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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Trending
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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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: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
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Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
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Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region
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Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai
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Watch: Shashi Tharoor, cricketer Sanju Samson join 12-year-old tennis prodigy Vedant Mohan in a game
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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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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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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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Davis Cup: Indian tennis slips to a new low and it must serve as a major wake-up call
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-ups: England beat South Africa in high-scoring match, India lose
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ISL: FC Goa held to draw by 10-man Odisha FC
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Football: Former Newcastle player Christian Atsu ‘stuck in debris’ after earthquake in Turkey
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Australia’s T20 World Cup winning captain Aaron Finch calls time on international cricket