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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicCivil Aviation

Topic: Civil Aviation

Fast-track AI sexual harassment probe, Maneka Gandhi to ask Suresh Prabhu

Gandhi is likely to ask for a June-end deadline to complete the probe into a crew member’s claims that an Air India executive sexually harassed several employees.

Air India hostess names the man who ‘sexually harassed her’, reveals fresh details

In a fresh letter to ministers Suresh Prabhu and Maneka Gandhi, she claims no action has been taken against Capt. Darryl Pais despite assurances from ministers.

Modi government to review Air India deal after sale plan flops

The failure is a setback to Modi’s reformist image ahead of national elections due next year. No bidder came forward to purchase 76 percent of Air India Ltd.

Modi’s most high-profile sale flops as no bidder turns up for Air India

No bidder came forward to purchase 76 per cent of Air India Ltd., which was offered along with its $5 billion debt.

Nobody wants Air India: Govt says zero bids received for stake sale

The government had proposed to offload 76% equity share capital of Air India as well as transfer the management control to private players.

Air India hostess alleges sexual harassment, torture by top boss: Read her shocking letter

He is a "predator and has sexually propositioned me, abused me, used abusive language on other women in my presence", says the woman, a single mother who has worked with Air India for 33 years. 

Maharashtra to draft its own civil aviation policy to boost regional connectivity

‘First-of-its kind’ policy to allow public-private partnership model for construction of airports & helipads; aviation-related industries to be set up as well.

Air strip expansion proposal in Vasundhara Raje’s backyard raises Centre’s hackles

Proposal is part of ambitious international airport project in CM’s constituency Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar. Environment ministry panel raises questions

MPs think India’s private airlines are evil and it’s hilarious

Many fascinating comments were made by MPs regarding the state of our modern day Pushpak Vimanas and what happens before & after they take to the skies.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.