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2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The two Congressmen are Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams.

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Such classfication brings with a high cost, including closing of formal credit channels, and likely criminal proceedings.

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Pawan Ruia has finally done it, a beaming Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, then West Bengal chief minister, had said at the reopening of the 70-year-old Sahagunj factory owned by Dunlop in 2005. But with the Calcutta high court passing a winding-up order in 2013 and the Trinamool Congress-led state government passing a Bill to take over the company in 2016, the once-upon-a-time undisputed leader in the Indian tyre industry looks vastly undone. But that can hardly be a deterrent for Ruia, who has a penchant for making headlines one way or the other.

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

Mallya's 'associate' white knight for Kingfisher

Mallya's 'associate' white knight for Kingfisher

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Though the UB Group chairman didn't name anybody, some of these associates could be the owners of Balaji Distilleries, whose breweries and distilleries were acquired by UB Group companies -- United Spirits and United Breweries -- during the last financial year.

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region. Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling event in which two riders were diagnosed with the virus.

Delta plans Mumbai-New York direct flight

Delta plans Mumbai-New York direct flight

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

US-based Delta Airlines on Monday said it would start a direct flight between Mumbai and New York later this year.

Kingfisher to fly Mumbai-London from Jan 5

Kingfisher to fly Mumbai-London from Jan 5

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines, which recently got approval to fly on nine international routes, today said it will start direct daily flights from Mumbai to London from January 5, 2009.

Mallya skips his day in court, KFA staff plea admitted

Mallya skips his day in court, KFA staff plea admitted

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The HC also offered a ray of hope to the hundreds of employees of UB-Group owned now-grounded Kingfisher Airlines, who have not been paid monthly salaries for over a year now.

Mallya finally talks of selling his businesses

Mallya finally talks of selling his businesses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

In a conversation with Business Standard after an eventful annual general meeting of Kingfisher, he clears the air on many aspects.

Jet Airways cancels order for 17 Boeing 737 airplanes

Jet Airways cancels order for 17 Boeing 737 airplanes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Boeing website lists the price of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft at $90.5 million.

Mallya extradition: UK court asks India to submit Mumbai jail video

Mallya extradition: UK court asks India to submit Mumbai jail video

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Mallya said the allegations of money laundering and stealing money against him are 'completely false'.

How the military can get a bang for every buck

How the military can get a bang for every buck

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy, is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow within the country, recommends says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

With each team working on a dedicated task, the SOG is moving full steam ahead with its efforts to hit out at terrorists trying to make Srinagar their base, said senior officials anxious to recast the image of the force.

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Banking stocks dipped with Nifty PSU Bank index falling 1.7% after the government notified the ordinance that seeks to tackle non-performing loans in the sector.

Air India mops up Rs 724 cr via assets monetisation plan

Air India mops up Rs 724 cr via assets monetisation plan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The government also sought approval from Parliament for equity infusion worth Rs 2,345 crore into struggling Air India and another Rs 1,300 crore for Air India Asset Holding.

Contempt petition filed only against Mallya: Bank counsel

Contempt petition filed only against Mallya: Bank counsel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The contempt petition in the Karnataka High Court has been filed only against liquor baron Vijay Mallya alleging breach of an oral undertaking given before the Debt Recovery Tribunal that they would not alienate unencumbered assets nor deal with them, Counsel for a consortium of banks clarified on Wednesday.

NSE revises circuit limits of over 1,400 scrips

NSE revises circuit limits of over 1,400 scrips

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

This measure will ensure that the price of a scrip cannot move upward or downward beyond a limit set for the day.

NDA follows the UPA path to fund Air India despite huge losses

NDA follows the UPA path to fund Air India despite huge losses

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A mutually beneficial relationship between the airline and the govt is the reason for its continued funding.

The secret behind IndiGo's success

The secret behind IndiGo's success

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Given its network and fleet, it has garnered the highest share of passenger growth.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

18 days, Rs 26-cr loss: That's AirAsia's India story!

18 days, Rs 26-cr loss: That's AirAsia's India story!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The losses are primarily because the venture operated only for 18 days in June, with only two flights.

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The BJP threw a counter punch, claiming that the Gandhi family tried to help Mallya's floundering Kingfisher Airlines in 2011-12.

Kingfisher, UB Engg down as bourses decide to suspend trading

Kingfisher, UB Engg down as bourses decide to suspend trading

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The results are required to be disclosed by listed companies on stock exchange platform for benefit of investors.

Air Arabia announces daily flights to Mumbai

Air Arabia announces daily flights to Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Air Arabia said it has been granted rights to fly daily to Mumbai from the middle of next month.

US scrambles jets after Twitter bomb threats to two planes

US scrambles jets after Twitter bomb threats to two planes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Over 250 passengers on board two US airliners got a scare on Sunday when "credible" bomb threats sent via Twitter prompted the military to scramble F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes to land in Atlanta, but searches by a bomb squad turned up nothing threatening.

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert and have come up with contingency plans to ensure the security of residents in case of a war.

'Shooting down of Malaysian plane is a tragic case of misidentification'

'Shooting down of Malaysian plane is a tragic case of misidentification'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Captain John M Cox, who spent 25 years flying for United States Airways and is now the chief executive officer of safety operating systems at Washington DC, talks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about the MH17 Malaysian Airlines flight which was shot down in Ukraine on Thursday night killing 298 people on board.

Etihad to buy 5 Boeing 777-200 from Air India

Etihad to buy 5 Boeing 777-200 from Air India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The long-range planes will be delivered from early 2014.

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

Wilful defaulter tag may impact Mallya's MCF ownership battle

Wilful defaulter tag may impact Mallya's MCF ownership battle

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Poddar-Mallya agreement on running MCF likely to be re-worked.

181 bodies recovered from MH17 crash site in Ukraine

181 bodies recovered from MH17 crash site in Ukraine

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Rescue workers have so far recovered 181 bodies scattered over a vast area in eastern Ukraine even as pro-Russia rebels on Friday said they have recovered the black boxes from the wreckage of the Malaysian plane blown up by a missile, killing all 298 people on board.

Kingfisher Air IPO in 18-24 months

Kingfisher Air IPO in 18-24 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines, which plans to launch its operations from May 9, plans to float a public issue in the next 18 months to two years, a top company official said on Friday.

Sebi probes UB group cos for 'violations of norms'

Sebi probes UB group cos for 'violations of norms'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The stock exchanges have raised various concerns mainly about two UB Group firms -- Kingfisher Airlines and United Spirits -- for not providing required disclosures and not adhering to deadline regarding finacial results and the annual general meeting.

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority, which is probing the incident, said the work was underway to recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, also known as "black boxes", that will be analysed at its facility in Abu Dhabi.

Mallya offers 3 kg gold to Lord Venkateswara

Mallya offers 3 kg gold to Lord Venkateswara

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Mallya donated the gold after offering worship and requested temple authorities to use it for gilding the doors at the sanctum sanctorum, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams deputy executive officer (temple) Chinnamgari Ramana told PTI.

With an eye on China, Navy commissions 3rd air base in Andamans

With an eye on China, Navy commissions 3rd air base in Andamans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The Navy chief also inaugurated the new Air Traffic Control building there.

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Falling jet fuel prices and a revival in domestic traffic growth offer the new CMD a once in a lifetime opportunity.

VVIP travel: Govt owes about Rs 600 crore to Air India

VVIP travel: Govt owes about Rs 600 crore to Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Air India's turnaround plan staggered over a period of 9 years.