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DGCA issues new rules for airlines, cabin crew on handling unruly passengers

Aviation regulator DGCA said the new procedures in place amid the Covid pandemic may lead to a rise in disputes between passengers & cabin crew members.

Bombay High Court allows airlines to fill middle seats on flights

The Bombay HC bench also said that airlines should strictly comply with DGCA's guidelines on measures to prevent the spread of Covid.

Govt issues draft rules for manufacturing, using drones, includes DGCA nod

The draft rules stated that only Nano class drones will be allowed to operate in India & a 'qualified remote pilot' will be permitted to operate heavier drones.

DGCA tells airlines to keep middle seat vacant in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak

If a flyer has been allotted the middle seat, 'additional protective equipment like wrap-around gown of the Ministry of Textile approved standards' is a must, according to the DGCA order.

International flight operations to remain suspended till 30 June midnight: DGCA

Domestic passenger flight services have already resumed after a hiatus of two months since the lockdown was announced on 25 March.

Modi govt told airlines to stop selling tickets, but they still are

Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reiterates that no commercial flights will be allowed to operate until the spread of coronavirus has been controlled.

India asks airlines to take bookings after final decision on lockdown and flight restrictions

Most airlines have been offering credit instead of refunds if flights are canceled due to the travel curbs as ticket sales generated much-needed cash flow.

DGCA suspends alcohol tests for aviation sector including pilots due to Covid-19 spread

The aviation regulator decision comes after SpiceJet said one of its pilots who did not fly any international flight in March had tested positive for the virus.

DGCA extends pilots’ licences nearing expiry by 90 days in view of coronavirus

DGCA has also extended the validity of medical assessment certificates, aircraft rating certificates, skill test certificates due to the lockdown.

BSF Air Wing aims to soar higher with a mix of defence and civilian regulations

Aircraft Amendment Bill passed by Lok Sabha proposes to take BSF — the only central police force to have an air wing — out of DGCA ambit.

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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.