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GANG OF THUGS: Maoists gather in a Bihar village. The rebels have become a parallel force.

GANG OF THUGS: Maoists gather in a Bihar village. The rebels have become a parallel force.

Bad business: how Maoists are hurting the economy

The growing Maoist insurgency in India over large swathes of the mineral-rich countryside could soon hurt some industrial investment plans just as the country suffers an economic slowdown. The government banned the Communist Party of India (Maoist) on Monday, bracketing it with Islamist militant groups, but experts said the ban would have little impact in the battle against the rebels.

HAILING THE HEROES: The awards will felicitate Indians who

CNN-IBN to felicitate Indian heroes

The CNBC India business leader award ceremony was held on Thursday along with the launch the Indian of the Year Award.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cnnibn-to-felicitate-indian-heroes/27957-7.html

SKY HIGH CHARGES: Airlines are now adding on a congestion charge Rs 150 on every ticket.

Pay ‘congestion charge’ for air travel

Airlines are now adding a congestion charge Rs150 on every ticket to offset the fuel costs of circling around airports.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pay-congestion-charge-for-air-travel/27423-7.html

PRICE HIKE: Air fares to go up with revised fuel surcharge from July 7.

Airlines announce fare hike

Major airlines, including Jet Airways, Air Sahara and the Indian, announced imposition of a revised fuel surcharge of Rs 500.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/airlines-announce-fare-hike/14679-7.html

FOOD FIGHT: Inflation has risen to 4.74 per cent with major increase in prices of food articles.

Inflation rises to 4.74 per cent

Inflation has risen to 4.74 per cent due to increase in the prices of food, non-food, minerals and some manufactured items.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/inflation-rises-to-474-per-cent/12068-7.html

FLYING HIGH: Good news for airline travellers. Can book tickets, cab and hotel rooms with SMS.

Send SMS book plane tickets

US based travel engine Mobissimo has tied up with online travel agency makemytrip.com to facilitate all your travel arrangements.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/send-sms-book-plane-tickets/10633-7.html

PRICE WAR: Singapore Airlines slashes fares by over 60 per cent.

Holiday bonanza: Singapore@ Rs 8,000

International carriers Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines have launched a price war by slashing fares.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/holiday-bonanza-singapore-rs-8000/8921-7.html

India and Mauritius to sign PTA

Preferential trade pact means both can trade at low or zero tariffs and also give India a chance to enter into African markets.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-and-mauritius-to-sign-pta/365-7.html

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