News for 'Heathrow Airport'

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Covid-19 gives India's private airlines a chance to go international

Covid-19 gives India's private airlines a chance to go international

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Over 600 slots at three major airports - Heathrow, Dubai and New York's JFK International - could be at stake.

This Englishman Wants to Play the IPL!

This Englishman Wants to Play the IPL!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'The explosive English opener is on his way to the #Risers camp.'

UK-India flights resume; chaos at Delhi airport as govt modifies quarantine rule

UK-India flights resume; chaos at Delhi airport as govt modifies quarantine rule

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first flight to land at the Delhi airport from London on Friday was Air India's AI112 that had 256 passengers in it, said Gauri Agarwal, founder of the Genestrings Diagnostic Center.

Spotted: John Abharam in London

Spotted: John Abharam in London

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Reader Arun sends us a photograph.

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The airline had leased a 0.58 acre plot from the British Airport Authority in 1968 for over 50 years till 2019 for use as a warehouse to handle its cargo at the airport.

UK: AI flight grounded, 338 passengers stranded

UK: AI flight grounded, 338 passengers stranded

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Air India sources in Mumbai said the aircraft was grounded due to heavy ingestion in one of its engines after it was hit by a bird.

Accenture cuts full-year outlook as consulting slows further

Accenture cuts full-year outlook as consulting slows further

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Its consulting business clients are pulling back IT spending.

15-yr-old 'terror girl' on way to join IS held at UK airport

15-yr-old 'terror girl' on way to join IS held at UK airport

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

In a dramatic last-minute rescue, a 15-year-old British schoolgirl was taken off her flight and detained at the Heathrow airport here while she was on her way to Syria to join the dreaded Islamic State terror group.

Jet-Etihad yet to tap synergies

Jet-Etihad yet to tap synergies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

A year on, deal between the two airlines still to gather momentum, partly due to management problems at Jet.

Big B walks duty free, lands in trouble

Big B walks duty free, lands in trouble

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been slapped with a showcause notice by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly not declaring dutiable goods at the Mumbai airport while returning from London last year.

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

South America-based Synergy Group, one of the suitors, has said slots at London's Heathrow airport are critical to the airline's operations and will decide on participating in the resolution only if it gets clarity. It also wants to form a new company with its assets, employees, and operating permit but minus all liabilities.

Akshay Kumar, London calling

Akshay Kumar, London calling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Spooted: Akshay Kumar in London.

Student deported from London in custody

Student deported from London in custody

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

After a thorough interrogation by Mumbai police, Shafiq arrived in the city Tuesday night and was handed over to Begumpet police.

Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London

Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

During his stay in London, he was reportedly living in the heart of the city above his jewellery boutique called "Nirav Modi" on Old Bond Street, which was reportedly closed last week, The Sunday Times reported.

British Airways staff return to work

British Airways staff return to work

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

British Airways resumed flights to and from Heathrow Airport when a walkout by its ground crew ended

Spotted: Bipasha, Abhishek in UK

Spotted: Bipasha, Abhishek in UK

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Reader Sonia Tomar sends us photographs.

Winona's scary ride

Winona's scary ride

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Winona Ryder, of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands fame, reportedly passed out, unconscious, during a flight from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday. Staff and fellow passengers allegedly noticed Winona slump forward in her first class seat, reports said, but after airline crew were unable to successfully revive her, the pilot of the British Airways jumbo managed to successfully request Heathrow airport for a priority landing.

Spotted! Irrfan Khan in London

Spotted! Irrfan Khan in London

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Reader Ratnabali Pal sends us a photograph.

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The last date to submit bids is March 17 but the deadline could be extended if there are requests from potential bidders.

British-Muslim youth gets 6 years in jail for trying to join IS

British-Muslim youth gets 6 years in jail for trying to join IS

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A 20-year-old British Muslim was on Wednesday sentenced to six years in jail for making determined efforts to join the Islamic State in Syria.

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

This daily wage earner's son from Kerala now works as MRI senior radiographer in the UK. A tale of struggle and success.

Jet Airways's loss widens 109%

Jet Airways's loss widens 109%

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Zulqarnain lands in England after Dubai no-show

Zulqarnain lands in England after Dubai no-show

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has arrived in England after mysteriously disappearing hours before the fifth and final One-day International against South Africa in Dubai.

Cook believes it'll be 'incredibly tough' to beat India at home

Cook believes it'll be 'incredibly tough' to beat India at home

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

England captain Alastair Cook on Monday said it will be "incredibly tough" to beat India in their own backyard but feels his players have the ability to do the job.

Taslima leaves India; destination unknown

Taslima leaves India; destination unknown

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Controversial Bangladesh author Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday left India to an unknown destination and has reached London, as she voiced her bitterness against the Indian government accusing it of being no better than "religious fundamentalists". Talking to PTI from the Heathrow Airport before taking a connecting flight after she left New Delhi on Wednesday morning on a British Airways flight, the 46-year-old author refused to disclose where she was heading, saying she did

Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival

Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

England's beaten and beleaguered World Cup players made a sullen and silent dawn return to London on Tuesday, dodging waiting fans as the storm of criticism at their early exit continued.

All is not lost for England, just look at '81

All is not lost for England, just look at '81

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

England should instead celebrate the fact that, among all speculation, intimation and finally confirmation, Kevin Pietersen made it absolutely clear that he wants to carry on as a player.

CBI says no news of Rahil Sheikh's arrest

CBI says no news of Rahil Sheikh's arrest

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

A CBI spokesperson said Interpol India had received information from Interpol London to this effect in which Scotland Yard had denied reports suggesting Sheikh's detention at Heathrow airport

PIX: These fab celeb bods are the result of yoga!

PIX: These fab celeb bods are the result of yoga!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Celebrities across the world have been turning to yoga to keep themselves in shape. Here are some of the hottest stars who swear by the ancient Indian practice.

Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK

Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Surrey-bound Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was on Thursday sent back home by British immigration officials after he landed at Heathrow airport without a valid working visa.

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in UK

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in UK

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Reader Deepak Pais sends us a photograph.

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in London

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in London

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Deepak Pais sends us a photograph.

Brown leaves for tour of China, India after delay

Brown leaves for tour of China, India after delay

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Thursday left for a key mission to China and India, his first since assuming office, aiming at improving economic and cultural ties with the two Asian giants. The departure of the British leader was slightly delayed owing to the crash landing of an international passenger plane, short of the runway, at Heathrow Airport. Three people sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni, Munaf and Zaheer

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni, Munaf and Zaheer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Reader Farrukh Firoz sent us these pictures from London.

England waiting for security report on India tour

England waiting for security report on India tour

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

England's cricket team could decide by Monday if they will return to India for two scheduled Test matches following this week's attacks in Mumbai that killed nearly 200 people. Morris said a security report would be compiled within the next 48 hours and that fringe players are ready if required to replace any team members not wishing to return to India.

Kohli charged with Hannah Foster's murder

Kohli charged with Hannah Foster's murder

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Kohli was also charged with manslaughter, false imprisonment and perverting the course of justice.

Virgin project: TCS, Oracle in JV

Virgin project: TCS, Oracle in JV

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Tata Consultancy Services and Oracle have begun a pilot project involving international carrier Virgin Atlantic to manage critical parts used in aircraft maintenance and repairs by tagging them with a radio frequency identification device.

Three Covid positive UK returnees isolated at Goa airport

Three Covid positive UK returnees isolated at Goa airport

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Three passengers, including a British national of Goan-origin, who arrived at the international airport near here on a flight from the United Kingdom on early Friday, tested positive for COVID-19, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said.