Suresh Prabhu: News
29 May 2018
Sexual HarassmentWas sexually harassed for 6yrs; Air India did nothing: Air-hostess
In a letter to Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu, an Air India (AI) airhostess has accused a senior executive of sexual harassment since six years.
29 May 2018
Narendra ModiAir India air hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment
An air hostess of Air India has accused a senior executive of sexual harassment, prompting Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu to ask the national carrier to take immediate steps to address the issue.
29 May 2018
IndiaCenter to finalize 'vision 2035' document, address aviation sector issues
The Center is concluding a strategic vision document for the fast-growing aviation sector in the country to address issues such as infrastructure constraints at airports, boosting air connectivity to smaller towns, and developing the local human resource.
23 May 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Book local-train tickets via mobile app for 5% discount
In a bid to encourage commuters of Mumbai's suburban rail network to use UTS mobile ticketing app, the Railways has planned to give 5% discounts on tickets booked via their mobile app.
02 May 2018
Narendra ModiChennai, Lucknow, Guwahati airports to get new terminal buildings
In a major step towards augmentation of aviation infrastructure in the country, the Center today approved a proposal to build new terminal buildings at Chennai, Lucknow, and Guwahati airports at an estimated cost of over Rs. 5,000cr.
24 Mar 2018
Manohar ParrikarGoa-CM Parrikar responding well to treatment in US: Suresh Prabhu
Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said that ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is responding well to medical treatment in the US and also expressed hope that he will return home soon.
10 Mar 2018
Andhra PradeshPM Modi gives Suresh Prabhu additional-charge of Civil Aviation Ministry
Commerce and Industries minister Suresh Prabhu was given additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry, a day after President Kovind accepted the resignation of TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju.
07 Mar 2018
MumbaiTech-driven entertainment business will create jobs, money: Suresh Prabhu
Union Minister Suresh Prabhu today said entertainment is one of the fastest growing businesses, and the sector driven by technology will create jobs, money, and promote economic activities.
02 Mar 2018
South KoreaIndia is one of the "most open" economies: Suresh Prabhu
India is a "very open economy" and wants to have trade relations and pacts with all countries, said Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, ahead of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP) meeting, in Singapore.
20 Feb 2018
MumbaiNavi Mumbai to get India's first gems, jewellery park
Maharashtra government is reportedly planning to set up India's first gems and jewelry park in Navi Mumbai.
29 Jan 2018
Indian RailwaysCustomized bags, rods, films: Railways' approach to keep us safe
In 2016-17, the government recorded 193 deaths in train accidents, the highest in 10 years.
29 Nov 2017
Indian RailwaysSealdah Rajdhani Express gets a big makeover under Operation Swarn!
The Indian Railways has upgraded the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express under the recently launched "Operation Swarn" initiative by the Railways Ministry.
06 Nov 2017
Indian Railways30 luxurious Rajdhanis, Shatabdis under Operation Swarn: Here's the first!
Weeks after the launch of 'Operation Swarn', the Railways will display its first 'gold standard' train today.
29 Oct 2017
IndiaRailways to invest $150 billion and create a million jobs
Railway minister Piyush Goyal, who took over in August after a cabinet reshuffle, said that the Indian Railways would invest $150 billion and create one million jobs over the next five years.
05 Sep 2017
IndiaWill the Goyal magic work on the Indian Railways?
On September 3, following the cabinet reshuffle, Piyush Goyal was appointed the new railway minister.
02 Sep 2017
Indian RailwaysWorld Bank suggests safety measures for Indian Railways
The World Bank, in a recent report, has proposed several recommendations for the Indian Railways.
14 Aug 2017
IndiaIndian Railways' passengers will get video entertainment via Wi-Fi soon
The Indian Railways' bid to up its non-fare revenue is going to be a boon for passengers.
26 Jul 2017
Indian RailwaysRailway passenger finds lizard in their biryani
When a passenger on the Howrah-Delhi Poorva Express on July 25 ordered biryani, they weren't expecting what came with it: a lizard.
13 Jun 2017
MaharashtraIndian Railways works for better toilets and facilities for disabled
The Indian Railways has been focusing much on improving services. This time, its eyes are on the dismal state of toilets and facilities for the differently-abled.
22 May 2017
Mumbai4,000 kaali-peeli Mumbai cabs didn't install speed governors, grounded
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Mumbai has grounded approximately 4,000 black and yellow cabs from operating on the grounds that the vehicles didn't have speed governors installed in them.
19 May 2017
IndiaSafety cess- Indian Railways to hike fares again?
Attempting to remedy huge losses and plagued by numerous derailments in the past few months, the Centre is currently discussing introducing a safety cess, which could marginally hike rail fares.
18 May 2017
IndiaSuresh Prabhu plans to monetize IR data without violating privacy
Suresh Prabhu-led Indian Railways has been increasingly pushing for digitization and using data-centric approaches to be at par with its global counterparts.
17 May 2017
MumbaiWannaCry ransomware attack- Maharashtra government releases helplines
Owing to the recent WannaCry ransomware attack on government office computers, the Maharashtra government has come up with helpline numbers.
27 Apr 2017
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways is ready to have a digital overhaul
Indian Railways continues to surprise with the leaps it is taking towards digitization.
12 Apr 2017
Indian RailwaysRailways will allow firms to run private freight trains
After hitting a record high in terms of profit Indian Railways' recently devised step will disrupt its monopoly in the transportation sector.
05 Apr 2017
IndiaIndian railways is making headway in the right tracks
Demonetization is a station left far behind with Indian Railways posting its all-time high revenue of Rs 1.68 lakh crore in the just-ended fiscal year.
27 Mar 2017
KarnatakaArmy personnel's combat jackets to come from Bengaluru companies
Two extremely crucial combat-clothing needs of the Indian Army will be satisfied by Bengaluru companies; bullet-proof jackets (BPJs) and coats for extreme cold climates (coats-ECC) for those posted in Siachen.
28 Dec 2016
IndiaSaeldah-Ajmer Express derails, kills 2
At 5.20 am on Wednesday morning, 15 coaches of the Saeldah-Ajmer express derailed between Rura-Metha in Kanpur Dehat.
01 Dec 2016
Bombay High CourtNews from the city that never sleeps
State government and the BMC were pulled up by the Bombay High Court for dragging their feet on implementing court orders.
28 Nov 2016
Narendra ModiDynamic fare system in Humsafar Express tains
Indian Railways is likely to introduce the dynamic fare system in Humsafar Express trains after witnessing a decline in its earnings.
28 Oct 2016
Narendra ModiBullet train to hit Indian tracks soon!
The Indian Railways is all set to move swiftly and ensure faster train travels as the construction work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor is going to begin soon.
05 Sep 2016
Railway MinistryProposal for $5 billion railway development fund
The Railway Ministry is on the verge of finalizing a proposal for the Railways of India Development Fund (RIDF).
03 Sep 2016
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways introduces Rs.10 lakh insurance cover for passengers
The Indian Railways introduced an innovative scheme that helps enable its rail passengers to opt for insurance coverage of upto Rs.10 lakh.
