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Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will enable New Delhi to directly access the resource-rich Central Asia region through Pakistani territory.

Air passenger traffic jumps 24%, IndiGo remains leader

Air passenger traffic jumps 24%, IndiGo remains leader

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

No-frills carrier IndiGo's market share stood at 36.8 per cent in February while that of Jet Airways was 18.4 per cent.

Asia Cup called off due to COVID cases in Sri Lanka

Asia Cup called off due to COVID cases in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Due to multiplying cases of COVID-19, Sri Lankan government has put a 10-day ban on international air travel.

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A few Indian stars will have to go through the disappointment of watching all the action from afar.

'First wicket of Rohitbhai was a dream wicket'

'First wicket of Rohitbhai was a dream wicket'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Bangladesh's One-Day International debutant Tanzim Hasan, who grabbed public attention with a scintillating opening spell in the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India, in Colombo on Friday, described India skipper Rohit Sharma's dismissal as a "dream wicket".

We will be number one in India: Airbus

We will be number one in India: Airbus

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

About 170 Airbus aircraft operate in India.

Sena MP Gaikwad refuses to apologise, says 'AI official is mad'

Sena MP Gaikwad refuses to apologise, says 'AI official is mad'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Asserting that it was a small conflict, Gaikwad said the staff member of the airline is mad and around eight such cases of indulging in a brawl have been registered against him.

Cyclone Nisarga: Flight ops resume at Mumbai airport

Cyclone Nisarga: Flight ops resume at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), the private airport operator, had earlier announced that all operations at the CSMIA will remain suspended between 2.30 pm and 7 pm as a precautionary measure in view of the cyclone Nisarga.

US's 5th gen supersonic F-35 makes debut at Aero India

US's 5th gen supersonic F-35 makes debut at Aero India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The US Air Force's (USAF) two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero-India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre to the five-day marquee event.

New airlines might find flying abroad tougher

New airlines might find flying abroad tougher

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Only a 5-year-old airline with 20 planes is allowed to fly abroad.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Over 7 mn users download Tata Neu app within seven weeks of launch

Over 7 mn users download Tata Neu app within seven weeks of launch

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Tata Neu, the super app from the Tata group, has been downloaded by over 7 million users within seven weeks of its launch. And, the company wants to ramp this up to 150 million users in the next two years, said senior executives of Tata Digital in an internal magazine of the Tata group. According to data from App Annie, a mobile app tracking platform, the Tata Neu app has been downloaded by over 11 million users.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days.

How rising competition adds to Air India's woes

How rising competition adds to Air India's woes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The national carrier's market share has declined from a near-monopoly to 16.6 per cent as of September 2014.

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin.

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

International no-frills budget carriers making a beeline for India.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Another reason working in Air India's favour now is the government's plan to clean up part of the airline's burgeoning debt from its books - a major deterrent for investors when it attempted divestment the previous time.

HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero India

HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The HAL displayed for the first time the scale model HLFT-42, at the Aero India.

'Govt won't privatise GIC Re at this stage'

'Govt won't privatise GIC Re at this stage'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

'Because it is the only public sector company in this sector, currently.'

Flying abroad on Air India to become costlier

Flying abroad on Air India to become costlier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Air India on Thursday increased the fuel surcharge component in fares on several routes.

Pak FM Bilawal describes his India visit as a 'success'

Pak FM Bilawal describes his India visit as a 'success'

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said his visit to Goa was a 'success' as he advocated his country's case on the soil of India.

220 cr in India, Pak to face deadly heat if...: Study

220 cr in India, Pak to face deadly heat if...: Study

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Heatwaves with higher humidity levels can be more perilous because the air cannot efficiently absorb excess moisture. This limitation restricts the human body's ability to evaporate sweat and affects the moisture content of certain infrastructure like evaporative coolers.

Indian carriers struggle to find talent inside cockpit

Indian carriers struggle to find talent inside cockpit

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

7,000 unemployed pilots in India but airlines continue to bet on expats

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Singapore Airlines may increase services to India

Singapore Airlines may increase services to India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Singapore Airlines will face intense competition from AirAsia, which will launch its India operations later this year and Tiger Airlines, in which it holds a stake.

DGCA hiring flight inspectors on contract

DGCA hiring flight inspectors on contract

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

While waiting for an independent aviation agency to be legislated, moves to address American aviation authority's audit rap.

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

Comebacks Should Be Like This!

Comebacks Should Be Like This!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Celebrating his ton, Rahul took his helmet off, closed his eyes and punched his bat straight up in the air, while Virat Kohli applauded from the other end. This was Rahul's sixth ODI century.

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Ajit Singh says will seek cabinet nod to scrap 5-year, 20 aircraft rule.

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step.

Air India to fly Dreamliner on domestic routes

Air India to fly Dreamliner on domestic routes

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The airline will fly the A320s between the Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Rahul-Kishan to fight for spot in the Playing XIs at WC

Rahul-Kishan to fight for spot in the Playing XIs at WC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have both been named in India's World Cup squad and India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said having two excellent wicketkeeper batters will only serve the squad well.

FinMin junks Air India's fund-infusion proposal

FinMin junks Air India's fund-infusion proposal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Airline told to transfer non-core assets, subsidiaries to special purpose vehicle

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The government was also working on a package to promote connectivity and airports in the North Eastern states

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The second generation of migrant labourers is not enthusiastic about continuing in this field.' 'The parents of the next generation do not wish their children to be part of this trade.'

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

China preparing for 'water war' with India: Report

China preparing for 'water war' with India: Report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Since Tibet's occupation, China has disrupted the natural flow of rivers by pursuing a series of ill-conceived environmental and developmental policies such as the Great Leap Forward, the South-North Water Diversion Project, etc, the report said, adding that, this has led to a dam-building spree on the Tibetan plateau with disastrous impacts on Asia's major rivers.

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

As China's Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visited Pakistan on a mediation mission, a statement from Foreign Ministry on Monday said it is maintaining close contacts with Pakistan and Iran to 'bridge their differences'.