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Bomb scare: Air India flight makes emergency landing in Jaipur

Oct 19, 2024 - 7:37 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- A Dubai-Jaipur Air India flight made an emergency landing at the airport in Jaipur in the early hours of Saturday (October 19, 2024) due to a bomb threat, which later turned out […]

Air India’s Delhi-San Francisco flight delayed by 20 hours, passengers faint without AC amid heatwave

Jun 2, 2024 - 9:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

As Delhi burns at over 50 degrees Celsius, the delay for passengers at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport was unending. An Air India flight to San Francisco was on Thursday delayed by over 20 […]

Rahul Gandhi speaks his mind on his visit to the US

Jun 3, 2023 - 11:10 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Rahul Gandhi in US I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): On his first visit abroad after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi spoke candidly on a number of national and international issues at a […]

Air India to hire over 1,000 pilots in a bid to expand its fleet

Apr 30, 2023 - 8:28 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Air India will hire more than 1,000 pilots, including captains and trainers, as the Tata Group-owned airline expands its fleet and network. The airline, which currently has more than 1,800 pilots, has placed orders for […]

India-US ties deeper with announcement of Air India-Boeing deal: US

Feb 17, 2023 - 6:15 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The mega commercial plane deal between Air India and Boeing is an opportunity to deepen an already profoundly intertwined relationship between India and the United States, the US said Wednesday, February 15. […]

Air India relaunches direct flight from New York to Mumbai from JFK Airport, New York

Feb 17, 2023 - 5:47 am EST @theindpanorama 0

I.S. Saluja with Vijay Shah NEW YORK (TIP): Tata Air India, on February 14, relaunched from JFK airport the direct flight from New York to Mumbai. Impressive ceremonies, from seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings to the […]

RANA honors Indian diaspora for selfless services; raises $1.3 million at the annual gala

Nov 25, 2022 - 5:40 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) held its annual gala event in Long Island, where it honored community leaders from the Indian diaspora for their selfless service and contributions to society. […]

Recollections: Flying into NY City from London

Jun 19, 2022 - 7:29 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

It was mid-May of 1982. After cycling through different parts of England, finally, I reached London on my trusted bicycle. I was almost halfway through, traversing the world. London was the last leg of my […]

Major airlines cancel, change flights to United States over 5G dispute

Jan 21, 2022 - 10:02 am EST @theindpanorama 0

5G service uses a segment of the radio spectrum that is close to that used by radio altimeters, which are devices that measure the height of aircraft above the ground and help pilots land in […]

India in history this Week-December 31, 2021, to january 6, 2022

Dec 31, 2021 - 11:01 am EST @theindpanorama 0

31 DECEMBER 1925 Hindi writer Shrilal Shukla, born for satire, was born. 1984 Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister and Congress President for the first time. 1802 The Maratha ruler Peshwa Bajirao II came under the […]

Air India denies 85-Year-Old Lady boarding despite a confirmed seat reservation

Nov 16, 2021 - 5:58 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Family rejects offer of compensation; demands punishment to the guilty November 16, 2021 3.45 PM I.S. Saluja SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Kamani Bhandari, an 85-year-old lady who is a US Citizen and an OCI card holder […]

Financial bids received for Air India disinvestment: Tata Sons and Spice Jet among bidders

Sep 17, 2021 - 7:57 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Government of India said, September 15, that it has received multiple financial bids for buying national carrier Air India. Meanwhile, a Tata Sons spokesperson told PTI that it has put in a […]

Best time for Corporate India to step up risk taking, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Aug 16, 2021 - 9:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, August 12, said the government is doing everything required to support the economy, and urged industry leaders to step up investments and build capacity in domestic […]

Air India Sued over $1.2 Billion in Unpaid Dues

May 23, 2021 - 11:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Air India has been sued for over $1.2 billion as part of an ongoing dispute between the Indian government and an energy firm. Cairn Energy plans to seize Air India assets in […]

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Air India price gouging?

Jun 12, 2020 - 4:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

COMMENT Prof. I.S.Saluja The announcement with customary Indian pomposity of Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians was received with great enthusiasm by everyone looking to return to base. However, a number of hiccups took away […]

Govt plans for third phase of ‘Vande Bharat mission’ as 300,000 Indians want to return

May 29, 2020 - 10:37 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A total of 3,08,200 persons have registered with Indian missions abroad for repatriation on compelling grounds NEW DELHI / NEW YORK (TIP): The government is planning for phase three of the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ as […]

Air India Mumbai-Newark Flight Diverted to London after Hoax Bomb Threat

Jun 29, 2019 - 8:18 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

LONDON / NEWARK (TIP): An Air India flight from Mumbai to Newark was diverted to London’s Stansted Airport on Thursday June 27 due to a bomb threat, according to authorities. The Boeing 777-337 was escorted by British fighter jets […]

Air India Regional Manager Bhuvana Rao Promoted as General Manager

Jun 17, 2019 - 10:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Ms Bhuvana Rao, Air India Regional Manager, Americas, has been promoted as General Manager , Southern Region. She will be based in Chennai overseeing Air India’s operations in the fast-growing Southern states […]

Air India Announces Schedule Change for Chicago Flight

Jun 1, 2019 - 8:45 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): India’s national carrier Air India announced schedule change for travel to and from Chicago. In its release it stated that effective June 1, 2019, up to June 30, 2019, their daily non-stop […]

Air India raises JFK International-Mumbai connection to ten flights a week

Dec 14, 2018 - 9:43 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK(TIP): Air India has revealed it has boosted its connections to the United States this week by announcing the introduction of three new non-stop flights covering the JFK International to Mumbai route. As of […]

Mrs. Vandana Sharma given a warm send off

Oct 19, 2018 - 9:45 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY(TIP):Mrs Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager‑Americas of Air India,who is returning to New Delhi to administer Indira Gandhi International Airport, was bid farewell by over 50 prominent Indian community members at Zaika Restaurant, NYC, […]

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