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.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal raises IndiGo's mass flight cancellations in Parliament, seeking govt intervention & alternatives for passengers, including MPs. 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 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.
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.
The Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms to tackle flight disruptions. IndiGo and other airlines to see normalcy within 72 hours. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
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 faces massive flight cancellations, admits misjudgment in crew scheduling norms. CEO apologises, regulator DGCA orders strict monitoring. Full normalcy expected by Feb 2026.
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.
Federation of Indian Pilots alleges IndiGo's 'short-sighted' planning caused crew shortages & flight cancellations. Urges DGCA to reallocate slots. Read the full report.
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'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 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 investigates IndiGo as over 150 flights cancelled nationwide. Delhi sees 38 cancellations, major delays due to crew shortage & new norms. Airline submits mitigation plan.
Salem police investigate illegal felling and sale of a 25-year-old municipal tree. Activist alleges restaurant owner's role and official inaction. Read for details.
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.
Govt Medical College, Chandigarh faces a severe faculty crisis in ENT, surgery & other departments, impacting patient care & threatening postgraduate programs. Read more.
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Residents in Panchkula sectors face sleepless nights as reopened hotels and clubs operate beyond 4am, violating police permits and noise limits. FORA appeals to HSVP and police for action. #Panchkula #NoisePollution
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DGCA directs demolition of 10 structures, including a housing complex, for violating aviation height norms near Kolkata airport. Owners have 60 days to comply or face action.