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GMR hopeful of bagging Philippines airport project

GMR hopeful of bagging Philippines airport project

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

GMR Infrastructure is part of a consortium led by Philippines-based construction company Megawide Construction which submitted a bid of 14.4 billion Philippine pesos or around $326 million.

Airport modernisation: Singapore may invest

Airport modernisation: Singapore may invest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Expressing its keenness to invest in infrastructure development projects in India, Singapore on Friday said it was considering making investments in the modernisation of airports in the country.

Bumpy ride for India airport projects

Bumpy ride for India airport projects

Rediff.com1 May 2008

When the private consortium in charge of building and operating Bangalore's airport inquired last year about what was happening with the state government's road construction projects, it got some mixed news.

Delhi airport slams doors on small planes

Delhi airport slams doors on small planes

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Jet Airways Executive Director Saroj K Datta declined to comment, stating he has not got any circular from DIAL.

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The passengers included 10 foreigners, according to the state-run Nepal Television.

GMR, GVK take over Delhi, Mumbai airports

GMR, GVK take over Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Private players GMR and GVK groups formally took charge of the managements of the Delhi, Mumbai airports with a view to make them world-class airports.

Amex card in just a day

Amex card in just a day

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

American Express on Wednesday launched a new scheme offering its co-branded card to domestic travellers at airports with a commitment to deliver the card the same day for returning passengers.

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Stranded in Russia for 2 days, Air India flyers finally reach US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday owing to an engine glitch, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement.

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'You should ask your boyfriend that,' the stranger replied. 'We've never met in person. We've been talking for two years. Met on Words with Friends on Valentine's Day two years ago when you were travelling in Bali, shooting your Instagram videos.' A sobering excerpt about love and relationships from Shenaz Treasury's lively new book, All He Left Me Was a Recipe: Lessons From My Break-Ups.

MHA orders security audit of airports, luggage check on entry

MHA orders security audit of airports, luggage check on entry

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Facing threat of terror attacks, the home ministry has ordered security audit of nearly 100 civil airports and decided to bring all such facilities under the Central Industrial Security Force cover gradually.

Fuel deals: Indian Oil JV eyes airports

Fuel deals: Indian Oil JV eyes airports

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The company, which has successfully commissioned the 'open access' fuel storage system for the first time in the country at Bangalore International Airport, has submitted its expression of interest for the projects. Currently, IOC, HPCL and BPCL are providing fuel storage services at Mumbai and Delhi airports.

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force on Thursday issued alert across all domestic and international airports in the country to step up security at these facilities in the wake of the Chennai blasts.

I Love You Review: Forgettable!

I Love You Review: Forgettable!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

This romantic thriller is so predictable! discovers Namrata Thakker.

Mumbai airport puts up Mallya's jet for sale

Mumbai airport puts up Mallya's jet for sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Fresh trouble seems to be brewing for liquor baron Vijay Mallya, with Mumbai International Airport(MIAL) deciding to sell a mid-sized corporate jet owned by his group company.

Metro rail link to fast-track commute

Metro rail link to fast-track commute

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Delhi Metro Rail link will make commuting to Delhi's new airport a mere 21-minute run. Plans also include check in counters at the metro's stations.

Omar Abdullah detained at US airport for 2 hours for checks

Omar Abdullah detained at US airport for 2 hours for checks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The former Jammu-Kashmir chief minister was subjected to a "secondary immigration check" upon his arrival in the United States.

Airports: Airlines may get higher stake

Airports: Airlines may get higher stake

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

The empowered Group of Ministers, on Tuesday, recommended a hike in maximum permissible equity participation in the proposed joint venture companies -- for the airports of Mumbai and Delhi

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Upon his return, the PM is slated to get a gala welcome from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

Mumbai airport: It's growth versus slum-dwellers!

