Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel revealed that government forced Jet Airways to reverse the decision on the sacking of over 800 employees. Mr. Patel also claimed that he talked to Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal and asked him to reconsider the retrenchment.

Earlier, Naresh Goyal had denied of any political pressure to take back the sacked employees. Mr. Praful Patel also clarified that there would not be any lay-offs within Air India.

In a huge relief for millions of fans, Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged from Lilavati Hospital this morning. Amitabh spent 6 days in hospital after he complained abdominal pain. His condition was critical, but later he recovered completely. Amitabh was discharged from the hospital, after the doctors declared him fit. He has advised rest for a few weeks.