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HDFC puts Jet Airways' office space for sale

HDFC puts Jet Airways' office space for sale

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The office, spread over 52,775 square feet carpet area, in Mumbai's suburban financial centre Bandra Kurla Complex, is on the fourth floor of the building 'Jet Airways Godrej BKC'.

Bihar asks Centre to check smuggling of liquor at airports

Bihar asks Centre to check smuggling of liquor at airports

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Nitish Kumar government is leaving no stones unturned to plug the loopholes in the implementation liquor ban.

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Among the Indian carriers, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet operate flights to Saudi Arabia while Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas are the two carriers operating in India.

Delhi-Doha flight makes emergency landing in Karachi

Delhi-Doha flight makes emergency landing in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A Qatar Airways Delhi-Doha passenger plane was diverted to Karachi on Monday after it declared an emergency due to indication of smoke in the cargo hold, the airline said.

Air India resumes Mangalore-Kuwait flight

Air India resumes Mangalore-Kuwait flight

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The flight had been suspended since February this year as it was not profitable.

Reconsider travel plans to Pak: US to its citizens

Reconsider travel plans to Pak: US to its citizens

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'Terrorists have targeted US diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and information suggests they continue to do so'

Tatas to retain all Air India employees for at least 1 yr

Tatas to retain all Air India employees for at least 1 yr

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The new owners of Air India will have to retain all the employees of the national carrier for at least one year post which they can offer a VRS. The gratuity, pension fund and post retirement medical benefits of existing and past employees too would be honoured by the new owner, civil aviation secretary Rajiv Bansal said. Tata Sons has emerged as the winning bidder for Air India with the government accepting its Rs 18,000 crore offer to acquire 100 per cent of the debt-laden state-run carrier.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

India took the first step towards legalising drones by officially publishing draft rules for drone operations in the Official Gazette on Friday. The rules, termed The Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2020, are open for public consultation for 30 days.

No closure of Air India, says government

No closure of Air India, says government

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The minister said it was important to have a flag carrier.

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Airlines flying in from any airport in China including Hong Kong have been asked to make in-flight announcements requesting passengers with history of fever and cough and travel to Wuhan city in the past 14 days to self-declare at the port of arrival in order to facilitate early isolation, according to an official statement.

Chennai airport to partially resume services from Saturday

Chennai airport to partially resume services from Saturday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Minister of state for aviation Mahesh Sharma said that his ministry has requested the airlines to maintain price cap in this time of crisis.

Anti-Hijacking Bill that allows death penalty introduced in Rajya Sabha

Anti-Hijacking Bill that allows death penalty introduced in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

A bill seeking stringent punishment including death penalty for hijackers and giving right to security forces to shoot down an aircraft, which may be used as a missile, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Why there is no need for a cap on airfares

Why there is no need for a cap on airfares

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Airfares are at an all-time low because of fall in crude oil prices.

Budget could push for private investments in public infrastructure

Budget could push for private investments in public infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

These could include strengthening the public-private partnership (PPP) dispute resolution mechanism, uniform PPP institutional framework, easier terms for infrastructure companies accessing bond markets, and tax sops, Business Standard has learnt. Investment in infrastructure projects with high multiplier effect has been the Centre's main plank to revive the economy, create employment and boost consumption.

IB issues terror strike high alert at all airports

IB issues terror strike high alert at all airports

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has issued a grade A alert stating that all airports in the country are under a terror threat.

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

Modi's flight to US avoids Afghan airspace, Pak gives clearance

Modi's flight to US avoids Afghan airspace, Pak gives clearance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Notably, Pakistan had previously denied the permission of President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Modi to use Pakistan's airspace thrice to travel to foreign countries in 2019 after India abrogated Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Indian evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. The government is not charging the rescued citizens for the evacuation flights.

