AERA slashes Bengaluru airport fee to Rs 300 for domestic, Rs 997 for international flyers | Bengaluru News

The revised UDF will come into effect from September 1, 2026 at Bengaluru airport. NEW DELHI: The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has sharply reduced the user development fee (UDF) at Bengaluru international airport, fixing it at Rs 300 for departing domestic passengers and Rs 997 for departing international passengers for the five-year…

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Ennore fish death: TNPCB suspects sewage contamination, but fishers call for probe into chemical leak | Chennai News

Ennore fish death: TNPCB suspects sewage contamination, but fishers call for probe into chemical leak Chennai: Sewage contamination may have triggered the recent mass fish death in Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) suspects, after low levels of dissolved oxygen (DO) were recorded at two locations.TNPCB officials said DO levels were under 4mg/litre…

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Petroleum labour body halts transportation to Meghalaya over safety concerns | Guwahati News

Guwahati: The North-East Petroleum Mazdoor union (NEPMZ) on Friday suspended the transportation of petrol, diesel and LPG from Assam to Meghalaya, citing concerns over safety of Assam-registered vehicles operating in the neighbouring state.The decision followed the suspension of services to Shillong by Assam-based taxi drivers after alleged attacks on Assam-registered vehicles. The union said the…

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In 1986, a ranching family sold California’s 53,000-acre Santa Rosa Island to the US for nearly $30 million; they retained about 7 acres and the right to stay for another 25 years

In December 1986, the United States federal government completed a deal to buy Santa Rosa Island for $29.5 million. The 53,000-acre island, located 26.5 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, was bought by the National Park Service from its longtime private owners, the Vail & Vickers ranching partnership. Under the deal, the ranching…

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Chinese stake rules eased: India sees 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 4,895.65 crore; check details

Investors can now use the automatic route, provided they meet the applicable reporting requirements. Under the revised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework, which eased Chinese shareholding rules, 29 proposals worth around Rs 4,895.65 crore, or more than $500 million, have been reported. The changes were introduced in May to allow overseas companies with Chinese shareholding…

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