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Monday, May 20, 2024
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Topic: Air India

Private companies have caught up with India’s public sector on delinquent behaviour

Market-oriented reform is the only way forward for the Indian economy. But the failures of private businessmen have set back that process.

Shujaat Bukhari’s murder may be a Lashkar plot, and Nitish aide talks tough

Front Page Key conspirator behind Shujaat Bukhari’s assassination identified. J&K police have identified Sajjad Gul, a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) recruiter and Kashmir native, as the man behind...

A break-up that has the nation hooked, and India really needs more doctors

Your daily capsule of the news and views that matter.

Government puts Air India stake sale on hold

The Centre is looking at turning the carrier around and ensuring it makes profits on an overall basis before going in for IPO.

UN vote against Israel shows Modi lost out to Nehruvian MEA

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Modi govt says IPO is an option for Air India after bungled sale

With no interested buyers bidding for its purchase, selling shares in an initial public offering can help the govt retain control of Air India Ltd. and raise cash

Karnataka police may have caught Gauri Lankesh’s killer, and Delhi CM’s dharna goes on

Your daily capsule of the news and views that matter

After failed disinvestment bid, govt considers Air India overhaul Lufthansa style

The government is looking to turn Air India into a widely held public limited enterprise run by an independent corporate board.

Air India debacle shows Modi doesn’t get business

For a government that was supposed to be business-friendly, the Modi administration has shown little or no understanding of what businesses actually want, as proved by the conditions set for AI sale.

Last Laughs: Deaths in Didi’s Bengal and dancing uncle’s impact

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Nancy Tyagi at Cannes is instantly iconic. Commenting on Aishwarya Rai is so last decade

Her saree could easily give Sabyasachi’s Met Gala creation a run for his money. Alia Bhatt’s ‘Garden of Time’ saree was a product of 163 artisans, Tyagi is a one-woman show.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?