Suresh Prabhu
Coimbatore airport runway: Tamil Nadu asks Centre to reconsider a new proposal
Fri, Dec 28, 2018
"...Now, the Airport Authority of India on December 11, 2018 have requested reduction of total area to be acquired to 365 acres from 627.89 acres without mentioning any valid reasons," the memorandum, a copy of which was released to the media here, said.
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India eyes $100-bn FDI in next two years; Plans industrial clusters for some countries: Suresh Prabhu
Thu, Dec 27, 2018
India will aim to receive USD 100 billion in foreign direct investments in the next two years and special industrial clusters are being created for countries like Japan, South Korea, China and Russia where their companies can invest and operate, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said.
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New draft e-commerce policy to focus on transparency in online biz: Suresh Prabhu
Fri, Dec 21, 2018
The new draft e-commerce policy would focus on several areas including promotion of transparency in pricing and discounts, and protection of interests of both retailers as well as consumers, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said Friday.
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Prabhu to meet Apple leadership in Davos over India mfg plans
Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said Friday he will be meeting top leadership of US-based iPhone maker Apple in Davos next month to discuss their plan about setting up manufacturing facilities in India.
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India's score in ICAO air safety oversight audit improves; FAA retains highest rating
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
India's score in the UN aviation watchdog ICAO's air safety oversight audit has improved and the Federal Aviation Administration has retained the highest safety rating, officials said Wednesday.
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Wow! Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Muzaffarpur, Varanasi, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg to get this big boost
Fri, Dec 07, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is planning to work at the micro-level in each district, which will help in boosting the country's overall GDP, Union commerce minister Suresh Prabhu said Thursday.
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Pawan Hans privatisation: Employees seek meeting with Suresh Prabhu
Sat, Dec 01, 2018
Urging the government to address all employee related and social security matters before privatising profit-making Pawan Hans, the company's employees' forum Friday sought an urgent meeting with civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu.
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Good news for flyers! Like IRCTC Disha, aviation ministry's AirSewa 2.0 chatbots to solve passenger queries
Mon, Nov 19, 2018
AirSewa 2.0: Major improvements in the upgraded app include features such as secure sign-up and log-in with social media, chatbot for travellers support, improved grievance management, including social media grievances, real-time flight status and detailed flight schedule.
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Suresh Prabhu says Air India sale bid was ill-timed
Fri, Nov 16, 2018
The minister, however, said for the first time government "sincerely and genuinely" tried to offer Air India ownership to private players. "First time we made serious efforts to sell it in a transparent manner. There was a lot of discussion with a lot of stakeholders but the stake sale did not go through. We can sell only if we have a buyer," he said.
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Air India Express horror flight: Aviation disaster, check shocking photos of jet
Fri, Oct 12, 2018
A view of damage part of the Air India Express flight, in Mumbai, on Oct 12, 2018. Passengers onboard an Air India Express flight from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to Dubai escaped a major accident after the wheels of the plane hit the airport outer wall while taking off.
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Aviation disaster averted! Air India Express plane escaped miraculously after hitting Trichy airport wall
Fri, Oct 12, 2018
The airline stated that the decision to divert the aircraft to Mumbai was taken as a precautionary measure, adding "The flight diverted to Mumbai, landed safely around 5.35 am in Mumbai, and taxied on its own power to the parking stand."
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Infra cos need to work on innovative instrument to attract global funds: Prabhu
Fri, Oct 05, 2018
Stating that there is no dearth of funds, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu Friday said there is a need to work on innovative instrument and structure to attract global money for investment in infrastructure sector.
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