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International flights to remain suspended till Aug 31

International flights to remain suspended till Aug 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

However, this restriction would not be applicable for international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.

Dominica HC denies Mehul Choksi bail, deems him 'flight risk'

Dominica HC denies Mehul Choksi bail, deems him 'flight risk'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Currently, Choksi has got interim relief from immediate repatriation to India by the Dominican court.

Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra, Major Dhoundiyal Shaurya Chakra posthumously

Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra, Major Dhoundiyal Shaurya Chakra posthumously

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

While Indian Air Force ace pilot Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman was accorded the Vir Chakra, Army Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, who was killed in the 2019 Pulwama terrorist attack, was accorded the Shaurya Chakra (posthumously) by President Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony on Monday.

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'This reluctance to respond forcefully to Chinese PLA provocations and outright aggression has as much to do with Prime Minister Modi personally, as with the institutional mindset of the MEA or even the Indian Army.' 'They are scarred by the 1962 War and are still cowed by China.'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'

Bonanza for overseas Indian investors; ODI norms to be eased

Bonanza for overseas Indian investors; ODI norms to be eased

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The net outward foreign direct investment went up from $9.1 billion in 2017-18 to $12.6 billion in 2018-19 and moved further north to $13 billion in 2019-20.

Myanmar proposes to take back Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh

Myanmar proposes to take back Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The two sides agreed on forming a joint working group to oversee the repatriation process but its composition would be decided later by both the countries.

Tech-company cash hoards come with a big asterisk

Tech-company cash hoards come with a big asterisk

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Tech companies typically do lots of business overseas and book profits in low-tax jurisdictions.

SC sets aside order declaring Assam native as foreigner

SC sets aside order declaring Assam native as foreigner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The man's Indian citizenship was denied on the ground of discrepancy in the name of his grandfather.

Narayana Murthy urged to extend support to antitrust probe against Amazon

Narayana Murthy urged to extend support to antitrust probe against Amazon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Indian Sellers Collective (ISC), a trade association of micro and small enterprises and family businesses, on Wednesday urged IT veteran NR Narayana Murthy to cooperate in the Competition Commission of India's antitrust probe against Amazon for alleged anti-competitive practices. In 2014, Murthy's Catamaran and Amazon had formed a joint venture, Prione Business Services. On Monday, the partners announced that they have mutually decided not to continue the JV beyond May 2022. ISC thanked Murthy for deciding to end the joint venture with Amazon.

International flights remain suspended till July 31

International flights remain suspended till July 31

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday that it was extending the suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country till July 31 but added that some international scheduled services on selected routes may be permitted on a case to case basis. Scheduled international passenger flights were suspended in India on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

India sends back remains of US soldiers killed in WWII plane crash

India sends back remains of US soldiers killed in WWII plane crash

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The excavated skeletal remains of soldiers and artefacts of a US Air Force B-24 bomber that had crashed in north-east India during the Second World War were given a full honors ceremony at New Delhi's airport on Wednesday before being sent to the United States.

New Zealand cricketers to depart from India on May 7

New Zealand cricketers to depart from India on May 7

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Williamson, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner, along with the team physiotherapist, were unable to secure an exemption to travel to Britain until May 11 so will remain in New Delhi until then.

Stranded Australian sues his government for ban on flights from India

Stranded Australian sues his government for ban on flights from India

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A 73-year-old Australian, who is stranded in India since March last year, has filed a lawsuit before a Sydney court against the federal government for banning flights from India and threatening to prosecute those attempting to enter the country with the possibility of a jail term and a penalty, saying the move is "unconstitutional".

Indian woman in Pak seeks security for journey back home

Indian woman in Pak seeks security for journey back home

Rediff.com12 May 2017

She has alleged that she was sexually abused after her forced marriage to a Pakistani man at gunpoint.

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'For HNIs, shifting economic activities outside India by creating regional hubs for businesses is a better option.'

Post lockdown-flights: Cabin crew to have face shields, gowns, masks

Post lockdown-flights: Cabin crew to have face shields, gowns, masks

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and AirAsia India have decided to go with the new attire to ensure safety of cabin crew members as they are in close proximity to passengers during flights

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.

