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AI flight delays by 8 hrs; MP alleges 'VIP pressure'

AI flight delays by 8 hrs; MP alleges 'VIP pressure'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

An Air India flight to Bhubaneswar from here was delayed by nearly eight hours allegedly due to some "VIPs" forcing the government-owned carrier to reassign the aircraft and its crew for Bhopal, a charge denied by the airline.

VIPs to continue enjoying freebies at airports

VIPs to continue enjoying freebies at airports

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Members of Parliament and other VIPs will continue to enjoy facilities like a reserved lounge at international and domestic terminals besides being served tea, coffee and water free of charge at airports.

VIP: A plan that offers safety plus reasonable returns

VIP: A plan that offers safety plus reasonable returns

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Value averaging investment plan (VIP) is a powerful investment concept which provides considerable safety from the market volatility, discipline and reasonable guarantee of returns.

Are VIP inmates in Tihar linked to call girls?

Are VIP inmates in Tihar linked to call girls?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

After the busting a call girl racket in high security Tihar jail in Delhi, a high-level probe that is being led by a director inspector general ranking official, is investigating whether any of the VIP inmates who are currently lodged have any links with the call girls.

Mumbai HC objects to traffic curbs for VIP travel

Mumbai HC objects to traffic curbs for VIP travel

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Bombay High Court expressed strong objection to closing of roads by the Traffic Police Department to facilitate smooth travelling of VVIPs visiting the city and VIPs like the state chief minister, home minister and other ministers.

Owaisi gets VIP status in jail, but faces more trouble

Owaisi gets VIP status in jail, but faces more trouble

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The Adilabad court on Wednesday directed the authorities of the Adilabad jail where Akbaruddin Owaisi is currently lodged -- to treat the MIM leader as a VIP prisoner. The jail authorities will not have to agree to Owaisi's demands for a different mattress and a cot. He will receive home-cooked food for his meals and may even get a separate television set.

Ram temple sanctum sanctorum's roof is leaking, says chief priest

Ram temple sanctum sanctorum's roof is leaking, says chief priest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Alleging negligence in the construction of the temple, Das claimed that there was also no arrangement for the drainage of rainwater from the temple premises after the showers on Saturday midnight.

Will inform you about Lankan VIPs' visits: PM to Jaya

Will inform you about Lankan VIPs' visits: PM to Jaya

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

"I am asking our authorities to bear your views in mind when they handle such visits in future and to share such information as they may have about such visits with the government of Tamil Nadu beforehand," Dr Singh said in a letter to Jayalalithaa.

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma's triumphant team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am at his residence before flying to Mumbai, where a road show and felicitation function is scheduled at the Wankhede stadium.

VIP number for scooter? Rs 8.01 lakh only!

VIP number for scooter? Rs 8.01 lakh only!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

An auction was conducted by Registering and Licensing Authority.

Inquiry ordered into VIP treatment to Jagir Kaur in jail

Inquiry ordered into VIP treatment to Jagir Kaur in jail

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Amid reports that VIP facilities including an LCD TV were being provided to Bibi Jagir Kaur, lodged in Theh Kanjla Jail in Kapurthala in connection with the abduction case of her daughter, a top Punjab Prisons official on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into it.

Omar snaps power supply to VIP homes including his residence

Omar snaps power supply to VIP homes including his residence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

It was a candle light dinner for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday night as he directed disconnection of power supply to the VIP grid including his residence to divert the scarce electricity for maintaining essential services.

Jaishankar's security upped to Z category, CRPF to guard minister

Jaishankar's security upped to Z category, CRPF to guard minister

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been upgraded from the 'Y' category to 'Z', official sources said on Thursday.

VIPs get new jets for Rs 750 cr

VIPs get new jets for Rs 750 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Union minister K J Alphons said that he was not responsible for delay.

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

From a wild card entrant on Season 2 of Comedy Circus, Juhi Parmar, popular for her soap Kumkum, along with her partner VIP beat Kamya Punjabi and Rajiv Thakur to win the hilarious reality series.

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'I've come here as a commoner. Justice is needed to ensure that this incident is never repeated.'

UP 5th phase: 'VIP' pockets witness low polling

UP 5th phase: 'VIP' pockets witness low polling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Fifty-seven assembly constituencies spread across nine districts went to the polls in this round.

Which Companies Has Amit Shah Invested In?

Which Companies Has Amit Shah Invested In?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Amit A Shah holds a stake in 180 listed entities, according to data disclosed in his election affidavit.

