News for 'passenger complaints'

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is free for any movement and accessible to all including citizens, outsiders, journalists and all others for free movement'

Good news for air travellers, economy fares may be capped

Good news for air travellers, economy fares may be capped

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

A parliamentary panel on Friday recommended for fixing of an upper limit for the economy class airfares to curb the "exorbitant" air fares during the peak tourist seasons.

We believed Modi, now feel betrayed: Raj Thackeray

We believed Modi, now feel betrayed: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The MNS chief gave the Western Railway an ultimatum of 15 days to evict illegal hawkers from all railway stations, failing which, he said, he will deal with them in the 'MNS style'.

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

For 2017-18, the plan size has been pegged by the Railways at Rs 1,31,000 crore.

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The CBI said the software enables the user to save all required details to book Tatkal tickets beforehand.

Woman alleges molestation on Delhi-Bhubaneswar flight; cops let accused go home

Woman alleges molestation on Delhi-Bhubaneswar flight; cops let accused go home

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

In high drama mid-air, a 32-year-old woman confronted a 60-year-old businessman who allegedly molested her on board an Indigo flight and shamed him in front of shocked passengers and crew with her outburst captured on camera.

CCI rules out anti-competitive charge against Volkswagen

CCI rules out anti-competitive charge against Volkswagen

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Fair trade regulator CCI has rejected allegations against Volkswagen.

They picked on me because of my skin colour, says Paris racism victim

They picked on me because of my skin colour, says Paris racism victim

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

"It was clear to me they were picking on me because of the colour of my skin," the victim, identified by Le Parisien as Souleymane, 33, said.

Kingfisher accuses Spicejet of damaging it

Kingfisher accuses Spicejet of damaging it

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

As the competition between new airlines to attract passengers becomes increasingly cut-throat, damage caused to a plane by a toppled step-ladder has become the bone of contention between the two carriers.

The world's best airports

The world's best airports

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

FIR against GVK Reddy, his son and 4 others

FIR against GVK Reddy, his son and 4 others

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

FIRs have been registered against top officials of the aviation ministry, GVK Ltd and police department on a complaint that Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) received undue benefit to the tune of hundreds of crores of rupees from the government.

'Huge lapses' by Maharashtra in managing migrant crisis: SC

'Huge lapses' by Maharashtra in managing migrant crisis: SC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the worst Covid-19 affected state of Maharashtra to be more vigilant and make concerted efforts in identifying and sending the migrant workers still stranded there to their native places. The top court, which directed all states and Union territories to transport all stranded workers by train, bus or other modes within 15 days, said there were "huge lapses" by the Maharashtra authorities in dealing with the issue and asked the government there to announce a suitable place for their registration.

Air India hardens stand on Sena MP, cancels 2 tickets

Air India hardens stand on Sena MP, cancels 2 tickets

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Gaikwad booked a seat on flight AI 806 from Mumbai to Delhi for Wednesday earlier on Tuesday through his staff which was promptly cancelled by the airline. This was followed by another attempt to book a seat on AI 551 from Hyderabad to Delhi, again for on Wednesday, which was cancelled, too.

Why are our passports so shabby?

Why are our passports so shabby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.

Cap likely on maximum Economy Class air fare

Cap likely on maximum Economy Class air fare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The government is of the view that some of the companies are in danger of facing huge losses

Woman killed as 'drunk' TC pushes her off train

Woman killed as 'drunk' TC pushes her off train

Rediff.com29 May 2014

A woman passenger was killed on Thursday after she was pushed off a moving train by an allegedly drunk ticket examiner for trying to board an AC coach while carrying a general class ticket in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, police said.

Govt mulls blocking of apps of Uber, Ola, others across country

Govt mulls blocking of apps of Uber, Ola, others across country

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The government is mulling blocking mobile taxi hailing apps of Uber, Ola and TaxiForSure all over the country, with the Department of Electronics and Information Technology seeking views from the Transport Ministry for the same.

Mumbaikars 'grin and bear' 72-hour megablock on Harbour line

Mumbaikars 'grin and bear' 72-hour megablock on Harbour line

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The three-day shutdown was imposed to extend platforms on the line to accommodate 12-car rakes.