215 fishermen freed by Pakistan reach India

215 fishermen freed by Pakistan reach India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Of the 315 Indian fishermen released by Pakistan from a prison in Karachi, 215 reached in Attari in Punjab on Thursday, officials said.

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In December, over 1.7 million people have checked in over the weekends.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Vistara to fly to London, Paris, Frankfurt starting mid-August

Vistara to fly to London, Paris, Frankfurt starting mid-August

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Vistara has filed for slots at the Delhi airport and is also training pilots as it prepares for operations. The Delhi-London flight is being planned from mid-August, while services to Paris and Franfkurt would be launched later.

Pakistan releases 26 Indian fishermen

Pakistan releases 26 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Pakistan on Thursday freed 26 Indian fishermen, including one suffering from bone cancer, from a jail in Karachi as a goodwill gesture. Twenty-five fishermen will be repatriated via the Wagah land border crossing on Friday while Samant Lakshman Bambhaniya, who is suffering from cancer, will be flown back to his home in Gujarat.

Reason to smile: Geeta, stuck in Pakistan, will be home today

Reason to smile: Geeta, stuck in Pakistan, will be home today

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, "Geeta will be back in India. We have located her family. She will be handed over to them only after the DNA test."

Pak should return Abhi immediately, no question of deal: India

Pak should return Abhi immediately, no question of deal: India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"India has not asked for any consular access to the IAF pilot. We want him back immediately," a source said.

Three ways to combat coronavirus

Three ways to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'It is clear that primary care would be extremely critical in providing care to and preventing deaths of large numbers of patients,' says Pavitra Mohan and Jagdish Rattanani.

Pak frees 151 Indian fishermen

Pak frees 151 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Pakistan had announced the release of 151 fishermen on the eve of Modi's swearing-in. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is among the heads of state and government of SAARC nations attending the ceremony held in Delhi.

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

A wake-up call for the CBDT

A wake-up call for the CBDT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

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.

Railways suspend Sushil; WFI may not renew contract

Railways suspend Sushil; WFI may not renew contract

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Sushil Kumar is set to be dropped from the Wrestling Federation of India's annual contracts list.

50 maids await return in Indian embassy in Kuwait

50 maids await return in Indian embassy in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Indian women are being fooled by job offers in Kuwait, but there's little they can do except turn to the Indian embassy for help. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

India sets free eight Pakistani nationals

India sets free eight Pakistani nationals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Indian government in a goodwill gesture repatriated eight Pakistani prisoners through the land transit route of Indo-Pak border in Attari on Tuesday.

Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia asks media to go for 'vipassana'

Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia asks media to go for 'vipassana'

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Two days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal batted for "public trial" of media, his deputy Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said the entire media needs to go for 'vipassana'.

Centre's fiscal deficit to be twice Budget target: Report

Centre's fiscal deficit to be twice Budget target: Report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

At a combined level, the fiscal deficit of the Centre and states together will come at 12.1 per cent, with the states contributing 4.5 per cent.

Pak court rejects Indian lawyer's petition for Geeta's custody

Pak court rejects Indian lawyer's petition for Geeta's custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A Pakistani court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by an Indian lawyer and social worker seeking custody of a deaf and mute Indian girl stuck in Pakistan for over a decade, refusing to issue orders for her "forced repatriation".

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

While Yatra is building a digital services platform to offer skill development training and sourcing solutions to corporate, Thomas Cook has partnered ICMR-accredited labs to offer Covid-19 certification, and MakeMyTrip is offering chartered flight services.

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An order issued by the ministry of home affairs on Wednesday said Deputy Inspector General Meena has been "recalled" by the Central Reserve Police Force. Another CRPF DIG, Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, will be the new CEO of the canteens board with immediate effect for a period of three months, it added.

Olympics: Poland grant Belarus athlete humanitarian visa

Olympics: Poland grant Belarus athlete humanitarian visa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Belarusian athlete Tsimanouskaya, 24, had been due to compete in the women's 200 metre heats on Monday but said that on Sunday she was taken to the airport to board a Turkish Airlines flight.