Air India Woes
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Delhi HC dismisses Subramanian Swamy’s plea to quash Air India disinvestment process
On Tuesday, the BJP MP had alleged that the bidding process of the carrier was unconstitutional, corrupt and rigged in favour of Tata Sons.
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Air India bidding process rigged in favour of Tata Sons, alleges Subramanian Swamy in plea to HC
The BJP leader has moved the court seeking to quash the Air India disinvestment process.
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Tata Sons wins bid to acquire Air India
The conglomerate regained control of the debt-laden airline nearly 70 years after its nationalisation.
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Air India disinvestment: Government denies report that Tata Sons bid has been approved
A report said that Tata Sons was preferred over the bid placed by Ajay Singh, the chairman of private airline SpiceJet.
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Tata Sons submits bid to acquire Air India, say reports
The finance ministry confirmed that it had received bids for Air India’s disinvestment, but did not give any further details.
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Air India to be 100% disinvested, choice between selling off and shutting down: Aviation minister
Hardeep Puri said the debt-ridden national ‘must find a new home’.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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With Tatas in the run, will Modi government’s plan to sell Air India take off this time?
Even as things are looking up now, experts had earlier said that the Centre’ measures to make the airline attractive to the investors were not up to the mark.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com & Prathamesh Mulye, Qz.com
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Air India sale: Deadline to submit bids extended till April 30, government cites COVID-19 fears
The earlier deadline was March 17, but interested bidders requested an extension.
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Air India sale: NRIs now allowed to buy entire stake, says Centre
Earlier, NRIs were allowed to own up to 49% stake.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Air India will protect workers’ interests, airline chief tells employees in open letter
Ashwani Lohani’s assurance came at a time when employees’ unions are planning to protest against the government’s disinvestment move.
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Privatisation of Air India is ‘truly underway’, says Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri
Puri made the remark after a meeting of the Group of Ministers constituted to oversee the sale of the national carrier.
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Centre is aiming for 100% privatisation of Air India, says civil aviation minister
Hardeep Singh Puri said the government was open to the idea of lifting the cap on foreign direct investment in the aviation sector.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final