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IndiGo flights from Dubai to New Delhi,Mumbai soon

IndiGo flights from Dubai to New Delhi,Mumbai soon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The flights between Dubai and New Delhi will begin in September and those connecting Mumbai a month later.

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.

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semi-finals slated for Dubai and Sharjah on October 17 and 18 respectively. The final will be played in Dubai.

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Over 100 Indian immigrants, including 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, 30 from Punjab, and several from other states, were deported from the US after undertaking perilous journeys filled with extortion and hardship. The returnees landed in Amritsar in a US military plane and are now back home, facing huge debts and emotional trauma. Many of them were lured by promises of a better life in the US but fell victim to human trafficking and extortion rings. The families of the deportees are demanding strict action against the travel agents who facilitated their illegal journeys.

AgustaWestland case: Christian Michel to walk out of jail after 6 yrs

AgustaWestland case: Christian Michel to walk out of jail after 6 yrs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The Delhi high court granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case on Tuesday. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while granting the reprieve to James, said it was an "exceptional situation" where the accused was in custody for over 6.2 years but the trial had not yet commenced due to incomplete investigation. James, who was extradited from Dubai in December 2018, can now walk out of prison subject to compliance with the conditions.

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The travellers who live in other parts of Maharashtra will be able to leave Mumbai on arrival from Dubai, but their transport will be arranged by the collector, it said.

Vistara flight grounded after hydraulic failure, DGCA orders probe

Vistara flight grounded after hydraulic failure, DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

A senior DGCA official said that the flight has been grounded and a detailed probe has been ordered into the matter. All the passengers are safe.

Hurricane Beryl delays World champions' return to India

Hurricane Beryl delays World champions' return to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Reports said that hurricane Beryl, originating in the Atlantic, had intensified with maximum sustained winds of 210 kmph.

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Emergency at Delhi airport after U'khand boy's 'just for fun' bomb threat email

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The boy had sent the mail "just for fun" after being influenced by the news of another teenager who made a hoax bomb threat call a few days ago, deputy commissioner of police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani said.

Foreign secretary Misri reaches Beijing for talks with Chinese officials

Foreign secretary Misri reaches Beijing for talks with Chinese officials

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese officials. The visit comes amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and to resume bilateral cooperation in various fields, including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

SpiceJet flight with 197 passengers onboard makes emergency landing in Kochi

SpiceJet flight with 197 passengers onboard makes emergency landing in Kochi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

A SpiceJet spokesperson said that after take-off from Jeddah, ATC informed the pilots that tyre pieces were found on the runway.

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Security was beefed up as agencies swept the airport terminals after the emails were received around 12.40 pm from the ID exhumedyou888@gmail.com.

Sena MLA from Mumbai dies in Dubai during holiday

Sena MLA from Mumbai dies in Dubai during holiday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Latke was a two-time Sena legislator from Andheri East assembly constituency in Mumbai city. Prior to his becoming an MLA, Latke was also a corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Consulate in Dubai to stay open today, lists helplines

Consulate in Dubai to stay open today, lists helplines

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The Indian consulate in Dubai will remain open on Saturday to help those who need assistance to travel to Kerala and provide information about the crash of the Air India Express flight that skidded off a hilltop runway and split in two while landing in heavy rain at an airport in Kozhikode, killing at least 18 people.

Air India's rise could impact 3 Gulf hubs: Saudia

Air India's rise could impact 3 Gulf hubs: Saudia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Air India (AI)'s rise could be at the expense of three "super-connector" hubs - Doha in Qatar, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE - as the Indian passenger would any day prefer direct flights of their national airline that is providing excellent on-time service, Arved von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer of Saudia Airlines, said on Thursday.

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national convicted in the United States for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India. Rana, a close associate of Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, was involved in the conspiracy from 2005 onwards and assisted Headley in obtaining a visa for India. He is the third person to be sent on trial in India for the 26/11 attacks after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal. Rana's extradition comes after US President Donald Trump approved the request.

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.

Champions Trophy: PCB makes India a unique proposal

Champions Trophy: PCB makes India a unique proposal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Indian team has long gap between its group matches and Lahore is located close to the Indian border.

Flight review

Flight review

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Besides Mohit Chadda and a potentially great concept, Flight has barely anything that is worthy of a watch, feels Prateek Sur.

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Since Friday evening, 41-year-old Shemir, who works as a logistics manager in Dubai Silicon Oasis, has been making frantic phone calls to different trauma centres in Kerala near the Kozhikode airport to get information of his family members on board the flight.

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Through multiple transportation modes, flood waters, a couple of PPE kits, multiple temperature checks, quarantine check point, immigration approval, health declaration forms and through two Covid tests, which thankfully were negative, I finally reached home in Dubai.' Abhijit Masih reveals what it takes to embark on an international journey in the times of the pandemic.

IC-814: The Hijack That Shook The Nation

IC-814: The Hijack That Shook The Nation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

All You Want To Know About The 1999 Hijack.

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'

T20 World Cup PIX: India women down Pakistan; keep semis hopes alive

T20 World Cup PIX: India women down Pakistan; keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India registered a hard-fought six-wicket win over arch rivals Pakistan, keeping their semi-final hopes alive in the Women's T20 World Cup.

SpiceJet again! China-bound freighter returns to Kolkata as radar fails

SpiceJet again! China-bound freighter returns to Kolkata as radar fails

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet said its freighter aircraft, which was heading to Chongqing in China, returned to Kolkata on Tuesday as the pilots realised after take off that its weather radar was not working.

PHOTOS: BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee IPL

PHOTOS: BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee IPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for a bio-secure IPL, beginning on September 19.

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions.

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said, elaborating on the rationale for abruptly abandoning the tour of Pakistan as the squad reached Dubai on Sunday.

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'

India removes curbs on number of Ukraine flights amid Russia tension

India removes curbs on number of Ukraine flights amid Russia tension

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Amid the prevailing situation in Ukraine due to the rising tensions with Russia, India has advised its citizens to temporarily leave Ukraine.

Kings XI Punjab first IPL team to take off for Dubai

Kings XI Punjab first IPL team to take off for Dubai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Make some noise for the desi boys!' Kings XI posted on its Twitter handle.

Indian twins fly home after spending 50 days at Dubai airport

Indian twins fly home after spending 50 days at Dubai airport

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The tired and homesick 30-year-old brothers, Jackson and Benson Andrews, have been stranded inside the Dubai International Airport's terminal 3 since March 19 while they were returning from Lisbon, Portugal.

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI shifting Dubai passengers to parallel flights

AI shifting Dubai passengers to parallel flights

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Abhay Pathak, Air India's regional manager, said so far, only one flight to India -- IC 968 Sharjah-Trivandrum-Trichy-Chennai -- has been cancelled.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Air India announces new flights to meet summer rush

Air India announces new flights to meet summer rush

Rediff.com22 May 2019

According to Air India, the number of flights per week would be increased on routes such as Delhi-Bengaluru-Delhi, Delhi-Amritsar-Delhi, Chennai-Ahmedabad-Chennai and Chennai-Kolkata-Chennai.

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All efforts are being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau," the minister said on Twitter.

PHOTOS: Dubai gets drenched

PHOTOS: Dubai gets drenched

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Schools were ordered shut, flights suspended and the stock market was closed down in the United Arab Emirates as rare heavy rain hit the desert Gulf state.