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'Air India to return to operating profit in FY16'

'Air India to return to operating profit in FY16'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The airline expects seat occupancy of 77.7 per cent on domestic routes.

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Playback singer Sonu Nigam on Friday lashed out the Jet Airways for suspending the crew members, who allowed him to perform impromptu on the aircraft's address system.

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"Party's central observers -- Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and national general secretary Bhupendra Yadav -- will be present at the meeting on Saturday at 5 pm," UP BJP general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

'It is my job to be informed': Rahul defends meeting Chinese envoy

'It is my job to be informed': Rahul defends meeting Chinese envoy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Earlier in the day, the Chinese embassy in Delhi first posted and later removed a statement on its website saying that the two met after the Congress denied it as "fake news".

Fair weather! Air India cuts losses at last

Fair weather! Air India cuts losses at last

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

There has been, a nominal increase in the aircraft maintenance cost.

1.75 lakh diyas, Ram-Sita in chopper: Yogi celebrates grand Diwali in Ayodhya

1.75 lakh diyas, Ram-Sita in chopper: Yogi celebrates grand Diwali in Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A total of 1.71 lakh earthen lamps were lit up at the grand event while a chopper decorated as the mythological 'Pushpak Viman' descended on the Ram Katha Park with artistes decked up to resemble Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman.

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

India has become world's 2nd largest mobile phone: Modi

Why 'non-performing' ministers were not axed, Congress asks PM

Why 'non-performing' ministers were not axed, Congress asks PM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati termed the expansion of the Union council of ministers as a drama and said giving representation to a couple of leaders from the deprived sections will not ameliorate the lot of those communities.

Bad news! No capping of airfares, says government

Bad news! No capping of airfares, says government

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

India's domestic aviation market has clocked a growth rate of 22 per cent in the last one year.

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The nation on Friday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 146th birth anniversary.

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A 61-year-old cardiac patient Virender Rai, who was being flown to Delhi, has been rushed to the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon immediately after the incident.

Why there is no need for a cap on airfares

Why there is no need for a cap on airfares

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Airfares are at an all-time low because of fall in crude oil prices.

Kohinoor diamond gifted to UK, not stolen: Centre tells SC

Kohinoor diamond gifted to UK, not stolen: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the government, said this was the stand of the Culture Ministry.

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The Information and broadcasting ministry, which has constituted a three-member committee to study the ground situation, meanwhile maintained that though it was willing to discuss and resolve issues the students were being inflexible.

'Anti-nationals show other flags at Lal Chowk, I want to hoist the national flag'

'Anti-nationals show other flags at Lal Chowk, I want to hoist the national flag'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

'The situation is normal now. The Kashmiri Pandits should come back.'

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Opposition fury over 'handling' of E Ahamed's death, demands probe

Opposition fury over 'handling' of E Ahamed's death, demands probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A senior opposition member in Rajya Sabha on Friday sought a probe into the manner in which the death of former Union Minister E Ahamed was "handled", alleging he had died soon after being rushed to the hospital but his demise was announced much later.

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier called for consensus in passing the bill.

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

'Modi keeping silent just to win Bihar elections:' Shourie

'Modi keeping silent just to win Bihar elections:' Shourie

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Former Union Minister Arun Shourie on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberately maintaining silence on incidents like Dadri lynching while his ministerial.

Minorities panel report calls Dadri lynching pre-meditated; slams BJP leaders

Minorities panel report calls Dadri lynching pre-meditated; slams BJP leaders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

National Commission for Minorities suspects there was "pre-meditated planning" behind the Dadri lynching incident and termed "disturbing" controversial statements by politicians to "make capital out of such outrages".

Dadri lynching: Cong asks PM to break 'deafening silence'

Dadri lynching: Cong asks PM to break 'deafening silence'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Congress on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "break his silence" over the alleged "provocative" statements by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in connection with the Dadri lynching, saying that not doing so would suggest that they had his "approval".

Varanasi stampede toll rises to 25; top officials suspended

Varanasi stampede toll rises to 25; top officials suspended

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the stampede and called upon the authorities to provide all assistance and help to the victims.

Crisis averted at SpiceJet as Maran promises to clear Rs 200 cr dues

Crisis averted at SpiceJet as Maran promises to clear Rs 200 cr dues

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The airline not to be put on cash and carry mode

Bulandshahr gang rape: Four senior cops suspended; accused identified

Bulandshahr gang rape: Four senior cops suspended; accused identified

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The incident took place on Friday night when a family was travelling from Noida to Shahjahanpur by car.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said it is the "dream" of the people of the country that Ram Mandir is built as early as possible.

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Ram V Sutar, 89, has already created more than 200 distinct statues, many of them massive. Now, he is a leading contender for the commission to produce the world's largest statue: A 597-foot tall rendering of Sardar Patel, an independence leader who played a crucial role in uniting India's fractious states.

Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image

Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Narendra Modi seems to prefer that Hindu strongman image remain tucked in reserve, to only come when called; life's been more complicated.

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The attacker, identified as Ved Prakash, was detained by police, which quizzed him.

Yoga Day: Mamata, Kumaraswamy, Kejriwal skip events

Yoga Day: Mamata, Kumaraswamy, Kejriwal skip events

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Kejriwal, who had joined International Yoga Day participants last year along with Lt Governor Anil Baijal and the then Union minister and now Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, was found having high blood sugar following his nine-day, arduous sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

'India is going to see many more struggles'

'India is going to see many more struggles'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The various meat bans across the country are an attempt to attack civil liberties, says civil rights activist Kavita Srivastava.

Will India give wings to its airport privatisation dream? Yawn!

Will India give wings to its airport privatisation dream? Yawn!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Private sector to their mind is primarily needed to pump in more capital.

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inducted 19 new ministers into his Cabinet on Tuesday has carried out major changes in the portfolios of his top ministers.

Soon, Ramayana, Mahabharat, Gita to be taught in schools, colleges

Soon, Ramayana, Mahabharat, Gita to be taught in schools, colleges

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma said the government will not be deterred by criticism that it was trying to promote RSS ideology.

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'How can the monument where the prime minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day, in a ceremony broadcast and telecast nationally, be maintained by a private entity?' asks Jyoti Punwani.