Suresh Prabhu: News
26 Oct 2020
Narendra Modi2016 Kanpur train-accident: Not conspiracy, corrosion blamed for 152 deaths
Four years ago, the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Kanpur, killing 152 passengers. The accident, one of the worst to hit Indian Railways, was suggested to be a result of a terrorist conspiracy, even by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
08 Jan 2020
India#CareerBytes: All your questions about CA program answered
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses in the country. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program.
15 Oct 2019
India#CareerBytes: All your questions about Chartered Accountancy (CA) answered
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses in the country. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program.
28 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: All your questions about Chartered Accountancy (CA) answered
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses in the country. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program.
16 Apr 2019
Jet AirwaysPrabhu calls for review of issues related to Jet Airways
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has called for a review of issues related to struggling Jet Airways, including rising fares and flight cancellations.
19 Mar 2019
IndiaJet Airways' flight safety at risk: Aircraft engineers to DGCA
Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an emergency meeting after the Jet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Welfare Association (JAMEWA) wrote to the aviation watchdog that Jet Airways' flight safety is at risk.
15 Nov 2018
Piyush GoyalTM Krishna's Delhi-concert canceled after right-wing trolls target him
In what serves as a reminder that actions on the web have an impact on the real world, the concert of renowned Carnatic singer TM Krishna was called off in the national capital after right-wing trolls targeted him.
08 Nov 2018
Jet AirwaysDGCA asks airlines to address issues with Boeing-737 MAX planes
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Jet Airways and SpiceJet to take corrective action to address possible issues with their Boeing 737 MAX planes that could lead to "significant altitude loss" of the aircraft.
21 Oct 2018
IndiaSuresh Prabhu: India has 'late-mover advantage' in creating green infrastructure
Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said that India had "late mover advantage" when compared to the Western world in creating infrastructure in a "green, clean, and environment-friendly" way.
04 Oct 2018
IndiaSoon, travelers can use facial recognition biometric to enter airports
Travelers will soon be able to enter airports in the country with facial recognition biometric under the government's Digi Yatra initiative, which seeks to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel.
23 Sep 2018
IndiaRailways Ministry spent Rs. 13.46cr on inaugurations via video-conferencing: RTI
The Railways Ministry has spent Rs. 13.46cr on the inauguration of various rail projects and services via video conferencing between Nov'14 and Sep'17, according to a reply to an RTI query.
20 Sep 2018
Jet AirwaysAfter Jet Airways' negligence, Prabhu orders safety-audit of all airlines
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu ordered a safety audit of all scheduled airlines and airports, amid recent incidents related to the safety of passengers.
04 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia plans to construct 100 airports worth $60bn: Suresh Prabhu
India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of $60 billion (about Rs. 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, Civil Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu said today.
19 Aug 2018
MonsoonKerala: Commercial flight operations from Kochi Naval Base from tomorrow
The Center yesterday said Kerala's Kochi Naval Base will be thrown open for commercial flight operations from the morning of August 20, bringing a huge relief to people awaiting the resumption of air service from Kochi.
09 Aug 2018
British AirwaysBritish Airways offloads Indian family over crying 3-year-old son
In a shocking case, an Indian family has alleged their three-year-old child was threatened by a crew member of British Airways because he was crying.
05 Aug 2018
Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal proposes higher pay, rank for Railway General Managers
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed a higher rank and pay scale for Railway General Managers, making them equivalent to Secretaries in Central government and at par with the state Chief Secretaries, Ministry source said.
04 Aug 2018
ChennaiChandrababu Naidu, Suresh Prabhu visit Chennai-hospital to inquire about Karunanidhi
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Suresh Prabhu today visited a hospital in Chennai where the president of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), M Karunanidhi, has been undergoing treatment since July 28.
26 Jul 2018
MumbaiGhatkopar plane crash: Prabhu assures co-pilot's husband of fair probe
The husband of a co-pilot, who died in a plane crash at Mumbai's Ghatkopar area last month, met Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu yesterday, who assured him of a fair investigation into the incident.
15 Jul 2018
Delhi High Court#SexualHarassment: Air-India asked to replace panel-chief after air hostess's complaint
Delhi High Court has asked Air India to replace the chairperson of its panel looking into the sexual harassment allegations by an air hostess against one of its senior officials.
02 Jul 2018
Flipkart10 lakh traders to protest against Flipkart-Walmart deal today
Around 10 lakh traders are launching a country-wide protest against the multibillion dollar deal between Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart and US-based retail giant Walmart.
29 Jun 2018
Delhi Police'ReUnite': A mobile app to track missing children
A mobile application for tracking missing and abandoned children was launched by Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu and Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi in New Delhi today.
22 Jun 2018
Jayant SinhaNew interiors, modified crew-uniforms, better menu: Air India's 'Maharaja' makeover
The debt-ridden Air India is putting its flights through a major makeover, in an attempt to lure passengers and boost business.
12 Jun 2018
MumbaiMonsoon splash: Run-days of Vistadome coach on Mumbai-Goa route reduced
Due to monsoons, Indian Railways have decided to run the popular Vistadome coach on the Mumbai-Goa route only on six days instead of seven.
12 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpHarley Davidson tariffs, GSP to be discussed in Indo-US talks
After a long-drawn tension between the US and India over trade disputes, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are set to discuss terms in Washington.
08 Jun 2018
IndiaFDI in India rose 3% to $61.96bn in 2017-18: Government
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India increased to $222.75bn from $152bn, registering a growth of 3% ($61.96bn) in 2017-18, said DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek.
