A top govt panel is set to make a presentation of the proposal to PM soon. The idea of a unified transport ministry was discussed during Modi govt's first tenure as well.
Such an airline would still need to work hard to escape its legacy of losses — but it would at least have a chance to become a robust global aviation player.
India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated and don’t reflect current global realities.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
Feel a deep and abiding affection for the brave people of Nepal. One hopes the two sides can find a graceful solution that is fair, fraternal, mutually respectful.
As a principle, price should be set by the market. However, as far as airlines in India are concerned, they have often failed to strike a perfect balance. Many have tried to increase market share by offering discounted tickets, undermining the long term viability of the industry. Equally, when in a position to do so, they have felt no compunction in gouging people who are stranded or make last minute travel plans. When civil aviation opens after a two month break, with attenuated capacity, famished managements will grab what comes their way. Analogous to Karnataka raising taxes on liquor by 60%. A three month period of stabilisation, with the government – also the owner of an airline – setting reasonable bands would protect the interests of flyers.
Feel a deep and abiding affection for the brave people of Nepal. One hopes the two sides can find a graceful solution that is fair, fraternal, mutually respectful.
As a principle, price should be set by the market. However, as far as airlines in India are concerned, they have often failed to strike a perfect balance. Many have tried to increase market share by offering discounted tickets, undermining the long term viability of the industry. Equally, when in a position to do so, they have felt no compunction in gouging people who are stranded or make last minute travel plans. When civil aviation opens after a two month break, with attenuated capacity, famished managements will grab what comes their way. Analogous to Karnataka raising taxes on liquor by 60%. A three month period of stabilisation, with the government – also the owner of an airline – setting reasonable bands would protect the interests of flyers.