Ashok Gajapathi Raju

Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency: A decade into Indian elections

Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency came into existence after the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India – constituted in 2002 – were implemented.

Feb 24, 2019, 17:23 PM IST

BJP's attempts fail, TDP ministers submit resignation from Union Cabinet

The TDP will continue to be a part of the NDA.

Mar 08, 2018, 18:41 PM IST

TDP ministers to meet PM Narendra Modi on pull-out from Union Cabinet over special status to Andhra Pradesh

The meeting comes after a day of attempts at rapprochement between the allies.

Mar 08, 2018, 17:45 PM IST

Odisha CM urges Centre to introduce Bhubaneswar-Pune flight

Odisha Chief Minister on Wednesday urged the Centre to introduce direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Pune.

Feb 07, 2018, 20:21 PM IST

Air India's projected net loss for 2017-18 less than 2016-17

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said in a written reply that the projected net loss of Air India in the budget estimates for 2017-18 (provisional) stood at Rs 3,579 crore as against Rs 3,643 crore (provisional) for the year 2016-17.

Jan 02, 2018, 20:18 PM IST

IndiGo says 'taking action' after video of staff hitting passenger goes viral

Budget carrier IndiGo has apologised to a passenger who was allegedly assaulted by its staff over an altercation.

Nov 08, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Indian mindset for ownership of Air India; in theory all open: Gajapathi Raju

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday said the "Indian mindset" is to keep the ownership of Air India within the country but "theoretically everything is open", including allowing foreign bidders.

Aug 31, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

Govt tweaks UDAN scheme, focuses on NE states, other areas

Increasing the viability gap funding for helicopter operations and allowing smaller planes are among the changes announced by the government to the ambitious regional air connectivity scheme.

Aug 24, 2017, 20:11 PM IST

I'm no astrologer: Ashok Raju on stricter rules for unruly passengers

All major domestic airlines have barred Reddy from taking their flights similar to action taken by the carriers after the incident involving Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad.

Jun 16, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

Govt says all options open for Air India revival

All possible alternatives are being considered to make Air India viable, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday, even as it asserted that the clock cannot be put back on the Indian Airlines merger.

May 30, 2017, 15:55 PM IST

Jet Airways, SpiceJet, GoAir, IndiGo revoke flying ban imposed on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad

The Federation of Indian Airlines, comprising four leading private carriers, including Jet Airways, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo, on Saturday revoked the flying ban imposed on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad.SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo, on Saturday revoked the flying ban imposed on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad.

Apr 08, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad calls Air India official R Sukumar 'mad' person

A day after Air India lifted its ban on MP Ravindra Gaikwad, the Shiv Sena leader, Saturday, said the national carrier employee R Sukumar, who was assaulted by him, was a mad person.

Apr 08, 2017, 09:01 AM IST

Air India lifts flight ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, unions protest

Air India on Friday revoked flight ban on Ravindra Gaikwad, after rejecting the Shiv Sena MP's booking this morning.

Apr 07, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Shiv Sena MPs charge at Union minister Raju in Parliament after he refuses relief to Ravindra Gaikwad

The Air India incident took place on March 23, when Gaikwad hit a duty manager for not being given a business class seat on a Pune-Delhi flight.

Apr 06, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

India's first integrated heliport inaugurated at Rohini in North Delhi – Complete details here

Rohini heliport will promote regional air connectivity through helicopters in the northern region.

Feb 28, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

Biometric security check may soon be reality at airports

Fliers may soon be able to use biometric details for security checks at airports as the government works on putting in place such systems after receiving 'good feedback' for a pilot project.

Dec 23, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Gift of cheaper air fare to common people

Gift of cheaper air fare to common people. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Oct 22, 2016, 00:47 AM IST

New UDAN scheme unveiled, air fares capped at Rs 2,500 for 1-hour flights

For 50 percent of the seats of flights under UDAN, the fare cap will be Rs 2,500, and the rest will be market-based pricing.

Oct 21, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

Now, fly at fares as low as Rs 2,500 under govt's UDAN scheme

Come October 21 (Friday) and the aam aadmi can fly at fares as low as just Rs 2,500 under the government's UDAN (Udey Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme.

Oct 19, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

First flight under Regional Connectivity Scheme​ likely in January, says Aviation Minister

Government expects the first flight under the regional air connectivity scheme, which is in advanced stages of finalisation, to take off in early January 2017, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has said.

Sep 27, 2016, 16:31 PM IST