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

"This court cannot say that less charges should not be levied by them. After all, the consumers should be benefited. Court cannot exercise this power," it said.

FBI to question IC-814 hijacking accused

FBI to question IC-814 hijacking accused

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The team would be questioning Abdul Lateef, Dilip Bhuel and Yousuf Nepali.

British Airways offloads family over crying 3-yr-old

British Airways offloads family over crying 3-yr-old

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The bureaucrat has alleged that another Indian family was also offloaded as they offered biscuits to the child to console him.

Uber trouble again: Another driver accused of molestation

Uber trouble again: Another driver accused of molestation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

United States-based cab service provider Uber has landed in another controversy with one of its drivers being accused of molesting a female passenger during a ride to Gurgaon.

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

Woman arrested for shouting slogans in front of TN BJP chief gets bail

Woman arrested for shouting slogans in front of TN BJP chief gets bail

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Soundararajan is heard telling the student and the people who gathered at the lounge that a plane was no place to raise slogans.

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

FCA has alleged that the Roxor, which M&M imports in the US from India as knocked-down kits, was "a nearly identical copy of the iconic Jeep design", adding that the product was modelled after the original Willys Jeep.

Youths thrashed on Mumbai local train for mobile theft, videos go viral

Youths thrashed on Mumbai local train for mobile theft, videos go viral

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Video clips of two youths being stripped and whipped with belts at a railway platform and beaten again on a local train for allegedly stealing a mobile phone have gone viral with railway police launching an inquiry.

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A top New York Police detective is facing suspension and reassignment after an incident with an Uber driver that was captured on video by an Indian-origin passenger.

Why India's domestic airlines will oppose price cap proposal

Why India's domestic airlines will oppose price cap proposal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A ministry's internal note proposes caps on minimum and maximum fares airlines can charge, keeping in mind their cost structure, profit margin and ensuring the last minute fares are not out of bounds of passengers.

2 railway officials suspended over graft charges in 'Rail Neer' scam

2 railway officials suspended over graft charges in 'Rail Neer' scam

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Railways have suspended two senior officials following searches carried out by CBI and recovery of Rs 20 crore in cash in connection with alleged corruption in supply of packaged drinking water in premium trains.

SHAME: Teenager raped in moving bus in Bengaluru

SHAME: Teenager raped in moving bus in Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The driver and cleaner of the bus have been arrested for the sexual assault, which took place on Thursday.

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features on offer. It is also the player in its segment to be offered with a petrol engine.

Many initiatives on amenities in railways but progress still long way

Many initiatives on amenities in railways but progress still long way

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The ministry has also decided to offer station for redevelopment by inviting open bids from companies.

CISF tweaks airport security drill; fliers to be profiled

CISF tweaks airport security drill; fliers to be profiled

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force has re-jigged security of all airports across the country as it has replaced the ritual drill of frisking of passengers with "tactical checking" in order to reduce hassles and ensure a heightened level of protection to civil air operations.

How third party insurance liabilities are settled

How third party insurance liabilities are settled

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Third party claims are adjudicated by the constituted tribunals.

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Gaikwad was travelling from Pune to New Delhi when the scuffle broke out over the sitting arrangement.

Uber temporarily suspends surge pricing in Delhi

Uber temporarily suspends surge pricing in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Taxi aggregator Uber has temporarily suspended surge pricing in Delhi-NCR region, following wide criticism for the manifold increase in fares.

Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan to F1, IPL and for pvt jet sorties: ED

Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan to F1, IPL and for pvt jet sorties: ED

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The ED's fresh chargesheet against Mallya and his firms is likely to pave the way for him to be declared "fugitive" under a new Indian law.

Railways to change catering recipe

Railways to change catering recipe

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Food to be cooked in base kitchens instead of trains; private players to be involved

Overall Tata Nexon is fun and easy to drive

Overall Tata Nexon is fun and easy to drive

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The Nexon has received a stellar 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, making it the first car from an Indian manufacturer to score so good on the safety front.

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.