Indian Airlines: News
29 Mar 2024
Ajit Pawar'No wrongdoing...': CBI files closure in case against Praful Patel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed a corruption investigation against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel, months after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
10 Aug 2022
Jyotiraditya ScindiaHow changes in airfare rules from August-end will affect prices
India's airline sector is soon likely to breathe a sigh of relief following major changes in air ticketing rules.
12 Oct 2021
Ministry of Civil AviationNo restrictions on domestic flight capacity from October 18: Centre
Amid the improving COVID-19 situation in the country, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday permitted domestic airlines to function at their full capacity from October 18 onwards.
17 Jul 2021
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi airport's T2 terminal to resume operations from July 22
The T2 terminal of the Delhi international airport will resume operations from July 22, two months after it was shut down due to a significant drop in domestic air traffic owing to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, a statement said on Saturday.
07 Dec 2020
IndiGoIndiGo to refund all passengers for canceled flights by January-end
Budget flier IndiGo on Monday committed to refunding all customer credit shells created by cancellations due to COVID-19 by January 31, 2021.
02 Mar 2019
Masood AzharMasood Azhar, afflicted with renal failure, being treated in Army-hospital?
Masood Azhar, the founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), is suspected to be afflicted with renal failure and is under regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan, officials in New Delhi said today.
26 Feb 2019
India#IndiaStrikesBack: IAF airstrikes' target involved in 1999 IC-814 Kandahar Hijack
India on Tuesday carried out air strikes to destroy Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror modules in Pakistan's Balakot along the Line of Control (LoC) avenging the deadly Pulwama terror attack.
18 Feb 2019
PulwamaSlammed for comments on Pulwama, Sidhu reminds BJP of Kandahar
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose remarks on Pulwama attack, stoked a controversy upped his ante against BJP on Sunday by reminding the party of the Kandahar episode.
27 Nov 2018
Vasundhara RajeSunil Arora replaces OP Rawat as new Chief Election Commissioner
Sunil Arora has been appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner by President Ram Nath Kovind. Arora will take charge on December 2.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian airlines can meet just 3 weeks' expenses; needs govt-help
Amid rising fuel prices and the weakening rupee, airlines in India are having a hard time staying afloat, and have asked the government to help them get unsecured credit from oil companies and airports.
19 Apr 2018
CelebrityNow, Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Omerta' to release on May 4
The release of Rajkummar Rao-starrer "Omerta" has been postponed to May 4 as the clearance from the Censor Board on the film came in recently.
24 Feb 2018
Indian GovernmentAir-India Sale: Government might sell it completely, shedding 100% stake
The Centre is mulling options for selling Air India completely, which include offloading 100% of its stake the debt-ridden national carrier.
07 Sep 2017
IndiaHow India's real-life James Bond untied the Doklam knot
Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Kumar Doval is being seen as PM Narendra Modi's right-hand man responsible for the resolution of the Doklam standoff, on terms favoring India.
17 Aug 2017
Delhi High CourtGet ready to pay more for excess baggage on flights
The luxury of flying keeps getting costlier for the common man. In the latest blow for passengers, airlines are now free to charge up to Rs. 350/kg for luggage beyond 15kg.
10 Aug 2017
IndiaDo you know who created the classic Doordarshan logo?
Many '80s and '90s kids will remember watching Doordarshan's logo montage with the channel's signature tune playing in the background on the TV.
06 Jul 2017
Indian Government'Give It Up': Government extends subsidy campaign to railways
The government is extending its subsidy reduction plans to more sectors. After targeting LPG and food, now the Centre wants people to give up their rail fare subsidy.
30 May 2017
IndiaCBI to probe UPA's aviation ministry decisions, files 3 FIRs
The CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry into the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines saying the merger resulted in heavy losses to Indian taxpayers.
23 May 2017
IndiaAir India Maharaja is selling off trinkets to stage comeback
Air India has often been cited as the white elephant of Indian government, you can't let go of it but every day that you decide to keep it, you know it's going to eat into your income.
09 May 2017
GujaratGujarat Dy CM's 'heavily drunk' son barred from boarding flight
According to Ahmedabad airport officials, the son of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was barred from boarding a flight to Greece as he was highly inebriated.
21 Oct 2016
IndiaAir India looks to woo travelers with Wi-Fi on board
Indian airline carrier Air India is eyeing better services on air to gain travelers, and help boost its revenues.
08 Sep 2016
Indian RailwaysRailways introduces 'surge pricing'
Indian Railways has introduced 'surge pricing' or flexible fares which will come into effect from September 9, 2016.