Chirag United challenge for Air India
February 11th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 11 (IANS) Air India would probably be playing their last home match of this season at the Balewadi Sports Complex, when they take on Chirag United Kerala in ... Read more...
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DGCA to conduct surprise checks to catch drunk pilots, crew
February 9th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian aviation watchdog Thursday said it will carry out surprise checks and enforce stricter norms to stop pilots and cabin crew getting tipsy while ... Read more...
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Government rolls out plan to help domestic airlines (Roundup)
February 7th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) To help cash-strapped Indian airlines, a group of ministers (GoM) led by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday rolled out a plan for the carriers ... Read more...
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Indian air carriers should have professional management: Minister
February 7th, 2012 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Airlines in India should have a professional team for better management, Union Minister for Corporate Affairs M. Veerappa Moily said here Tuesday.When queried about bailing out ... Read more...
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Kannur airport to begin operations in 2015
February 7th, 2012 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Kerala's fourth international airport at Kannur would begin operations in 2015, K.Babu, the state's minister in charge of the airport, said Tuesday.Babu told reporters here that ... Read more...
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Government approves direct jet fuel import, Air India debt plan (Lead)
February 7th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) An empowered group of ministers (EGoM) led by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday allowed domestic airlines to directly import fuel and approved Air India's ... Read more...
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Government allows direct jet fuel import, Air India debt plan
February 7th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) An empowered group of ministers (EGoM), led by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Tuesday allowed domestic airlines to directly import aviation turbine fuel and approved ... Read more...
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Churchill’s chance to claim No.2 spot
February 5th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 5 (IANS) The drawn Kolkata Derby Saturday has given Churchill Brothers a golden chance to challenge fellow Goan club Dempo SC when they take on embattled Mumbai ... Read more...
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Air India look to consolidate position
February 4th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 4 (IANS) Air India would be looking to put some distance between them and tenth placed Shillong Lajong when they play HAL Bangalore in the 19th round I-League ... Read more...
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Patel rubbishes graft charges, Ajit Singh rules out probe (Lead)
February 3rd, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday ruled out a probe into the allegations of graft against Praful Patel, who once held the portfolio, even ... Read more...
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Air India enquiry into charges against Patel ruled out
February 3rd, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday ruled out an investigation by Air India into the charges made by a Canadian daily that Praful Patel, ... Read more...
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Oil firms halt, resume fuel supplies to Air India
February 2nd, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Jet fuel supplies to cash-strapped Air India were halted for three hours by the three state-run oil marketing companies Thursday but resumed following government intervention.An ... Read more...
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Churchill scrape past Air India in I-League
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 2 (IANS) Churchill Brothers secured full points from their match against Air India and placed themselves in a perfect position to threaten fellow Goan rivals Dempo in the ... Read more...
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Air India hopes to break Churchill at home
February 1st, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 1 (IANS) Air India might be out of the race for the top positions, but they have the capability to upset top teams, something that Churchill Brothers would ... Read more...
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Air India to change menu for short flights
January 31st, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) National carrier Air India Tuesday said it will revise its on-board catering menu in the economy class section of short-haul domestic flights effective Feb 1."For ... Read more...
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Relegation-threatened Mumbai FC face Dempo
January 31st, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 31 (IANS) In their bid to escape relegation, Mumbai FC have a tough task at hand as they face leaders Dempo in the 18th round of the I-League ... Read more...
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Cabinet may consider FDI by foreign airlines before budget
January 31st, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The civil aviation ministry's proposal to allow foreign capital by international airlines in cash-strapped domestic carriers may come up for the cabinet's approval before ... Read more...
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Air India snap Mumbai FC’s five-match unbeaten run in I-League
January 28th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 28 (IANS) Mumbai FC's five-match unbeaten run in the I-League came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Air India in the 17th round of I-League football ... Read more...
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Air India keen to get back to winning ways in I-League
January 27th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 27 (IANS) Post Christmas, Air India and Mumbai FC seem to be charting the same path. The sudden dip in form of both the teams has surprised all. ... Read more...
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Aborted take-off by Air India Express pilot being probed: DGCA
January 27th, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Friday said it is looking into an incident of aborted take-off involving an Air India Express flight ... Read more...
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No Bharat Ratna in sports, just eight Padma Shris (Roundup)
January 25th, 2012 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The names of Dhyan Chand, Sachin Tendukar, Abhinav Bindra and Vishwanathan Anand were banded about for the Bharat Ratna. But when this year's Republic ... Read more...
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Padma Shri is a recognition for Indian hockey: Zafar
January 25th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India hockey captain and coach Zafar Iqbal Wednesday reacted in his typical unassuming way to his getting Padma Shri in the Republic Day awards, ... Read more...
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Raipur aiport renamed after Swami Vivekanand
January 24th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The union cabinet Tuesday approved the renaming of the Mana Airport at Raipur as Swami Vivekanand Airport to fulfil a long-pending demand of the people ... Read more...
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Air India hold Pune in I-League
January 22nd, 2012 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 22 (IANS) Pune FC Sunday afternoon allowed Air India to dictate terms as they were held to a 2-2 draw in the 16th round of I-League football.Air India ... Read more...
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Sporting Clube favourites against Mumbai FC
January 22nd, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
Goa, Jan 22 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa face Mumbai Football Club at home in the 16th round of I-League here Monday.Sporting's technical director Alex Alvares has called for a ... Read more...
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Dempo on top of I-League with 3-1 thrashing of Air India
January 18th, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 18 (IANS) Dempo regained their top position with a comfortable 3-1 win over 10-man Air India in the 15th round I-League football encounter at the Balewadi Sports ... Read more...
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Stranded passengers throng Jammu airport
January 18th, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Jan 18 (IANS) With the Jammu-Srinagar highway cut off due to snow, hundreds thronged the airport here Wednesday desperately seeking to fly to the Kashmir Valley, leading to chaotic ... Read more...
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Government to pay Rs.150 crore dues to help Air India
January 17th, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) the government Tuesday said it will pay Rs.150 crore ($29 million) in dues it owes to Air India to help the cash-strapped national carrier ... Read more...
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Nokia, Tata and LG are most trusted brands in India
January 17th, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Nokia, Tata and LG are amongst most trusted brands in India, said a survey Tuesday.The revelation was made by 'Brand Trust Report 2012' which ... Read more...
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Air India to operate two-special flights to Srinagar
January 16th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) National carrier Air India Monday said it will operate two extra flights from the national capital to Srinagar following flights being cancelled to the Jammu ... Read more...
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Kite flying always excited me: Dilip Kumar (Movie Snippets)
January 15th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) While the nation celebrated Makar Sankranti and Pongal Sunday, veteran actor Dilip Kumar recalled the time when he used to spend festive day flying ... Read more...
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Air India pilots call off stir (Intro Roundup)
January 14th, 2012 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Pilots of the cash-strapped national carrier Air India late Saturday called off their stir after being assured by the airline management that all their ... Read more...
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I-League: Air India draw with Lajong
January 14th, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 14 (IANS) A lacklustre looking Air India let go a good opportunity to climb up the table and ended up with just one point from their Round 14 ... Read more...
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Air India flights hit as pilots report sick (Roundup)
January 14th, 2012 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) National carrier Air India's operations were disrupted Saturday as about 40 Air India pilots, upset over non-payment of salaries, reported "sick", resulting in cancellation ... Read more...
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Air India pilots ’sick’, flights hit (Second Lead)
January 14th, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Upset over non-payment of salaries, about 40 Air India pilots reported "sick" Saturday, leading to numerous cancellations of flights and leaving thousands of passengers ... Read more...
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