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Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'In any aviation emergency, the first rule is aviate -- fly the aircraft.' 'The fact that the commander's voice is not on the recording simply means he was focused entirely on flying. It does not imply anything more than that.'

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

For the first time, there will be an Indian connection to a crewed Moon mission.

Janta curfew: Will domestic flights operate on Sunday?

Janta curfew: Will domestic flights operate on Sunday?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged citizens to observe Janta curfew by not going out of their homes from 7 am to 9 am on Sunday amid novel coronavirus pandemic.

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A technical snag was detected in a helicopter scheduled to transport Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde for campaigning, delaying her journey. The issue was discovered during a routine inspection, leading to the grounding of the helicopter and a DGCA investigation.

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

T20 World Cup: Cricket At Eden Gardens Is Not Just About Winning

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.

Fuel switch moves from 'run' to 'cut off', Air India grounds jet

Fuel switch moves from 'run' to 'cut off', Air India grounds jet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 after a pilot reported a potential fuel control switch defect. The incident occurs amidst an ongoing investigation into the airline's Dreamliner crash last June.

5 Indians killed, 1 missing in West Asia conflict: MEA

5 Indians killed, 1 missing in West Asia conflict: MEA

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, on Saturday informed that five Indians have been killed and one is missing due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He added that Indian missions remain open round the clock and are constantly working to provide assistance.

SpiceJet shares crash over 8% as flight operations grounded

SpiceJet shares crash over 8% as flight operations grounded

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Shares of SpiceJet fell sharply by over 8 per cent as flight operations of the cash-strapped company were grounded on Wednesday on payment woes.

Flyers deplaned from Singapore-bound Air India flight

Flyers deplaned from Singapore-bound Air India flight

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

More than 200 passengers on a Singapore-bound Air India plane had a harrowing time at the Delhi airport as they were first deboarded from the aircraft due to cabin temperature issue and were later flown to their destination after a delay of nearly six hours.

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Being an important institution in the banking system, we are subject to regulatory supervision, both offsite and onsite.' 'When you look at the intensity at which these levels of supervision come, we, on the board and in management, believe there should not be any surprises.'

50 flights get bomb threats on Sunday; 375 flights in 14 days

50 flights get bomb threats on Sunday; 375 flights in 14 days

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

In 14 days, more than 350 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media.

Air India flights operate on time

Air India flights operate on time

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Flight schedules of Air India, disrupted by a two-day strike by a section of its staff, normalised on Friday with the airline operating all its flights since morning on time.

Air India crisis continues, cancels 3 more int'l flights due to tech snag

Air India crisis continues, cancels 3 more int'l flights due to tech snag

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Two of these flights were cancelled after the passengers had already boarded the aircraft, the airline said.

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.com24 Feb 2026

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Air India Dreamliner: 'Is This A New Defect?'

Air India Dreamliner: 'Is This A New Defect?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'We have been insisting that all Boeing 787 aircraft be grounded and checked for the electrical systems.'

Indian Missions in Gulf Issue Safety Advisories Amid Regional Tensions

Indian Missions in Gulf Issue Safety Advisories Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Indian missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other Gulf countries have issued advisories urging Indian citizens to exercise caution and follow local safety guidelines amid rising regional tensions.

Gulf War: Missile Threat Forces Sailors to Flee

Gulf War: Missile Threat Forces Sailors to Flee

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

'After we were alerted about the war, none of us could sleep for the next two nights while sailing through those waters.'

Key Arrests Made in Shooting of Advocate Linked to Bishnoi Gang

Key Arrests Made in Shooting of Advocate Linked to Bishnoi Gang

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested key conspirators and a shooter involved in the attack on advocate Deepak Khatri, who is associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrests include Rohit Solanki, an alleged member of the Rohit Godara gang, and Sagar Malik, who provided logistical support.

Trump seeks allies' help in Strait of Hormuz; Japan, Australia say NO

Trump seeks allies' help in Strait of Hormuz; Japan, Australia say NO

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, President Trump is urging nations dependent on Middle Eastern oil to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard critical global energy supplies.

