As Delhi battles severe pollution, the Chinese embassy outlines Beijing's successful strategy: shutting industries, odd-even rules, and vehicle control. Delhi responds with work-from-home and stricter PUC checks.
Delhi government restricts BS3 and BS4 vehicles in NCR from December 18 to curb severe air pollution. Learn the key differences between BS4 and BS6 norms.
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne defends relaxing car emission targets as a pragmatic move amid industry challenges. The bloc's 2050 carbon neutrality goal remains unchanged. Full details inside.
India's fintech lending shifts focus from rapid expansion to liability management and customer monetization after regulatory overhaul. Discover the new priorities and IPO plans shaping the sector's future.
MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol slams IndiGo for ignoring revised FDTL norms, causing flight chaos. A show cause notice issued to CEO, fare caps imposed. Read details.
From April, breath analysers in India must have built-in printers & stricter accuracy under new norms. Aim: curb drunk driving, boost legal evidence. #RoadSafety
IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights due to new pilot duty norms and planning gaps. DGCA issues show-cause notice to CEO. Airline expects normalcy by December 10. Read the full story.
A horrifying video captures the start of the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25. Details emerge on flouted safety norms and the illegal structure. Read the full investigation.
IndiGo pilots question mass flight cancellations, alleging the airline engineered chaos to force a rollback of revised FDTL safety norms. Read the shocking details.
An on-ground report reveals how patriarchal norms, delays, and insensitive attitudes create hostile court environments for women litigants. True access to justice demands systemic introspection.
IndiGo's operational crisis enters day five with massive cancellations. Government imposes fare caps, orders immediate refunds, and warns of action. Details on recovery and passenger rights inside.
IndiGo flight cancellations cross 400 on Saturday, disrupting travel nationwide. Bengaluru faces maximum impact. Ministry directs immediate refunds and baggage delivery.
A viral video shows a French passenger confronting IndiGo staff as the airline cancels over 1,000 flights. DGCA grants temporary relief while investigating the operational crisis. Read more.
IndiGo faces massive flight cancellations due to a crew shortage crisis triggered by new rostering rules aimed at reducing fatigue. Details inside.
ALPA India strongly objects to DGCA granting IndiGo temporary relief from pilot duty rules, calling it a dangerous precedent that compromises safety amid mass cancellations.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu holds IndiGo responsible for airport disruptions due to crew mismanagement under new FDTL norms. Over 1000 flights cancelled. Read for details.
SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh announces 100 extra flights to ease travel disruption caused by IndiGo's crew rostering crisis. He welcomes the government's committee to investigate the incident. Read more.
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.
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.
The Indian government has deferred new flight duty time limits for pilots to help airlines normalize operations after widespread IndiGo cancellations. Key details inside.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
IndiGo faces massive flight cancellations, admits misjudgment in crew scheduling norms. CEO apologises, regulator DGCA orders strict monitoring. Full normalcy expected by Feb 2026.
IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights as new DGCA pilot rest norms strain operations. Network disruption expected for 48 hours. Details on the crisis inside.
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.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, faces massive disruptions with only 35% on-time flights. Over 200 cancellations reported due to severe crew shortage post new FDTL norms. Passengers face 7-8 hour delays.