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'Fadnavis must apologise for requesting flight delay'

'Fadnavis must apologise for requesting flight delay'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Seizing on reports that an Air India flight for US was delayed for about an hour by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Congress leader and former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan demanded an apology from him for causing inconvenience to over 200 passengers.

This 6-day-old baby is India's youngest evacuee from Yemen

This 6-day-old baby is India's youngest evacuee from Yemen

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Over 4,500 Indians have been rescued from strife-torn Yemen in a week. The youngest one, however, came on the final day.

How govt plans to achieve its goal of a billion passenger air trips a year

How govt plans to achieve its goal of a billion passenger air trips a year

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Besides aircraft, passenger drones, helicopters, turboprops and seaplanes will help the government achieve its ambitious goal

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A weaker Russia, a sobered China at a time when Xi Jinping is manoeuvring to protect his third term prospects, a reunited West, a chaotic Pakistan. This is a perfect set of strategic circumstances. It is for India now to consummate this historic opportunity, argues Shekhar Gupta.

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He suggested that the new structures will emerge within one year's time.

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jet Airways, IndiGo and GoAir achieved operating profits of Rs 122.6 crore (Rs 1.22 billion), Rs 795.8 crore (Rs 7.95 billion) and Rs 85.1 crore (Rs 851 million) respectively during the same period, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Amid the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, evacuated Indian nationals from the war-torn country have refused to leave their pets behind.

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

In case of Umesh, he bowls a fuller length, gets that lethal outswing going his way at 140 clicks but the question is, if India can afford to play a bowler, who has a propensity to bowl too many boundary balls.

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Rickshaw pullers and construction workers are the worst hit.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

The WEIRDEST Requests From Airline Passengers

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Airline flight attendants reveal the craziest requests they have received from passengers!

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Ninety years later, BA counts the country as its second-biggest overseas market after the US.

Arup Raha takes over as chief of Indian Air Force

Arup Raha takes over as chief of Indian Air Force

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Air Marshal Arup Raha, an ace fighter pilot, on Tuesday took over as the Indian Air Force chief succeeding Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne.

OCI cardholders need special nod for 'Tabligh', other activities in India

OCI cardholders need special nod for 'Tabligh', other activities in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are required to take a special permission from the central government if they want to be involved in any missionary, 'Tabligh' or journalistic activities in the country.

Himalayan tsunami: AI to operate more Dehradun-Delhi flights

Himalayan tsunami: AI to operate more Dehradun-Delhi flights

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

While Air India employees are contributing a day's salary to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, its pilots have offered to forego their allowances to operate to Dehradun.

Boeing to spend $1.7 bn in buying goods, services

Boeing to spend $1.7 bn in buying goods, services

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The US aircraft manufacturer has already agreed to create a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Nagpur as part of its India commitments following the Air India order.

'It's not easy to muster courage to take on a powerful man'

'It's not easy to muster courage to take on a powerful man'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Kadian, who competes in heavy-weight category, reiterated that their fight is against the WFI chief and not against the government.

Govt to make air travel cheaper on short routes, boost connectivity

Govt to make air travel cheaper on short routes, boost connectivity

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Overseas airlines can operate unlimited number of flights into and out of India.

Will Jet Manage To Fly This Year?

Will Jet Manage To Fly This Year?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

If that happens, Jet Airways will be the first bankrupt airline which will be revived under the Insolvency process.

The next telecom battle in India is about to begin

The next telecom battle in India is about to begin

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The merits and demerits of the telcos' 5G strategy however is clearly dependent on the financial muscle of players, reports Surajeet Das Gupta.

AI plans ad blitz to promote its US flights

AI plans ad blitz to promote its US flights

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

National carrier Air India has planned a Rs 20-crore (Rs 200 million) advertising blitzkrieg over the next six months to showcase its non-stop flights from India to destinations in the United States.

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

SEE: First batch of Rafale jets flies out of France for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The aircraft flew out from the airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and will cover a distance of nearly 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates before arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday, officials said.

AI board reviews financial performance

AI board reviews financial performance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Air India's financial and operational performance as part of its turnaround process came up for a review at the airline's Board meeting in New Delhi.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

JD-U MP's 'LTC scam': CBI approaches RS secretariat for papers

JD-U MP's 'LTC scam': CBI approaches RS secretariat for papers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Invesigation on Monday approached the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking documents related to fake travel bills allegedly submitted by a Janata Dal-United MP against whom a case has been registered for making such claims.

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Just a few weeks ago, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw did some tough talking with the senior managers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, the ailing state-owned telecom service provider. The message was clear: They had to perform, quit by taking the voluntary retirement package or be compulsorily retired from service. The terse message from an otherwise polite and soft-spoken minister came just days after he announced a second and bigger package of Rs 1.64 trillion as part of a four-year turnaround plan for BSNL.

India to parade small contingent for Olympics opening

India to parade small contingent for Olympics opening

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The participation of Indian athletes in Friday's Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony will be kept to a 'bare minimum' in view of the COVID-19 threat, while only six officials from the contingent will be allowed to take part in the event.

Where Indian Army Scores Over PLA

Where Indian Army Scores Over PLA

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In the confrontation in Doklam, where Indian and Chinese soldiers were lined up eyeball-to-eyeball, senior Indian commanders recount they could sense the uncertainty in the Chinese. While Indian soldiers had to be restrained from pushing the Chinese troops back, our chief interpreter heard the Chinese officers threatening to open fire on PLA soldiers who wavered or withdrew, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Indian missile lands in Pak 'accidentally', probe ordered

Indian missile lands in Pak 'accidentally', probe ordered

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The defence ministry on Friday said a technical malfunction in the course of a routine maintenance led to the accidental firing of a missile on March 9.

India further strengthens presence in Pangong lake area

India further strengthens presence in Pangong lake area

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

They said the Indian Army has further bolstered its presence around the Southern Bank area of Pangong lake by deploying additional troops and bringing in more weaponry including tanks and anti tank guided missiles.

IndiGo accounts for over a third of lost baggage complaints

IndiGo accounts for over a third of lost baggage complaints

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Spicejet receives maximum complaints regarding refunds

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The hike in Indian passengers travelling to or through Dubai International airport has been caused by the fact that seven Indian and Dubai airlines operated to and from 20 Indian cities, which have a total of 185 flights every week, Dubai Airports' media relations manager Zaigham Ali said in New Delhi.

Shooting: India's best ever showing at World Cup

Shooting: India's best ever showing at World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2019

India produced their best ever show at the ISSF World Cup after sweeping both the mixed team titles on Thursday for a total tally of five gold medals in Munich.