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Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

Jet Air appoints new CEO, COO

Jet Air appoints new CEO, COO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Jet Airways on Thursday announced the appointment of Wolfgang Prock-Schauer as chief executive officer and Peter Luethi as chief operating officer with immediate effect.

Air India, Saradha: Cases connected to Chidambarams

Air India, Saradha: Cases connected to Chidambarams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Apart from them, Chidambaram's wife -- Nalini -- has been chargesheeted by the CBI in the Saradha chit-fund scam for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.4 crore.

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The Maharajah and his men are going places, and you can also hitch a ride

How IndiGo plans to fight rivals AirAsia, Etihad

How IndiGo plans to fight rivals AirAsia, Etihad

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Will build on its existing strengths. Plans to include more fuel-efficient A-320 N and offer better connectivity.

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Expect flight delays as winter schedule kicks in

Expect flight delays as winter schedule kicks in

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The issue of fog and low visibility primarily impacts airports in northern India and Bengaluru.

Lizard in flyer's meal? Air India says 'mischievous propaganda'

Lizard in flyer's meal? Air India says 'mischievous propaganda'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A picture of a lizard in the meal tray of a flyer purportedly on one of Air India's flights has gone viral on social media leaving the civil aviation minister fuming.

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The advertisement carries Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol and images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Shinde. It has no image or photo of Shiv Sena founder late Balasaheb Thackeray, a noticeable departure going by its earlier publicity materials.

Mumbai Airport puts Air India on cash-and-carry mode

Mumbai Airport puts Air India on cash-and-carry mode

Rediff.com22 May 2014

MIAL's move comes at a time when the national carrier is in the process of joining Star Alliance.

National airlines fare poorly in punctuality

National airlines fare poorly in punctuality

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

National carriers stood second-last among eight of the scheduled domestic airlines in percentage terms of on-time performance in departures during 2008, government said on Tuesday.

Air India to be the 'preferred carrier' for Indian cricket team

Air India to be the 'preferred carrier' for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Air India will be Indian cricket team's 'preferred airline' for travel from now on with the national carrier signing an MoU with the BCCI in this regard. The deal, which comes into effect from September 1, has been signed for a period of one year.

The story of Air India's slow death

The story of Air India's slow death

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

In popular perception, the villain of the piece is former civil aviation minister Praful Patel.

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

AirAsia is expanding its distribution network and increasing its offline travel partners.

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.

Patna HC rejects pleas challenging caste survey in Bihar

Patna HC rejects pleas challenging caste survey in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The caste survey in Bihar was conducted in two rounds between January 7-21, and April 15-May 15.

VVIP travel: Govt owes about Rs 600 crore to Air India

VVIP travel: Govt owes about Rs 600 crore to Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Air India's turnaround plan staggered over a period of 9 years.

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As the lower house took up the motion moved by Gogoi, there were heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi wondered why Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.

Indian eyes bigger cargo pie

Indian eyes bigger cargo pie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Thackeray wondered why the BJP has not fielded any member of the Lokmanya Tilak family for the Kasba bypoll.

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.

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.

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Debates on changing the name of India to Bharat continue to spark a crisis of identity without answering moot questions that stare us in the face. Ramesh Menon asks a few of those questions that do not have easy answers.

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.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

Why India's airlines are plagued by glitches

Why India's airlines are plagued by glitches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The recent spate of technical glitches in aircraft has prompted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to issue an order on July 18, making aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) with category B1/B2 licences the final authorities in certifying planes. This has put the spotlight on the availability of such personnel. According to the order, airlines were resorting to frequent one-off authorisation by the Category A certifying staff at transit stations, which is not in line with existing regulatory provisions.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

J'khand crisis: All eyes on Raj Bhavan as Guv returns from Delhi

J'khand crisis: All eyes on Raj Bhavan as Guv returns from Delhi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

"The governor has returned to Ranchi...so far he has not issued any order," an official source in Raj Bhavan said.

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.

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.

Poaching season in airlines

Poaching season in airlines

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004