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SP ally Rajbhar says waiting for Akhilesh to give me divorce

SP ally Rajbhar says waiting for Akhilesh to give me divorce

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rajbhar, however, said he will not initiate any step to break ties with the Samajwadi Party.

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The country now has six national parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist, NPP and AAP.

IA starts 'Fly More' programme

IA starts 'Fly More' programme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Indian Airlines on Friday announced the launch of a new promotional scheme called 'Fly More', aimed at expanding the membership of its frequent flyer programme.\n\n\n\n

Airlines may hike fares

Airlines may hike fares

Rediff.com2 May 2006

The increase in prices of jet fuel by about nine per cent would put an additional burden of Rs 550 crore (Rs 5.5 billion) on national carrier Indian and the airline has asked the government to consider levying a fuel surcharge on air travel or hiking

Indian Airlines fares hiked by 10%

Indian Airlines fares hiked by 10%

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Indian Airlines on Wednesday announced a 10 per cent hike in air travel on all domestic sectors with effect from June 21 citing the continuous increase in prices of aviation turbine fuel.

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

He said the South African cheetahs will first arrive at the Gwalior Air Force base in MP on Saturday morning and 30 minutes later they will be transported some 165km away to KNP in Sheopur district by IAF helicopters.

5 ways to make Air India the country's best airline

5 ways to make Air India the country's best airline

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Let it gradually pull itself out of international routes and focus on linking remote towns and cities.

Air India-Indian Airlines merger under CAG lens

Air India-Indian Airlines merger under CAG lens

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The apex auditor is busy preparing a report on the Air India-Indian Airlines merger and modernisation of airports through public-private-partnerships, both carried out during the previous term of the United Progressive Alliance government.

Indian eyes bigger cargo pie

Indian eyes bigger cargo pie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The CBI today registered three FIRs and a preliminary enquiry to probe alleged irregularities in Indian Airlines-Air India merger and purchase of 111 aircraft, leasing of planes and giving up of profit-making routes by Air India, causing a loss of thousands of crore of rupees.

Samsung inks pact with AirTel, Idea

Samsung inks pact with AirTel, Idea

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

With cellular telephony fast expanding, Samsung on Friday said it has tied up with India's largest cellular operator AirTel for bundling of handsets in all circles.

SpiceJet plane overshoots Shirdi runway on landing

SpiceJet plane overshoots Shirdi runway on landing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Both the pilots of the flight have been grounded, pending enquiry, the airline said, adding the incident took place around 1630 hrs.

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The Union home minister recalled that the BJP had won far greater number of seats in the last assembly polls than the JD(U) but Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his promise to back Kumar for another term in office.

Air India shows operational, financial improvement in FY'14

Air India shows operational, financial improvement in FY'14

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The net loss of the carrier marginally decreased to Rs 5,388.82 crore (Rs 53.88 billion) in 2013-14 as against Rs 5,490.16 crore (Rs 54.9 billion) in the previous fiscal.

Fly now, pay later on Indian Airlines

Fly now, pay later on Indian Airlines

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Indian Airlines has launched an EMI scheme in association with Citibank to target the vacation travellers and the growing segment of credit card holders who prefer to use the deferred payment schemes to purchase goods and services.

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The decision comes hours after an A320 neo aircraft of IndiGo suffered engine failure mid-air and made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport.

Jet Air's board to meet on Jan 21

Jet Air's board to meet on Jan 21

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Amid talks with Air Sahara for a possible takeover or strategic alliance, private carrier Jet Airways

Want to fly for free?

Want to fly for free?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Indian has launched a special offer under which the airline is offering free tickets to its frequent flyers.

Why Air India should not buy 5 Boeing 787-9

Why Air India should not buy 5 Boeing 787-9

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Air India's decision to buy five Boeing 787-9 is illogical.

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The CMD's focus on raising employee morale and cutting costs is paying off. The airline's operating losses have shrunk and earnings are looking up

IA evacuates 550 tourists from Andaman & Nicobar

IA evacuates 550 tourists from Andaman & Nicobar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The first flight left Chennai at 4.45 am on Monday for Port Blair with 16 passengers on board. The second left at 10.00 am carrying 13 passengers.

Air India revokes flight ban on Sena MP Gaikwad

Air India revokes flight ban on Sena MP Gaikwad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

"Unless he tenders an unconditional apology to AI employees, and undertakes in writing to abide by the Chicago and Tokyo Conventions & Rules of the Air and follow all cabin safety and public behaviour norms, we must not let him on board," says the letter.

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

AirAsia's competitors are offering more reliable services.

Poaching season in airlines

Poaching season in airlines

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

NDA follows the UPA path to fund Air India despite huge losses

NDA follows the UPA path to fund Air India despite huge losses

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A mutually beneficial relationship between the airline and the govt is the reason for its continued funding.

Flying becomes even cheaper

Flying becomes even cheaper

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Indian Airlines has extended its Monsoon Super Saver scheme till September 5.

Pharma, consumer durables sectors likely to feel China curb heat

Pharma, consumer durables sectors likely to feel China curb heat

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The pharmaceutical and the consumer durables sectors, which depend on China for imports, have not been impacted yet due to unrest in China with people protesting against lockdowns. But the lockdown could have an impact on the supply of components used in consumer durables if it continues for the next fortnight. In the pharmaceutical industry, Indian players import 66-70 per cent of their bulk drug requirements from China.

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'Mr Badal wanted to talk to a member of the Gandhi family to bring about some sort of rapprochement between the Akalis and the Congress which were the two major parties at that time.'

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

During the checks on the Cessna aircraft registered with Business Jets India, the DGCA found that the pilots in command did not have necessary training certificates.

Mumbai-Vizag flight rescheduled

Mumbai-Vizag flight rescheduled

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Alliance Air has rescheduled its flight between Mumbai and Visakhapatnam due low visibility at the Visakhapatnam airfield.

IA adds new routes, flights

IA adds new routes, flights

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air will provide new links, additional capacity and increased frequencies for its winter schedule with effect from October 26.

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Code share is a commercial agreement between two or more airlines that share the same flight, with all the partnering airlines able to sell seats on that particular flight.

IA floats tenders to lease 12 aircraft

IA floats tenders to lease 12 aircraft

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Indian Airlines has floated tenders to lease 12 wide-bodied aircraft to launch new foreign operations, while its subsidiary Alliance Air would lease two business jets for operations of oil major ONGC.

'Air India's books are so bad that nobody will buy it'

'Air India's books are so bad that nobody will buy it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Air India has been in the red since the merger of then Air India and Indian Airlines in 2007.

Speculation over Soren's fate intensifies as Jharkhand governor flies to Delhi

Speculation over Soren's fate intensifies as Jharkhand governor flies to Delhi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Amid confusion over the continuation of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA, Governor Ramesh Bais on Friday went to Delhi, a day after ruling United Progressive Alliance MLAs urged him to clear the air over the EC's recommendation on the matter.

IA 737s on the way out

IA 737s on the way out

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The national airline had incurred a net loss of Rs 5,859.91 crore (Rs 58.59 billion) last fiscal.