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During a joint press conference on Thursday, representatives from both airlines expressed their belief that the acquisition would bring positive benefits to air passengers, particularly through integrated travel services, reports Xinhua news agency.Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian, described the deal as a significant milestone in the country’s aviation history. He emphasised the creation of a streamlined and comprehensive offering for all customers while eagerly anticipating the opportunity to provide seamless travel experiences across their entire route networks.Karlsen highlighted that the two airlines have minimal overlap in their respective routes, making them complementary.Under the agreement, Wideroe will continue operating as a…

Leeds, July 7 (IANS) Playing a Test match after more than six months, England pacer Mark Wood ripped through the Australian batting lineup on the opening day of the third Test of the Ashes 2023 series at Headingley.Wood, playing his first Test since December 2022 when he turned out for England against Pakistan at Karachi, claimed 5-43 in one of the quickest and most hostile spells seen at Headingley as Australia were bundled out for 263.However, what brought more joy to the 33-year-old pacer was achieving success with his parents watching from the stands.”That was amazing, a great feeling to…

Customers can now avail instant, end-to-end digital personal loans up to Rs 5 lakh with loan approval within 30 seconds on Flipkart, plus the loan purchase option will offer customers flexible repayment cycles ranging from six to 36 months.”Through strategic collaborations with leading banking institutions, we have successfully empowered our customers with a wide array of affordable payment options, including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), Equated Monthly Installments (EMI), and Co-branded Credit Cards,” Dheeraj Aneja, Senior Vice President – Fintech and Payments Group at Flipkart, said in a statement.Moreover, the company said that the personal loan facility will empower customers…

According to the police, the accident occured in the early morning hours on a national highway near Beltara.The bus, coming from Ambikapur district and carrying some 40 people on board, rammed into the stationary truck which was parked on the side of the road due to a breakdown.Two people among the injured — Lilu Gupta and Vishambhar Yarav — are BJP functionaries and are reportedly critical, the police said.Prima facie it appears that the bus driver either dozed or could not control the vehicle amid heavy rain.Bilaspur Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh told the press that a probe to determine…

The conservative leader, who was re-elected in last month’s general elections, pledged to boost wages both in the private and public sectors, increase pensions by at least 3 per cent starting next year, cut taxes and social security contributions, and carry out reforms to improve the functioning of the state, reports Xinhua news agency.The package also includes more benefits for families with children, youth, and the most vulnerable to help them to cope with the continuing inflationary pressure, as well as reforms in the healthcare, education and justice systems, with an emphasis on social coherence, the green economy, and digital…

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, ministers and Congress legislators will take part in the protest to condemn the “conspiracy” against Rahul Gandhi.Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress state President D.K. Shivakumar stated, “Very unfortunate that justice has not prevailed. It is the murder of democracy. Still, the entire country and the opposition parties stand by Rahul Gandhi.”He is a great leader who is fighting across the country to unite it. BJP leaders are not able to tolerate this. They want to block him from Parliament…I feel Rahul Gandhi will grow stronger.””It is being done to end the political career…

Gandhi has chosen the path of truth, of fearlessness and of seeking accountability from those in citadels of power, he said.In a tweet, Surjewala said, “Travesty of justice. Instead of punishing ‘Bank Fraudsters’ like Nirav Modi, Ami Modi, Neeshal Modi, Mehul Choksi and ilk, the ‘messenger’ exposing the deceit and swindling of public money is being punished.””Rahul Gandhi has chosen the path of truth, of righteousness, of fearlessness & of seeking accountability from those in citadels of power. We will tread upon the path of truth and righteousness, come what may… Stayamev Jayate,” Surjewala added.Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Alka Lamba said…

Joining forces with Mythpat, Rannvijay will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the smartphone brand’s quest for a Chief Gaming Officer.Expressing his excitement on the same, the 40-year-old actor said: “Being a part of iQOO’s CGO Hunt is like experiencing a one-of-a-kind gaming adventure with GenZ gamers. As a fellow gaming enthusiast, I understand their passion, their drive to excel, and their thirst for victory.””I look forward to witnessing firsthand the incredible talent and dedication that GenZ brings to the gaming space in India. I am sure together, we will unlock new levels of excitement, and innovation, with…

Karan has received backlash over “disrespecting” Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in one of the sequences of the trailer of his upcoming film.In the trailer when Ranveer’s character Rocky comes over to Alia Bhatt’s character Rani’s house for a three-month stay as per arrangement, he comes across a portrait of Rabindranath Tagore, whom he shockingly identifies as Rani’s grandfather.Further, the joke cracked on Rabindranath Tagore didn’t impress Bengalis. Many on social media slammed Karan Johar for “disrespecting” Rabindranath Tagore.A user wrote: “Though the trailer is fun, but flabbergasted by this frame. Not in good taste.”One said: “Maybe he thought just showing…

Adhikari was forwarded a communique late Thursday evening by the inspector-in-charge of the local Contain police station Amalendu Biswas directing the latter to remain constrained in the area under ‘Part No.76, Nandanayakbar of Nandigram constituency’ in East Midnapore district, where is Adhikari is a voter.He was also barred from even entering his polling booth with the security personnel that he is entitled for as the leader of the opposition.On Friday morning only Adhikari approached the Calcutta High Court’s single- judge bench of Justice Amrita Sinha challenging the restriction order.The matter will come for hearing in the second half on Friday…