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We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal

We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Former captain Ajit Pal Singh fears that the ongoing power tussle between Hockey India and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) may result in the national team not qualifying for the London Olympics.

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A search of Ardebili's computer had revealed email communication between Ardebili and Vikramaditya, culminating in Vikramaditya forwarding a price quote and bank account information to Ardebili for various items, including digital microwave radios, the statement said.

6 top AAI officials suspended for graft

6 top AAI officials suspended for graft

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Six senior Airports Authority of India officials have been suspended after a preliminary CBI probe found them allegedly favouring a private firm while awarding ground handling service contracts at some airports.

Inside Air India's Dreamliner: The most striking features

Inside Air India's Dreamliner: The most striking features

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

It can be a game changer experience for all the long haul travellers for whom flying long hours is a nauseating experience.

Rahul's youth brigade shapes up in Parliament

Rahul's youth brigade shapes up in Parliament

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Rahul's babalog have forged an alliance that is now formidable. This is a challenge to older congress MPs. Second-timers and third-timers cannot be very happy with this development

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.

India pushes for more Singapore, Lanka flights

India pushes for more Singapore, Lanka flights

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

On Monday, the ministry withdrew foreign traffic rights it had granted to Kingfisher Airlines.

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.

Sinking story: Why Air India's nightmare continues

Sinking story: Why Air India's nightmare continues

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

. Therefore, it is now the government's urgent responsibility to end the impasse, restore confidence in the airline and its staff and allow it to continue with its recovery before it manages to sink it, once again.

Tata, AirAsia chief meet Aviation Minister

Tata, AirAsia chief meet Aviation Minister

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Over four months ago the Foreign Investment Promotion Board cleared a proposal for the setting up of a new airline, AirAsia India, by Malaysian carrier AirAsia which has joined hands with the Tata Group and Arun Bhatia of Telestra TradePlace in a 49:30:21 joint venture partnership.

AI may hire new pilots if strike doesn't end soon: Min

AI may hire new pilots if strike doesn't end soon: Min

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Air India CMD Rohit Nandan was asked to join the meeting at the fag end.

'Only one point agenda should be Indian cricket'

'Only one point agenda should be Indian cricket'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'And how we can take Indian cricket forward, that's the only aim anybody should have.'

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar parties with Ranveer Singh

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar parties with Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The film, which traces Sachin Tendulkar's evolution as one of the greatest cricketers of all times, will release on May 26.

AI Express sacks 1 employee, action against 3 others

AI Express sacks 1 employee, action against 3 others

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Air India Express has sacked an employee and ordered penal action against three others after a probe found them guilty of discrimination and favouritism against Delhi-based cabin crew during the last six months.

Air India to resume 787 Dreamliner flights from Wed

Air India to resume 787 Dreamliner flights from Wed

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Air India has six Dreamliners and has ordered 21 more.

On diamond jubilee, naval aviation's spirit shows

On diamond jubilee, naval aviation's spirit shows

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Since 1910, when a barnstorming aviator first took off from a warship deck, naval fighter pilots have considered themselves a special breed.

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In 1999, Sharad Pawar, along with P A Sangma and Tariq Anwar were expelled from Congress. The same year, Pawar founded the NCP.

Boeing to compensate AI for Dreamliner grounding

Boeing to compensate AI for Dreamliner grounding

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The carrier expects to restart Dreamliner operations for domestic flights by mid-May, Ajit Singh said.

Airlines can charge for preferred seats, bags

Airlines can charge for preferred seats, bags

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The charges for these would be a fixed amount and announced well in advance by the airlines 'which shall not vary with the base fare for a particular flight'.

UP election: Amit Shah reaches out to Jats

UP election: Amit Shah reaches out to Jats

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Reaching out to Jats, a politically crucial community in western Uttar Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has presented his party as the best bet for them, saying voting for the Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal or any other party would not help their cause.

