News for '2022 travel'

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Holding that Air India's conduct appeared to be 'unprofessional', aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday issued notices to the officials and crew of the New York-Delhi flight, asking why action should not be taken against them for 'dereliction' of duty while handling the November 26 'urination' incident.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Pakistan Honours Bill Gates

Pakistan Honours Bill Gates

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The government of Pakistan conferred on Gates the Hilal-e-Pakistan, the country's second-highest civil award.

Credit card spends in Dec cross Rs 1 trillion for 10th month in a row

Credit card spends in Dec cross Rs 1 trillion for 10th month in a row

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

After a sequential fall in November, due to high base and waning of the festival season effect, credit card spends have picked up again in December, recording over Rs 1 trillion for the 10th consecutive month. Latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) show that credit card spends in December 2022 touched Rs 1.26 trillion, up 10.21 per cent compared to November. And, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, spends were up 34.31 per cent during this period.

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping and PM Shehbaz Sharif will attend via video conference, the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads meeting of the SCO on July 4.

Afridi Wants To Be Like Pant!

Afridi Wants To Be Like Pant!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'Yaar main soch raha hu aapki tarah bas batting shuru kar du, ek haath se chhakke lagaau...'

'There's lot of pressure on Sharad Pawar from...'

'There's lot of pressure on Sharad Pawar from...'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'Perhaps, he must have thought that it was time to pass on the baton to the younger generation.'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'I'm very proud of what family I come from, but I feel it must always be an afterthought... 10 years of my work will get nullified when people say "Yeh toh genes main hai".'

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'I am helpless and there is no one to help me.' 'I have been on this platform since Saturday.'

3 Covid waves likely to hit China in the coming months

3 Covid waves likely to hit China in the coming months

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is certain that the Chinese government was 'under-prepared' as it decided to end its zero-COVID policy abruptly after people held protests across the country, The Hong Kong Post reported.

Despite headwinds Info Edge stock rally continues on strong Q4 performance

Despite headwinds Info Edge stock rally continues on strong Q4 performance

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Info Edge (India) reported a good fourth quarter for the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) given depressed conditions in the Key IT segment. The billing growth of 13.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in recruitment was well ahead of market expectations. There was solid growth in realisations (up 5.5 per cent) as well as unique customers (up 7.7 per cent).

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

In the last 12 months, over 7,500 Indians have applied for a resident permit.

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In another tweet, Gandhi also expressed concern over frequent emergency landings of flights due to one snag or another at a time when domestic air fares have almost doubled.

No Honeymoon for Katrina-Vicky

No Honeymoon for Katrina-Vicky

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'They are planning to take a break later, in 2022, for a honeymoon.'

Is UK Ready For Rishi Sunak?

Is UK Ready For Rishi Sunak?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Liz Truss, the British foreign secretary, who has a huge lead over her rival Rishi Sunak, seems a shoo-in to travel to Balmoral Castle in Scotland next week to meet Queen Elizabeth II, the first time ever the monarch will ask a politician to form a government away from Buckingham Palace, her home in London.

100 Days For T20 World Cup!

100 Days For T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Australia are the defending champions, having beaten New Zealand by 8 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

British-Pakistani billionaire businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman were also on the sub, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

On the table before Modi-Biden: Closer defence, tech ties

On the table before Modi-Biden: Closer defence, tech ties

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Stepping up defence cooperation, India and the US are poised to unveil a roadmap for industries in the sector to partner closely in co-production, co-development and maintaining supply change during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US beginning June 21.

FMEG: Most brokerages positive on cable & wires business

FMEG: Most brokerages positive on cable & wires business

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

With raw material prices rising sequentially in Q4 FY23, margins of fast moving electrical goods (FMEG) companies could witness pressure as they refrain from hiking prices and demand remains soft. Transition to a new regulatory regime-fans moved to new BEE standards from January 1-poses additional risk for firms. Business depends on volume trends in summer for key sub-segments, which account for a significant chunk of the sector's overall sales pie.

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He was not part of the T20 scheme of things for past one year but Mohammed Shami was "always ready" in his mind because of the communication between him and the team management.

Anushka cheers Kohli, RCB

Anushka cheers Kohli, RCB

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'She feels very happy that I am playing for RCB and my commitment is always going to be for this franchise.'

Scindia visits Delhi airport amid complaints over congestion

Scindia visits Delhi airport amid complaints over congestion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

In recent days, there have been complaints from passengers about long queues and waiting hours at the airport.

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Finland's flag carrier Finnair on Friday said it will connect Helsinki with India's financial capital Mumbai with a direct flight, starting July this year. Mumbai will be the airline's second destination in India after Delhi, where it has been flying since 2006. The to-be launched flight on Mumbai-Helsinki and vice versa will be open for bookings from April 5 onward, Finnair said in a statement.

Presence of BA.4, BA.5 Omicron sub-variants confirmed in India

Presence of BA.4, BA.5 Omicron sub-variants confirmed in India

Rediff.com22 May 2022

BA.4 and BA.5 are sub-variants of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant of the virus.

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Amid growing concerns of surging COVID-19 cases, the US has announced that it will waive the in-person interview requirement for a range of visa applicants during the entire year in 2022, including for H-1B workers and students, many of whom are from India. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Ahmedabad auto driver who hosted Kejriwal for dinner is a Modi fan

Ahmedabad auto driver who hosted Kejriwal for dinner is a Modi fan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

He may have invited Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to his house in Ahmedabad for a much-publicised dinner two weeks ago, but autorickshaw driver Vikram Dantani says he is a big fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a staunch supporter of his Bharatiya Janata Party.

Domestic airfare caps to be removed from Aug 31

Domestic airfare caps to be removed from Aug 31

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Limits imposed on domestic airfares will be removed from August 31, after a span of approximately 27 months, the Union aviation ministry said on Wednesday. "The decision to remove air fare caps has been taken after careful analysis of daily demand and prices of air turbine fuel (ATF). "Stabilisation has set in and we are certain that the sector is poised for growth in domestic traffic in the near future," Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Twitter.

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15.

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's highest decision-making body, will hold a virtual meeting on Sunday to approve the exact schedule of dates for the election of the Congress president.

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Australia believe they can win from any situation, that mindset can't be taught: Sthalekar on India losing knock out games

Pick Your Indian Team For WTC Final

Pick Your Indian Team For WTC Final

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the WTC final against Australia?

Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat train

Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat train

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express semi-high speed train.

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.

Woke up due to loud sound and ran out: Maha bus tragedy survivor

Woke up due to loud sound and ran out: Maha bus tragedy survivor

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'We are lucky to have survived'

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Cong alleges 'Operation Lotus' as 3 J'khand MLAs caught with cash in Bengal

Cong alleges 'Operation Lotus' as 3 J'khand MLAs caught with cash in Bengal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Besides the MLAs, there were two other people in the SUV, which carried a board mentioning "MLA Jamtara Jharkhand" along with the Congress' election symbol, police said.

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate.

Moody's on how Omicron will affect emerging markets

Moody's on how Omicron will affect emerging markets

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The economic impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 on emerging economies will depend on a mix of government restrictions, public comfort with social interactions, and capacity of governments and central banks to provide additional policy support to the private sector, Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday. The emergence of the new variant poses new risks to the global economic growth and inflation outlook, as concerns mount about the variant's health risks and several countries have imposed new travel restrictions in recent days. These restrictions will likely increase over the coming weeks until scientists learn more about the variant, it said.