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Topic: DGCA

Telcos asked to halt 5G near airports over safety concerns, but experts say ‘don’t worry’

DoT says that 5G sites up to 2.1 km away from airports should be avoided at least till DGCA ensures tech upgrade. Experts, however, assert advanced tech is there to ensure safety.

Ensure passengers wear face masks properly, DGCA tells airlines amid rise in Covid cases

The aviation regulator Wednesday had again asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce Covid protocol and take strict action against fliers who refuse to comply.

Limits imposed on domestic airfares to be removed from 31 August, says Centre

The Union Aviation ministry had imposed lower & upper limits on domestic airfares based on flight durations when services were resumed in April 2020 after a two-month Covid lockdown.

‘No delays, cancellations,’ says SpiceJet, day after DGCA curtails 50% flights for 8 weeks

DGCA gave the order after several of SpiceJet's planes recently reported technical snags. During these 8 weeks, SpiceJet will come under 'enhanced surveillance' by the DGCA.

SpiceJet to operate 50% approved flights for 8 weeks after multiple snags, orders DGCA

The airline was issued a show-cause notice following numerous incidents of technical malfunction since 19 June.

‘Failed to establish safe services’: DGCA show-cause to Spicejet for repeated malfunctions

Eight incidents in the last 18 days, 3 on Tuesday itself; aviation regulator issues show-cause notice for weak safety measures.

Pawan Hans chopper crash not an anomaly. Govt-owned firm’s 37-yr record marred by multiple mishaps

Crash that killed 4 one of several Pawan Hans chopper accidents in last few decades. These incidents, coupled with losses, operational issues & legal hurdles, may delay disinvestment.

DGCA asks airlines to deboard passengers who refuse to wear face mask

The aviation body also said airport operators must increase announcements & surveillance to ensure passengers follow Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times.

DGCA imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on Vistara for letting untrained pilot land flight

The pilot, who was the first officer on the Indore-bound flight, had no requisite training in a simulator.

‘Inappropriately handled,’ DGCA slams IndiGo for stopping special needs boy from boarding

The regulation body also said the airline had violated ‘applicable regulations’ with its actions at the Ranchi airport.

On Camera

Indians have a complicated relationship with Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.