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Friday, September 26, 2025
TopicAirports Authority of India

Topic: Airports Authority of India

Modi govt turns on air-travel sign. Cabin crew, coronavirus, chaos, prepare for take-off

Just like 9/11 changed how people flew, Covid has brought in more automation and low-touch systems at airports. Health checks will be as important as security checks.

Detour for PM Modi amid aerial survey, and the common man’s questions on loans

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Mandatory screening, baggage sanitisation, Arogya Setu not needed for kids — New flying SOP

Civil Aviation Minister Wednesday announced that domestic flight services would resume from 25 May in a calibrated manner.

6 months after Jet Airways was grounded, 33% of its slots are still vacant at airports

The Jet Airways slots are vacant at some prominent airports such as the ones in Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Pune, Lucknow and Indore.

India spent Rs 36 crore in 2018-19 on 27 airports where not a single flight takes off

Govt says it’s trying to start operations at these airports using market-based bidding under UDAN scheme, has planned parking charge concessions for aircraft.

Air tickets to get more expensive as govt hikes fee to pay CISF dues

CISF handles security at most civilian airports, but has not been paid its dues in many years. Govt has hiked passenger security fee to clear these dues.

Adani group wins the bid to operate 5 out of 6 airports up for privatisation

The bid for the sixth airport in Guwahati will be opened on Tuesday.

Small airport privatisation gets on the fast lane after Modi govt relaxes rules

Many key foreign and domestic players are willing to invest in upgradation of 6 airports, including Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.

It’s confirmed. TM Krishna will perform in New Delhi on Saturday

After Krishna's concert was called off by the Airports Authority of India, the AAP government stepped in to organise another event for TM Krishna.

TM Krishna’s Delhi concert called off after Hindutva trolls slam public sector organiser

This is the second concert featuring Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna that has been cancelled after outcry by Hindutva zealots.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.