Government rejects Jet Airways, Jet Lite merger plan
Mumbai, May 9: The Central government has "not approved" the merger scheme between Jet Airways and its subsidiary Jet Lite, the company said on Wednesday.
"The Ministry of Civil Aviation has not approved the scheme of merger of Jet Lite (India) Ltd. with the company, the same stands revoked, cancelled...," the company said in a BSE filing.
Accordingly, the company said that Jet Lite and Jet Airways shall continue with their respective operations as "two separate legal entities with their respective air operator certificates".
"Jet Airways respects the decision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on the proposed scheme of merger," a Jet Airways spokesperson said.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
