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Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The government is keeping its options open.

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

Is premium becoming a problem for Vistara?

Is premium becoming a problem for Vistara?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Vistara has poor load factors currently, it needs to bring down fares a bit to improve flight occupancy.

US praises Indian involvement in Afghanistan

US praises Indian involvement in Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Pentagon has praised India's significant contribution in the peaceful development of Afghanistan, aimed at securing a stable region and facilitating economic corridors into Central Asia.

Low fares helped Indian carriers sell 674 lakh seats in 2014

Low fares helped Indian carriers sell 674 lakh seats in 2014

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Domestic airlines witnessed 10 per cent rise in sales in 2014.

Govt nod for daily flights from Saarc nations

Govt nod for daily flights from Saarc nations

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

In a move to open up the sky in South Asia, India on Saturday unilaterally offered all Saarc nations the facility of daily air services to six metros and an unlimited number to 18 to other major destinations on a reciprocal basis.

'We don't want the Taliban to re-emerge'

'We don't want the Taliban to re-emerge'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

'We would like to ensure there is no foreign intervention in Afghanistan,' says NSAB convener Satinder \n\nLambah.

Cloud over surfing the web in the skies

Cloud over surfing the web in the skies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Govt's decision to allow in-flight Wi-Fi doesn't take off with budget airlines, full-service carriers enthused

Tidal waves claim 77 lives in AP, 1200 missing

Tidal waves claim 77 lives in AP, 1200 missing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Unofficial reports, however, put the toll at 104.

President embarks on six-day visit to Belgium, Turkey

President embarks on six-day visit to Belgium, Turkey

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday embarked on a six-day state visit to Belgium and Turkey with education being the focus of his maiden trip to Europe after taking over as the Head of the State.

Pak using militants as proxies against India's superior military: Pentagon

Pak using militants as proxies against India's superior military: Pentagon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In a blunt assessment of terrorist safe havens in Pakistan, the Pentagon has told the United States Congress that the country is using militant groups as proxies to counter the superior Indian military.

Air India buying 19 new Airbus A-320s

Air India buying 19 new Airbus A-320s

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The national carrier has sought dry-leasing these planes for six years instead of buying them, as part of its Turnaround and Financial Restructuring Plans, airline sources said.

Towards a healthier India

Towards a healthier India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The state of health is a reflection of what is spent and how it is spent.

India bans poultry imports

India bans poultry imports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

CCI probes airfares; govt says carriers free to fix price

CCI probes airfares; govt says carriers free to fix price

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Aviation regulators says airlines are free to fix fares.

400% rise in bookings after SpiceJet slashes fares

400% rise in bookings after SpiceJet slashes fares

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It offers fares as low as Rs 1,499 for a one-way journey.

Ex-NSA chief warns of jihadi wave in India

Ex-NSA chief warns of jihadi wave in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

A new version of jihad is attracting "small but steady stream" of Indians to join Islamic State movement in Syria, Former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has warned.

How India must play the Nuclear Card

How India must play the Nuclear Card

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'India must close the missile technology gap with both China and Pakistan as early as possible, or else the credibility of India's nuclear deterrence will remain suspect,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Cabinet okays India's accession to ASEAN treaty

Cabinet okays India's accession to ASEAN treaty

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

India's position on accession to the 1976 treaty has been consistently positive and would demonstrate its determination to cooperate in the maintenance of peace and stability in South East Asia, a spokesman said.

Draft rules on flying abroad will push up fares: Mittu Chandilya

Draft rules on flying abroad will push up fares: Mittu Chandilya

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Mittu Chandilya has criticised the proposed credit-based policy for international flight.

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

In a major initiative marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Bangladesh, two bus services connecting key cities in the two countries were flagged off on Saturday to boost connectivity and enhance people-to-people contact.

India to help build trans-Afghan roads

India to help build trans-Afghan roads

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

In a bid to boost economic and trade ties with energy rich Central Asia, India has agreed to actively participate in building trans-Afghanistan road and rail links between Uzbekistan's Termez to Iran's Chahbahar Port in the Gulf.

Vistara says first overseas routes will include South Asia

Vistara says first overseas routes will include South Asia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The first set of routes that it will launch internationally will be the routes that can be flown by its existing aircraft, the A320s, which will be routes within three, three-and-a-half hours of India

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated,' says China

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated,' says China

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

China on Monday said India's membership bid in the NSG has become "more complicated" under the "new circumstances" as it again ruled out backing New Delhi's entry in the grouping, saying there should be non-discriminatory solution applicable to all non-NPT signatory countries.

SpiceJet, AirAsia await govt nod on discounts for light travellers

SpiceJet, AirAsia await govt nod on discounts for light travellers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Some airline sources, however, fear it will reduce overall yields

Inconceivable' that India, Africa don't have permanent UNSC seats

Inconceivable' that India, Africa don't have permanent UNSC seats

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

She lamented that Africa despite being the largest continent in terms of number of the countries and India, which has has one-sixth of the world's population, still don't have permanent membership of the UNSC.

Study Abroad tips: The best undergrad courses in the US

Study Abroad tips: The best undergrad courses in the US

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Amber Dubey explains why India needs to stop blocking competition if it ever wants to become the top aviation market.

Smooth take off: Foreign airlines may take SpiceJet staff on board

Smooth take off: Foreign airlines may take SpiceJet staff on board

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Foreign carriers to pick up staff from cash-strapped SpiceJet.

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

India-US Business Summit: What Obama, Modi said

India-US Business Summit: What Obama, Modi said

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The leaders said trade ties were still fragile

Govt opens door for private airport developers

Govt opens door for private airport developers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The government has made clear that the Airports Authority of India will closely monitor the cost of airports built through the PPP route.

Air One in fray to apply for licence to fly

Air One in fray to apply for licence to fly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Following the entry of Tata-SIA and AirAsia into the Indian aviation market, the domestic aviation industry is seeing increased interest from private entities.

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

This was good enough for Fernandes to hire Chandilya to lead his India business.

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

After Modi became the prime minister, the Indo-US relationship has seen an upward trajectory, he said.

Ratan Tata's aviation ambitions a step closer as India opens up

Ratan Tata's aviation ambitions a step closer as India opens up

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The $100 billion Tata group conglomerate is a major beneficiary of the decision to open up aviation in India.

Airlines oppose govt's credit trading proposal

Airlines oppose govt's credit trading proposal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The carriers are scoffing at making the life of their competitors 'easier.

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's per capita GDP of $5,238 in 2013 was 65 per cent lower than Iran, 54 per cent lower than Maldives, 44 per cent lower than Sri Lanka and 27 per cent lower than Bhutan, according to the Human Development Report 2015