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Suspected conspirator in IC-814 hijack nabbed

Suspected conspirator in IC-814 hijack nabbed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A person suspected to be a key conspirator in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999 has been detained in Chile. The Central Bureau of Investigation will dispatch a team to the South American nation soon to verify whether he is the same person wanted in India. Highly-placed sources in the government and the probe agency said on Monday that the Chilean police informed the CBI that they had detained a person identified as Abdul Rauf.

Missing plane flew on for 5 hours with radio switched off

Missing plane flew on for 5 hours with radio switched off

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

According to engine data automatically recovered from the missing Boeing 777, investigators believe the plane remained airborne for another five hours after vanishing from the radars.

The 'Black Lives Matter' photo that's breaking the internet

The 'Black Lives Matter' photo that's breaking the internet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Image is being defined as iconic and a powerful image of the ongoing struggle between law enforcement and black Americans.

Warne's daughter slammed over controversial 'Instagram' post

Warne's daughter slammed over controversial 'Instagram' post

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Shane Warne's daughter Brooke Warne has been criticised on social media for making light of tragic events including the Malaysia Airlines crash and the Holocaust.

Cindy Crawford to retire from modelling at 50

Cindy Crawford to retire from modelling at 50

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

American model Cindy Crawford who will turn 50 on February 20, will no longer be walking the ramp

Obama orders review of air security measures

Obama orders review of air security measures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

United States President Barack Obama has ordered a review of air security measures after a Nigerian youth carrying explosives managed to sneak into a transatlantic American jet."The president wants to review some of these procedures and see if they need to be updated," said an official, amid reports that the 23-year-old Nigerian, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was on a US 'security watch list' after his father alerted authorities about is behaviour.

Indo-US partnership will help world bounce back from COVID-19 crisis: Modi

Indo-US partnership will help world bounce back from COVID-19 crisis: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Stating that open markets mean more opportunities, Modi said during the last six years the government has made many efforts to make the Indian economy more open and reform oriented.

Obama: Malaysian jet crash in Ukraine 'terrible tragedy'

Obama: Malaysian jet crash in Ukraine 'terrible tragedy'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Terming the crash of a Malaysian airliner in eastern Ukraine as a "terrible tragedy", US President Barack Obama said officials were trying to establish if any Americans were on board.

You can use mobiles, laptops all through the flight, says DGCA

You can use mobiles, laptops all through the flight, says DGCA

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The aviation regulator has also laid down training guidelines for the flight crew to handle the new facility being given to the air travellers.

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A three-member technical team of the FAA carried out the second round of audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to check whether corrective steps have been taken to resolve 33 deficiencies the US agency had highlighted during the first round in September.

Gaza bloodbath continues, diplomats scramble for ceasefire

Gaza bloodbath continues, diplomats scramble for ceasefire

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Bloodbath in Gaza continued unabated today with Israel and Hamas refusing to back down in the conflict that has killed over 660 Palestinians and 31 Israelis, even as US Secretary of State John Kerry said his ceasefire negotiations in Jerusalem were making progress.

Indian techie sentenced to nine months for sexual assault

Indian techie sentenced to nine months for sexual assault

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

An Indian techie has been sentenced to nine months of imprisonment on charges of sexually assaulting an American woman during a flight, and faces deportation to India after serving his sentence.

Pak overlooking Jaish-e-Mohammad's power surge

Pak overlooking Jaish-e-Mohammad's power surge

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

JeM, which counts Atlantic Airline bombing plotter and Al-Qaeda suspect Rashid Rauf as a member, has occupied a 4.5 acre-land outside the populated town of Bahawalpur to train jihadists in warfare, The Telegraph reports.

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Four people were killed on Thursday when a small plane lost power after takeoff and crashed into a building at an airport in Kansas.

