News for 'Airport Metro'

Want to live away from the metros? Goa is the place for you

Want to live away from the metros? Goa is the place for you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Goa is about community living, but blending in takes time.'

Pandemic woes continue to plague India's airlines

Pandemic woes continue to plague India's airlines

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The load factor of six major domestic airlines--IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, GoAir, Vistara and AirAsia India -- stood between 70 per cent and 64.9 per cent in January.

Delhi imposes night curfew, but no curbs on traffic

Delhi imposes night curfew, but no curbs on traffic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

"People who want to get Covid-19 vaccination will be exempted but will have to get an e-pass. Shopkeepers selling essential goods like groceries, fruits, vegetables, milk, and medicine will be allowed to move after getting an e-pass. Print and electronic media will also be allowed to move only through e-pass," the Delhi government's order stated.

India needs Rs 50-60 lakh cr FDI to boost economy: Gadkari

India needs Rs 50-60 lakh cr FDI to boost economy: Gadkari

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Gadkari said, infrastructure sector including highways, airports, inland waterways, railways, logistic parks, broad gauge and metro, apart from MSMEs can attract large scale foreign investment.

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short jaunts, but this isn't the ride you'd choose to take your entire family to the airport or pick for a long family excursion, says Pavan Lall.

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The weekend curfew, aimed at breaking the chain of spiralling coronavirus infections, was clamped at 10 pm on Friday and will continue till 5 am on Monday.

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Jet trims flights to stay airborne

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

At least 20 to 30 departures are being cancelled daily from metros and key airports including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Reliance, L&T-led consortia eye B'lore Metro deal

Reliance, L&T-led consortia eye B'lore Metro deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

This metro line would be a 33.65-km rail link between Bangalore City Centre and Bangalore International Airport.

Paris attacks key suspect arrested in Belgium

Paris attacks key suspect arrested in Belgium

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Mohamed Abrini was arrested in the borough of Anderlecht, in Brussels, next to the western district of Molenbeek, while two other suspects were detained at the same time as Abrini, and two further arrests made in an undisclosed location in Brussels.

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, a fire service official said.

Mega celebrations planned as India crosses 100 cr jabs

Mega celebrations planned as India crosses 100 cr jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

To mark the completion of administering of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, the largest khadi tricolour in the country, weighing around 1,400 kg, will be displayed at the Red Fort on Thursday, official sources said.

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: No relief likely till Sunday

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: No relief likely till Sunday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The minimum temperature in the capital dropped to 9.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal and the lowest this season so far. The maximum is likely to settle around 27 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said.

Covid curbs hit flights, airlines see 10% drop in bookings

Covid curbs hit flights, airlines see 10% drop in bookings

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Sources at Mumbai airport said seat occupancy has declined from around 70-72 per cent to 60-64 per cent in last three-four days as passengers are postponing or cancelling trips.

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The sprawling warship building facility caters to the combat vessel requirements of not only the Navy, but also the Coast Guard.

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Banks want government to retain 40 per cent of Jet slots at all airports to ensure a new owner can kick-start operations soon after taking over.

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India's Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration.

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

Jet's pain is big gain for other airlines

Jet's pain is big gain for other airlines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo and AirAsia India ready to fill in the gap.

Lockdown-like curbs extended in Maharashtra till June 1

Lockdown-like curbs extended in Maharashtra till June 1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The Maharashtra government on Thursday extended the lockdown-like restrictions in the state till June 1 to break the chain of COVID-19.

PM condoles Infosys employee's death in Brussels attack

PM condoles Infosys employee's death in Brussels attack

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The PM will also preside over a memorial service for Ganeshan and other victims of the attack during his stay in Brussels on Wednesday.

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Airline pares capacity on routes like Mumbai-Delhi and Mumbai-Bengaluru on weekends, uses freed up slot at Mumbai to fly Amritsar, Patna, Varanasi

'Kerala will vote for BJP because of me'

'Kerala will vote for BJP because of me'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'My joining the BJP will definitely result in a landslide migration of votes to the BJP.'

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

Brussels attacks: Manhunt continues after Paris link revealed

Brussels attacks: Manhunt continues after Paris link revealed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Belgian police continued with the search for suspects in Brussels attack on Saturday, as a series of raids and arrests revealed more links with the November Paris killings and a new French plot.

Redesign parking bays to save time, money: Experts

Redesign parking bays to save time, money: Experts

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

In order to ensure air traffic management of global standards, private airlines have called for redesigning parking bays and increasing the parking capacity of the airports adjoining the metros.

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her third Budget on February 1.

Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast

Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The suspect, named as Akbarjon Djalilov, is a Kyrgyzstan national.

Mumbai all set for its BIGGEST infra transformation

Mumbai all set for its BIGGEST infra transformation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Mumbai, India's financial capital, is set for a mega transformation with a massive patch of land opening up for redevelopment; a new metro railway ready to start services by the year-end; and the country's oldest railway station, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, going for modernisation with private sector participation. Work on Mumbai's second airport will start from next month, while construction of the sea link connecting central Mumbai to Navi Mumbai has already moved into a fast lane despite Covid-induced lockdowns. Also, a coastal road project, connecting Nariman Point to Worli, is under way and will help decongest the city to quite an extent. Of all these mega infrastructure projects, the one that has a huge potential to change the city's skyline is the Eastern Waterfront project - to be built on the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land.

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Nidhi Chaphekar, a Jet Airways crew member who was injured in the Brussels airport bombings, has been discharged from a hospital in Mumbai.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

Bengal announces complete lockdown from May 16-30 to curb Covid spread

Bengal announces complete lockdown from May 16-30 to curb Covid spread

Rediff.com15 May 2021

During this period, all government and private offices, shopping complexes, malls, bars, sports complexes, pubs and beauty parlours will remain closed.

28.32 lakh people travelled by air this Aug

28.32 lakh people travelled by air this Aug

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

While IndiGo carried 16.82 lakh passengers, a 59.4 per cent share of the total domestic market, SpiceJet flew 3.91 lakh passengers, which is 13.8 per cent share of the total market, the DGCA data noted.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Tracked last call of missing Infosys worker in Brussels: Swaraj

Tracked last call of missing Infosys worker in Brussels: Swaraj

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

"Raghavendran Ganesh -- We have tracked his last call in Brussels. He was travelling in the metro rail," Swaraj said in a tweet.

The woman who will change the face of Mumbai

The woman who will change the face of Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

From being someone who feared travelling by Mumbai's suburban trains to heading the project that may change the way the city commutes, Ashwini Bhide has come a long way.

AAI plans Rs 5,000 cr debt plan

AAI plans Rs 5,000 cr debt plan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Delhi has been witnessing sit-in protests at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia against the new citizenship law for over 90 days.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.