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Privatization of Air India is not the solution: CPI on Ajit Singh's statement

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Reacting to Union Aviation Minister Ajit Singh's statement that privatization of Air India could be considered if there is political consensus, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Sunday said that Air India is a national carrier and pride of the nation and it should not be privatized. Oct 6, 2013
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Cabinet gives nod to Jet Airways-Etihad deal

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Paving the way for the biggest foreign investment in India's aviation sector, the union cabinet of India has approved a $330 million deal by Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to buy a stake in Jet Airways, taking the companies one step closer to complete the long-delayed deal. India’s Aviation Minister Ajit Singh confirmed this in New Delhi and said that the deal would benefit passengers at large. Etihad had agreed in April to buy a 24 percent stake in Jet in the first such deal since the government relaxed rules in September 2012 to allow foreign airlines to own up to 49 percent of Indian carriers. Oct 4, 2013
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Tata group plans new air carrier in alliance with Singapore Airlines

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Singapore Airlines Ltd and Tata group, owner of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, have entered into a pact to set up a new full-service airline in India and also have sought approval for this tie-up to function from New Delhi. India___s Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh clarified this while interacting with the media persons in the national capital. Tata Sons said it will own 51 percent of the carrier and Singapore Airlines will own the remainder. On its part, Singapore Airlines said the initial outlay of $100 million would be funded by the two sides in proportion to their ownership. Sep 20, 2013
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IPL Spot Fixing: S Sreesanth says life ban biggest setback

Kochi/ New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth on Saturday said he is disappointed with the life ban on him on spot-fixing charges by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, team mates in the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, were arrested in May by Delhi police on suspicion of spot-fixing in the cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament. The BCCI immediately suspended the three players and subsequently launched its own investigation. Police charged the three bowlers of taking money to concede a pre-determined number of runs in three different IPL matches. Sep 14, 2013
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Didn___t do anything against spirit of game, hope for BCCI___s support: Sreesanth

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): S Sreesanth who is reportedly been found guilty of spot-fixing during the Indian Premier League, along with Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, said on Friday that hw would never go against the spirit of the game and that he is hopeful that the BCCI will support him. Sreesanth remained hopeful that he would be allowed to pay cricket again and also thanked his fans for their support. Sep 13, 2013
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Complete Text of BCCI's Verdict on Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Others

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has imposed a life ban on cricketers S Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan of Rajasthan Royals after they were found guilty of spot-fixing that marred the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here is complete text of BCCI's statement on the cricketers. Sep 13, 2013
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Will Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila Face Life Ban? BCCI to Decide Their Fate

The fate of Indian cricketers S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, who were accused in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal, will be decided on Friday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Disciplinary Committee will meet to discuss the findings of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit chief Ravi Sawani's report on the scandal that rocked IPL6. Sep 13, 2013
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Ajit Singh en route to Baghpat, stopped at Loni Border

Ghaziabad, Sep 12 (ANI): Even as Union Civil Aviation Minister and RLD chief Ajit Singh was on Thursday detained at the UP border in Ghaziabad while trying to visit the riot-hit Muzaffarnagar district, Singh said that SP Chief, Mulayam Singh Yadav was responsible for the riots. Sep 12, 2013
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Mulayam trying to make everything Hindu Muslim issue: Ajit Singh on

New Delhi, Sept 12 (ANI): Speaking over the Muzaffarnagar violence, Civil Aviation Minister and RLD leader Ajit Singh on Thursday accused the ruling Samajwadi Party of spreading communal tension and violence for the sake of polarizing its vote banks. Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is trying to make everything a Hindu-Muslim issue. He also said that he is trying to UP's Modi. Sep 12, 2013