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Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Equity markets would take cues from domestic inflation data announcement, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Markets would remain closed on Tuesday for 'Diwali Balipratipada'. "As we enter a truncated week with Muhurat trading on Sunday, global cues will play a pivotal role in shaping the market direction.

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

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.

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.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

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.

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pinned its hopes on the old guard to ensure victory in next month's assembly elections in Chhattisgarh as it gave tickets to 11 sitting MLAs and renominated 13 leaders who lost in the 2018 polls.

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.

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'.

Have selectors missed a trick in picking the best squad for WC?

Have selectors missed a trick in picking the best squad for WC?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

These two guys could have been very handy in the World Cup, especially in conditions where they know what to do and how to take wickets. So, I believe these two guys, simply in India, have missed it, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The INDIA bloc has 95 MPs in Rajya Sabha of which 45 were suspended on Monday.

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

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In both of these Hindi heartland states, the straight contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress.

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'We were discussing government formation with Sharad Pawar. We had even finalised portfolio distribution and guardian ministers' responsibilities'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Stock markets will be largely driven by global trends in the absence of any major domestic triggers this week, say analysts. The trading activity of foreign investors, global crude oil prices and rupee-dollar movement will also influence market movement, they said. "Anticipating a period of consolidation in the absence of clear global cues, the market's trajectory will likely hinge on the movement of the US bond yields, the dollar index, and crude oil prices, as well as institutional flows.

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.

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

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.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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.

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.

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Graham Reid's resignation is his personal decision but at the end of the day somebody has to take the blame for this awful show.'

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.

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.

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.