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Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

'Swiggy is exploiting its delivery boys'

'Swiggy is exploiting its delivery boys'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'They don't tell us what they take from customers. They don't tell customers what they give us.'

Khan Sir, man behind Bihar students' agitation who no one knows

Khan Sir, man behind Bihar students' agitation who no one knows

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The authorities in Bihar have registered an FIR against Khan Sir and five teachers for allegedly inciting violence over the controversy surrounding the results of tests conducted by the RRB-NTPC after the recent violent protests in Patna.

SpiceJet kicks off cargo business sale; valuation at Rs 2,500 crore

SpiceJet kicks off cargo business sale; valuation at Rs 2,500 crore

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

SpiceJet, India's second-largest private airline, kicked off the process of hiving off its logistics business to its subsidiary SpiceXpress as it looks to raise much-needed capital. On Tuesday, the company sought its shareholders' approval to complete the process and to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore via a qualified institutions placement (QIP). It is in talks with multiple private equity investors as it tries to sell shares in the logistics arm to raise money.

Air India's last-minute fares at Rajdhani A/C 2-tier level

Air India's last-minute fares at Rajdhani A/C 2-tier level

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The fare of second AC Rajdhani ticket for Delhi-Kolkata is Rs 2,890 and Rs 4,095 for Delhi-Bengaluru Rajdhani.

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

'Infections are going to skyrocket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'And they are going to be milder because we are dealing with the vaccinated and are much richer in terms of the immune response in the population.'

ICMR study hints at much wider spread of COVID-19

ICMR study hints at much wider spread of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

ICMR's serological survey, whose findings will be made public next week, suggests that the rate of contagion may be a lot higher in most-affected cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Analysts remain sceptical on the profitability from freighter business, saying that once normal air transport resumes and there's abundant belly capacity, the traditional economics of air cargo may not be that lucrative.

Centre asks 5 states, 1 UT to scale up Covid testing

Centre asks 5 states, 1 UT to scale up Covid testing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

35 districts have been reporting high active COVID-19 caseload and fatality rate. These 35 districts comprise all 11 districts in Delhi, Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and 24 South Parganas in West Bengal; Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Kolhapur, Sangli, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Raigad, Jalgaon, Solapur, Satara, Palghar, Aurangabad, Dhule and Nanded in Maharashtra; Surat in Gujarat; Pondicherry in Puducherry and East Singhbhum in Jharkhand.

Jobs: 120 management trainees required for a steel company

Jobs: 120 management trainees required for a steel company

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Vizag Steel Plant is looking to hire 120 graduates as trainees for its operations in Vizag, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

75% Indian youth drink alcohol before they turn 21

75% Indian youth drink alcohol before they turn 21

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Almost 88 per cent youth have tried some of the other addiction between 16 and 18 years of age, a new survey has revealed.

Govt sacks 22 more tax officials for corruption

Govt sacks 22 more tax officials for corruption

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sources said the action was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort when he said some black sheep in the tax administration may have misused their powers and harassed taxpayers, either by targeting honest assesses or by taking excessive action for minor or procedural violations.

Train fares to go up from January 1

Train fares to go up from January 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While suburban fares remain unchanged, ordinary non-AC, non-suburban fares were increased by 1 paise per km of journey. The Railways also announced a two-paise/km hike in fares of mail/express non-AC trains and four- paise/km hike in the fares of AC classes. The fare hike is also applicable to premium trains such as Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto.

'Not easy to say we are going to host IPL in India'

'Not easy to say we are going to host IPL in India'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We don't want the year 2020 to finish without an IPL. Our first priority is India and even if we get 35 to 40 days, we will host it. But we don't know where'

Will Indian Railways be privatised?

Will Indian Railways be privatised?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Railways to hive off all production units and workshops into new govt-owned company; may invite bids from private players to run passenger trains in next 15 days, with ownership vesting with the government.

NPR, NRC will be worst than demonetisation: Rahul

NPR, NRC will be worst than demonetisation: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Gandhi said that the basic idea of these exercises is to ask all poor people whether they are Indian or not. He also said that PM's 15 friends will not have to show any document and the money generated will go into the pockets of those 15 people.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Now, TMC MP delays flight over seat row

Now, TMC MP delays flight over seat row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

When Sen boarded the plane with her wheelchair-bound mother, she was told by the cabin crew that rules do not permit wheelchair-bound passengers to sit on emergency exit seats.

