Rahul Gandhi's Yatra greeted with 'Modi-Modi' chants in MP; he stops convoy and meets sloganeering BJP menRahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Shajapur city, Madhya Pradesh, was greeted with 'Modi-Modi' chants by BJP workers. Gandhi stopped,...
05 Mar, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
DGCA levies fine of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for failing to provide adequate wheelchairThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India Rs 30 lakhs for failing to provide a wheelchair to an 80-year-old pass...
29 Feb, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
Air India fined Rs 30 lakh by DGCA over death of 80-year flyer after not being given a wheelchairThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India Rs 30 lakh following the death of an 80-year-old passenger who walked ...
29 Feb, 2024, 02.35 PM IST
DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India for violation of Aircraft RulesAn advisory has also been issued by DGCA to all airlines to ensure that an adequate number of wheelchairs are available for passengers who ...
16 Feb, 2024, 07.43 PM IST
ET Explains: Why airlines do not deboard passengers when there is delay on tarmacDelhi Airport faced disruptions on Sunday with multiple flights getting diverted. More than 500 flights were delayed, impacting the network...
15 Jan, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
Indian Navy gets 3rd missile-cum-ammunition bargeWith all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this barge is a proud flag bearer of the “Make in Ind...
24 Sep, 2023, 03.52 PM IST
Second barge of LSAM 16 series built by private firm delivered to NavyThe Indian Navy has received a second barge from a private firm, which is expected to assist in the transportation of articles and ammuniti...
07 Sep, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
DGCA asks airlines to frame guidelines for rapid disembarkationA circular has been issued to all airlines that specifically mentioned that emergency exits and slides are not to be used in rapid disembar...
01 Jun, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
Rajahmundry-Tirupati flight diverted to Bengaluru due to technical reasons, says IndigoOn Tuesday, passengers, including some legislators, of the Indigo flight that was supposed to land in Tirupati had a harrowing experience a...
15 Dec, 2021, 12.59 PM IST
- The growth experience
Greek historians called Alexander’s Indian foe Porus. According to their record, he stood seven feet tall and commanded an army of 30,000 s...
14 Jul, 2021, 11.27 PM IST
Flying smart: Wi-Fi on flights allowed, government notifies new rulesThe pilot-in-command may permit the access of internet services by passengers on board an aircraft through Wi-Fi on board when laptop, smar...
02 Mar, 2020, 10.32 AM IST
BSF crash: Plane of same make crashed in 1992, says DGCA reportThe aircraft took off without ATC clearance and turned left for circuit. Thereafter, it was seen going down in a nose down attitude and hit...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.24 PM IST
As airlines ban errant MP, government says law doesn't permit itHowever, airlines defended the move, saying imposing a a ban on a person from flying is very much within their jurisdiction.
24 Mar, 2017, 10.14 PM IST
Superjumbo A-380s awaiting Ajit Singh's nod to land in IndiaSuperjumbo A-380s could soon land in Mumbai if Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh gives his nod, several years after some major foreign car...
20 Dec, 2013, 07.53 PM IST
- Tougher checks for port SEZs
If you thought special economic zones (SEZ) would be a free-for-all, think again. Port-based SEZs will be subjected to stringent security c...
23 May, 2007, 01.40 AM IST
- Tour ops: Ban large ships in Antarctic
A majority of companies conducting tours to the continent are affiliated to IAATO though there are a few that function independently and do...
06 May, 2007, 02.30 PM IST
- Govt makes seat allocation in airlines mandatory
The government on Tuesday made it mandatory for airlines to allocate seat numbers to passengers, a move that will particularly help people ...
01 May, 2007, 06.15 PM IST