Govt to review rules on private jet import

Govt to review rules on private jet import

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

We are also looking to see if we can put guidelines for NSOPs: Ajit singh

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 13th edition of the IPL is being held in the UAE in a bio-secure environment, which has significantly reduced the chance for persons with dubious credentials approaching the player directly.

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur on Friday said her husband 'gifted' the chief minister's chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Sports Minister hands over trophies to 2020 National Sports Awards winners

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

As for the crisis emanating from the Kingfisher Airlines' flight cancellations, it is now up to the airline to utilise those measures and come up with resources, he tells Business Standard's Kavita Chowdhury in an interview.

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As Finer wrapped up his high-profile visit to India, the White House said Finer 'acknowledged' India's establishment of a committee of enquiry to investigate the 'lethal plotting' and underlined the need for holding accountable those responsible.

DGCA grounds Air India's Dreamliners

DGCA grounds Air India's Dreamliners

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Will operate only after FAA and DGCA gives green light.

'You get into trouble if you invite Rahul Gandhi'

'You get into trouble if you invite Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday virtually dislodged Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Ajit Singh Sehrawat in Indore for inviting Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to address students on January 19 in an 'apolitical' function.

5-member body to suggest steps for Air India revival

5-member body to suggest steps for Air India revival

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

A five-member committee, headed by IIM-Ahmedabad's Prof Ravindra H Dholakia, was set up by Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh after a review meeting of the ailing national carrier's functioning.

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future.'

Policy to promote regional air connectivity in 3 months

Policy to promote regional air connectivity in 3 months

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

It would provide ways to cross-subsidise these operations when airlines will fly to such destinations.

Kingfisher revival plan has no clear funding proposal

Kingfisher revival plan has no clear funding proposal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Aviation Minister said that the UB group did not say they are going to give money to the ailing airline.

How BCCI's ACU plans to keep IPL corruption free

How BCCI's ACU plans to keep IPL corruption free

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

BCCI's anti-corruption unit will be speaking to all the eight teams separately and the sessions will be more useful for the younger players who are not exposed to international cricket and the glamour of IPL.

AIE crash: Passengers test Covid positive, CISF personnel quarantined

AIE crash: Passengers test Covid positive, CISF personnel quarantined

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The CISF has said it was the 'first responder' to rescue passengers on Friday as its Assistant Sub Inspector Ajit Singh was on runway patrol when the Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 people on board overshot the table top runway, fell into a 35-foot valley and broke into two.

Is govt obsessed with imposing price controls?

Is govt obsessed with imposing price controls?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Earlier, in August, the finance ministry had asked banks to put pressure on real estate developers to cut prices.

Air India's performance has improved: Minister

Air India's performance has improved: Minister

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The minister stated that most recommendations of Justice Dharmadhikari Committee on integration of erstwhile Air India and Indian Airlines employees have been implemented.

Leading IPL side is big responsibility: Yuvraj

Leading IPL side is big responsibility: Yuvraj

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Star batsman Yuvraj Singh, who played a key role in India's World Cup win, said leading new IPL entrants Pune Warriors is big responsibility but he is excited to take up the challenge.

RLD rubbishes WikiLeaks' claim on MPs being bribed

RLD rubbishes WikiLeaks' claim on MPs being bribed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Dubbing as 'utterly baseless' the latest WikiLeaks claim of Members of Parliament being bribed ahead of the crucial 2008 trust vote, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh on Thursday said his party had 'openly' voted against the United Progressive Alliance at that time. "We had opposed the (India-United States) nuclear deal and after talking to MPs from Opposition parties we had decided to vote against the government," Singh told PTI.

India, Holland draw first Test

India, Holland draw first Test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

Gagan Ajit Singh's goal enabled India hold the Olympic champions 1-1 in the first match of the three-Test hockey series.

Aviation Ministry grants new rights to Indian carriers

Aviation Ministry grants new rights to Indian carriers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Civil Aviation Ministry approved grants new rights to Indian carriers to fly to several new destinations across the globe.