Mining Areas Show High Lung Damage in Residents, Miners
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
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NGT stops Baner construction for dust, noise pollution violations
NGT's Pune bench halts a Baner residential project after MPCB finds dust, noise, and waste norm violations. Builder ordered to implement measures. Final hearing in 2026.
Goa's Severe Air Pollution Puts Children's Health at Risk
Paediatricians in Goa raise alarm as severe air pollution from construction in Panaji and Porvorim triggers asthma and chronic respiratory issues in children, with long-term health consequences.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Anti-Dust Campaign, Allocates Funds
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta personally cleaned Ring Road, announcing intensified measures & Rs 10 crore per MLA for dust-resistant roads to combat pollution. Read about the govt's action plan.
Delhi Govt Starts City-Wide Cleanliness Drive
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicks off a major city-wide cleanliness drive, focusing on waste management and dust control to improve air quality and public health. Read more.
Delhi CM Orders DMRC for Strict Dust Control at Construction Sites
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs DMRC to enforce strict dust-control measures at all construction sites, warning against pollution negligence. She will personally inspect sites.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 1000+ Cancellations, DGCA Grants Exemption
India's aviation faces massive disruption as IndiGo cancels half its flights. DGCA softens new pilot fatigue norms, sparking safety concerns. Passengers stranded, fares soar. Details inside.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: MP Seeks Govt Help for Stranded Flyers
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal raises IndiGo's mass flight cancellations in Parliament, seeking govt intervention & alternatives for passengers, including MPs. Details inside.
UPSC Key: IndiGo FDTL Crisis, India-Russia Ties, Census Delay
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 5: IndiGo's flight chaos due to new pilot rules, Modi-Putin strategic talks, the critical delay of Census 2027, and the push for flex-fuel vehicles. Stay exam-ready.
IndiGo Pilots' Body Hits DGCA Exemption as 'Unsafe'
The pilots' union criticizes DGCA's 'unsafe' exemption for IndiGo amid mass flight cancellations. Experts suggest it may be a pressure tactic for relaxed flight duty norms. Read the full story.
Govt Puts New Pilot Duty Norms on Hold, Probes IndiGo Disruption
India's Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms & orders a high-level probe into flight schedule disruptions, focusing on IndiGo. Urgent measures announced to restore normalcy. Read the full story.
Govt puts new pilot duty norms on hold for flight restoration
The Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms to tackle flight disruptions. IndiGo and other airlines to see normalcy within 72 hours. Details inside.
New Flight Duty Norms Suspended Amid IndiGo Disruptions
The Indian government has deferred new flight duty time limits for pilots to help airlines normalize operations after widespread IndiGo cancellations. Key details inside.
IndiGo Chaos: Passenger With Father's Ashes Stranded in Bengaluru
A woman carrying her father's ashes was stranded at Bengaluru airport as IndiGo cancelled her flight. Over 1000 flights cancelled nationwide due to FDTL norms. Read the full story.
IndiGo gets DGCA relief on pilot duty rules till Feb 10
DGCA grants IndiGo temporary exemptions from new FDTL norms for night operations until February 10 to stabilise operations. The airline cancelled over 500 flights on Friday.
DGCA eases pilot rest rules, allows leave as weekly rest
India's aviation regulator DGCA reverses a key rule, allowing airlines to count pilot leave as weekly rest. This offers relief to carriers like IndiGo amid major flight disruptions. Read the full story.
Gandhi: IndiGo Fiasco Cost of Govt's Monopoly Model
Rahul Gandhi criticizes govt's monopoly model as IndiGo cancels 950+ flights, disrupting travel. He demands fair competition, not 'match-fixing monopolies'. Full details inside.
SC Orders Probe Into Old Goa Bungalow Heritage Violation
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
IndiGo Seeks FDTL Exemption, Targets Feb 10 for Normal Ops
IndiGo informs DGCA of flight operation cuts from Dec 8, seeks temporary relief from new pilot duty norms. Airline admits misjudging crew needs, faces MoCA displeasure. Full stability expected by February 10.
IndiGo Misjudged New Pilot Rules, 200 Flights Cancelled Daily
IndiGo admits to DGCA it misjudged new pilot duty norms, causing 200 daily cancellations. CEO calls it biggest operational challenge. Full recovery targeted by Feb 2026.
Naidu to IndiGo: Fix flight disruptions, stop fare hikes
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu directs IndiGo to urgently restore normal operations and ensure no airfare spike. Over 550 flights cancelled on Thursday. DGCA steps up monitoring.
IndiGo Cuts Flights After Major Disruptions, DGCA Steps In
IndiGo faces massive flight cancellations, admits misjudgment in crew scheduling norms. CEO apologises, regulator DGCA orders strict monitoring. Full normalcy expected by Feb 2026.
Blue Origin's AI Turns Moon Dust into Power Source
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin unveils an AI-designed lunar device that converts moon dust into energy, solving the critical power challenge of the two-week lunar night. Discover how this innovation works.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 300+ Cancellations Strand Passengers
IndiGo's operational crisis enters day 3, with over 300 flights cancelled. Passengers stranded at major airports as DGCA investigates crew shortage and FDTL norms impact. Read for details and passenger reactions.
FIP Accuses IndiGo of 'Cartel-Like' Behaviour Amid Flight Chaos
Federation of Indian Pilots alleges IndiGo's 'short-sighted' planning caused crew shortages & flight cancellations. Urges DGCA to reallocate slots. Read the full report.
NASA Rover Confirms Electric Sparks in Martian Dust Devils
NASA's Perseverance rover has recorded 55 electric spark events on Mars, confirming a long-held scientific theory. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's atmosphere and climate. Read the full details here.
IndiGo Flight Disruptions Continue Amid New Pilot Duty Rules
IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights as new DGCA pilot rest norms strain operations. Network disruption expected for 48 hours. Details on the crisis inside.
IndiGo Shares Fall as Flight Cancellations Hit 150+
IndiGo's share price fell as operations faced severe turbulence with over 150 flight cancellations. DGCA launches probe into crew shortage and FDTL norm issues. Read the full analysis.
India's Healthcare Capacity Below WHO Standards: Govt
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
DGCA probes IndiGo over mass flight cancellations, delays
DGCA investigates IndiGo as over 150 flights cancelled nationwide. Delhi sees 38 cancellations, major delays due to crew shortage & new norms. Airline submits mitigation plan.
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