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Topic: DGCA

Despite engine troubles, IndiGo & GoAir’s A320neo aircraft unlikely to be grounded: DGCA

Ifrah Mufti -
Pratt & Whitney engines on Airbus A320neos have suffered several problems the world over. The civil aviation ministry is meeting Tuesday to review the situation.

India to fine pilots for something they can’t do: Dump excreta from air

Ifrah Mufti -
Airplane makers, airlines and even DGCA accept such incidents can only be accidents. But airlines will have to pay Rs 50,000 for them.

Action against student Lois Sofia is allowed under India’s civil aviation rules

Nandita Singh -
DGCA and Aircraft Rules declare unruly behaviour inside an aircraft as an offence and penal action can be taken against the passenger.

Kerala floods: This is what Kochi has to do to avoid drowning again

Rohini Swamy -
After being marooned for days, Kochi residents say the city needs better planning and removal of illegal encroachment over canals.

Airfare for Kerala flights capped at Rs 10,000, but airlines couldn’t care less

Ifrah Mufti -
Despite a DGCA directive after the Kerala floods, airfare on the Delhi-Kochi route is expected to remain as high as Rs 55,000 till 26 August.

Foetus found in Air Asia’s Imphal-New Delhi flight lavatory

PTI -
A lifeless foetus was found on the plane as it was preparing to land in New Delhi.

Fragile: Jet Airways bust-up shows pilots’ emotional baggage needs sensitive handling

Nandita Singh -
Pilot and co-pilot of a flight from London to Mumbai, who are allegedly in a relationship, came to blows mid-air & left the cockpit, endangering passengers.
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Opinion

Is India recalibrating Russian oil import strategy? Saudi Arabia discount offer is key

Sidharth Raimedhi -
India has indicated several times that it makes decisions to purchase oil from Russia based on commercial reasons and not geopolitics.

England must brace for a war that can no longer be deferred

GST reforms show India’s mature federalism and citizen-centric governance

Economy

At launch of NITI Aayog report, Sitharaman calls for regulation to run at par with AI adoption

Udit Bubna -
FM adds that AI-assisted technologies should be adopted in all districts to bring development & highlights importance of collaborative ecosystems in tech innovation.

Defence

India looks to ink deal for 114 Rafale as early as next year, some to come in fly-away condition

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The Standard F4 plus version will come equipped with longer-range air-to-air missiles (two) and air-to-ground munitions than currently in service with India, ThePrint has learnt.

National Interest

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

Shekhar Gupta -
To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.

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