ACB Catches Fire Officer Taking Bribe for Safety Clearance
A Gondal municipality fire officer was arrested by the ACB for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to grant fire safety NOCs for a petrol pump. Read the full details of the trap.
A Gondal municipality fire officer was arrested by the ACB for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to grant fire safety NOCs for a petrol pump. Read the full details of the trap.
Former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel emphasizes the need for strong, established players in India's aviation sector for long-term stability and growth. Read his insights.
India's UDAN scheme faces turbulence as ₹900 crore is spent on 15 non-operational airports. Read about the viability challenges and regional aviation struggles.
Civil Aviation Minister's post raised hopes for new airlines, but a closer look reveals only FlyExpress got a December NOC. Shankh Air and Alhind Air cleared earlier. Analysis shows financial and legal hurdles for these startups.
A crucial meeting in Lucknow discussed the stalled Yamuna Pushta road project, a 30km alternative to Noida Expressway. Key hurdles include funding, execution agency, and irrigation department's NOC refusal.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman joins PSL's Multan Sultans. Key ICC meeting with BCB on his NOC delayed, impacting his availability. Details inside.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to receive compensation from BCB for missing IPL 2024 playoffs due to national duty. Details on the board's stance and player contracts.
A major radio failure at Greece's air traffic control grounded flights nationwide. Authorities confirm it was not a cyberattack. Read the full details on the incident and its impact.
Ludhiana's flagship food street project, worth ₹4.89 crore, is in limbo after the irrigation department denied a critical NOC. The project has failed for the third time due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Delhi fire department data exposes a crisis: 7,312 fires in FY 2024-25 occurred in buildings without valid fire safety NOCs. Residential properties were the worst hit. Read the full analysis and expert safety recommendations.
Ludhiana civic body mandates fire safety NOC within 30 days for all commercial buildings after a major fire incident. Non-compliance may lead to Rs 50,000 fine and sealing.
Nagpur's fire safety crisis: 300+ hotels & restaurants operate without proper firefighting systems. Officials warn of disaster risk, cite negligence due to 'ease of business' rules. Check if your favorite eatery is safe.
Noida fire department approved only 35 venues for New Year's Eve after strict inspections. Officials warn of shutdowns for parties without event-specific NOCs. Read the full safety guidelines.
ICRA sharply revises India's aviation sector loss projection to Rs 17,000-18,000 crore for FY26, driven by IndiGo's operational disruptions in December. Read the full analysis.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry control room has successfully addressed over 13,000 passenger complaints since December 3 through focused monitoring. Read how this initiative is improving air travel.
Pakistan kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput faces an indefinite ban for playing for an Indian team in Bahrain without a No-Objection Certificate. Read the full story and his defense.
Pakistan Kabaddi Federation imposes an indefinite ban on player Nasir Ali Rajput for representing an Indian team without permission. Details on the emergency meeting and NOC violation.
DGCA removes flight standards chief after IndiGo's operational fiasco affecting 5,000 flights. More action expected as calls for a complete regulatory revamp grow. Read the full story.
Mapusa court grants interim relief to Saurabh & Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, in forged health NOC case linked to deadly fire. Next hearing Tuesday.
Panaji's fire department will inspect all city buildings for fire safety certificates. Structures over 100sqm will be examined, others need self-declaration. Learn the new safety rules.
The Arpora nightclub fire tragedy, claiming 25 lives, reveals systemic lapses in fire safety enforcement. Smoke, not flames, was the primary killer. Read the full investigation.
Gujarat High Court stays construction of a 10-storey building in Vadodara for lacking NOC from housing society, highlighting bylaws supremacy. Read the full legal dispute details.
India's aviation ministry grants NOCs to Shankh Air, AlHind Air, and FlyExpress to boost competition and regional connectivity. Discover the Kerala-based AlHind Air's ambitious plans.
Former IRAS officer Sharad Mallik explains what the UPSC Personality Test truly judges. Learn how to frame your 'Why Civil Services?' answer and turn your DAF into an asset. Essential reading for 2025 aspirants.
India's aviation ministry grants NOC to three new airlines - Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress. This move aims to enhance regional air connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Read more.
Hyderabad gears up to host Wings India 2026, Asia's largest civil aviation event, from Jan 28-31. Explore global aerospace innovations and India's soaring aviation sector.
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Surat ACB arrests deputy chief fire officer Ishwar Patel for Rs 1 lakh bribe from a hotelier for fire NOC. Circle officer Krushna Dabhi also caught taking Rs 10,000. Read the full details.
MCD's enforcement drive reveals 364 food establishments operating illegally in Delhi. Councillors demand strict action against unlicensed eateries and banquet halls lacking fire safety.
India's aviation sector expands as the government grants NOC to three new airlines, including a Ratan Tata-backed venture. Discover the new players and what this means for flyers.