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Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

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.

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.

SIT to probe Disha Salian death case: Fadnavis

SIT to probe Disha Salian death case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

According to police, Salian (28) allegedly committed suicide by jumping from a high-rise building in Malad area of Mumbai on June 8, 2020.

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'.

BCCI keeping an eye out for 'Kingpin' of match-fixing

BCCI keeping an eye out for 'Kingpin' of match-fixing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

BCCI's anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh said Ravinder Dandiwal, who hails from Mohali, also finds a mention in ACU's education manual.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Domestic stock markets would be driven by inflation numbers, global trends, and the last batch of Q4 earnings this week, analysts said. Markets will also react to industrial production data and consumer inflation numbers that were released after market hours on Friday. "Participants will react to macroeconomic data viz. IIP and CPI first, which were released post-market hours on Friday.

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

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the delay in the appointment of 12 members to the state Legislative Council from the Governor's quota, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday.

Amit Shah reviews Kashmir situation amid spate of civilian killings

Amit Shah reviews Kashmir situation amid spate of civilian killings

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The meeting came after terrorists carried out a series of targeted killings in the Kashmir Valley that include non-Muslims, security personnel, an artist and local civilians.

'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.

Tendulkar's fav teammate: Sachin@50 reveals his pick

Tendulkar's fav teammate: Sachin@50 reveals his pick

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

When Sachin picked Laxman as his favourite player among the likes of Dravid, Ganguly

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.

'Don't create confusion': Mayawati, Akhilesh snub Congress over 7-seat offer

'Don't create confusion': Mayawati, Akhilesh snub Congress over 7-seat offer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Mayawati made it amply clear that her party will not enter into any alliance with the Congress.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'India to be second largest air traffic market in a decade'

'India to be second largest air traffic market in a decade'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The number of international air passengers entering the country will be 84 million while the domestic passengers will jump to 336 million.

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.

Ready for talks, but pilots should withdraw strike first: Govt

Ready for talks, but pilots should withdraw strike first: Govt

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Three international flights of Air India were cancelled from here and Mumbai as the agitation by a section of pilots entered the second day on Wednesday.

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.

No airport development fee at Kolkata and Chennai

No airport development fee at Kolkata and Chennai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Modernisation and expansion of the Kolkata and Chennai airports are being carried.

Shrinkage in air passengers: Minister concerned

Shrinkage in air passengers: Minister concerned

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Following the global economic downturn, there were worries about a downturn in the Indian economy.

Govt plans 10-15 greenfield airports

Govt plans 10-15 greenfield airports

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Giving a push to aviation infrastructure development, government is planning to build 10-15 greenfield airports and modernising 50 others in the non-metro cities over the next few years.

Partial lockout at Kingfisher, all flights grounded

Partial lockout at Kingfisher, all flights grounded

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Engineers, pilots stay away from work. Minister warns of closure if safety in doubt.

No fresh airline licence for now

No fresh airline licence for now

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Govt to review decision after demand assessment.

Arvind Kejriwal attacks Union ministers

Arvind Kejriwal attacks Union ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Some of the prominent United Progressive Alliance ministers on Sunday came under fire from Team Anna at the fast venue of Anna Hazare with the activist's close aide Arvind Kejriwal claiming that cases could have been registered against 14 ministers if there was a Lokpal.

Dreamliner issue: AI to be compensated by Boeing

Dreamliner issue: AI to be compensated by Boeing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

All the 50 Dreamliners delivered by Boeing to airlines across the world, including six of Air India, have been grounded following two incidents of fire and smoke in the lithium ion batteries.

Govt working on proposal to cap lowest, highest airfares

Govt working on proposal to cap lowest, highest airfares

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Govt to not determine the price but come up with a formula.

Nitish breaks silence, says not unhappy with INDIA

Nitish breaks silence, says not unhappy with INDIA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

"The meeting was very fruitful and we all are very happy with the outcome. I could not attend the press conference after the conclave as I had to come back to Patna. My effort is to unite all opposition parties ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and now things are taking shape," the Janata Dal-United leader said.

How Air India's political baggage dug its grave

How Air India's political baggage dug its grave

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

State ownership of the national carrier has undermined the commercial principles that should drive its operation.

Minister rebuffs AI concerns on Jet-Etihad deal

Minister rebuffs AI concerns on Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Jet's flights to Abu Dhabi could be used to carry passengers from India headed for the US and Europe.

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.

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Most leaders, from Lalu Yadav and Mamata to M K Stalin, respect and trust Sonia. She should continue unless she expressly declines.'