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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicMinistry of Civil Aviation

Topic: Ministry of Civil Aviation

Domestic flights to become costlier from 1 June as govt raises lower limit on fare

The Ministry of Civil Aviation said due to the surge in Covid cases and fall in passenger traffic, the airlines' seat capacity may be lowered from 80 to 50 per cent.

Covid surge hits air travel, so carriers turn to govt for financial help, lower capacity limit

Barely a month after Vistara, SpiceJet, IndiGo began rebuilding after disastrous 2020, new Covid wave has forced 20-50% drop in bookings.

With less than 300 choppers, India’s helicopter market dwindles, industry wants better rules

India's helicopter potential in tourism, mining, corporate travel and medical services remains severely underused.

Covid, floods, locusts — India’s nascent drone industry helps govt fight many challenges

Drones have aided the implementation of the Covid lockdown and other pandemic awareness measures, while also helping with search efforts in Uttarakhand floods last month.

Delhi international airport opens exclusive terminal for private jets

The terminal, inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has 57 parking bays and can handle up to 150 private jet flights per day.

Air India disinvestment process to go ahead, says Civil Aviation Ministry

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had in-principle approved the consideration for strategic disinvestment of Air India and its five subsidiaries.

Indian airports to now get body scanners as govt steps up security measures

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed operators of all hypersensitive and sensitive airports to install the body scanners by March 2020.

Delhi airport reports highest number of thefts for third year in a row

With 18 cases in 2018, the Mumbai airport was the second-most theft-prone airport in India.

How a Modi govt innovation is taking air-connectivity to small-town India

UDAN, launched in 2016, has connected 29 new destinations. By the time phase two ends, 73 cities will be linked, doubling India’s air-connectivity.

Centre’s new gambit to win over the Northeast: Air dispensaries

Govt set to introduce helicopter-based medical services for people living in tough terrain. Minister says nothing to do with polls in 3 northeastern states.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.