Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills 7 people"First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash," said air force spokesman Ibikunle Daramole said in ...
21 Feb, 2021, 07.53 PM IST
The attempted coup that put Spain's democracy on tenterhooksOn the evening of February 23, 1981 about 200 Civil Guard officers stormed the lower house of parliament, firing assault rifles in the air ...
19 Feb, 2021, 11.14 AM IST
Heavenly piece of history: How the chocolate became sweet and a gift of loveChocolate now comes in the form of candies, bakery items, ice cream, biscuits and sweets.
14 Feb, 2021, 10.29 AM IST
Panels to probe BSF plane, Katra chopper crash in 6 monthsBoth the Committees will make recommendations to avoid recurrence of such accidents in future, the sources said.
14 Jul, 2018, 04.27 PM IST
US arms Pakistan with 14 combat aircrafts, 59 trainer jets, 374 armoured carriersIndia had in the past have opposed the transfer of such arms to Pakistan as it believes Islamabad would eventually use the fighter jets aga...
06 May, 2015, 01.16 PM IST
Foreign tourist influx, festive season may see airfares soar this winterWhat is worse, the domestic flights' demand will be high as the weak rupee has turned India into an attractive destination this winter.
29 Sep, 2013, 08.07 AM IST
- VIP sorties cost Jammu and Kashmir nearly Rs 12 crore in 3 years
The expenditure incurred on the state aircraft and helicopters during the last three years since 2010 has been Rs 1,196.45 lakh, CM said.
26 Mar, 2013, 03.28 PM IST
- Navy planning to issue world's largest chopper tender
In one of the largest tenders for multirole helicopters, the Navy is planning to procure more than 75 such choppers at an estimated cost of...
06 Apr, 2012, 05.37 PM IST
- Mango exports to US take a beating on economic slowdown
India's efforts of developing a market in US for its mangoes have taken a short-term hit due to economic slowdown. The US quarantine inspec...
30 Mar, 2009, 12.55 AM IST
- Jet fuel costs less, but fuel surcharge keeps climbing
Fuel surcharge stands at Rs 3,100 per sector compared to Rs 1,350 last November, even as the price of ATF has come down to Rs 39,767 per ki...
21 Nov, 2008, 06.07 AM IST
- Sky-high crude grounds local tourists
As many airlines have increased fuel surcharge, travel to popular holiday destinations has become dearer by Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000. Oil: Why ...
31 May, 2008, 10.22 AM IST
- AmEx launches corporate charge card with Kingfisher, Airtel
American Express has tied up with Kingfisher Airlines and Airtel to launch an airline corporate charge card that allows customers to conver...
04 Nov, 2007, 11.20 AM IST
- American Express, Kingfisher launch co-brand credit card
American Express has tied up with Kingfisher Airlines to launch the American Express Kingfisher First Credit Card in association with Airte...
02 Nov, 2007, 07.53 PM IST
- Shots in the sky: Desi airlines join advertising warfare
Jet and Kingfisher top the charts with spends of over Rs 100-125 cr each. Among low-cost carriers, Air Deccan leads the way with marketing ...
24 Aug, 2007, 04.30 AM IST
- Sky pie: Desi airlines up advertising expense
In a bid to grab the attention of travellers in the crowded skies, domestic airlines are increasing their advertising and marketing spends,...
24 Aug, 2007, 02.37 AM IST
- Mallya may go for total majority in Deccan
UB Group could strengthen its position in Air Deccan by raising its stake in the low cost carrier to 51% in the next few months.
16 Jul, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Making flying a common man's word
And now the Aam Aadmi is set to waltz with the (self-proclaimed) King of Good Times Vijay Mallya, joining another duo doing the partnership...
01 Jun, 2007, 01.09 AM IST