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Modi govt's bizarre plans for India's airlines

Modi govt's bizarre plans for India's airlines

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Let Air India - that anyway flies very limited international routes, often bleeding profusely and makes huge losses on trunk routes - do this national service, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Tax survey at BBC offices: UK govt 'closely monitoring' situation

Tax survey at BBC offices: UK govt 'closely monitoring' situation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

While there has been no official statement related to the action, British government sources said they are 'closely monitoring reports of tax surveys conducted at the offices of the BBC in India'.

Air Deccan founder may lose it all, even his house

Air Deccan founder may lose it all, even his house

Rediff.com21 May 2013

How Captain Gopinath's new aviation business crash landed.

Rohit optimistic about his batting

Rohit optimistic about his batting

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

'I am happy with my batting. I have kept my approach quite similar. I am happy with how I am going. I know a big score is around the corner.'

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat preps for massive relief ops

Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat preps for massive relief ops

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The India Meteorological Department has said that the landfall process of Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has started in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat. The landfall process will carry on till midnight with wind speeds reaching a maximum of 140 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.

Reliance Defence, Russian USC to build missile systems

Reliance Defence, Russian USC to build missile systems

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Reliance Defence Limited and Russia's leading developer and manufacturer of Air Defence Missile Systems 'AlmazAntey' have decided to work jointly on the entire range of Air Defence Missile and Radar Systems that are required for Indian defence forces.

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The airline is also looking at cities in the northeast.

India to acquire more Israeli drones for use in Ladakh

India to acquire more Israeli drones for use in Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Heron unmanned aerial vehicles are already in the Air Force, Navy, and the Army and are being used extensively at the moment by both Army surveillance and Target acquisition batteries and Air Force in the Ladakh sector.

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Singh said the warship's commissioning will boost India's maritime power.

Modi Ignores Vajpayee's Mahaul Mantra

Modi Ignores Vajpayee's Mahaul Mantra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Never before has the need for creating an ambience for economic policy reforms been as critical as it is now, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

'December and January are the worst months for Mumbai'

'December and January are the worst months for Mumbai'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Till such time climatic activities resume up north in the plains and the hills, Mumbai's air quality may not improve.'

PHOTOS: Crane carrying aircraft crashes into wall

PHOTOS: Crane carrying aircraft crashes into wall

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The aircraft (Airbus A-320 model) belonging to Air India was being transported by road from Begumpet airport to Central Training Establishment at Ferozguda in Balanagar when the crane bars got bent down and the aircraft suddenly fell on a nearby compound wall.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath

No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Without naming China or any other country, Singh said the "top-down approach" towards solving problems has never been sustainable, adding often it leads to "debt trap, reaction from the local population and conflict."

Modi and Nehru Are Similar, Yet...

Modi and Nehru Are Similar, Yet...

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Modi's critics will say that he has put up cement and steel structures, but weakened the institutions of governance whereas Nehru strengthened them, observes T N Ninan.

Pandemic-ravaged India not safe for individual training: Moudgil

Pandemic-ravaged India not safe for individual training: Moudgil

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'I think Croatia must be better than India currently (in terms of COVID-19 situation) and being with the team also gives you confidence. I don't see any problem from being away from home for three months.'

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Competition is intense and with the blurring of differences in service proposition and fares, it becomes imperative that airlines use their on-time performance for messaging and brand building.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India has over 4,000 medium tanks, but not a single light tank. It remains to be seen whether the Ladakh face-off with China galvanises a change, observes Ajai Shukla.

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

'After Kingfisher, SpiceJet seeming to give us heart attacks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Civil Aviation minister says that certain regulations restricting the growth in the aviation sector needs to be re-looked to attract investments.

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16s in India on assured orders from IAF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The company wants to make F 16-Block 70 "for India, from India and export to the world".

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

A field hospital set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province of quake-ravaged Turkiye has become operational with surgical and emergency wards to provide succour to the affected people, days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks hit that country.

India committed to globalisation, reformed multilateralism: Modi

India committed to globalisation, reformed multilateralism: Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Modi said India's contribution to global economic growth and prosperity underlined its commitment to 'Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development', which is the theme of the summit.

India Must Engage with the Taliban

India Must Engage with the Taliban

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The activation of diplomatic channels is likely to yield better results than a simmering hostility, recommends Ajai Shukla.

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Only the Indian elite would rather not breathe than be ordinary.

CCEA nod to Rs 1,200-cr equity infusion into AI

CCEA nod to Rs 1,200-cr equity infusion into AI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The airline hopes to gain credibility in the market with infusion.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

Navy's new submarines will cost $1 bn each

Navy's new submarines will cost $1 bn each

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Building 6 conventional submarines is one of the Indian Navy's most important weapon construction programmes.

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, former skipper Ian Chappell slammed the visitor's team selection.

AI to restart talks on joining Star Alliance

AI to restart talks on joining Star Alliance

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

No date has been announced for Air India's induction into the club of more than 28 leading carriers

AI passengers face overnight ordeal, suffer 13 hour delay

AI passengers face overnight ordeal, suffer 13 hour delay

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

A technical problem with an Air India Dreamliner from Kolkata led to an overnight ordeal for around 130 passengers who reached New Delhi after a 13 hour delay.

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Army on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.

Provided 'strong support' to India during LAC standoff: US

Provided 'strong support' to India during LAC standoff: US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The crisis has strengthened America's resolve to work towards building its relationship with India as a bulwark against Chinese aggression'

IAF scrambled jets after Chinese fighter plane flew close to LAC in June

IAF scrambled jets after Chinese fighter plane flew close to LAC in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A Chinese Air Force aircraft flew very close to a friction point in the eastern Ladakh sector on the Line of Actual Control in the last week of June, after which the Indian Air Force responded swiftly as per standard operating procedures.

Noida demolition: Doctors warn against health hazards

Noida demolition: Doctors warn against health hazards

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

As the nearly 100-metre-tall Supertech twin towers were razed to the ground on Sunday, doctors said people living nearby, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases, should take extra care and avoid the area for a few days if possible.