of Kafr al-Sheikh and around 150 people have been rescued till now, officials said. This incident comes after the head of the EU’s[Read More…]
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal will be the force to reckon with next September
After watching them battle it out for 12 years, we’ll finally get a chance to watch two of the greatest rivals play on the same side. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will partner for the men’s doubles at the inaugural Laver Cup (in honour of legendary tennis player Rod Laver),[Read More…]