News for 'Choubey'

Regional air connectivity gets a boost, but at your cost

Regional air connectivity gets a boost, but at your cost

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

For 50 per cent of the seats of flights under UDAN, the fare cap will be Rs 2,500, and the rest will be market-based pricing.

GAIL moots nationwide CNG corridor

GAIL moots nationwide CNG corridor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

State-run GAIL India Ltd has mooted a multi-billion-dollar CNG corridor in the country to save up to Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) in oil bill and cut carbon emissions from automobiles.

GAIL in talks with Exxon for LNG imports

GAIL in talks with Exxon for LNG imports

Rediff.com9 May 2007

GAIL (India) Ltd is in talks with US energy major Exxon for importing 5 million tons of liquefied natural gas at Dabhol, company chairman U D Choubey said on Wednesday.

Dabhol plant to get gas by June: GAIL

Dabhol plant to get gas by June: GAIL

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd is likely to get gas for power production by June-end, GAIL (India) chairman UB Choubey said.

No question of diluting stake in Jet Airways: Goyal

No question of diluting stake in Jet Airways: Goyal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Currently, Etihad has 24 per cent shareholding in Jet Airways

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Of the 12 seats in Bastar, the Congress won eight. The BJP had secured 11 of these seats in 2008.

East Bengal runners-up in NFL

East Bengal runners-up in NFL

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Medio Jayanta Sen's strike enabled East Bengal to a solitary goal win over JCT Mills.

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The flight sought an emergency landing after its pilot was informed about warning about the presence of a bomb in the cargo hold.

Moily hints of relief to RIL on KG-D6 relinquishment issue

Moily hints of relief to RIL on KG-D6 relinquishment issue

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) had recommended to the ministry that RIL be asked to give up 86% of its KG-D6 gas block area

Get ready to pay more for air tickets to fund Modi's 'dream flights'

Get ready to pay more for air tickets to fund Modi's 'dream flights'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

UDAN scheme takes off; fares capped at Rs 2,500 for 1-hr flight

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

India Inc sees red on voting rights for preference shares

India Inc sees red on voting rights for preference shares

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Many members of ministry panel give dissent note on clause; no clarity yet on whether it will apply to existing shares or new ones.

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The East Delhi AAP candidate said that "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her was distributed in the constituency by her Bharatiya Janata Party rival Gautam Gambhir.

GAIL may spin off telecom subsidiary

GAIL may spin off telecom subsidiary

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The video showed the sloganeers flashing the victory sign near Alam's residence.

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

In the latest medical bulletin issued by AIIMS, the hospital said that he 'continues to respond well to treatment'.

Flying to be cheaper, norms eased for Indian airlines to fly abroad

Flying to be cheaper, norms eased for Indian airlines to fly abroad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Details were not immediately available ahead of a planned government briefing.

Panels to review capacity of Delhi, Mumbai airports

Panels to review capacity of Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The working groups will comprise representatives of airlines, airport operators and the AAI.

Kareena: I have nothing to prove anymore

Kareena: I have nothing to prove anymore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

On her 35th birthday on September 21, Kareena takes stock of her filmi career and where she wants to veer it next with Subhash K Jha.

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, govt says India better positioned

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, govt says India better positioned

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The death toll due to the coronavirus infection rose to 7,466 and the cases mounted to 2,66,598 in the country.

Fresh communal flare-up in Bihar, rioters go on rampage in Nawada

Fresh communal flare-up in Bihar, rioters go on rampage in Nawada

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Trouble erupted in Godapur village under the Town police station area, where an idol was found vandalised, following which the members of two communities indulged in heavy stone-pelting, District Magistrate Kaushal Kumar said.

Air India row: PMO seeks reports on delay of flights

Air India row: PMO seeks reports on delay of flights

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Civil Aviation ministry has sought reports from Air India on the recent incidents involving Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju which allegedly led to delay of flights.

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The decision comes hours after an A320 neo aircraft of IndiGo suffered engine failure mid-air and made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport.

Govt likely to reopen old airports

Govt likely to reopen old airports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Slots, parking bays unavailable at major airports

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Drones get the government's go-ahead, with riders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

If all goes well, from December, drones can be used for purpose like mapping, surveying and photography, which till now was illegal due to absence of any guidelines.

Chhattisgarh Congress chief blames 'internal sabotage' for defeat

Chhattisgarh Congress chief blames 'internal sabotage' for defeat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Upset over the defeat of several of Congress's sitting Members of Legislative Assembly in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, state Congress chief Charandas Mahant blamed it on "internal sabotage" on Sunday evening.

Air India gets govt's nod to sell its ground handling firm

Air India gets govt's nod to sell its ground handling firm

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

It is Air India's only profitable subsidiary. In 2016-17, it clocked a profit of over Rs 33.4 crore, earning Rs 620 crore in revenues from its handling operations.

No records of PM's meeting on aviation policy, says government

No records of PM's meeting on aviation policy, says government

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

There is no clarity on the stand taken by the PM on many issues plaguing the aviation sector

Revised bidding norms for Air India likely soon

Revised bidding norms for Air India likely soon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

According to officials, more clarity might be required with regard to foreign fund managers in the context of Air India divestment.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle at 'non-campaign' virtual rally

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Addressing the party workers and people of Bihar through a virtual rally, he attacked the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal saying the growth rate of the state was just 3.9 per cent when the party was in power, but it rose to 11.3 per cent under the NDA.

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He urged the crowd attending a pro-CAA rally to give a missed call to the 8866288662, pledging their support to the legislation. Shah also sought to dispel 'rumours' of discord within the NDA in Bihar and said CM Nitish Kumar will be the alliance leader in the state.

Nitish's dig: BJP cornering elders for outsiders

Nitish's dig: BJP cornering elders for outsiders

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday hit the campaign trail and took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party for pushing elderly leaders to the "corner" and giving preference to "outsiders".

Post sell-off, govt likely to hold around 26% stake in Air India

Post sell-off, govt likely to hold around 26% stake in Air India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Government believes privatisation would increase the airline's efficiency and make it profitable, enriching the value of the remaining stake with it.

Bad news for air passengers as govt junks compensation plans

Bad news for air passengers as govt junks compensation plans

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Airlines have opposed the rules that make it compulsory for them to pay compensation to passengers in case a flight is delayed by more than four hours

Why upper castes are angry with BJP and Nitish

Why upper castes are angry with BJP and Nitish

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

"We have taken note of this anger. We should not take upper caste votes for granted believing that they will not vote for any other party as there is no option," a senior BJP leader said.

Rolling bidis is child's play in this Chhattisgarh village

Rolling bidis is child's play in this Chhattisgarh village

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Every house in the Achota village of Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh has children who roll bidis but are outside the scope of child labour laws.

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

An unprecedented decision to form a ministerial-level committee was driven by fears of witch-hunt by investigating agencies.

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Drones or unmanned aircraft are being used for several purposes such as mapping, survey and commercial photography, while e-commerce giant Amazon is looking to use them for deliveries to its consumers in the US.