Now, Germany to help India fulfil bullet train dream

Now, Germany to help India fulfil bullet train dream

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

German aid likely for Bengaluru-Chennai bullet train

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Under the plan, there will be 151 private trains covering 109 routes which may entail investments worth Rs 30,000 crore.

Centre may allow states to relax lockdown norms further

Centre may allow states to relax lockdown norms further

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha.

Triumph bets big on luxury bike segment

Triumph bets big on luxury bike segment

Rediff.com1 May 2014

After opening its first dealership in Pune, iconic British motorcycle brand Triumph targets five more dealerships in cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai across India by end of 2014.

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The family that used to make the legendary sports car wants to bring the same design panache to luxury flats.

Bihar: 12 kanwarias killed, 22 injured in road mishap

Bihar: 12 kanwarias killed, 22 injured in road mishap

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

At least 12 pilgrims, five of them women, were killed and 22 others injured when a speeding container ran over them on the New Delhi-Kolkata NH 2 in Bihar's Aurangabad district early on Tuesday

BJP hits the roads seeking PM's apology, Shinde's exit

BJP hits the roads seeking PM's apology, Shinde's exit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Upping the ante, Bharatiya Janata Party on held protests in different parts of the country demanding the sacking of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his Hindu terror remarks and declared it would raise the issue vociferously in Parliament as well.

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

2nd time lucky? Air Deccan to start flying from Dec 23

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The airline would offer Re 1 ticket to a few passengers through a lucky draw as part of its promotional campaign.

Tour by Pak cricket team a national shame: Thackeray

Tour by Pak cricket team a national shame: Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Maintaining his strong opposition to the tour by the Pakistani cricket team to India, Shiv Sena on Thursday said it was a matter of "national shame".

Planning to study abroad?

Planning to study abroad?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

The QS World University Tour provides students an opportunity to speak directly with admissions staff from the world's leading universities. Read on.

Jewellers extend strike for indefinite period

Jewellers extend strike for indefinite period

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Jewellers on Monday decided to continue their pan-India strike for an indefinite period against the Budget proposal.

Modi, Abe likely to flag off bullet train project in Sep

Modi, Abe likely to flag off bullet train project in Sep

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is targeting the commissioning of the project by 2023-24

61 pc want PM under Lokpal purview: Poll

61 pc want PM under Lokpal purview: Poll

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

While the United Progressive Alliance ties itself up in knots, two out of every three Indians say the prime minister and the higher judiciary should be brought under the purview of the Lokpal, an issue that has seen the UPA government differing with civil society representatives.

Air fares rise due to Kingfisher cancellations

Air fares rise due to Kingfisher cancellations

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Cashing in on Kingfisher's flight cancellations, major airlines have jacked up their fares on many busy air routes by 10-25 per cent over the past few days.

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A number of cities, including Chennai, are water-scarce.

'Govinda suggested the line Meri pant bhi sexy'

'Govinda suggested the line Meri pant bhi sexy'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'The ladies, Maya Govind and Rani Malik, were criticised for writing sexist, crass or vulgar songs.'

Stats: Daredevils first to lose 5 games in IPL-4

Stats: Daredevils first to lose 5 games in IPL-4

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of Thursday's Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Delhi.

Kingfisher to close its check-in counters early

Kingfisher to close its check-in counters early

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

In conformity with civil aviation regulator DGCA's guidelines on reducing flight delay, private carrier Kingfisher Airlines will close its check-in counters for domestic flights 40 minutes prior to departure.

Domestic airlines want Rs 40,000 as fare for flights over 1,400 km

Domestic airlines want Rs 40,000 as fare for flights over 1,400 km

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Air travellers may have to shell out hefty amounts if the fare bands proposed by airlines -- which will also take into account the distance factor -- are approved by the civil aviation regulator DGCA.

Heavy fog hits flight operations at Kolkata

Heavy fog hits flight operations at Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Heavy fog in Kolkata on Friday morning stalled air operations at the airport as no flights were able to take off or land. Authorities at the Netaji Subhas Bose International Airport said no flights have taken off from 5 am as the fog density was 50 m, leading to very low visibility. Approximately 40 morning flights could not take off and nearly 13 incoming flights could not land at the airport. The New Delhi-Kolkata flight could not land and returned to New Delhi.

Hyderabad conferred Test centre status

Hyderabad conferred Test centre status

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Hyderabad has been conferred the cricket Test centre status by the International Cricket Council and the BCCI, making it the ninth city in the country to get the honour.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.