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India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

Land bill: Amendments to original laws made covertly

Land bill: Amendments to original laws made covertly

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Clauses on land return, action against officials diluted

US denies cyberattack after snag hits flight system

US denies cyberattack after snag hits flight system

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

According to FlightAware, a flight tracking company, more than 9,500 flights within, into or out of the United States were delayed and more than 1,300 were cancelled due to the system failure.

Malaysia Airlines' woes continue: MH148 makes emergency landing in Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines' woes continue: MH148 makes emergency landing in Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A Malaysia Airlines aircraft carrying more than 300 passengers made an emergency landing at Melbourne airport on Friday after a reported engine fire.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delhi govt gives land at a rental of Rs 150/year!

Delhi govt gives land at a rental of Rs 150/year!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The Delhi government has allotted the land at those rates to a joint-venture between a society and a private player for a Drivers' Training Institute, according to an RTI reply given by the Transport department.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Will This Tell Us About Life's Origins?

Will This Tell Us About Life's Origins?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The asteroid sample will help scientists understand the origin of organics and water that may have seeded life on Earth 4.5 billion years ago.

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew, landed safely, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement Tuesday evening.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM's deputy secretary; political action, says Baghel

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM's deputy secretary; political action, says Baghel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The agency had in October arrested Sameer Vishnoi, an IAS officer of the state, and two others, after conducting several raids in the case.

Engine MRO in India could have saved Go First, says govt official

Engine MRO in India could have saved Go First, says govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The presence of an engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in India could have prevented Go First airline from going "belly up", as sending engines abroad for servicing is not an efficient way to operate a carrier, Piyush Srivastava, senior economic advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation, said in a statement on Tuesday. On May 3, Go First suspended its flights and filed for insolvency, squarely blaming engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (PW) for its cash crunch. The airline claimed that about half of its 54 aircraft were grounded on May 3 due to a delay in the supply of engines by the US-based company. PW has denied the charges.

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The ED said its investigation also revealed that from 2019 to 2022, the sale of 'unaccounted illicit' liquor was almost 30-40 per cent of the total liquor sale in the state.

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a statement, the ITLF said in view of a request of the home minister, the group will finalise an alternative location, in consultation with the people, for burial of bodies of ethnic violence victims belonging to the Kuki-Zo community which are lying in Imphal.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

After the historic success of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going full throttle with its plans to send Indian astronauts for the first time to the Moon by 2040, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said.

In ChatGPT's shadow, India readies for aggressive AI play

In ChatGPT's shadow, India readies for aggressive AI play

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The government has identified nine key focus areas in the AI national programme, including agriculture, education, Indian languages, smart cities, cybersecurity, transportation, and finance.

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India on Tuesday evacuated the first batch of 278 Indians from Sudan on board naval ship INS Sumedha and rushed in essential relief supplies for its remaining stranded citizens as ceasefire appeared to be holding in the strife-torn African country.

'Chandrayaan-3 could revolutionise space travel'

'Chandrayaan-3 could revolutionise space travel'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'A person weighing 68 kilograms on the Earth would weigh only over 11 kg on the Moon'

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India.

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

With the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in both states, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reached an agreement on the division of their assets and liabilities, pending since their partition 21 years ago.

After Parliament, now focus on VP Enclave, new PMO

After Parliament, now focus on VP Enclave, new PMO

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The government also plans to build MPs' chambers that will come up on the land where the Transport Bhawan and Shram Shakti Bhawan are located.

Shiv Sena's Anil Parab latest Maharashtra minister to face ED's money laundering probe

Shiv Sena's Anil Parab latest Maharashtra minister to face ED's money laundering probe

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering probe against state transport minister Anil Parab and others linked to alleged irregularities in a land deal in coastal Dapoli area of Ratnagiri district and other charges, officials said.

PMLA case: ED summons Maharashtra minister Parab for questioning on Wednesday

PMLA case: ED summons Maharashtra minister Parab for questioning on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The federal agency wants to question and record Parab's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nine people, including five students, were killed after a private tourist bus hit a state-run KSRTC bus from behind at Vadakkenchery in Palakkad district, Kerala Road Transport Minister Antony Raju said on Thursday.

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'These are people whom very few give importance and they were doing a mammoth job for the nation.'

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches against Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and some others as part of a money laundering investigation and held multi-city searches, official sources said.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The former Haryana chief minister is facing a court case over land deals in Manesar.

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The company faces regulatory hurdles in these countries

Prices of essential items soar in Manipur as imports hit in violence

Prices of essential items soar in Manipur as imports hit in violence

Rediff.com24 May 2023

In most parts of the landlocked northeastern state, items such as rice, potato, onion and egg besides LPG cylinders and petrol are selling at rates much above the ones fixed by the government.

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race.

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'Inter-ministerial coordination, information on the proposed PSUs, and due diligence are taking longer than expected to conclude the process.'

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Rama Mohana Rao's son became director of 7 companies after he became chief secretary.

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.