SpiceJet seeks 7,000 more seats to Qatar
Kalanithi Maran-promoted low-cost carrier SpiceJet has sought regulatory approvals for 7,000 seats a week to Qatar in order to expand its operations in the Gulf as it expects more funds to flow in from certain investors who have evinced an interest in the carrier. “We have asked DGCA for... read more »
Reliance ‘saddened’ by ONGC chief’s ‘theft’ r...
Reliance Industries on Friday felt “saddened” by the remarks of the ONGC chief on alleged “theft” of gas in the Krishna-Godavari basin , and said as the matter was sub judice it called for restraint by both parties. “We deny the claim of apparent ‘theft’ of... read more »
India wins Italy appeal over AgustaWestland helicopter deal
Rome – India on Friday partially won an appeal against an Italian court order rejecting its request to recover bank guarantees over a scrapped helicopter deal at the centre of a bribery scandal. Italian defence and aerospace giant Finmeccanica, which owns helicopter maker AgustaWestland, said... read more »
Popular TV show ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ crosses 10m fans on ...
New Delhi – Popular TV show `Comedy Nights With Kapil` has earned 10 million fans on social-networking site Facebook. The show`s host and producer Kapil Sharma thanked his fans for approving his show. “Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who likes our page and shares our content with their... read more »
Manmohan Singh and family unhappy with Daljeet Singh Kohli’s decision to join BJP
According to news reports, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s extended family has condemned stepbrother Daljeet Singh Kohli’s inclusion into Bharatiya Janata Party. Family members... read more »
Japan kicks off first whale hunt since UN court ruling
left port on Saturday under tight security in the first hunt since the UN’s top court last month ordered Tokyo to stop killing whales in the Antarctic. Four ships departed from the... read more »
Flash floods kill 75
KABUL: Flash floods after heavy rains in northern Afghanistan killed 75 people and damaged thousands of homes, leaving authorities scrambling to help survivors in the remote region. The... read more »
South Korea ferry disaster: Bad weather suspends recovery of bodies as death toll reaches ...
115 people are still unaccounted for after the South Korean ferry ‘Sewol’ sank last week carrying 476 people on board, including 325 high school students. Concerns are growing... read more »
Bollywood actor Inder Kumar arrested for allegedly raping a model
Bollywood actor Inder Kumar has been arrested by the Versova police on Friday (April 25) after a 22-year-old woman claimed he had been raping her under the pretext of getting her roles in films. The... read more »
