Global media also traces Air India's 'corporate turnaround story in sync with India’s triumphalist narrative'. But it isn't in the clear yet; losses & scepticism may be holding it back.
Using Russian airspace saves time on direct flights to US & Canada; Air India maintains all routes constantly assessed for risks and safety of passengers, crew is top priority.
Air India pilot Srishti Tuli died by suicide on 25 November. Aditya Pandit, her boyfriend, is now in police custody, facing abetment charges. His lawyer dismisses all allegations.
A Rajya Sabha reply shows Indian airlines struggled with delays this year, with most falling below on-time performance benchmarks. Alliance Air, Air India & SpiceJet worst performers.
Mumbai Police have lodged 5 cases so far, Delhi Police have registered 8. No arrests yet, but a minor and a 32-year-old shop owner from Chhattisgarh have been detained.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Why should the West designate Russia as the devil, with whom India should not do business. They were happy enough to cosy up to China when they felt it would help them defeat the Soviet Union. At each stage of deepening of friendship with the United States, it should have been made clear to them that this is a legacy we bring in our trousseau. 2. The outgoing Biden administration has imposed extensive sanctions across Russia’s oil export sector, aimed at India and China. Let us see how the Trump administration deals with this issue. In the first term, they had ended our oil imports from Iran.
Why should the West designate Russia as the devil, with whom India should not do business. They were happy enough to cosy up to China when they felt it would help them defeat the Soviet Union. At each stage of deepening of friendship with the United States, it should have been made clear to them that this is a legacy we bring in our trousseau. 2. The outgoing Biden administration has imposed extensive sanctions across Russia’s oil export sector, aimed at India and China. Let us see how the Trump administration deals with this issue. In the first term, they had ended our oil imports from Iran.