Why Sunetra Choudhury wrote a book on VIPs in jail

Why Sunetra Choudhury wrote a book on VIPs in jail

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'I met someone who came out of jail and started telling me wild things that they did inside.' 'I couldn't believe it and then my curiousity led me to do some more digging.'

NSG commandos conducts security drills ahead of I-Day celebrations, G20 meet

NSG commandos conducts security drills ahead of I-Day celebrations, G20 meet

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A contingent of about 500 commandos, snipers and VIP security personnel drawn from various Central Armed Police Forces have been stationed in Delhi.

Ram temple darshan timings extended amid huge rush

Ram temple darshan timings extended amid huge rush

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The extended timing to offer prayers at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya came into effect on Thursday with 'darshan' being allowed from 6 am as key roads leading to the temple town remained closed to regulate vehicular movement.

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

In Delhi, only 1 cop for 253 citizens, 5183 for 427 VIPs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Amidst a growing clamour for getting VIP security in the country, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday disfavoured such an approach as he said that he himself does not keep such paraphernalia.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Ahmedabad airport sees surge in chartered flights

ICC Cricket World Cup: Ahmedabad airport sees surge in chartered flights

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Ahmedabad airport recorded thrice the number of private chartered/VIP flights in the build-up to the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup as compared to the average four-day period. The airport, which usually operates around 64 chartered flights in a span of four days, is set to handle 205 such flights between November 17 and 20, as celebrities and other VIPs descended to watch the India-Australia match.

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Several high-profile people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former cabinet ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia, are lodged in Tihar jail.

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority

Spanish prosecutor seeks nine-year jail term for Alves in sexual assault case

Spanish prosecutor seeks nine-year jail term for Alves in sexual assault case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of nine years for former Barcelona and Brazil soccer player Dani Alves who is due to stand trial on charges of sexual assault against a woman.

1 dead, 17 injured as stage collapses at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

1 dead, 17 injured as stage collapses at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Around 12.30 am, the elevated platform collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people sitting on it and fell on those seated below, the DCP said.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Rs 67 crore VIP jet for Maharashtra by year-end

Rs 67 crore VIP jet for Maharashtra by year-end

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The aircraft -- a Cessna Citation XLS -- has a range of about 1,800 nautical miles, a senior official told PTI on Monday. The government had received tenders from US-based companies Cessna and Hawker. The tenders were examined by a high-level committee headed by state chief secretary Johny Joseph. Though the aircraft cost in both the tenders were similar, Cessna was selected as it was lighter as compared to Hawker and is easy to land at any airstrip in Maharashtra.

Refrain from...: Govt to media, social media on Ram temple event

Refrain from...: Govt to media, social media on Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Many people have received fake messages related to VIP invitations, donation drives and prasaad of the mega event.

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With a view to streamline treatment facilities for MPs, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include providing a nodal officer to coordinate and facilitate medical care arrangements.

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Want To Be In Ayodhya? This Is What It Costs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Let us see what the cost is today for a two-day stay in the city and the air fare as train tickets are no longer available.

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Stating that the police had "reliable inputs" that Anwar "may have been murdered", Akhilesh Chaturvedi, IG, CID, said that the police were yet to recover the victim's body.

Will Salman Move Out Of Galaxy Apartments?

Will Salman Move Out Of Galaxy Apartments?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Salman would do anything to protect his family. He will do what it takes. Even if it means moving out of his home in Bandra, which he has vowed never to leave.'

'False and baseless': Sajjan Jindal denies rape charges

'False and baseless': Sajjan Jindal denies rape charges

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

A 30-year-old woman has accused industrialist Sajjan Jindal of raping her after promising to marry her, a charge denied on Sunday by the billionaire. The woman, whose social media profile describes her as an actor, claimed she met Jindal (64), the chairman and managing director of the $23-billion JSW Group, at a cricket match in Dubai a few years ago which led to a friendship and subsequently to the industrialist getting attracted to her. The alleged sexual assault happened on January 24 last year inside the JSW Group headquarters, the woman, a Mumbai resident, has claimed, adding that the industrialist had promised to marry her.

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Indian Air Force fighter planes will be on standby to keep a close watch on any suspicious activity in the Delhi sky, including UAVs or drones, as the national capital gets ready to host the G20 summit, a senior official from a department engaged in airport operations said.

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The home ministry has asked the civil aviation ministry to go ahead with its plan to review the list of 33 categories of people, including the Dalai Lama and Vadra, who are currently exempted from frisking at airports in the country.