Air India Caps Fares, Gives Refunds After Govt Order
Air India & Air India Express implement MoCA fare caps for economy tickets. Passengers who paid more during transition will get refunds. Details here.
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IndiGo's Flight Chaos Demands Antitrust Scrutiny, Sector Overhaul
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations stranded passengers, spiked fares, and revealed regulatory weakness. This editorial calls for antitrust action, market reforms, and a push for a domestic aircraft program to break the Airbus-Boeing duopoly.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: 220+ Cancellations, DGCA Notice
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens with over 220 flight cancellations at Delhi & Mumbai airports. DGCA issues show cause notice to CEO, forms inquiry panel. Details inside.
How DGCA's New Pilot Rules Impact IndiGo & Travelers
New DGCA pilot safety regulations, enforced from November 1, 2025, are causing operational challenges for IndiGo and affecting air travel. Understand the rules and their impact.
Air India Caps Fares as Govt Acts on Soaring Ticket Prices
Air India caps domestic economy fares after government directive. Action follows IndiGo flight cancellations and skyrocketing airfares. Details inside.
IndiGo Meltdown: Govt Sets Refund & Baggage Deadlines
Government issues key directives to IndiGo after operational meltdown. Airline must process refunds by Sunday night and deliver flyers' baggage within 48 hours. Details inside.
IndiGo Must Finish Refunds by Dec 8, Govt Sets Deadline
The Indian government mandates IndiGo to finalize all passenger refunds for disrupted flights by Sunday, 8 PM. Airlines barred from rescheduling fees. Full details here.
Pregnant Woman Returns After Wrongful Deportation to Bangladesh
Sunali Khatun, 9 months pregnant, returns to Birbhum after 6-month detention in Bangladesh. Her repatriation followed a Supreme Court directive. Read her harrowing journey.
Cosmic Ray Blamed for JetBlue A320's Sudden Altitude Loss
A space expert reveals a cosmic ray from a distant supernova likely caused a JetBlue Airbus A320's terrifying plunge over Florida, injuring 15. Read the full investigation.
5 Major Air Travel Disruptions Beyond Recent IndiGo Issues
Recent IndiGo cancellations echo past global aviation crises. Explore 5 major events, from US shutdowns to solar storms, that brought air travel to a standstill.
Indigo Flights Hit by Delays in Kolhapur & Nashik
Indigo flight operations between Kolhapur, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru were disrupted due to an Airbus A320 software upgrade and new DGCA crew duty rules. Over 250 passengers affected. Details inside.
Drunk Driver Assaults Kolkata Civic Volunteers at Nak
A heavily drunk motorist attacked Kolkata police volunteers during a check. The incident has forced Lalbazar to mandate operational body cameras for all personnel. Read details.
SC Demands Acid Attack Case Data from High Courts in 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Airbus Cuts Delivery Target After Supply Chain Issues
Airbus slashes 2024 delivery target due to faulty Spanish panels. A software update mandated for 6,000 A320 jets. Boeing's recovery contrasts with Airbus's supply chain woes. Read more.
Delhi's Raj Niwas Officially Renamed Lok Niwas
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
Govt Makes Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Install Non-Mandatory
The Indian government has withdrawn its directive for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing rising voluntary adoption. Discover the details and impact.
Draft ESZ Map for Pulicat Sanctuary Submitted
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
Owaisi: Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Enables Govt Snooping
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticises mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, citing privacy fears. Govt says app is for fraud reporting and is deletable. Read the full debate.
DGCA Probes Air India A320 Flying Without Safety Certificate
DGCA launches probe after Air India operated an A320 aircraft without a valid Certificate of Airworthiness in November 2025. Details on the safety lapse and regulatory action inside.
BJP vs Congress on Sanchar Saathi App Privacy Concerns
BJP counters Congress's 'snooping app' claims, defends Sanchar Saathi as a fraud prevention tool. MP Sambit Patra says app is deletable and does not access personal data. Get the full political debate details.
Sanchar Saathi Preload Mandate Sparks Privacy Concerns
DoT's directive to preload Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones raises data access alarms. Experts and phone makers, including Apple, voice concerns over user control and permissions.
DGCA Probes Air India for Safety Certificate Lapse
DGCA investigates Air India for operating a Boeing 777 without a valid Certificate of Airworthiness. The airline faces scrutiny over repeated safety lapses. Read the full report.
Air India Aircraft Flew 8 Times With Expired Safety Certificate
Air India grounded an Airbus A320 & suspended staff after it flew 8 sectors without a valid airworthiness certificate. DGCA launches investigation into the serious safety lapse.
Air India flew plane with expired airworthiness licence
Air India operated an Airbus A320 on eight flights with an expired safety certificate, risking passenger safety. DGCA investigation underway, officials suspended. Details inside.
Sanchar Saathi App Mandate Triggers Privacy Concerns
The Indian government's directive for mandatory installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app in all smartphones has ignited a major debate over user privacy and state surveillance. Read the full explainer.
Apple to Resist India's Sanchar Saathi Preload Order
Apple is set to challenge an Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app. Learn about the 90-day deadline and the growing political debate.
Sanchar Saathi App is Optional, Users Can Delete: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app is optional. Users can delete it from new smartphones, despite a DoT directive for preloading.
Opposition Calls DoT's Sanchar Saathi Directive Unconstitutional
Opposition MPs slam DoT's order to share Sanchar Saathi app details as unconstitutional. The directive, issued on May 20, demands compliance by June 18. Read the full controversy.
Opposition Trashes DOT's Sanchar Saathi App Directive
A major political row erupts as opposition parties call a DOT order on the Sanchar Saathi app unconstitutional and ridiculous. Get the full details on the controversy.
SIM-Device Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram Mandated by Dec 2025
The Indian government mandates SIM-device binding for WhatsApp and Telegram by December 2025 to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this new rule will impact your messaging security.
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