New Delhi: In his known shock-and-awe style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dropped parliamentarians and key economic ministers in the previous NDA government like Suresh Prabhu, Jayant Sinha and Manoj Sinha. Prabhu held key ministries like Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation and earlier in his term was also the Railway Minister. However, in the […]
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Cyclone Fani: Suresh Prabhu asks airlines to help
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said that a control room is being set up to deal with contingencies arising in the wake of cyclonic storm Fani which is likely to make a landfall on the eastern seaboard in the next 24 hours. In a tweet, Prabhu requested airlines to offer assistance […]
Prabhu dodges query on demonetisation sequel
Panaji: Dodging the demonetisation issue, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu here on Tuesday refused to comment on whether the Indian economy needed another round of the note ban exercise to get rid of black money. “I will not comment on that,” said Prabhu, who is visiting the state to take part in […]
30 air passengers suffer bleeding, Civil Aviation Minister orders safety audit plan
Mumbai : At least 30 passengers of a Jet Airways suffered ear and nose bleeding due to low cabin pressure early on Thursday during the aircraft’s ascent here, following which the government ordered a safety audit plan for airlines, officials said. Jet Airways later said it has derostered the cockpit crew concerned, who will remain […]
Man-animal conflict existential crisis for humans: Prabhu
New Delhi : Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said the man-animal conflict was an “existential crisis for humans” rather than animals. Pointing out that protection of wilderness and forests was a must for preserving wildlife, the minister said there was a need for optimising conservation efforts. He was addressing a gathering to celebrate […]
As countermeasure, India hikes import duty on 29 US products
New Delhi: In a retaliatory move against the recent US import duty hikes, India on Thursday raised customs duty on 29 products, including on iron and steel products imported from the US. A Finance Ministry notification said the duty hike would come into effect immediately for 28 products, while for the marine product artemia the […]
Prabhu directs AI to immediately address sexual harassment charge by employee
New Delhi : Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday took cognisance of a sexual harassment complaint made by a female employee of the national passenger carrier Air India and directed the senior management to “immediately address” the issue. “Asked @airindiain CMD to immediately address this issue. If necessary, will appoint another committee,” Prabhu tweeted. […]
Early implementation of Telecom panel’s nod to in-flight connectivity: Prabhu
New Delhi : Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday assured early “implementation” of the Telecom Commission’s approval for offering in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace. According to the minister, who also heads the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the government will now “work towards creating the license framework” for a special category of service providers […]
Hope US takes corrective action on tighter visa norms: Prabhu
New Delhi : India on Thursday urged the US to take “corrective actions” with regard to the latter’s reported imminent plans to prohibit spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America. Tightening of norms relating to eligibility for an H-1B visa for highly skilled workers are also on the anvil, as announced by the […]
Parrikar responding well to treatment in US: Prabhu
Panaji : Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is responding well to treatment in the US, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Saturday. “Spoke to @manoharparrikar who is responding well to treatment in the US. Hospital. Wished him speedy recovery, early return home to lead Goa,” Prabhu said in in a tweet. Parrikar is suffering from […]