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Delhi HC issues guidelines to DGCA, airlines to ensure proper wearing of masks on flights

The guidelines issued for strict compliance include periodical checks of the aircraft to ensure that passengers are complying with the protocol, especially regarding wearing masks.

Pilots, cabin crew won’t fly for 48 hours after getting Covid vaccine shot, says DGCA

DGCA says if Covid-19 symptoms remain for over 14 days, a medical examination will be conducted to see if the crew is fit for flying.

DGCA extends ban on international flights till 28 February

The restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

SpiceJet plane undershoots runway in Guwahati, DGCA grounds 2 pilots as inquiry underway

Officials said that while the plane landed before the designated point on the runway, none of the passengers were affected in the incident on Friday

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international flights till 31 December

The restrictions will not apply to international all-cargo operations and specifically-approved flights. The suspension of international flights has been in place since 23 March.

Foreign flights will not be allowed at expense of Indian airlines — Civil Aviation Minister

At a press conference, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri said while he was all for foreign carriers there should be some parity under the regulated air bubble arrangements.

Govt panel rejects Glenmark proposal to test Covid drug favipiravir with steroid dexamethasone

Modi govt's subject expert committee rejects Glenmark's proposal by highlighting that its justifications to conduct trials of favipiravir with dexamethasone were 'not adequate'.

Passengers who booked flights during lockdown entitled to immediate refund, DGCA tells SC

In an affidavit filed before SC, DGCA said that passengers will get full refunds if they don't avail the credit shells offered to them by airlines till 31 March 2021.

DGCA warns it will suspend flight for 2 weeks if anyone is found doing photography inside it

The aviation regulator Friday asked IndiGo to take action after mediapersons flouted safety protocols, including taking videos, in its flight with Kangana Ranaut on board.

DGCA tells IndiGo to take action after media violates safety rules on flight with Kangana Ranaut

The DGCA pointed to several issues from the incident, including photography within the aircraft, violating social distancing norms and unruly behaviour.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.