Friday, April 29, 2011

Pilots' strike: Special trains to clear extra rush

Pilots' strike: Special trains to clear extra rush

Pilots' strike: Special trains to clear extra rush

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On the third day of the Air India pilots' strike, the Railways has deployed special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers.


BJP workers lathicharged in Lucknow

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BJP workers were lathicharged outside the party office in Lucknow while protesting against the Mayawati government.


Supreme Court stays inquiry against Justice Dinakaran

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The Supreme Court today stayed the pre-impeachment probe by a Rajya Sabha-appointed panel into allegations of judicial misconduct and corruption against Sikkim High Court Chief Justice PD Dinakaran.


Pilots not to blame, says Gustav Baldauf, former Air India COO

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While Air India officials are still searching for that elusive breakthrough that may lead pilots to call off their ongoing strike, the deadlock threatens to intensify, with some strong words spoken by former COO Gustav Baldauf. In an exclusive interview with MiD DAY, Baldauf, who resigned in March after being served a showcause notice for going public with his grievances, attacked the work culture prevalent in the quarters of the national carrier. Air India is yet to appoint a new COO.


Congress, BJP slugfest over PAC fiasco

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While several questions hang over the fate of Public Account Committee (PAC) Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi's draft report on the 2G scam, the war of words that has been raging on the sidelines has become more intense since yesterday's dramatic PAC meeting.


Exclusion of US firms from IAF jet could affect ties

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India's decision to exclude two American companies, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, from its estimated USD 11 billion 126 fighter jet deal is strategically short-sighted and would be a setback to Indo-US ties, well-known American experts on South Asian affairs have said.


Air India special flights to clear backlog

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Air India will operate special flights to fly out stranded passengers in view of the pilots' strike, which entered its third day today, crippling services across sectors.


Air India threatens to sack pilots who do not return to work by 5 pm today

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Air India strike: As the strike by 700 of its pilots enters its third day, Air India has warned that it will fire pilots who don't report to work by 5 pm today. The threat hasn't prompted pilots to capitulate just yet. They say they don't want to work in "such a hostile environment" – unless they get an assurance that their raises will be reviewed within a specific time period, they will not head back to office.


Security removed for cop who spoke against Modi

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IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt has sought adequate security cover for himself and his family after the Gujarat police decided to withdraw it, directing five constables deployed with him to report back to Junagadh.


CWG scam: Kalmadi's aide caught on camera

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As former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi cools his heels in jail, fresh evidence has emerged on how he and other senior officials of the Organising Committee (OC) flouted rules to favour certain companies in the bids for the Games.


CWG scam: Swiss Timing's statement

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NDTV has gained access to a video recording of a meeting of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) held on October 12, 2009.


Special trains to clear rush due to pilots' strike

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The railway ministry on Thursday said it would run special trains to clear the rush of passengers following the strike by Air India pilots.


In Bangalore, Advani takes subtle shot at Yeddyurappa

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In an apparent reference to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, veteran BJP leader L K Advani today said conduct of party leaders should be above board and the opposition must not be given a chance to point fingers at them.


Unwell Hazare will address UP rallies on the phone

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Social activist Anna Hazare will not be able to attend the Uttar Pradesh leg of the nation-wide 'India Against Corruption' (IAC) rallies on health grounds, an IAC spokesperson said today.


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