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The government has only taken a pause and more measures will be announced in the days to come to help sectors hit by the coronavirus outbreak and also to make India 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has taken several steps to mitigate the hardships of the people due to lockdown and support growth, Thakur told PTI in an interview.

DGCA to continue surprise safety checks of airports too

DGCA to continue surprise safety checks of airports too

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

With Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju favouring such checks, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has prepared a monthly programme of surveillance of airports as well as of all schedule, non-schedule and general aviation companies, foreign airlines and the aviation wings of state governments, they said.

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conducting investigations,' Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

SpiceJet discount offer unlikely to get ministry go-ahead

SpiceJet discount offer unlikely to get ministry go-ahead

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The airline has launched a series of discount offers since January this year.

Supporting Taliban is anti-India, be wary of their supporters: Yogi

Supporting Taliban is anti-India, be wary of their supporters: Yogi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Supporting the Taliban means supporting anti-India, anti-humanity, anti-women and anti-children acts, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, cautioning people to be wary of sympathisers of the Islamic extremist group.

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

An ONGC helicopter carrying nine persons including two pilots, on Tuesday fell into the sea while attempting to land on a company's rig in the Arabian Sea, the company said, adding that six persons have so far been rescued.

Vistara keen to expand fleet, add international routes

Vistara keen to expand fleet, add international routes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

India's newest airline-Vistara is bullish on growth prospects.

Your flight check-in will never be the same again

Your flight check-in will never be the same again

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Extended check-in time, frequent disinfection every hour, additional queue managers at entry, exit, boarding point, check-in halls, security check areas and boarding gates, with social distancing markers and reminders - welcome to our airports post-coronavirus.

Cabinet rejig on cards? Modi meets Shah, Nadda

Cabinet rejig on cards? Modi meets Shah, Nadda

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held deliberations with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda amid speculation about a reshuffle in the Union cabinet, an exercise Modi has not undertaken since forming the government for a second time in May 2019.

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,

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

India readies plan to improve regional air connectivity

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Airlines likely to be allowed to operate with smaller aircraft.

Privatisation of AAI-developed airports opposed

Privatisation of AAI-developed airports opposed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A parliamentary panel on Tuesday opposed the privatisation of six AAI-developed airports including Kolkata and Chennai, and charged the Civil Aviation Ministry with doing "a great disservice" by "using public property for private profits".

Pilots' error to blame for near-crash of Rahul's plane: DGCA

Pilots' error to blame for near-crash of Rahul's plane: DGCA

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The DGCA said, '(the) Crew initiated action only when the master cautions warning i.e after 15 seconds of autopilot disengage'.

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The airports which will see the new system are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

IndiGo staff manhandle passenger, airline apologises

IndiGo staff manhandle passenger, airline apologises

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

IndiGo's president and director Aditya Ghosh apologised for the incident and said stern action was taken against an airline staff for manhandling the passenger.

Ailing Parrikar attends office for first time in last 4 months

Ailing Parrikar attends office for first time in last 4 months

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Hundreds of BJP workers who had gathered outside the complex cheered when Parrikar arrived.

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Banks want government to retain 40 per cent of Jet slots at all airports to ensure a new owner can kick-start operations soon after taking over.

Panagariya on how to make Air India attractive for buyers

Panagariya on how to make Air India attractive for buyers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Out of the total amount, Rs 17,359.77 crore is aircraft loan, while Rs 31,517.04 crore is working capital loan.

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The charges for security component of passenger service fees will not increase much and a passenger may have to bear an extra of Rs 50

Domestic air passenger traffic up 31% in Aug

Domestic air passenger traffic up 31% in Aug

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The domestic passenger traffic in July 2021 was 51 lakh, ICRA said in a release. Domestic passenger traffic on a year-on-year basis, however, spiked around 131 per cent over August 2020 traffic of 28.3 lakh, it said. The ratings agency said despite the continued recovery in the previous month, there is continued stress on demand, driven largely by the second wave of the pandemic, limiting travel to only necessary travel.