Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilotsAkasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-r...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
PM Modi congratulates Major Barak on being conferred UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year AwardMajor Abhilasha Barak received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She is an Indian woman peacekeeper and the country's firs...
07 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Bad weather forces LoP Rahul Gandhi to cancel Almora visit; addresses rally via phoneRahul Gandhi's helicopter visit to Almora was cut short by bad weather. He later addressed a rally by phone. Gandhi criticized the central ...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
TCS aims to be world's largest AI tech firm; 130 top AI clients onboarded: CEO KrithivasanTCS is targeting global leadership in AI-led technology services. A significant majority of its top clients are already collaborating with ...
16 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
AI could add over $500 billion to India's economy by 2030: StudyArtificial Intelligence promises to boost India's economy by over $500 billion by 2030. Indian business leaders are optimistic about AI's r...
13 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
India's mining sector can create 25 million jobs by 2047: ReportIndia's mining sector is poised for significant growth. A new report suggests "Mining 5.0" can boost the economy by USD 500 billion and cre...
09 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
How university-edtech collaborations are contributing to building India’s AI-ready workforceIndian universities are evolving higher education through collaboration with edtech platforms to address the employability gap among STEM g...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Digital Public Infra initiatives may contribute 4 pc of GDP by 2030: NITI reportIndia's digital public infrastructure is already boosting the economy. A NITI Aayog report predicts this contribution could reach four perc...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Parliament set for 21st century's biggest women rights push: PMPM Narendra Modi said implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be a landmark step for women’s empowerment, urging timely action a...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Meghalaya signs Starlink deal to bring internet to remote areasMeghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
DGCA to rank pilot schools to increase transparencyIndia's pilot training schools will soon be ranked. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will conduct the ranking. This action follows...
10 Jul, 2025, 12.15 AM IST
Covid turbulence grounds dreams of aspiring pilotsHundreds of pilots in the country are staring at a long wait to get the job of their dreams, and many like Iqbal are pursuing other alterna...
11 Jul, 2021, 09.46 AM IST
- Tough flight for aspiring pilots
For all those aspiring to be pilots, the going is getting tougher. Earlier, a simple commercial pilot’s licence (CPL) and a multi-engine ra...
19 Jan, 2010, 06.50 AM IST
- IAF devises new test for aspiring pilots
Youngsters keen on becoming IAF pilots will now have to undergo a new PABT (pilot aptitude battery test) from 2009 onwards, which will test...
25 Nov, 2008, 09.00 AM IST
- Middle-class pilots
Flying schools have reported an increase in the number of students from middle-class families.
06 Jan, 2007, 02.07 AM IST
- Pilot aspirants to be trained in Russian institute
ERA Recruitants Pvt Ltd would send 100 students aspiring to pursue a career in international flying to its partner institution, Sasovo Flyi...
07 Jul, 2006, 06.20 PM IST
- Govt exempts aviation gas from customs, excise duties
Aspiring pilots training in flying clubs across the country can have some respite as the finance ministry has decided to fully exempt aviat...
21 Oct, 2003, 11.36 PM IST