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SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

SpiceJet owes over Rs 200 crore to airports, govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Airline says can't discuss dues publicly, denies grounding of planes

Why the AIADMK leadership is nervous over Sasikala's return

Why the AIADMK leadership is nervous over Sasikala's return

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Ahead of VK Sasikala's return to Tamil Nadu on February 8, there are some important questions facing her. One, does she carry electoral weight more now than her brainchild AMMK had in the 2019 LS polls? Two, can she retain or build upon the five per cent vote-share from that time? And finally, is there space for Sasikala to retrieve, first within the AIADMK and then across the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including the Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram, Peter Mukherjea and Indrani Mukerjea.

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Those who believe in Kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamhooriyat are welcome to talk, he said.

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony has asked the Navy and the DRDO to maintain highest safety standards in the nuclear submarine fleet of the country after the mishap at the site of an under-construction vessel at Vishakhapatnam in which one person was killed.

3 channels in govt's crosshairs over Yakub coverage

3 channels in govt's crosshairs over Yakub coverage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Unhappy with the coverage related to hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yaqub Memon by three leading news broadcasters, Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued show-cause notice to them, asking why action should not be taken against them.

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected plea of the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Maharashtra Cricket Association against the Bombay high court's order to shift the Indian Premier League matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra.

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Clearly, he is in the right place, at the right time.

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi's bail could be cancelled in 2 months

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi's bail could be cancelled in 2 months

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Islamabad High Court on Monday set a two-month deadline for the trial court to conclude the 2008 Mumbai attack case, warning that it would accede to Pakistan government's plea to cancel the bail granted to LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman if it failed to do so.

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

About 90% of divorce cases end as a fight about alimony.

Naidu tapes: Police slap notice on channel, scribes protest

Naidu tapes: Police slap notice on channel, scribes protest

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Adding yet another dimension to the "cash-for-vote" scam, the Andhra Pradesh Police issued notice to news channel T News for airing an audio tape of purported conversation between Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and nominated Telangana MLA Elvys Stephenson, sparking protests by media fraternity on Saturday.

Can 5 star hotels charge Rs 8 for a 3 minute call?

Can 5 star hotels charge Rs 8 for a 3 minute call?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

In this interesting case filed by the petitioner against the Taj Hotels, the National Commission gave an equally interesting judgment.

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A day after the Islamabad high court cancelled his detention, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, has been arrested once again by the Pakistan authorities.

How can convicts barred from electoral politics decide candidates, asks SC

How can convicts barred from electoral politics decide candidates, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The apex court, which was hearing a PIL seeking that convicted persons be restrained from forming and holding posts in political parties for the period they are disqualified under the election law, posted the matter to May 3 for final disposal.

Action against Alam if anything adverse noticed: J&K

Action against Alam if anything adverse noticed: J&K

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Against the backdrop of uproar over the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam, Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Centre that his activities are under watch and legal action will be taken if anything adverse comes to notice.

AI to soon conclude lease of 5 Airbus A-320 planes

AI to soon conclude lease of 5 Airbus A-320 planes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The national carrier's capacity is expected to grow by 9.2 per cent with the addition of six more Boeing 787 Dreamliners to the fleet, they said. As of February this year, the airline has 13 Dreamliners in its fleet out of a total order of 27.

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

IndiGo's huge cash reserve will help it to spread wings further

IndiGo's huge cash reserve will help it to spread wings further

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

IndiGo's share sale will raise the company's retained earnings to Rs 2,680 crore.

Pak court rejects Lakhvi's bail plea in abduction case

Pak court rejects Lakhvi's bail plea in abduction case

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

It rejected the bail plea of the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack in an abduction case

TN: Crew of American ship arrested; arms, ammunition seized

TN: Crew of American ship arrested; arms, ammunition seized

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Thirty-three crew members of an American firm owned ship were on Friday arrested by Tamil Nadu police on charges of illegally carrying arms and ammunition and straying into Indian territorial waters without proper authorisation.

9 killed, over 10 injured as UP bus catches fire

9 killed, over 10 injured as UP bus catches fire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Nine persons were on Tuesday killed and over 10 others injured when a roadways bus caught fire in Peeparpur area, police said.

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta's expansion plans need to consult people. But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this position and in March 2015 the environment ministry extended Vedanta's environmental clearance till December 2018. This it did even while the question of the need for public hearing by projects in different kinds of industrial parks was being contested in the courts. This allowed the company to carry out construction.

Sebi mulls new norms for changes in Sensex, Nifty

Sebi mulls new norms for changes in Sensex, Nifty

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Sebi will soon put in place new norms for changes in constituents of the key stock market indices.

Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own: IAF tells HAL

Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own: IAF tells HAL

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne, has sugarcoated his bid to import 106 basic trainer aircraft from Pilatus Aircraft Co, by proposing that Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd build the trainers in Bengaluru to blueprints supplied by the Swiss company.

Mumbai: Relief for commuters as longest-ever BEST bus strike ends

Mumbai: Relief for commuters as longest-ever BEST bus strike ends

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The workers' union has accepted the '10-step' pay hike to be granted to them by way of an interim measure by the civic transport undertaking's management.

Docs' strike: Delhi govt invokes ESMA

Docs' strike: Delhi govt invokes ESMA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Delhi government on Tuesday invoked the ESMA to force an end to the strike by government doctors that continued to cripple health services in the national capital for the second day.

US moves forward on $855 mn gun deal with India

US moves forward on $855 mn gun deal with India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The Indian government has requested a sale of 145 M777 155mm light-weight towed Howitzers with laser inertial artillery pointing systems (LINAPS), warranty, spare and repair parts, maintenance, and training equipment, the Department of Defense said in a notification.

Why India needs the Akash missile

Why India needs the Akash missile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Ordering more Akash systems is essential for the Indian defence industry.

Modi tightens noose around NGOs

Modi tightens noose around NGOs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The MHA order says the cancelled NGOs did not submit to the ministry details of amount of foreign contribution they received

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

EC bans use of mobile phones inside polling stations

EC bans use of mobile phones inside polling stations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

The Election Commission has banned use of mobile phones inside polling stations in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections but has allowed use of SMSes by polling staff for sending reports to the election authorities.

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The government was also working on a package to promote connectivity and airports in the North Eastern states

Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 choppers to India

Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 choppers to India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Russia has handed over to India the final batch of three Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters under a previously signed contract even as it gets ready to ink yet another deal for another 48 such choppers.

One-third of SpiceJet Boeings off its roster

One-third of SpiceJet Boeings off its roster

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The court order could put SpiceJet's revival plan under stress.

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Pakistani prosecutor alleges foul play over bail to Lakhvi

Pakistani prosecutor alleges foul play over bail to Lakhvi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Chief Pakistan prosecutor in the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, Chaudhry Azhar says the bail will lead to unusual delays in the case. Shahzad Raza reports from Islamabad.

Yunus summoned over unpaid tax of $1.5 million

Yunus summoned over unpaid tax of $1.5 million

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Nobel laureate filed an application before the High Court.

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

oil market remained under pressure and big gains are unlikely.