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Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com3 days ago

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Etihad Airways, Air Canada ink codeshare pact

Etihad Airways, Air Canada ink codeshare pact

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

This will enhance business and leisure travel between the UAE and Canada and feed passengers onto each other's flight networks.

AI probe may summon Air Canada

AI probe may summon Air Canada

Rediff.com31 May 2007

"The Canadian airline is one of oldest and largest in the world, and it is Air Canada's duty to co-operate with the inquiry," Justice Major said on Wednesday.

Air Canada files for bankruptcy protection

Air Canada files for bankruptcy protection

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

Air Canada, the country's biggest airline, filed for bankruptcy protection before a Toronto court on Tuesday, according to court documents.\n\n\n\n

One more Indian-origin held in Canada's CAD 22.5 mn gold, cash heist

One more Indian-origin held in Canada's CAD 22.5 mn gold, cash heist

Rediff.com12 May 2024

The gold and currency had arrived on an Air Canada flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

Air India signs code-sharing agreement with Air Canada

Air India signs code-sharing agreement with Air Canada

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The company expects four to five per cent revenue growth from Star Alliance membership.

AI probe: No-fly list worries Air Canada

AI probe: No-fly list worries Air Canada

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The Canadian version of the list will be in place starting next Monday and it will be airline staff who have the task of cross-checking passengers with names of suspected terrorists or their supporters on the list.

13-year-old boy sent bomb threat to Delhi airport 'just for fun', detained

13-year-old boy sent bomb threat to Delhi airport 'just for fun', detained

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The boy wanted to check whether it could be traced back to him or not, police said.

Air Canada to launch non-stop Delhi-Toronto flight

Air Canada to launch non-stop Delhi-Toronto flight

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

After a gap of four years, Air Canada on Tuesday announced resumption of its services with the launch of a non-stop daily service between Delhi and Toronto from October 18.

Air Canada to restart Delhi flights from Oct 27

Air Canada to restart Delhi flights from Oct 27

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Montreal-based Air Canada is to resume flights to India with a daily non-stop service between Toronto and New Delhi effective October 27.

NBA: Dunk specialist Carter calls it quits after 22 seasons

NBA: Dunk specialist Carter calls it quits after 22 seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday after an NBA record 22-season career during which his high-flying dunks made him one of the game's top players in his prime. Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest dunkers of all time, had previously said the 2019-20 NBA campaign would be his last but had not addressed his playing status since the NBA suspended its season in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The whole of Italy, a country of some 60 million people, was placed under quarantine as the government stepped up efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 10,000 people.

Aviation veteran Ronojoy Dutta is IndiGo's new CEO

Aviation veteran Ronojoy Dutta is IndiGo's new CEO

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Dutta was president of United Airlines, where he worked for nearly twenty years. He also served as the president of Air Sahara for two years. Moreover, he was an advisor to the restructuring of both Air Canada and US Airways.

Canada-born Indian sings at NBA game

Canada-born Indian sings at NBA game

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Prita Chhabra was invited by the National Basketball Association to sing the Canadian and American national anthems at the Air Canada Center in Toronto.

How Air India expects to double its revenue

How Air India expects to double its revenue

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

It records 4,000 transfer passengers daily at Delhi hub.

Air India asked to compensate flyers for causing inconvenience

Air India asked to compensate flyers for causing inconvenience

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Air India has been directed by a consumer forum to compensate a couple for the inconvenience caused to them.

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant called his daughter Gianna "Mambacita" after his own court nickname, "Black Mamba," confident she would follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player. On Sunday, the 41-year-old five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash northwest of Los Angeles as they pursued that dream.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Besides lining up Bali, Nairobi and Toronto flights, the airline is also planning flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong. The network expansion will help the national carrier grow its market share and capitalise on the capacity vaccum created by the collapse of Jet Airways.

Why Detroit, Toronto didn't get to see Rahman sing

Why Detroit, Toronto didn't get to see Rahman sing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Over 25,000 fans in Toronto were disappointed when A R Rahman's Jai Ho Concert, which was scheduled for Sunday night at the city's Air Canada centre, was cancelled because of technical problems.

Prita Chhabra sings herself into the history books

Prita Chhabra sings herself into the history books

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Singer Prita Chhabra was invited by the National Basketball Association to sing the Canadian and American national anthems at the Air Canada Center in Toronto April 4 before a crowd of 20,000 people.

Now fly Jet Air to Toronto 5 days a week

Now fly Jet Air to Toronto 5 days a week

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The launch saw plane seats displayed on a huge stage. Those seats 'are considered the world's most revolutionary and most luxurious airline seats -- designed exclusively for Jet Airways,' it was claimed.

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Air India: 1st Indian carrier to join global allia

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The Maharajah and his men are going places, and you can also hitch a ride

Jet to begin flights between Toronto and New Delhi

Jet to begin flights between Toronto and New Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Jet Airways will begin flights from Toronto to Delhi in August on a route that Air Canada has discontinued from this month. Jet Airways (India) Ltd will begin five flights a week from Toronto through Brussels, destined for New Delhi from August 23.

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Toronto Raptors finally sent an opening night crowd home with a smile and a win when they held on to beat the Boston Celtics 93-87 to raise the curtain on a new National Basketball Association season on Wednesday.

A-I deal re-ignites Boeing, Airbus rivalry

A-I deal re-ignites Boeing, Airbus rivalry

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Air-India's decision to purchase Boeing's 787 Dreamliners has re-ignited the fight for supremacy between Boeing and Europe's Airbus in the civil aviation market, media reports said in Washington.

Boeing's 737 MAX 8 grounded: All you need to know

Boeing's 737 MAX 8 grounded: All you need to know

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

If you aren't living under a rock, it would be hard to miss reading or hearing about the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft being grounded by over 50 nations. For those who are in the dark or still confused about the entire episode, here's a simple FAQ on the issue and what's happening around the world.

He conducts India's death census

He conducts India's death census

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Vijay Kumar wins Hutchison Essar Open

Vijay Kumar wins Hutchison Essar Open

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

The Lucknow golfer, who won the Hero Honda Open West in Pune earlier this year, closed the 54-hole tournament with a final round of one-under 69 for a tally of nine-under 201.

Vijay Kumar grabs lead

Vijay Kumar grabs lead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

A sore elbow forced overnight leader Harmeet Kahlon to pull out of the second round in the Forest Hill Golf Open.

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The Chandigarh pro braved a painful right elbow to snatch the opening round lead at the Forest Hill Golf Open.

Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver

Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Troubled pop sensation Justin Bieber has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked a limousine driver last month in Toronto.

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

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

No violation of safety norm or unfair seat allotment: Air India

No violation of safety norm or unfair seat allotment: Air India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The airline asserted that the incident "did not affect the flight safety of any crew"

IndiGo will score a double century soon

IndiGo will score a double century soon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Based on the Skytrax ranking for 2018, IndiGo is number two among the best low-cost carriers in Asia, behind rival AirAsia.