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Coast Guard files police complaint on missing aircraft

Coast Guard files police complaint on missing aircraft

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Ten days after its Dornier surveillance aircraft with three officers on board went missing, the Coast Guard filed a formal police complaint on the matter on Thursday.

Malaysia denies Vaiko entry over 'LTTE links'

Malaysia denies Vaiko entry over 'LTTE links'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

MDMK said when Vaiko landed at the Kuala Lumpur airport in the morning, immigration authorities told him that he had been banned from entering the country since his name figured "in the list of persons dangerous to Malaysia."

Industrialist held for stealing cell phone

Industrialist held for stealing cell phone

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Sanjay Somany (51), the Managing Director of Hindustan National Glass and Industries Limited, was caught last evening at the airport when he returned from Chennai, Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI Airport) K C Trivedi said.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

She's improving, says Rahul after visiting Jaya at hospital

She's improving, says Rahul after visiting Jaya at hospital

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

"I wanted to give my support and the Congress president's support to the chief minister," he said.

Customs to clear pharma raw materials from China

Customs to clear pharma raw materials from China

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Apart from them, consignments of 11 top importers, including LG, Samsung, Toyota, Honda, and Siemens, will also be allowed entry, relieving them of the 100 per cent inspection rule.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.

All-women crew onboard Air India flight

All-women crew onboard Air India flight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

As part of International Women's Day celebrations, India's official carrier Air India on Monday operated an all-women crew Chennai-Colombo return flight.

Can 6 new airlines survive in the crisis-hit aviation sector?

Can 6 new airlines survive in the crisis-hit aviation sector?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Six new airlines, three national and three regional, are set to join the market even as the sector remains dogged by massive losses.

Vizag: Two aircraft avoid collision

Vizag: Two aircraft avoid collision

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Both flights suffered minor damages, authorities said.

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Marriott has the best breakfast in town. New Delhi airport has the best stores. Kishore Singh on the good, bad and worst among hotels, airports and airlines.

Watch: Abhinandan's parents receive standing ovation in flight

Watch: Abhinandan's parents receive standing ovation in flight

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Air Marshal S Varthaman (retd) and Dr Shobha Varthaman were given a standing ovation as passengers made way for them in the early hours of Friday, ensuring that the couple got off first.

Will BJP go the Congress way in Tamil Nadu?

Will BJP go the Congress way in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Narendra Modi's meeting with J Jayalalithaa in Chennai has set the rumour mills abuzz. Will the Tamil Nadu chief minister ally with the BJP ahead of the 2016 polls, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

Will India's new policy give wings to ailing aviation sector?

Will India's new policy give wings to ailing aviation sector?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

That it has been threatening to review this rule for a while is old hat anyway.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Asin leave for Vancouver

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Asin leave for Vancouver

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The stars set off to attend the Times Of India Film Awards on April 6.

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

As per IPL's Code of Ethics, no person associated with the team can bring the game into disrepute and there is a clause which can lead to suspension of teams.

No mystery over Jaya's death: EPS

No mystery over Jaya's death: EPS

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

"Nothing wrong has happened over her death....there is no problem as being made by some persons," he said.

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.

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Jet has been operating on international routes since 2004, being the first private airline to do so in decades, after it launched a Chennai-Colombo service in March that year.

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This comes ahead of the resumption of the functioning of metro rails across the country from September 7.

Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to October

Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to October

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft weighing around 3,290 kg would orbit around the moon and perform the objectives of remote sensing the moon.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16

AirAsia eyes Northeast

AirAsia eyes Northeast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Tony Fernandes however did not specify routes.

Rains pound Tamil Nadu; more rains forecast as depression looms large

Rains pound Tamil Nadu; more rains forecast as depression looms large

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Tamil Nadu continued to experience monsoon fury, with heavy rains pounding various parts of the state under the influence of a well marked low pressure area over Bay of Bengal, as the death toll from rain-related incidents climbed to 59.

AirAsia's aggressive plan for domestic business in India

AirAsia's aggressive plan for domestic business in India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

It will focus on the under-utilised airports instead of offering services in main hubs such as Mumbai and Delhi.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

How Jet Airways plans to beat slot crunch

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Airline pares capacity on routes like Mumbai-Delhi and Mumbai-Bengaluru on weekends, uses freed up slot at Mumbai to fly Amritsar, Patna, Varanasi

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Executives of Indian airlines said that the drop is primarily for flights to major metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, which are the prime revenue generators on the domestic front.

Coronavirus: 16k passengers holed up in ships at Indian ports

Coronavirus: 16k passengers holed up in ships at Indian ports

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The protocol is being maintained with all help in case of fever or sickness to those on board.

Meiyappan in Mumbai for police probe in betting racket

Meiyappan in Mumbai for police probe in betting racket

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Gurunath Meiyappan arrived in Mumbai late Friday evening for questioning by the Mumbai police's crime branch following allegations of his involvement in betting in the Indian Premier League. Joint-Commissioner of Police (crime) Himanshu Roy said the Chennai Super Kings owner was not detained at the Mumbai airport and would be questioned later on Friday night.

Why it's impossible for Air India to turn around

Why it's impossible for Air India to turn around

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Air India pilots and crew often play musical chairs, leading to a substantial revenue loss for the airline in an inefficiently managed set-up

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

Jet makes Brussels a gateway to Asia

Jet makes Brussels a gateway to Asia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Hubbing abroad is rare.