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Kingfisher has to seek DGCA's nod for resuming ops

Kingfisher has to seek DGCA's nod for resuming ops

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The airline, which declared a partial lockout on Tuesday, has said it will start flying again from October 5.

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.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, global cues, macroeconomic data announcements and the ongoing quarterly earnings are the major triggers that will dictate trends in stock markets this week, analysts said. Besides, the trading activity of foreign investors and the movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude will also be tracked. "All eyes are on the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for November 1, particularly due to the multi-year high levels of the US bond yields.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Quarterly earnings from IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would guide the movement in the equity market this week, analysts said. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and the rupee will also influence trading in the markets. "All eyes will be on the beginning of corporate performance for the second quarter of the current fiscal year. TCS is slated to unveil its Q2 results on October 11, with HCL Technologies and Infosys following suit on October 12.

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.

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.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Domestic equity markets will be driven mainly by quarterly earnings, global trends, and the movement in crude oil prices in this holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Investors would also keep an eye on the Middle East amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict and the trading activity of foreign investors. Markets will remain closed on Tuesday for Dussehra.

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'.

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.

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

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.

'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.

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves.

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.'

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.

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months.

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.

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.

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.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

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.