Deepak Patel And Aditi Khanna

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Only IndiGo, Vistara fly more than pre-Covid peak in 2022

Only IndiGo, Vistara fly more than pre-Covid peak in 2022

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2023

IndiGo carried 69.09 million passengers last year, compared to 67.9 million in 2019.

UK police fines Rishi Sunak over seatbelt 'error'

UK police fines Rishi Sunak over seatbelt 'error'

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2023

The local police force where Rishi Sunak filmed a social media video in a moving car without a seatbelt on Friday fined the British Prime Minister for the legal breach.

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2023

'The documentary was rigorously researched according to the highest editorial standards,' a BBC spokesperson said in a statement.

BBC documentary: Sunak defends Modi, snubs Pak-origin MP

BBC documentary: Sunak defends Modi, snubs Pak-origin MP

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2023

"Of course, we do not tolerate persecution anywhere, but I am not sure that I agree at all with the characterisation that the hon. gentleman has put forward," the British prime minister said.

How Toyota India will tackle it's slow growth

How Toyota India will tackle it's slow growth

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2023

'In terms of semiconductors, challenges do remain in the pan industry, but I think we are much better than where we were a year or so back.'

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2023

According to Siam data, Indian auto companies sold 982,456 units of utility vehicles in the first half of FY23, a 50.29 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year.

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2023

'If it is your second car (electric vehicle), you typically keep it for travel within the city.' 'And the first car (internal combustion engine-run vehicles) can then be used to travel to some other cities.'

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.

Mercedes To Drive 10 New Models In 2023

Mercedes To Drive 10 New Models In 2023

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2023

'Since we have a long waiting period, customers will be able to see cars for the next one year which are going to be produced and block (book) them.' 'So, if there is a wedding or a birthday in October, they can already check its availability in that month and block it.'

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Why Jet Airways has failed to take wings

Why Jet Airways has failed to take wings

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

These are the four primary issues that have soured the relationship between SBI-led lenders and JKC and delayed the resumption of commercial flights by Jet Airways, once India's largest private airline, which went bankrupt in 2019. Over the past three years, the airline went through an insolvency process under which JKC's resolution plan was approved by a committee of creditors (lenders) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in October 2020 and June 2021, respectively. But this didn't mean an end to the problems.

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

'I hope they all survive, but it is a tough world.' 'The carriers who are already established are already struggling.'

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

The Adani group will invest Rs 10,700 crore into Lucknow airport's expansion so that its annual passenger handling capacity zooms from 4 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 39 MPPA. The airport's expansion plan received clearance from the Union environment ministry on December 15. However, the plan submitted to the ministry did not mention the deadline for the expansion.

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2022

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.'

Panini's code: Indian PhD student cracks 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle

Panini's code: Indian PhD student cracks 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2022

A grammatical problem which has defeated Sanskrit scholars since the 5th century BC has finally been solved by an Indian PhD student at the University of Cambridge, it emerged, as his thesis was published on Thursday.

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2022

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on Thursday suffered another setback in his legal battle against his extradition as the high court in London denied him permission to appeal against his extradition order in the UK Supreme Court. In a judgment order pronounced at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay ruled that "the Appellant's (Nirav Modi) application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court is refused".

NTR Jr, Ram Charan Rock Asian Celebs List

NTR Jr, Ram Charan Rock Asian Celebs List

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2022

Alia Bhatt is at No 4, Allu Arjun is at No 10...

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren't enthused about the Indian 'legal structure' and are loath to take risks. Indian airlines have a combined fleet of about 700 planes; over 85 per cent are on lease. A majority of lessors are based in Ireland due to its attractive tax policy, light-touch regulations, and swift legal system.

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2022

If his attempt to have his appeal heard in the Supreme Court fails, in principle, Modi can apply to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to try and block his extradition on the basis that he will not receive a fair trial and that he will be detained in conditions that breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which the UK is a signatory.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.