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Aviation ministry caps airfares of special fights at Rs 1,000

Aviation ministry caps airfares of special fights at Rs 1,000

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

On Wednesday, Air India had carried out a test flight landing at the naval base.

IAF officers can't grow beards on religious grounds: SC

IAF officers can't grow beards on religious grounds: SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said that the Centre's decision to prohibit personnel of a particular community from sporting beard does not infringe upon the fundamental rights.

Over 200 Indians stuck in Serbia due to surprise quarantine rule

Over 200 Indians stuck in Serbia due to surprise quarantine rule

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Serbia has become one of the transit points for Indians heading to Canada and the US. Canada requires passengers from India to take an RT-PCR test from a third country, while the US wants them to spend 14 days outside of India. As a result, many students are taking the Serbia route to Canada, and the US.

Drone start-ups: Adani to Ambani, billionaire Indians race for supremacy

Drone start-ups: Adani to Ambani, billionaire Indians race for supremacy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

An opportunity to enter a burgeoning sector at a low valuation and favourable policies are propelling some of India's largest corporate groups to scoop up drone start-ups. "Indian corporations lost the race in aerospace and space tech. "No one wants to miss the bus this time. "These are seasoned businessmen and they realise that the market cap of tech companies with problem-solving capabilities will exponentially rise in future," says Vipul Singh, CEO of Aarav Unmanned Systems (AUS).

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Bumrah has mastered the art we Pakistanis used to have once: Akhtar

UAE bans travel from India due to COVID situation

UAE bans travel from India due to COVID situation

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The travel ban will come into effect from 11.59 pm on Saturday, April 24, and is subject to review after 10 days.

SC allows construction activities in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

SC allows construction activities in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

With CPCB saying that the air quality is not severe now, the SC partially lifted its ban.

Flying with just a cabin bag will be 10-15% cheaper

Flying with just a cabin bag will be 10-15% cheaper

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

On a busy corporate route like Delhi-Mumbai, hand luggage fare can be cheaper by at least Rs 500-Rs 800.

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Vistara is likely to offer 148 seats in a three-class configuration in its Airbus A320s, industry sources said.

Govt staff can now fly pvt airlines, but...

Govt staff can now fly pvt airlines, but...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

So far, government officials or employees were allowed to fly only Air India or its subsidiaries on official duty.

New airlines to take wing in 2015

New airlines to take wing in 2015

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The first to take off will be Air Pegasus, promoted by Bengaluru-based ground-handling firm Deccor Aviation.

COVID-19: Govt issues fresh SOPs for offices

COVID-19: Govt issues fresh SOPs for offices

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Union health ministry has issued new 'Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices' and according to these, if one or two cases are reported, the disinfection procedure will be limited to the areas occupied and visited by the patient in the last 48 hours.

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The Unlock 3 guidelines will come into force from August 1 and strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31.

Kingfisher to fly abroad this year: Patel

Kingfisher to fly abroad this year: Patel

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Kingfisher will be permitted to fly abroad this year, following its acquisition of Air Deccan. Since Air Deccan will be eligible for the international arena this August, Kingfisher too will enjoy this right.

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While in a statement issued earlier, the Railways had said that these trains will be fully non-air conditioned, on Wednesday it said that these will have both AC and non-AC classes and fully reserved coaches.

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.'

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

While its operating radius remains secret, a back-of-the-envelope calculation indicates it can easily strike targets 1,000 kilometres away and return to base.

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

New airlines can't fly abroad

New airlines can't fly abroad

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

As fresh Covid-19 cases continued to increase, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced reintroduction of curbs like permission only for 50 per cent seating capacity in cinemas and ban on select activities effective April 10, to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Govt relaxes FDI norms in airlines, retail, construction

Govt relaxes FDI norms in airlines, retail, construction

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The decision would help provide ease of doing business and also lead to larger FDI inflows contributing to growth of investment, income and employment.

Pak downplays Modi not inviting Imran to swearing-in

Pak downplays Modi not inviting Imran to swearing-in

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Pak claimed that the Indian Prime Minister's 'internal politics' do not permit him to extend an invitation to his Pakistani counterpart.

Govt says domestic carriers' financial health a concern

Govt says domestic carriers' financial health a concern

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Govt says domestic carriers' financial health a concern.

Flights will resume when COVID-19 is controlled: Govt

Flights will resume when COVID-19 is controlled: Govt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The minister also said a directive was issued on Sunday to airlines, restraining them from doing open bookings since they did not heed to government's advice in the matter

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'It is my opinion that not releasing the Balakote Battle Damage Assessment immediately post strike was a phenomenal blunder, perception battle wise,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), India's former air adviser in Pakistan.

Soon, you won't need to switch off mobiles during flights

Soon, you won't need to switch off mobiles during flights

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Availability of Wi-Fi is also expected to provide local airlines an additional source of revenues amid stiff competition in the fast growing Indian aviation market.

Maharashtra allows hotels to reopen from July 8

Maharashtra allows hotels to reopen from July 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The hotels in shopping malls, however, will not be allowed to reopen.

Ban on Live India channel lifted

Ban on Live India channel lifted

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Following the revocation of ban, the channel has been permitted to go on air from midnight.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

IndiGo gets 4 more months to replace A320Neo engines

IndiGo gets 4 more months to replace A320Neo engines

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

DGCA has also permitted the airline to deploy newly-inducted planes for capacity expansion.

Keep middle seats vacant: DGCA to airlines

Keep middle seats vacant: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

However, if a flyer has been allotted the middle seat due to a high passenger load, 'then additional protective equipment like wrap-around gown of the Ministry of Textile approved standards' must be provided to him or her in addition to a three-layered face mask and face shield, a DGCA order, accessed by PTI, said.

Bengal imposes fresh Covid curbs, local trains suspended

Bengal imposes fresh Covid curbs, local trains suspended

Rediff.com6 May 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday took stock of the COVID-19 situation in the state, shortly after her swearing-in ceremony, and announced fresh curbs to combat the spread of COVID-19, including suspension of local train services.

Can you let people die like this? SC flays states over pollution

Can you let people die like this? SC flays states over pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"We have to make government responsible for this," the bench said and asked, "Why can't govt machinery stop stubble burning?"

Jet gets rights to connect Gulf region

Jet gets rights to connect Gulf region

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Jet Airways was granted traffic rights on the Gulf and West Asian routes at a meeting of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday evening.

Andamans base boosts India in Indian Ocean

Andamans base boosts India in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'The Andamans are strategic territory for India.' 'We need at least three full-length, 10,000-feet airfields here.'

Stop Etihad's coming, urges Dinesh Trivedi

Stop Etihad's coming, urges Dinesh Trivedi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

He said permitting Etihad would not only amount to "certain demise of national carrier Air India" but also stunt the growth of the New Delhi international airport as a world-class hub for the South Asian region.

More Sri Lankan flights to India

More Sri Lankan flights to India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Sri Lanka will permit three domestic airlines to launch flights to India before they are allowed to operate on other international routes, the Civil Aviation Authority said on Tuesday.

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

Foreign airlines can own 49% in Indian carriers

Foreign airlines can own 49% in Indian carriers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Foreign airlines can now pick up 49 per cent stake in India's domestic carriers, a step that is expected to give a boost to cash-strapped aviation industry.