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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicAir India

Topic: Air India

Air India grounds 2 pilots for inviting woman into cockpit, second incident in over 3 months

Action was initiated against the pilots after a complaint from the cabin crew regarding an unauthorised female passenger entering the cockpit of a Delhi-Leh flight last week.

BSNL plan will sink taxpayer money like Air India. Govt can’t compete with private players

Modi govt should provide better justifications for investing nine million taxpayers’ money in BSNL beyond providing connectivity to 25,000 villages and funding VRS for redundant employees.

Air India says plane carrying passengers stranded in Russia takes off for San Francisco

The airline has mobilised additional support at San Francisco airport to carry out clearance formalities for passengers upon arrival.

Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco diverted to Russia due to engine trouble

The flight, which landed in Russia’s Magadan airport, was carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members.

Pilot who invited woman friend to cockpit suspended for 3 months, Air India fined Rs 30 lakh

Airline fined for not taking prompt corrective action after complaint from crew; co-pilot warned for not being assertive enough.

DGCA ‘issues show-cause notice’ to Air India officials, including CEO, over pilot ‘allowing’ friend in cockpit

An Air India pilot operating a Dubai-New Delhi flight allegedly allowed a friend into the cockpit on 27 February. AI officials have 15 days to respond to notice issued 21 April.

‘Morale is low’: Air India pilots write to Ratan Tata as deadlock over revised job, salary terms continues

In letter to Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, more than 1,500 pilots say their 'concerns are not being heard or addressed by the current HR team' at Air India.

‘Drunk’ Indian ‘urinates’ on co-passenger mid-air on New York-Delhi flight

Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement that American Airlines had taken 'appropriate action' and 'handed over the passenger to law enforcement. An FIR has been lodged'.

Air India pilots object to Tata’s new ‘draconian’ terms, wage structure. Threaten ‘unrest’ if forced to sign

In letter to airline's chief HR officer, 2 unions say pilots also not being provided 'stable roster' to plan their lives around. Air India says many employees have signed new contracts.

Restrain them, DGCA advises airlines on unruly passengers, categorises offence for apt punishment

Advisory issued after a London-bound Air India flight was forced to return to Delhi Monday, due to ‘serious unruly behavior’ of a passenger who hurt two crew members.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.