News for 'State Aviation Ministers'

Only Modi can do this

Only Modi can do this

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Only a leader with sufficient moral authority with voters can pull off such experiments, notes T N Ninan.

Jayant Sinha challenges Rahul for live debate on Ramgarh lynching row

Jayant Sinha challenges Rahul for live debate on Ramgarh lynching row

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Let him not hide behind his social media handles, Sinha said.

Why the govt stand on airline sector is wrong-headed

Why the govt stand on airline sector is wrong-headed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Two decisions by an empowered group of ministers on Tuesday demonstrated the government's continuing inability to come to grips with the problems being faced by the aviation sector.

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

What CBI probe means for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Strangely, a few days after filing the charges, the CBI teams arrived in Hyderabad and Mumbai to raid GVK's offices and found incriminating evidence, a reversal of the normal course of events.

French govt did not contradict Hollande in denial

French govt did not contradict Hollande in denial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

French observers point out that Paris had no choice but to issue a denial given the importance of India's Rafale purchase for France's aerospace industry.

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

BJP hails budget; old wine in new bottle, says Cong

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In this year's budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hiked tax on petrol and diesel, raised import duty on gold, levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as she sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

Ministry seeks Rs 20k cr for AI in next Plan

Ministry seeks Rs 20k cr for AI in next Plan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

But says the airline will have to meet targets to get fund.

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Government wants new players to fly on regional routes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

Jayant Sinha expresses 'regret' on garlanding lynching convicts

Jayant Sinha expresses 'regret' on garlanding lynching convicts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Jayant Sinha's act received strong criticism from the opposition.

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in 2009.

BPCL bid deadline extended to Nov 16

BPCL bid deadline extended to Nov 16

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The government is keen to close the sale before March 31, 2021, to help meet a record Rs 2.1 lakh crore target which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set from divestment proceeds in the Budget for 2020-21.

Soon, it will be time to say: 'Bye Bye DGCA'

Soon, it will be time to say: 'Bye Bye DGCA'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The Civil Aviation Authority of India Bill 2013, which was introduced by Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal, would provide the CAA full operational and financial autonomy to regulate all issues concerning civil aviation safety and protect the interests of consumers in a fast-changing aviation scenario.

AI row: J&K Dy CM says media making 'mountain out of a molehill'

AI row: J&K Dy CM says media making 'mountain out of a molehill'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

J&K Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Thursday said that people are making a 'mountain out of a molehill' over the delay of the Air India flight.

Coronavirus: 3.8 cr people may lose jobs in tourism, hospitality sectors

Coronavirus: 3.8 cr people may lose jobs in tourism, hospitality sectors

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

A large percentage of total tourism business activity of India, which is estimated at $28 billion+ in forex and upwards of Rs 2 lakh crore in domestic tourism activity will be at economic risk through the year.

Govt decides to host Aero India in Bengaluru in Feb

Govt decides to host Aero India in Bengaluru in Feb

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The defence ministry took the decision to hold the biennial event as scheduled following inputs from major stakeholders including the domestic defence industry and global aerospace majors, official sources said.

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF by France: Govt

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF by France: Govt

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The first batch of four Rafale aircraft will arrive in India by May 2020.

Your air tickets were not costly, DGCA survey finds out

Your air tickets were not costly, DGCA survey finds out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The average fares of all airlines are almost linear.

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Currently, airlines are required to pay compensation of Rs 5,000-10,000 to a passenger, in addition to a ticket refund in case of flight cancellation. Soon, all that may change. However, compensation is payable if the airline does not give advance intimation to a passenger, which is at least 24 hours before departure.

1,000 foreign pilots working with Indian airlines

1,000 foreign pilots working with Indian airlines

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Various airlines in India have engaged nearly 1,000 foreign pilots. However, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has advised all scheduled, non-scheduled and general aviation operators to submit their plan to phase out foreign pilots and replace them by trained Indian pilots. As per the plan, all the foreign pilots are likely to be repatriated in about 5 years time. Government has taken steps to reduce the gap between demand and supply of skilled India pilots.

Mamata to sell Brand Bengal to Singapore

Mamata to sell Brand Bengal to Singapore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Briefing reporters on her visit, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra said the Singapore Foreign Minister K Shanmugam has invited Banerjee to improve relations and she has accepted it.

'AIFF's election process as per FIFA, AFC statutes'

'AIFF's election process as per FIFA, AFC statutes'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Delhi high court on Tuesday set aside the election of Praful Patel, who was last year elected as the president of All India Football Federation for a four-year term, his third successive tenure.

Jet fuel tariff may be cut

Jet fuel tariff may be cut

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

CAG report not worth paper its written on: Rahul

CAG report not worth paper its written on: Rahul

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The only reason for the new deal is to give Rs 30,000 crore to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Congress chief alleged.

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Air India has planned to monetise its unutilised and surplus immovable real estate assets over the next few years.

UP plans a new airport near Delhi's IGIA

UP plans a new airport near Delhi's IGIA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

UP government renews proposal for one at Jewar, 100 km from Delhi

When Rajiv's talk with in-laws gave officer nervous moments

When Rajiv's talk with in-laws gave officer nervous moments

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In the early 80s, when Indira Gandhi was the prime minister, her son Rajiv was once so engrossed in explaining to his parents-in-law the features of a new navy ship that he gave some nervous moments to a bureaucrat in the defence ministry who feared he might be late for an official event that night.

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

A senior official in the central labour commissioner's office said the efforts of the government were to resolve the cases amicably and not to press for legal action against employers. "Everyone is going through tough times. We could initiate legal action if we want but that's not the idea. We want to address the issues amicably," the official said.

Modi's seaplane ride on Sabarmati river

Modi's seaplane ride on Sabarmati river

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The prime minister took the first-ever flight by such a craft in the country on the last day of campaigning for the Gujarat polls.

Explained: How humans will travel in hyperloop

Explained: How humans will travel in hyperloop

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

What engineering problems make it hard to use 17th century physics to move lots of people quickly across serious distances? Devangshu Datta has the answers.

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30; result on Dec 23

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30; result on Dec 23

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The voting will be held on November 30, December 7, 12, 16 and 20.

Predatory pricing: Govt mulls capping airfares

Predatory pricing: Govt mulls capping airfares

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

In recent times, concerns have been expressed in various quarters.

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

After surgical strikes, airports, ports on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Central Industrial Security Force chief OP Singh briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the heightened arrangements at airports, ports and other vital installations guarded by the central force.

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

BJP stages 'Rahul must apologise' protests over Rafale

BJP stages 'Rahul must apologise' protests over Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The BJP said, in a statement, that its workers held protests in district headquarters across the country, with its national general secretary Arun Singh leading the stir in Bhubaneswar, Maharashtra party chief Chandrakant Patil in Mumbai and Bihar unit president Sanjay Jaiswal in Patna, among other places.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

Come late to work and lose pay: Air India tells pilots, crew

Come late to work and lose pay: Air India tells pilots, crew

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

AI also working on proposal to trim pilots' pay 15-20%

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jet Airways, IndiGo and GoAir achieved operating profits of Rs 122.6 crore (Rs 1.22 billion), Rs 795.8 crore (Rs 7.95 billion) and Rs 85.1 crore (Rs 851 million) respectively during the same period, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.

Mamata in Singapore to attract investments to West Bengal

Mamata in Singapore to attract investments to West Bengal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The Forum is organised by Singapore Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, with the partnership of state-trade agency IE Singapore, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Congress chief urged Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to answer the questions raised by the Congress on the multi-million dollar fighter jet deal.