DGCA Moves In As IndiGo Turbulence Continues

DGCA Moves In As IndiGo Turbulence Continues

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The DGCA has formed two specialised teams to internally monitor IndiGo's daily operations.

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Rao, who works in the housekeeping section at the airport, informed his parents that he and several others escaped with minor injuries.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.

AI171 crash: Govt refutes media report blaming pilots

AI171 crash: Govt refutes media report blaming pilots

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol refutes a foreign media report regarding the Air India AI171 plane crash investigation, emphasizing that the probe is ongoing and trusting Indian agencies.

Mumbai's T2 terminal to start flight operations from Feb 12

Mumbai's T2 terminal to start flight operations from Feb 12

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Mumbai Airport said it is all geared up to commence international flight operations from the recently inaugurated T2 (Terminal 2) at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport from Wednesday.

IndiGo Flyers Get Refunds, Bonus Vouchers

IndiGo Flyers Get Refunds, Bonus Vouchers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

IndiGo has informed DGCA that 'all refunds for IndiGo flight cancellations during the period of December 3-5 have been fully processed and cleared to the original source of payment.'

She told me, I am flying with Ajit dada: Crew member's father

She told me, I am flying with Ajit dada: Crew member's father

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Pinky Mali was an attendant on the Learjet 46, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, that crash-landed at the Baramati airport

IndiGo Tops in Flight Cancellations

IndiGo Tops in Flight Cancellations

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

IndiGo, which operates the largest fleet among Indian carriers, has reported the highest number of serious engine-related incidents.

World Sleep Day: 5 Relaxing Asanas For Good Sleep

World Sleep Day: 5 Relaxing Asanas For Good Sleep

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

On World Sleep Day, Sailendra Raane, yoga expert and founder of Mahati Wellness, explains how yoga and small lifestyle fixes can help you lay the groundwork for a good night's sleep.

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that ash clouds from volcanic activity in Ethiopia, which impacted flight operations in India, are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday.

Air India crash probe: 'Nothing has been ruled out'

Air India crash probe: 'Nothing has been ruled out'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team probing last year's fatal Air India plane crash is examining certain components of the aircraft and assessing various aspects, and 'nothing has been ruled out' in terms of the factors that could have led to the accident that killed 260 people, according to a source.

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

With the Iran war escalating sharply and crisis deepening in the global energy market, India on Monday unveiled a coordinated plan to support exporters and shippers caught in the fallout.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Black Box of the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed near the Baramati airstrip on Wednesday has been recovered, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

Air India crash: Govt says all causes being probed

Air India crash: Govt says all causes being probed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The civil aviation ministry on Monday said all probable causes leading to the Air India plane crash in June last year are being investigated, and all efforts are being made to complete the probe in a time-bound manner.

Canada flags Air India, alerts DGCA over pilot issue

Canada flags Air India, alerts DGCA over pilot issue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

An investigation into the matter is currently ongoing, and police have stated that no further details will be released at this stage.

Over 3,400 Indians evacuated from Iran in 14 flights so far: MEA

Over 3,400 Indians evacuated from Iran in 14 flights so far: MEA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

One Iranian woman, who is the wife of an Indian national has also been evacuated, he added.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, over 100 flights delayed

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, over 100 flights delayed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) asked passengers to contact the airlines concerned for updated flight information and also regretted any inconvenience caused to the passengers.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Went Wrong?

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Learjet 45XR aircraft, which was carrying Ajit Pawar and four others from Mumbai, crashed near Baramati airport at 8.48 am on Wednesday.

Air India plane returns to Delhi after fire in engine

Air India plane returns to Delhi after fire in engine

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

An Air India flight bound for Indore made an emergency landing in Delhi after a fire indication in one of its engines. All passengers are safe and being transferred to another aircraft.

Pak man with Iran ties convicted for plotting to kill Trump

Pak man with Iran ties convicted for plotting to kill Trump

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been convicted in a US court for plotting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump and other American politicians.