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Record Rs 559-cr loss hits SpiceJet

Record Rs 559-cr loss hits SpiceJet

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

This is three and a half times the loss in the same quarter a year ago.

Why no one is ready to bail out Air India

Why no one is ready to bail out Air India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Air India buyer has to take over interest-bearing debt of Rs 16,500 crore a large portion of which is aircraft related, meaning they are backed by aircraft value

Adani plans an international airport at Mundra

Adani plans an international airport at Mundra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The conglomerate, which has received environmental clearance for the project, plans to invest around Rs 1,500 crore in it.

GST Council will now meet on Oct 6

GST Council will now meet on Oct 6

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's wish to levy indirect tax on petrol unlikely to be taken up

Ex-Kingfisher staff bay for Mallya's blood

Ex-Kingfisher staff bay for Mallya's blood

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Everyone knows that you including your son won't be able to spend all the wealth that you have earned then why not at least pay the salaries of your employees,' the letter said.

Etihad agrees to cut number of directors on Jet board

Etihad agrees to cut number of directors on Jet board

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airlines has agreed to halve the number of directors on the Jet Airways Board to two posts under the Rs 2,058 crore deal, giving the Indian promoters 'effective control' of the carrier.

Dummy grenade in AI plane: NSG submits report to MHA

Dummy grenade in AI plane: NSG submits report to MHA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Counter-hijack operations force National Security Guard has submitted a report to the union home ministry giving details of the sequence of events that led to the surprise recovery of a dummy stun-grenade on-board an Air India plane when it landed at Jeddah few days back.

Swedish minister to visit Delhi with fighter plane offer on Tue

Swedish minister to visit Delhi with fighter plane offer on Tue

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Expected to offer Gripen NG fighter aircraft or a possible joint collaboration in manufacturing single engine light combat planes.

Air Marshal Arup Raha to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal Arup Raha to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Commissioned on December 14, 1974 in the fighter stream of the IAF, Raha has held various command, staff and instructional appointments in his 39-year-old career.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

When smugglers wanted to buy a helicopter

When smugglers wanted to buy a helicopter

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Iqbal wanted to land the smuggled goods by helicopter on the Andaman Islands. DK asked, 'Iqbal, a helicopter will bring the consignment to the island, drop it there and then return. Won't radars detect it?' 'No.' 'How?' 'Radars can't detect aircraft that fly at a low altitude. Our helicopter, after entering India's air space, will dive and fly at four feet above the sea level.' 'For that, I have a German pilot in mind. He was an ace aviator in the last world war.' An enthralling excerpt from Aabid Surti's Sufi: The Invisible Man Of The Underground.

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the Jet management submits an operational plan on how it intends to use the money till May 7.

EY survey says India's investment climate better than BRIC peers

EY survey says India's investment climate better than BRIC peers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Investors recognise India's market growth

Kansas shooting of Indian techie flags up safety concerns

Kansas shooting of Indian techie flags up safety concerns

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Indian IT industry veterans believe lack of maturity from the political leadership may have helped people in the US to take advantages.

Rafale deal: French Defence Minister to hold talks with Parrikar

Rafale deal: French Defence Minister to hold talks with Parrikar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday.

Sensex ends 170 points lower on weak Japanese cues, April PMI

Sensex ends 170 points lower on weak Japanese cues, April PMI

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Index heavyweights continue to be top losers with ICICI bank.

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Etihad money in kitty, Jet looks to get out of air pocket

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Airline now financially more stable but still in the doldrums as the operating environment remains tough.

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

United Breweries says sales could fall by 40% following court ban.

'IAF has much less combat jets than sanctioned strength'

'IAF has much less combat jets than sanctioned strength'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Indian Air Force is operating with "much less" aircraft than its authorised strength of 42 combat squadrons and in case of any further delay in the proposed 126 fighter jet deal, the force levels in the service will "go down rapidly", its chief NAK Browne said on Friday.

GDP to be lower at 6.5% in FY17; rebound likely next fiscal

GDP to be lower at 6.5% in FY17; rebound likely next fiscal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Survey lists some of the challenges that might impede India's progress.

After 4 dismal years, cos garner 14,461 cr via IPO

After 4 dismal years, cos garner 14,461 cr via IPO

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Out of the 24 IPOs, 20 companies had anchor investors, which collectively subscribed to 31 per cent of the total public issue amount.

Wait for CAG report, says govt as Cong steps up Rafale heat

Wait for CAG report, says govt as Cong steps up Rafale heat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Chidambaram said he feels that Dassault 'is laughing all the way to the bank', as the NDA government gave a 'gift'.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Russian Helicopters has scored another billion dollar home run by winning the Indian Navy's tender for 111 'naval utility helicopters'.

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

Sena defends Gaikwad, says blaming politicians is now a fashion

Sena defends Gaikwad, says blaming politicians is now a fashion

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The Sena also asked why the government was only talking about discipline while flying and not on the ground as well, and why the Centre does not threaten to dissolve a state assembly when there is even one incident of farmer suicide.

SpiceJet resumes operations after being grounded

SpiceJet resumes operations after being grounded

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

After all its flights remained grounded for most part of the day on Wednesday, cash-strapped SpiceJet resumed operations in the evening as oil companies, which had stopped fuel supplies to its aircraft, eased the restriction.

Marans fly out of SpiceJet, Ajay Singh checks in to lead revival

Marans fly out of SpiceJet, Ajay Singh checks in to lead revival

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Indian airline SpiceJet Ltd said on Thursday that its billionaire owner, Kalanithi Maran has proposed to transfer majority ownership in the ailing carrier to co-founder Ajay Singh.

Diversify business: New mantra for India Inc

Diversify business: New mantra for India Inc

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India Inc is ready to diversify into unchartered areas.

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

In a two-page letter written on December 12, 2017, the Reliance head said he was "personally saddened" by the "unfortunate statements" against him and his group by several functionaries of the Congress party.

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.

Revealed: $4 bn is holding up the Rafale deal

Revealed: $4 bn is holding up the Rafale deal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

India won't pay more than $7 billion for 36 Rafale aircraft. The French want $11 billion.

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Nifty holds 7,700

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Nifty holds 7,700

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Holi and Good Friday, respectively.

In a new twist, Indigo, GoAir made parties in Mallya case

In a new twist, Indigo, GoAir made parties in Mallya case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The objections were filed after Airbus failed to repay Rs 196 crore, availed by the aircraft-making company on behalf of Mallya-controlled Kingfisher Airlines

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The group said Dassault choose Reliance Defence Ltd to meet its 'offset' or export obligation in the contract and the Ministry of Defence has no role in the selection of Indian partners by the foreign vendors.

Markets snap 2-day winning streak; RIL slips 1%

Markets snap 2-day winning streak; RIL slips 1%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

the Sensex lost 23 points to close at 28,185 levels and the Nifty shed 7 points to end at 8,515 mark.

Petrol, diesel to be costlier; tax on super-rich

Petrol, diesel to be costlier; tax on super-rich

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday hiked tax on petrol and diesel, raised import duty on gold, levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as she sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Alien abduction? Stolen by Russia? MH370 theories continue

Alien abduction? Stolen by Russia? MH370 theories continue

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

It has been a year since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, carrying 239 passengers, disappeared without any trace.