Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
IndiGo shares snap 3-day rally, fall over 1% as airline suspends flights to 6 countries amid soaring operational costsIndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, saw its shares dip as the airline announced temporary flight suspensions to six international...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Andhra Cabinet gives nod to 34 proposals; boosts aviation, irrigation, industrial developmentThe Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved 34 proposals, including a new aviation policy, organ transplantation law, and revised funding for the P...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
IndiGo shares crack nearly 30% from peak. Will Iran war, soaring oil prices cause more turbulence?InterGlobe Aviation faces significant challenges in 2026 due to new FDTL norms causing pilot shortages and widespread disruptions. The Isra...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Delhi Traffic Police deploy AC helmets, cooling gadgets amid searing heatwaveDelhi Traffic Police is piloting cooling devices for personnel facing extreme heat. Special AC helmets, portable fans, and hydration suppor...
25 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Long before Tejas, how India’s indigenous fighter jet Marut met a painful death that still haunts India todayIndia's HF-24 Marut was its first indigenous jet fighter. Developed with German expertise, it faced engine issues limiting its speed. Despi...
19 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Pilots warn delay in rest rules is putting flight safety at riskPilots' body ALPA has alerted the DGCA about risks from delayed flight duty rules. They warn that ongoing relaxations for airlines weaken s...
01 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Air India embraces AI to enhance ops efficiency, increase revenues, reduce costsAir India is embracing artificial intelligence to transform its operations. The airline is using AI to cut costs, improve customer service ...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Longer flight paths push DGCA to ease pilot duty rules temporarilyThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation has eased pilot flight duty rules for long-haul flights. This move aims to ensure enough pilots a...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Govt, DGCA view sought on plea over pilot duty rules exemptionIn a bold move, pilot associations have approached the Delhi High Court with contempt petitions. They argue that the civil aviation ministr...
16 Dec, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
After IndiGo crisis, railways loco pilots seek work-hour capIndian Railways loco pilots are demanding duty hour limits to combat fatigue and prevent accidents. They point to the recent crisis at Indi...
09 Dec, 2025, 06.28 AM IST
Exemptions to night duty rules ensure viable operations while maintaining safety: DGCAThe civil aviation regulator had last year made the night-duty rules for pilots stringent. It amended the definition of night hours, extend...
29 Oct, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
DGCA softens night-duty hour limit for pilots ahead of roll out of new rulesAirlines call for power to develop fatigue risk management system based on data rather than a prescriptive one-size-fits all policy.
28 Oct, 2025, 12.49 AM IST
Unions ask Air India pilots to flag any 'coercive call' from management to extend flight dutyAir India's pilot unions, ICPA and IPG, have asked their members to report any coercive calls from the management regarding extending fligh...
01 Feb, 2024, 10.26 AM IST
No complaints received by DGCA regarding accidents caused by pilot fatigue: Govt"The duty schedules of the pilots are based on Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviati...
07 Dec, 2023, 05.52 PM IST
Pilot bodies oppose DCGA's draft duty and rest hours normsEarlier this month, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) proposed a new set of flight and duty time limitation (...
27 Nov, 2018, 09.30 PM IST
- Don't force pilots to work beyond duty hours: Assocham
The aviation ministry should refrain from forcing pilots to exceed the duty limit on flying hours to avoid air accidents, industry body Ass...
25 Jul, 2010, 03.14 PM IST