Mumbai airport: It's growth versus slum-dwellers!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Runways, taxiways, hangars, terminals, roads, offices, et cetera need to be built. But there is no land to do that on. The airport, which offers many overseas travellers their first impression of India, is choked by slums on several sides, and Sahar is the largest of them.

Reliance Infra wants DMRC to pay Rs 795 cr as compensation

Reliance Infra wants DMRC to pay Rs 795 cr as compensation

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Exit from Delhi Metro's airport express line

GMR, GVK can bid for six airports' privatisation

GMR, GVK can bid for six airports' privatisation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Norms limiting airlines' stake in SPVs managing airports to hurt Tatas.

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Israel wants UN chief to resign over remarks on Hamas attack

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's comment to the Security Council that attacks by Hamas 'did not happen in a vacuum' angered Israel, which called for the UN chief's resignation and apology.

49 firms including RIL, Adani & Jindal Power keen to buy Future Retail

49 firms including RIL, Adani & Jindal Power keen to buy Future Retail

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

As many as 49 players including Reliance Retail, Jindal Power Ltd and Adani group have submitted Expression of Interest (EoI) for acquiring the assets of debt-ridden Future Retail, which is currently going through insolvency resolution process. Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, which is the holding company for retail operations of RIL and April Moon Retail Private Ltd, a joint venture between Adani Airport holdings and Flemingo group have again submitted their EOI, after the lenders of Future Retail decided to invite fresh bids after dividing FRL's assets into clusters. According to an update from FRL's Resolution Professional, the 49 players would be permitted to submit "resolution plan(s) for any/all such Clusters under Option II".

Airport privatisation: Another scam in the making?

Airport privatisation: Another scam in the making?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The UPA Government is trying to push through the second wave of airport privatisation before the elections and the controversial elements of this process threaten to harm the sector.

Kozhikode airport resumes ops after CISF-AAI clash kills jawan

Kozhikode airport resumes ops after CISF-AAI clash kills jawan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The Kozhikode international airport at nearby Karipur in Mallapuram district of Kerala, which had been temporarily shutdown after violence erupted on Wednesday night following the death of a Central Industrial Security Force jawan, began operations on Thursday morning with arrival of two flights.

Navi Mumbai airport might be unviable, fears Cidco

Navi Mumbai airport might be unviable, fears Cidco

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Officials from the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) on Thursday expressed fears that the proposed international airport at Navi Mumbai could become unviable due to cost escalation, following prolonged delays.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Prime Minister's Office has said that these innovations will herald a new era of travelling comfort and enhanced mobility.

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Private airports are much better but because of poor regulation, the tariffs have shot up.

UPA MLAs staying in Raipur fly back to Jharkhand ahead of floor test

UPA MLAs staying in Raipur fly back to Jharkhand ahead of floor test

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

At least 30 MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand camping in a resort near the Chhattisgarh capital since August 30 flew back to Ranchi in a chartered aircraft on Sunday afternoon to attend the special session of the assembly scheduled for Monday, sources said.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Will Delhi Metro turn into a white elephant?

Will Delhi Metro turn into a white elephant?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Dismal ridership figures and eroding profitability could turn this showcase transit project into a white elephant.

Why the Delhi Airport Metro faces a crisis?

Why the Delhi Airport Metro faces a crisis?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firm says it is financially unviable.

Mumbai airport's T2 terminal to open on Wednesday

Mumbai airport's T2 terminal to open on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Prithviraj Chavan will inaugurate the elevated road linking the western express highway to T2 on Wednesday morning.

Hamilton uneasy over return to Saudi Arabia

Hamilton uneasy over return to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With the human rights issues in Saudi Arabia, seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed unease over travelling to the country for the upcoming Jeddah Grand Prix.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

Govt fixes airport FDI cap at 49%

Govt fixes airport FDI cap at 49%

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

The government on Wednesday decided to put a 49 per cent cap on foreign direct investment in the modernisation of Mumbai and Delhi airports and extended the last date for putting in expression of interest to July 20.

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Soon after her arrival at the Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in suburban Juhu.