U.S. warns of privacy threats at Sochi Olympics

U.S. warns of privacy threats at Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The United States on Friday issued a fresh travel alert for Americans attending the Sochi Winter Olympics, citing cybersecurity threats and warning them to have "no expectation of privacy" using Russian communications networks.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The US and Pakistan then struck a deal that the US would raid his compound but make it look as if Pakistan was unaware, Hersh said.

Financial crisis: Why bailouts are not the answer

Financial crisis: Why bailouts are not the answer

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

It is far better for the companies (which have continued to stress the production of gas-guzzlers because they are more profitable) to file for bankruptcy if and when they run out of cash, and then undertake the long-delayed restructuring of their businesses under creditor protection.

Fighting terrorism topmost priority: PM in joint statement

Fighting terrorism topmost priority: PM in joint statement

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

We will destroy radical Islamic terrorism, Donald Trump declares after meeting Narendra Modi.

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Dr Sivaprasad D Madduri of Missouri, who landed in jail when he attempted to use the toilet during a flight, has initiated legal action against Southwest Airlines.

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

However, the act of terrorism has not been ruled out officially by investigators.

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Monday took a dig at the tax return expose of her Republican rival Donald Trump by questioning his business credentials.

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

During Vajpayee's tenure, he was there as an indispensable insider, witness to every action that had an impact on history: Pokhran-II (nuclear tests in 1998), the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indo-Pak Agra Summit in 2001, intense engagement with the United States on nuclear issues besides the Kandahar hijack.

NRI held in Delhi for allegedly killing wife

NRI held in Delhi for allegedly killing wife

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

He allegedly killed his wife, 30-year-old Navneet Kaur, late Thursday in her home in Arizona capital where she lived alone.

Starbucks filters an India brew

Starbucks filters an India brew

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Creating a market for premium coffee is a challenge.

'US aviation vulnerable to terror attacks'

'US aviation vulnerable to terror attacks'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Intelligence indicates that Al Qaeda may have discussed plans to hijack chartered planes, helicopters and other aircraft for attacks because they are less well-guarded than commercial airliners, says the New York Times.

WNS to list on NYSE today

WNS to list on NYSE today

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

WNS is all set to list in the US after an initial public offer that has been priced well above the forecasts.

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In a letter sent to Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reforms, 54 lawmakers wrote, "We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr Trump. With that said, the President should be allowed to present evidence in his own defence."

Credit cards to help you save money

Credit cards to help you save money

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Jet hires law firm to fight US case

Jet hires law firm to fight US case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Amex card in just a day

Amex card in just a day

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

American Express on Wednesday launched a new scheme offering its co-branded card to domestic travellers at airports with a commitment to deliver the card the same day for returning passengers.

India steps up hunt for hijackers

India steps up hunt for hijackers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Trump impact: Net worth of India's tech billionaires eroded

Trump impact: Net worth of India's tech billionaires eroded

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

IT stocks have dropped about 3 per cent in the days since the Donald Trump administration took first steps toward visa reform and all of India's highest-profile technology tycoons have seen their net worth eroded. Saritha Rai reports.

'US to seek overflight lists'

'US to seek overflight lists'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Foreign Airlines that fail to turn over the passenger list or check them against US watch lists might have to re-route flights, says The Washington Post.

Govt to consider Boeing's offer

Govt to consider Boeing's offer

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

India has told the US government that due consideration would be given to the offer of American aircraft major, Boeing for the fleet acquisition plans of Air India and Indian Airlines, US Transportation Secretary Norman Y Mineta said on Thursday.

Indians still enjoy low airfares

Indians still enjoy low airfares

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Air passengers in the Asia Pacific region continue to reap the benefits of the fare war unleashed by the world's leading airlines despite mounting cost of the aviation turbine fuel.

China joins battle against SARS

China joins battle against SARS

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao called on 'the whole nation' to 'work closely together to win the fierce battle' against SARS.

Jet to fly to US in mid-August

Jet to fly to US in mid-August

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005