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UBI asks Mallya, Kingfisher directors to appear on July 9

UBI asks Mallya, Kingfisher directors to appear on July 9

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

United Bank of India has asked Vijay Mallya and three other directors of grounded Kingfisher Airlines to appear before a panel of the bank at the head office in Kolkata on July 9.

'We're in a very difficult spot'

'We're in a very difficult spot'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We've never really been in the situation of having a difficult time with the Chinese and an increasingly difficult time with the Russians along with a relationship with the Americans which is important.'

British GP could go ahead despite quarantine restrictions

British GP could go ahead despite quarantine restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Formula One is working to put on a British Grand Prix in July even if the country imposes quarantine measures on visitors during the COVID-19 crisis, F1 sources said.

FDI in aviation may take long; difference with TMC on

FDI in aviation may take long; difference with TMC on

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The proposal to allow foreign airlines to buy upto 49 per cent stake in domestic carriers originally mooted by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, has received a green signal from the Finance Ministry and the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Air India to sell prime real estate

Air India to sell prime real estate

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Proceeds may be used to partly pay off its Rs 46,570-cr debt

Vijay Mallya's woes: A Vaastu reason now!

Vijay Mallya's woes: A Vaastu reason now!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Vijay Mallya has been burdened for the past three years with debt at United Spirits spiralling and Kingfisher Airlines, well, on a downward spiral.

$75 mn from Diageo may remain a pipe dream for Mallya

$75 mn from Diageo may remain a pipe dream for Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

SBI had moved the Debt Recovery Tribunal because Mallya owes over Rs 7,200 crore to a consortium of banks led by State Bank of India

The rot inside Air India

The rot inside Air India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Enormous debt isn't the only thing afflicting Air India. Its work culture is an equal culprit in its downfall.

Trump has not been tested for coronavirus: White House

Trump has not been tested for coronavirus: White House

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Trump was in contact with multiple lawmakers who have since gone into self-imposed quarantine.

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A direction by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Justice B R Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant to the Karnataka high court asked the latter to expeditiously settle the matter of assets deposited before it by Mallya for liquidation, and thereby payment to creditors 'preferably not later than three months'. It will be interesting to see the view of the London high court, if the settlement of his dues to Indian creditors is imminent, reports Ashis Ray.

MCFL investments in UB group firm may be irregular

MCFL investments in UB group firm may be irregular

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A forensic audit has found possible 'irregularities and mismanagement' in advances and investments made by Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers to his other group companies.

Black boxes recovered from MH17 wreck

Black boxes recovered from MH17 wreck

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Pro-Russia rebels on Friday said they have recovered the black boxes from the wreckage of the Malaysian plane blown by a missile over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, including 100 world-renowned AIDS researchers and activists.

Air India to sell and lease back 14 Boeing 787s by March

Air India to sell and lease back 14 Boeing 787s by March

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Air India is aiming to improve its financials by pruning loss-making flights, improving fleet use, increasing web sales and selling & leasing back 14 Boeing 787s by March-end, top airline executives said on Monday.

Finnair moots global body to govern emission trade

Finnair moots global body to govern emission trade

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

As world leaders discuss measures in Copenhagen to save the planet from global warming, Nordic airline Finnair has mooted setting up of a global body under the United Nations to regulate emission trading.

IndiGo manager's murder leaves Bihar on boil

IndiGo manager's murder leaves Bihar on boil

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Rupesh Kumar Singh, 40, was sprayed with bullets while he was inside his SUV waiting for the gates of his residence in Punaichak locality in the city to open after his return from office on Tuesday evening.

USL's Rs 1,350-cr loan to UB Holdings under cloud

USL's Rs 1,350-cr loan to UB Holdings under cloud

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In a disclosure to the markets, United Spirits has said it is awaiting information from UB Holdings for determining the treatment in the company's accounts of the loan together with applicable interest accrued until March 31, 2014.

ED unearths new shell firms linked to Mallya; raids his close aide

ED unearths new shell firms linked to Mallya; raids his close aide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The raids resulted in recovery of documents of some dummy firms linked to Mallya like Gold Reef Investments Ltd and McDowell Holdings Ltd.

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

UAE lets off drunk AI pilot with a warning

UAE lets off drunk AI pilot with a warning

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A senior Air India pilot, who was found to be allegedly drunk by Sharjah International Airport security just prior to flying, has been let off with a warning by the United Arab Emirates authorities.

AirAsia, Emirates ban use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on their flights

AirAsia, Emirates ban use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on their flights

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Samsung last week suspended sales of its latest flagship smartphone and announced a recall of 2.5 million units already sold, after faulty batteries caused some handsets to explode during charging.

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Gavin Eugene Long, dressed in black and armed with a rifle, shot the police officers in an "ambush-style" attack on Sunday.

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Buyer actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, who owns Viiking Media, has reportedly bought the villa, spread over 12,350 sq ft or three acre at Candolim.

Air India joins global grouping Star Alliance

Air India joins global grouping Star Alliance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Ending a seven-year-long wait, the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board, at its meeting in London on Monday, gave an endorsement vote to induct Air India into the fold.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.

Investing in success not a crime: Etihad CEO

Investing in success not a crime: Etihad CEO

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Hogan questioned the claims of the airlines campaigning against Etihad.

Jet Airways lines up more domestic, international flights

Jet Airways lines up more domestic, international flights

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Jet Airways on Thursday said it would introduce more flights on both its domestic and international networks.

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Two weeks' time given to CBI for filing a fresh status report.

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Days after its recent downgrade by the US aviation regulator, DGCA has set up two dedicated technical teams for surprise inspections on the aircraft of foreign airlines and charter firms and carry out extensive safety checks.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

Air India looks at new revenue streams

Air India looks at new revenue streams

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Plans to rake in Rs 900 crore from marketing engineering, cargo & training services.

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The US president had in past expressed dismay with the $2.3 trillion package that Congress passed Monday, which includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion to fund the government until October, conflating the two bills and saying the spending goals were misguided.

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

There is enough room for growth in smaller Indian towns as per US and European aircraft manufacturers

How SpiceJet managed to turn around from the brink

How SpiceJet managed to turn around from the brink

Rediff.com29 May 2017

SpiceJet, on the verge of a shutdown two years ago, is now looking at joining a burgeoning global league of low-cost long-haul airlines by providing a Rs 30,000 to-and-fro fare to western European destinations. Chairman and managing director Ajay Singh elaborates.

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Thousands of emergency rescue teams officials remained on their toes, helping people affected by the deluge. Weather official said parts of state are expected to receive rainfall again.

Payment default case: Interim relief for Kingfisher

Payment default case: Interim relief for Kingfisher

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The bank had issued the notice alleging the carrier has wilfully defaulted in payment of outstanding dues of more than Rs 770 crore (Rs 7.7 billion).

PIX: Ashwin, Dhawan, Bhuvi chill out with Miami Heat

PIX: Ashwin, Dhawan, Bhuvi chill out with Miami Heat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Ahead of the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies, Indian cricketers, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar today visited the home of American basketball team Miami Heats in Florida.

US plane makes emergency landing after pilot scare

US plane makes emergency landing after pilot scare

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

A Las Vegas bound flight of a United States airliner made an emergency landing in Texas when the plane's pilot gave a mid-air scare to passengers about a possible attack by Al Qaeda and had to be restrained.

Govt has no plan to divest stake in Air India

Govt has no plan to divest stake in Air India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Govt has no plan to divest stake in Air India.

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

Low-cost onward journey key to flydubai

Low-cost onward journey key to flydubai

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

But its sales pitch will remain muted till India opens up more seats on the route