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'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

US diverts Korean plane to Japan

US diverts Korean plane to Japan

Rediff.com31 May 2005

US officials refused to let it enter American airspace because they suspected a passenger might be a terrorist. He was not.

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.

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."

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.

US warns of new Al Qaeda tactics

US warns of new Al Qaeda tactics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

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.

Co-branded cards, the latest craze

Co-branded cards, the latest craze

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organisers

Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organisers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Martina Navratilova is awaiting a response from Australian Open organisers after leading calls for the Margaret Court arena to be renamed after the former champion said tennis was "full of lesbians".

Why Saigon filled me with hope

Why Saigon filled me with hope

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Like the Vietnamese, maybe we too will survive bombs and disasters to see a better day.

IS bombed Russian flight in Sinai, suggest US, UK Intel

IS bombed Russian flight in Sinai, suggest US, UK Intel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

American and British intelligence authorities have suggested that a bomb from the dreaded Islamic State might have caused the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

9/11: 'Sneha's room has been kept the same way for the past 15 years'

9/11: 'Sneha's room has been kept the same way for the past 15 years'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Though 15 years have passed since the World Trade Centre bombing, the mystery of the circumstances surrounding Dr Sneha Ann Philip's death has not been unravelled and might remain that way forever. Yet her memory lives on in other ways.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Wilful defaulter tag a 'powerful weapon' for creditors: Rajan

Wilful defaulter tag a 'powerful weapon' for creditors: Rajan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Mallya, whose Kingfisher Airlines owes money to several banks, had on Thursday said he will challenge UBI's decision to declare him a willful defaulter.

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani army in general; the attack has taken place in mainland Pakistan and not in PoK.'

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.

Sony does not plan to renew FIFA sponsorship contract

Sony does not plan to renew FIFA sponsorship contract

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Sony Corp does not plan to renew its sponsorship contract with FIFA, the governing body for world football, as the Japanese electronics maker needs to prioritise its restructuring efforts, people familiar with the matter said.

AI's Dreamliner fleet has suffered 136 'minor' problems

AI's Dreamliner fleet has suffered 136 'minor' problems

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Air India's Dreamliner fleet suffered 136 "minor" technical problems between their delivery since September last year and till late last month, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has said.

When terror struck the media

When terror struck the media

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is merely one in a long list of attacks on the media by extremist groups that would like to mandate what and how of free press. So, for the uninitiated, we take a stroll down recent times to see how the media and media persons have seen fearful responses to perceived transgressions.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

Woods six back as Casey shares lead in Turkey

Woods six back as Casey shares lead in Turkey

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Former World No 3 Paul Casey was among a trio of players sharing the lead and Tiger Woods trailed six shots off the pace when darkness fell in the rain-hit Turkish Airlines Open first round on Thursday.

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The discovery of debris may not solve the mystery of what happened to the plane, warn aviation experts

Indo-Pak ties 'tense': US intelligence chief

Indo-Pak ties 'tense': US intelligence chief

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Noting that the Indo-Pak ties "remain tense", the US intelligence chief said India's engagement with Pakistan hinges on Islamabad's willingness to act against those responsible for the Pathankot terror attack.

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

As millions of passengers stream through Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport, heading off on holidays or returning home to loving families, all Hassan Al Kontar can do is watch. And wait. Stuck at the airport since March 7, 2018 that's all Kontar has been able to do. The airport has become his home. And for all those who wonder what it must be like to live at an airport, the stranded 36-year-old tells us via Twitter exactly what his story is and what's happening to him.

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Aircraft manufacturer Embraer has agreed to pay over $205 million (over Rs 1,371 crore) as settlement with American and Brazalian authorities for resolving corruption charges in India and three other countries.

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of "critical", meaning further attacks may be imminent.

Over 130 tech problems in Dreamliner fleet since induction

Over 130 tech problems in Dreamliner fleet since induction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

All these problems were fixed by the airline's and Boeing's technical teams, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.

The value of customised credit cards

The value of customised credit cards

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

If you use customised cards that suit your lifestyle needs, you could also end up availing of a variety of deals, rewards, and discounts.

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Students enrolled to Silicon Valley University, California, are in a state of panic after some of them were barred by Air India to board its flight.

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Kulbhushan Jadhav is a very sad case.' 'I think Pakistan handled this issue very clumsily.' 'They gave too much of publicity and also said that they will hang him.' 'Now obviously, they are not going to hang him.'

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The news report was immediately refuted by both the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the National Security Advisor, who said that there was no discussion of specific threats with the Russians.