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'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

5 ways to make Air India the country's best airline

5 ways to make Air India the country's best airline

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Let it gradually pull itself out of international routes and focus on linking remote towns and cities.

Don't fly with us: Air India and 4 other airlines bar Sena MP

Don't fly with us: Air India and 4 other airlines bar Sena MP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Air India said it has also written to the Shiv Sena communicating the decision to cancel the ticket. Shiv Sena Secretary Anil Desai said that he has asked Gaikwad to change his travel plans as the party doesn't want the tensions to escalate.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

IAF chief Dhanoa new chairman of CCS committee

IAF chief Dhanoa new chairman of CCS committee

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa is a Kargil war veteran and top rated fighter pilot with over 3,000 hours of flying experience.

AI ferry flight takes off for Russia to fly 216 stranded passengers to US

AI ferry flight takes off for Russia to fly 216 stranded passengers to US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'A ferry flight is scheduled to operate to GDX (Magadan) from Mumbai, at 1300 hours IST on June 7, subject to necessary regulatory clearances, which would take passengers and crew of AI173 onward to San Francisco,' the airline said in the statement on Wednesday.

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Clearly he didn't get the length of contract extension offer that he was after so it hasn't been ideal, but I don't subscribe to the fact that it was individuals that were key to making the decision, said selection chief, George Bailey.

The Nano That Became A Helicopter!

The Nano That Became A Helicopter!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

How scrap material became a magnificent Rudra Veena... How children learnt about animals, the real way... How the BRO is strengthening India...

Sailor missing after fire on warship in Mumbai naval dockyard

Sailor missing after fire on warship in Mumbai naval dockyard

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

No casualties were reported in the incident which occurred on Sunday evening.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

New aviation minister to make Air India profitable

New aviation minister to make Air India profitable

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

New Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi on Thursday sought the support of all employees of ailing Air India in restoring its lost glory and said the staff and the management should work in coordination to achieve this.

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

Air India buying 19 new Airbus A-320s

Air India buying 19 new Airbus A-320s

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The national carrier has sought dry-leasing these planes for six years instead of buying them, as part of its Turnaround and Financial Restructuring Plans, airline sources said.

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Lt Gen Bakshi announced 'full support' to the new chief and made it clear that he won't resign.

Air India to raise bond amount for new pilots

Air India to raise bond amount for new pilots

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The airline had made new pilots sign a bond of Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 14 lakh in the recent past.

Top Army officers to review JK killings, Ladakh row

Top Army officers to review JK killings, Ladakh row

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

People familiar with the development said Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane and the top commanders will review the country's combat readiness in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for 17 months.

Tea seller's daughter flies high, becomes IAF officer

Tea seller's daughter flies high, becomes IAF officer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

It was not easy for Anchal and the family to make her realise this dream, but she was determined

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The Prime Minister has organised a reception for the team at his residence at 11 am.

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Railway employees including station masters, engine drivers, ticket checkers, etc too have been selected for vaccination and their list is being compiled for the exercise.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Air India brass meets unions on pay cuts

Air India brass meets unions on pay cuts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

AI's chairman and managing director, Arvind Jadhav, and the ministry's joint secretary and airline board member Prashant Sukul, along with other senior officials, met half the unions today in Delhi. The meeting will continue on Friday and they will also meet the rest of the 14 unions.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Gaikwad was travelling from Pune to New Delhi when the scuffle broke out over the sitting arrangement.

Missile firing incident: IAF blames multiple officials

Missile firing incident: IAF blames multiple officials

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The inquiry into the March 9 incident was done by Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Offensive) Air Vice Marshal R K Sinha where during routine maintenance and inspection, a BrahMos missile got fired accidentally and landed up in the Mian Channu area of Pakistan.

Air India plans leave without pay for 15,000 emplo

Air India plans leave without pay for 15,000 emplo

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Facing the heat of the financial crisis that has hit the aviation sector, state-owned Air India on Thursday said it is considering a plan to give 3-5 years leave without pay to about 15,000 of its staff.

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

Air India hardens stand on Sena MP, cancels 2 tickets

Air India hardens stand on Sena MP, cancels 2 tickets

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Gaikwad booked a seat on flight AI 806 from Mumbai to Delhi for Wednesday earlier on Tuesday through his staff which was promptly cancelled by the airline. This was followed by another attempt to book a seat on AI 551 from Hyderabad to Delhi, again for on Wednesday, which was cancelled, too.

Regulators slap Rs 2.70-cr fine on Mumbai airport, IndiGo, AI and SpiceJet

Regulators slap Rs 2.70-cr fine on Mumbai airport, IndiGo, AI and SpiceJet

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Aviation security regulator BCAS on Wednesday slapped fines totalling Rs 1.80 crore on IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident of passengers having food on the airport's apron. The apron is the area around the aircraft where it has finally parked for deboarding.

Pilots to be empowered to deal with tipsy air travellers

Pilots to be empowered to deal with tipsy air travellers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

A new rule has been drafted by aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation formally empowering the pilot-in-command of all flights to take suitable action to prevent such commotion which could endanger safety of the flight or passengers or crew members.

No caviar, costly biscuits on Air India One

No caviar, costly biscuits on Air India One

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

News is already out that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's delegation has been pruned for his trip to Pittsburgh. The staff on Air India One, the prime minister's official aircraft, were reportedly given advance instructions to trim the contents on offer in the official menu. The staff did not serve expensive biscuits and eliminated caviar, but in a concession to the media accompanying the delegation, served all those on board the choicest of liquor en route to Frankfurt.

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Can Tata Sons steer AirAsia India out of turbulence?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Most airlines have fattened their profits, turned the corner, or cut their losses, except AirAsia India.

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current vice chief of army staff of Indian Army.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Among the fatalities recorded on Friday, the maximum 17 were from Uttar Pradesh, 14 from Bihar, five from Odisha and four from Jharkhand, where officials said more than 1,300 people are hospitalised with heatstroke conditions.

Jet Airways staff body challenges airline's resolution plan before NCLAT

Jet Airways staff body challenges airline's resolution plan before NCLAT

Rediff.com26 May 2022

All India Jet Airways' Officers and Staff Association on Thursday said it has filed an appeal before the NCLAT against Jalan-Kalrock consortium's resolution plan for the airline. In October 2020, the airline's Committee of Creditors (CoC) approved the resolution plan submitted by the consortium of the UK's Kalrock Capital and the UAE-based entrepreneur Murari Lal Jalan. The plan was later cleared by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

As photographs and video clips were distributed on social media, aviation security watchdog BCAS issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident, official sources said on Tuesday.

Gayle Rules The Skies!

Gayle Rules The Skies!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The party never stops for Gayle, be it be up in the skies!

Your say: How can Air India be saved?

Your say: How can Air India be saved?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Should taxpayer's money be used to save a profligate airline?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal