News for 'Mumbai-Ahmedabad'

GoAir eyes 50 mn travellers in 3 years

GoAir eyes 50 mn travellers in 3 years

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

The Wadia group-promoted low-cost carrier GoAir will launch its commercial flights from November 4, 2005 and would operate in the Mumbai, Goa, Ahmedabad and Coimbatore routes.

E-City banks on entertainment

E-City banks on entertainment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Air Deccan to increase flights

Air Deccan to increase flights

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

Air India to fly to Australia from August

Air India to fly to Australia from August

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

With the launch of these services, Air India would become the first airline to operate the new Boeing-787 Dreamliner to the Australian continent, a spokesperson said.

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Last week's slum fire at Bandra east highlights the stark difference between the two sides of the neighbourhood's railway station. But Piyush Goyal can change it, says Anil Singh.

First bullet train to run in India by 2023, says Prabhu

First bullet train to run in India by 2023, says Prabhu

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Passengers will get the thrill of riding under the sea while travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to introduce bullet trains in the country, a team of Railway officials will visit Beijing on November 24 to take forward the Delhi-Chennai high-speed corridor project, the longest in India.

Unhappy with Railways? A portal to send complaints soon

Unhappy with Railways? A portal to send complaints soon

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has promised to have an effective complaint redress system and bring about accountability on the part of officers in rail functioning.

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Glimpses from the Trudeau photo diary in India on Day 1.

Ex-Congress leader Narayan Rane floats new party

Ex-Congress leader Narayan Rane floats new party

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Rane's move comes after days of speculation that he may join the Bharatiya Janata Party

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

UK Visa services expand across India

UK Visa services expand across India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

The British High Commission in India has introduced new improved visa application facilities and procedures for applicants of Western India from February 24 with new centres at Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune.\n\n\n\n

Vistara flight cancellation rate highest in Feb

Vistara flight cancellation rate highest in Feb

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Vistara was operating from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Goa.

12 players look to be part of Diamond Quadrilateral project

12 players look to be part of Diamond Quadrilateral project

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Feasibility study is being sought for high-speed rail corridors.

High speed trains to cut travel time between metros

High speed trains to cut travel time between metros

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Speed of trains would be increased up to 200 kilometres/hour.

Delhi police to seek cancellation of Sreesanth, Chavan's bail

Delhi police to seek cancellation of Sreesanth, Chavan's bail

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Sources in the Delhi police said the investigation has made much progress and they have "enough evidence" to prove an organized crime syndicate in the case to justify slapping of MCOCA against the accused cricketers.

Mumbai woman killed in human sacrifice ritual, 6 arrested

Mumbai woman killed in human sacrifice ritual, 6 arrested

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

On the day the Maharashtra legislature passed the much-awaited anti-superstition bill, Thane district police arrested six men for murdering a 50-year-old woman in a ritual human sacrifice.

Mystery of the missing train

Mystery of the missing train

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

When trains and stations become desirable again, we might have a murder mystery with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train as a setting.

PM Modi arrives in Japan, nuclear deal on the agenda

PM Modi arrives in Japan, nuclear deal on the agenda

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart are likely to sign several agreements, including on civil nuclear cooperation. Both leaders are also likely to discuss defence cooperation, including joint maritime exercises between Japan, India and the United States.

Biggest challenge facing the bullet train: 825 hectares of land

Biggest challenge facing the bullet train: 825 hectares of land

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Of the Rs 1.10 lakh crore investment required for the project, Japan is providing Rs 88,000 crore as a soft loan at 0.01 per cent interest.

'Feasibility study on A'bad-Mumbai bullet train by July 2015'

'Feasibility study on A'bad-Mumbai bullet train by July 2015'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The railway minister said that one-third studies have already been done.

Red velvet or blueberry khakhra, anyone?

Red velvet or blueberry khakhra, anyone?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

India is definitely not a country for mild flavours. And a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs are cashing in on it by adding a delicious twist to our favourite traditional snacks.

What worries Japanese investors about India

What worries Japanese investors about India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

However, survey by Japanese firm shows India as most preferred Asian market for Japanese investors.

Abe likely to sign bullet train pact on Saturday

Abe likely to sign bullet train pact on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

According to the proposed agreement, Japan will provide financial assistance to the tune of 81 per cent of the project cost as soft loan.

India's bullet train to travel 21 km under sea

India's bullet train to travel 21 km under sea

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The bullet train is expected to cover 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in about two hours.

Japan poised to win India's bullet train deal

Japan poised to win India's bullet train deal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Japan will offer more than $8.11 billion in loans to construct India's high speed rail network.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'Investigation directorates have intensified actions in detecting serious irregularities.' 'They are seriously handicapped because of non-availability of manpower.'

Administering Gujarat and the country are two different things: Pawar

Administering Gujarat and the country are two different things: Pawar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Pawar also disapproves Modi's criticism of Nehru during Parliament debate.

Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe put bullet train on track, sign defence agreements

Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe put bullet train on track, sign defence agreements

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

The strategic pacts were inked after the summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during which they also discussed international and regional issues of mutual importance including UN security reforms.

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Interestingly, the full service carrier's launch coincides with the concluding day of the the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations scheduled to be held in Gujarat's capital city Gandhinagar, near Ahmedabad, from January 7 to January 9.

Japan is the most advanced society in the world

Japan is the most advanced society in the world

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'The bullet train is not modernity itself. It is the product of modernity.' 'It is this modernity that we would be fortunate to be able to import from Japan.' 'It occurs to me that we seem to believe that by acquiring the toys we will become a modern nation,' says Aakar Patel.

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

I-T dept to use tech to beat manpower blues

I-T dept to use tech to beat manpower blues

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

The I-T department will rely on data analytical tools and run models to separate black money holders and genuine taxpayers based on the large data base being shared by banks.

17 states, over 100 locations: ED launches massive crackdown on shell firms

17 states, over 100 locations: ED launches massive crackdown on shell firms

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The agency said it searched a Mumbai-based operator who was running 700 shell companies with 20 dummy directors and had "converted Rs 46.7 crore for Chaggan Bhujbal", the jailed ex-Maharashtra deputy chief minister.

Govt plans Rs 90,000 crore underground ring road for Mumbai

Govt plans Rs 90,000 crore underground ring road for Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Centre is planning to construct a tunnel ring road in the city that can be linked to the proposed Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway.

Bullet train will need 100 trips daily to be financially viable

Bullet train will need 100 trips daily to be financially viable

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The total distance covered by the train will be 534 kilometres.

Rambo rides again

Rambo rides again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'From his persistent fuelling of pan-Hindu nationalism to pandering to narrow Gujarati chauvinism, Rambo rides again, using fair means and foul -- and often foul -- to gain the battleground,' says Sunil Sethi.

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel.