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Air India to reserve six front seats for women
This is perhaps the first time in the world that seats will be reserved only for women passengers on planes in such a manner. National carrier Air India will soon
Festival of India to be organised in Ghana from January 25 to March 16, 2017
A Festival of India is being organised in Ghana from January 25 to March 16, 2017. The activities of the Festival include amalgamation of Indian classical dances, Sufi & Folk
India to discuss aviation assistance with Nepal tohelp build three airports
India is scrambling to offer assistance to Nepal in developing its aviation sector, an attempt to counter China’s initiative to help the Himalayan country build three international airports. The government
ITDC holds Awareness Program on “Cashless banking”
Recent demonetization move has already changed the mindset of the people to stride towards cashless transaction. Considering the initiative and also to boost the Central Government’s drive towards cashless economy,
Bombay HC asks Maharashtra government why villagers not allowed to offer B&B?
A division bench of Justices NH Patil and MS Karnik posed the question to the government on a writ petition filed by more than 150 villagers. The Bombay High Court
SC orders CBI probe into Air India aircraft purchase
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI to investigate an alleged scandal in the purchase and leasing of aircraft by Air India between 2004 and 2008 when the Congress-led
IATA urges government to defer hike in airport charges
Rise in airport charges should have been implemented after consultations with all stakeholders as is done under international regulations, says IATA. International airline lobbying group International Air Transport Association (IATA) has
Indian embassy in US holds open house to address problems on visa-related issues
The open house addressed the grievances of the community on visa, passport and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card. The Indian embassy in the US held its first open house
US diplomat Nisha Desai Biswal to visit India for talks
Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, will travel to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 5-12. Nisha Desai Biswal, one of the
IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms in aviation
IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised “security” concerns over the government’s decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers. IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised
