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Navy officer dies fighting fire on board INS Vikramaditya

Navy officer dies fighting fire on board INS Vikramaditya

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The Indian Navy said Lieutenant commander D S Chauhan died after 'bravely' leading the firefighting efforts in the affected compartment.

IndiGo Q4 profit slumps 73% to Rs 118 cr on higher costs

IndiGo Q4 profit slumps 73% to Rs 118 cr on higher costs

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The lower quarterly profit was mainly due to rise in fuel costs, foreign exchange loss and lower yield

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'It is very clear that Air India cannot be managed by the government.' 'Air India should be run as a separate profit entity.'

'Missions like this need complete surprise'

'Missions like this need complete surprise'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'If the other side knows you are coming, then you are the guy who is going to be dead.'

Air Costa gets ready for growth amid slowdown

Air Costa gets ready for growth amid slowdown

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Giving an idea of the scale of its ambitions, the four-month-old airline recently placed an order for 50 aircraft even as the sector is struggling.

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'It is not clear how the NDA government -- including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, backed by senior IAF officials -- claimed that the 36 Rafale contract with Dassault in 2016 cost the IAF 20% less than Dassault's 126 Rafale offer,' notes Ajai Shukla in the first of a three-part series.

Army short of 10,000 officers; 20 IAF fighter lost in last 3 years!

Army short of 10,000 officers; 20 IAF fighter lost in last 3 years!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the the Lok Sabha about this

AI has dues of over Rs 822 cr towards VVIP flights: RTI

AI has dues of over Rs 822 cr towards VVIP flights: RTI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Air India had stopped the practice of issuing tickets on credit to government agencies for the travel of their officials in December last year because of accruing pending bills.

Air India sale: Govt relaxes rules to attract buyers

Air India sale: Govt relaxes rules to attract buyers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Since the government will not hold any significant stake in the airline this time, such restrictions are not required anymore.'

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

How AirAsia India plans to generate revenue on its own

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The company has charted out a three step process in achieving the target

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

This was achieved despite falling tourist arrivals post Babri Masjid demolition in December 1992.

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A Sukhoi 30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Tuesday crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district but both the pilots bailed out safely.

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Gandhi's remarks came after the Supreme Court gave clean chit to the Modi government on the purchase of 36 fully-loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation.

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The cover provided under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, which is a vital safety net for them, ended almost a year back on May 31, 2020. Ever since, there hasn't been much progress on the higher insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh promised under the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors but were pushed back by Indian aircraft.

AI seeks Rs 200 cr in damages from Boeing

AI seeks Rs 200 cr in damages from Boeing

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Air India used to fly its 787s on three domestic and three international routes.

Global aviation community may lose confidence in India

Global aviation community may lose confidence in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The assets of Kingfisher Airlines' vendors are stuck in the country that can be moved only after spending huge sums of money.

ED summons Chidambaram in aviation scam PMLA case

ED summons Chidambaram in aviation scam PMLA case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Congress leader is also being probed by ED in two separate money-laundering cases of Aircel-Maxis and INX Media.

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Surjewala said shocking revelations have brought out lies of Sitharaman about the award of Rs 30,000 crore 'defence offset contract' to Reliance Defence as part of this deal.

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'After Uri, the current government took public ownership of surgical strikes.' 'The question they need to ask themselves is did this bring about a change in Pakistan's behaviour towards us? The answer is no.' 'If there had been a change, then Pulwama would not have happened.'

Let's offer better infra to fliers, say regional plane operators

Let's offer better infra to fliers, say regional plane operators

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Small aircraft operators want better infra at regional airports.

Why Air India is in a mess, and how it can be revived

Why Air India is in a mess, and how it can be revived

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Old aircraft, tough competition and higher operational costs made making profits much more difficult for Air India. Here are some ways to revive the national carrier.

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The plane crashed in the suburbs of Mora Kalu village, killing 12 civilians and five crew members and destroying five to six houses, the Pakistan army said.

Shameful your boss silencing you: Rahul to Sitharaman on Rafale deal

Shameful your boss silencing you: Rahul to Sitharaman on Rafale deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit back at Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the multi-crore Rafale deal, claiming it was "shameful" that her boss was "silencing" her.

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

India's cash strapped airlines may finally get to fly higher

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The ministry has also asked that the cap of such borrowings is to be set at $500 million (Rs 3,450 crore) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 6,900 crore) for the entire sector.

What may have gone wrong with AirAsia QZ8501

What may have gone wrong with AirAsia QZ8501

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Don't look for a single cause -- a combination of factors is needed to bring down any plane, says Shakti Lumba

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

To attract potential suitors, the government will ease asset valuation norms for Air India by allowing bidders to put in offers on an enterprise value basis, a source said on Monday. To begin with, the government is likely to further extend the deadline for putting in a preliminary expression of interest for the loss-making national carrier to December 15. The source said bids will be sought on an enterprise value basis - a popular valuation methodology for takeover deals.

FDI norms may be eased to attract bidders for Air India

FDI norms may be eased to attract bidders for Air India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

In the aviation sector, 100 per cent FDI is allowed under automatic route for MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul), ground handling, and aircraft purchase.

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Congress may give a privilege motion notice against the prime minister and Sitharaman.

Boeing to deliver 2 Dreamliners to Air India this year

Boeing to deliver 2 Dreamliners to Air India this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The airline will induct four more Dreamliners next year to complete order of 27 of these aircraft

Rishiganga hydro project washed away by glacier burst

Rishiganga hydro project washed away by glacier burst

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A 13.2 MW small hydro project on the Rishiganga river was swept away in the glacier burst in Uttarakhand on Sunday, but there is no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained.

Indian Air Force grounds entire Sukhoi fleet

Indian Air Force grounds entire Sukhoi fleet

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

India has grounded its entire Sukhoi-30 fleet and each aircraft is undergoing a thorough technical check following a recent crash near Pune.

Jet once again defaults on salary payment

Jet once again defaults on salary payment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The salaries for August were to be paid in two instalments -- 50 per cent by September 11 and the remaining by September 26.

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'The pay cuts have been very tough on those with entire families to support.'

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The trio also accused PM Modi of single-handedly changing the parameters of the deal.

Air India readies schedule to reduce fleet

Air India readies schedule to reduce fleet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

To bring down its aircraft strength of 133 to 95, National Aviation Company Ltd, which runs Air India, has worked out a combination of leasing, selling and phasing out of its existing fleet.

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly.