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Tata Sons win bid for Air India: reports
India’s Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. has won the bid for debt-laden state-run airline Air India, says a report. Earlier this month Tata Sons submitted a bid for Air India.
India’s Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. has won the bid for debt-laden state-run airline Air India, says a Bloomberg report.
As per report, a panel of ministers has accepted a proposal from officials, who recommended the conglomerate’s bid ahead of an offer from Ajay Singh, promoter of India`s airline operator Spice jet Ltd. An official announcement is expected in coming days.
Earlier this month, Tata Sons submitted a bid for Air India, Tata Sons are the group holding company that controls Jaguar, Land Rover and owns majority stake in AirAsia India. Air India is the third air line brand that Tata Group has added to its assets. Tata holds a majority of the share in AirAsia and Vistara, a joint venture with Singapore Airlines Ltd.
Air India merged with Indian Airlines in 2007 and hasn’t turned a profit since then. Currently, Air India has debt of around 600 billion rupees, but it does have some lucrative assets, including prized landing and parking slots at London’s Heathrow airport, a fleet of more than 100 planes and thousands of trained pilots and crew.
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People are citing this as a landmark achievement for Tata group, as Air India, originally called Tata Airlines, was established in 1932 by the legendary industrialist and philanthropist J.R.D. Tata, who was also India’s first licensed pilot. It was nationalized around the time of India’s independence in 1947.
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MotoGP kicks off today at Buddha International Circuit, 275 companies participate
MotoGP is all set to start today at the Buddha International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida.
MotoGP, the biggest motor racing event, started off today at the Buddha International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida. After Formula 1, the biggest motor racing event will continue for three days in India.
According to reports, 275 companies participated in the event like Honda, Amazon, Red Bull, BMW, Petrons, and Monster among others.
MotoGP lovers can watch the live streaming on JioCinema App. 82 riders from 41 teams will be featured in the Grand Prix of India, who are vying for top honours in MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3 for 3 days.
All the safety concerns have been addressed at the Buddha Internationa Circuit for the riders. The tracks on which the riders perform have been modified. On the same track Formula 1 was hosted from 2011 to 2013.
The gravel traps around the track have been extended to make it safe for the racer in case of uncertainty. In order to ensure the rider’s safety, the air fences and foam barriers have also been installed.
There is a possibility that the riders can touch the speed of 370 kmph due to the longest straight track on the calendar. It has 13 turns.
Keeping the smooth traffic in Gautam Buddha Nagar, police has issued a revised traffic advisory today before the event. The restriction on expressways in Noida and Greater Noida for the movements of goods carriers until September 25, starting from today.
Earlier, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur interacted with the MotoGP riders and shared a ride with them.
Anurag Thakur also extended his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his efforts to bring MotoGP to India.
Earlier, Yogi Adityanath unveiled the first ticket of MotoGP India in Lucknow. He said India’s hosting of the prestigious event marks a historic moment for UP.
In September 2022, MotoGP confirmed that the World’s premier two-wheel racing championship will be held at the Buddh International Circuit. According to reports, MotoGP’s commercial rights holder Dorna visited India in the month of September to sign a seven-year MoU with Indian race promoters Fairstreet Sports (FSS).
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Delhi: 15-year-old girl raped by two auto-rickshaw drivers, accused arrested
Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that both the accused have been arrested and that they work as auto-rickshaw drivers. He added that the minor is being counselled.
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by two auto-rickshaw drivers in northeast Delhi, according to police officials concerned about the matter. The officials added that the minor, who is a resident of Janta Majoor Colony alleged that she was raped by Jahid, 22-year old man and his brother Jubair (24). Both the accused are the residents of Nand Nagri.
According to reports, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged under section 376 (rape) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code and 6, 21 POSCO Act. Speaking on the matter, Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that both the accused have been arrested and they work as auto-rickshaw drivers. He added that the minor is being counselled.
In another incident, the Delhi Police on Thursday said they have lodged a case of rape against a head constable, who is married and a father of four. Reportedly, a 22-year-old woman filed a complaint against him, accusing him of having physical relationship with her on the pretext of marrying her for the past two years.
According to reports, the First Information Report (FIR) against the head constable was registered under Indian Penal Code’s section 376 at the Laxmi Nagar police station in east Delhi. The 22-year-old woman lodged the complaint on Wednesday, as per the police officials.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the east district police asserted that the woman in her complaint said that she met the head constable, currently posted in a police control room (PCR) in northeast district, in a matter related to a complaint.
Furthermore, in another separate incident, a now-suspended Delhi government official has been accused of repeatedly drugging and rapping a 14-year-old girl at his home. Reports claimed that the minor girl was drugged before each act of abuse and even woke up to find injuries on her body.
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Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court issues summons to Lalu Yadav, others in land for job scam case, asks to appear on October 4
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday issued a summon to former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land for job scam case.
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday issued a summon to former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land for job scam case. The Avenue Court asked Lalu Yadav to appear on October 4 before the court.
There are other accused including former railway officials were too asked to appear before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court.
