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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Aviation ministry

Air India & Pawan Hans disinvestment to be completed in 2021-22, says Nirmala Sitharaman

In the Union Budget for 2021-22, the aviation ministry has been allocated Rs 3,224 crore, a dip of 22% compared to Rs 4,131 crore allocated for the current fiscal.

Revenues of airlines fell by 85.7% in April-June due to Covid, says civil aviation ministry

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Hardeep Singh stated that revenue of airport operators reduced to Rs 894 crore during April-June 2020 from Rs 5,745 crore last year.

Aviation Ministry revises figures, says 438 domestic flights operated on Monday

Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had earlier stated that 832 flights were operated on Monday, which is the sum of flight departures and arrivals.

Ban on flight services to be lifted when Covid-19 no longer a threat: Hardeep Singh Puri

Airlines had been selling tickets in advance even though the government said there had been no decision on allowing them to operate.

DGCA directs airlines to refrain from taking bookings

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had advised airlines Saturday to open bookings only after the govt takes a decision on resumption of passenger flights.

By flying drones ‘illegally’, UP, Delhi & Punjab police are breaking the law to enforce law

Only some agencies such as NTRO, Aviation Research Centre and central intelligence agencies are not required to take permission to fly drones.

Register all drones and operators by January 31 or face action, announces aviation ministry

The notification comes days after top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US drone attack.

Air India halves luggage allowance on Mumbai-NY route as Pakistan airspace closure continues

Economy passengers flying from Mumbai to New York, or vice versa, aboard Air India will now only be able to carry one piece of luggage weighing 23 kg.

Journalists lack perspective, brief them before press conference: Minister Suresh Prabhu

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu says move needed because journalists ‘lack perspective’ on issues, but there are fears it is an attempt to peddle govt line.  

Centre has a revival plan for Air India, says Union aviation minister Jayant Sinha

Leveraging sale of non-core assets and rental income as well implementing robust organisational reforms are part of the government's strategy to revive Air India's funds.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.