‘Failed To Flag Crew Shortfall Under New Rules’ The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has removed from their positions four flight operations inspectors (FOIs) who were the principal operations inspectors (POI) for oversight on IndiGo.Designated specifically for an airline, these FOIs (senior pilots) are supposed to keep a close watch on the airline’s requirements...
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56 ex-judges throw weight behind Madras HC judge
Say Impeachment Move A Brazen Attempt To ‘Browbeat Judiciary’ NEW DELHI: Expressing solidarity with Madras high court judge Justice G R Swaminathan, 56 former judges Friday issued an open letter urging members of Parliament to withdraw the impeachment notice against him. They warned that the move undermines judicial independence and seeks to pressure judges who...
This Hidma’s bow & arrow shoots at straw targets
Month-Long Bastar Olympics Conclude Today RAIPUR: Miles away from the hostile forests where Maoist commander Madvi Hidma once ruled with a gun before falling to police bullets recently, another Hidma is getting ready to take aim. But, not at security forces.“I am Hidma, but not that Hidma. I am Muchaki Hidma from Sukma district. I...
Karur stampede case: Something going wrong in Madras HC, says SC
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Madras High Court’s handling of the Karur stampede case, stating “something is going wrong in the HC.” The apex court rejected the Tamil Nadu government’s plea to let its own commission investigate the incident, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial inquiry. The SC will examine...
In terror acts, rights of accused subservient to national interest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that individual liberty, while crucial, cannot override national security concerns in UAPA cases. Upholding this, the court denied bail to accused in the Jnaneshwari Express derailment case, emphasizing that barbaric acts endangering national integrity are not excusable, even after prolonged incarceration. The apex court stressed the need for expeditious trials...
Ahead of PM Modi’s 3-nation tour, FTA with Oman gets Cabinet nod
Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Oman is poised to forge a robust economic and strategic alliance, potentially including a free trade agreement and a joint defense partnership. India anticipates receiving spare parts for its retired Jaguar fleet from Oman. NEW DELHI: India’s outreach to Gulf countries is set achieve a significant boost with PM...
Rs 12k cr for 2-phase census, will allow self-enumeration
NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for the world’s largest enumeration exercise, the Cabinet approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027, which will be in two phases and include a caste count for the first time. March 1, 2027 has been set as the reference date for the census. For snow-bound areas, it is Oct...
Cabinet clears SHANTI bill to open nuclear power to pvt sector
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a bill to open India’s nuclear power sector to private players, a move crucial for achieving 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. The SHANTI Bill proposes changes to civil liability laws, caps supplier liability, and allows up to 49% foreign direct investment. This aims to boost domestic energy production and...
Congress MP claims BJP neta was drunk during Rahul Gandhi’s speech
A Congress MP has accused a senior BJP member of attending Lok Sabha proceedings “drunk” during Rahul Gandhi’s speech on electoral reforms. The MP cited the individual’s “repeated gestures” and “tottering” as evidence, urging the BJP to prevent such incidents. This allegation follows a recent row over a TMC MP allegedly “vaping” in the House,...
Anurag Thakur seeks action against TMC MP for vaping in Parliament
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has received a complaint from BJP MP Anurag Thakur regarding a TMC lawmaker allegedly using an e-cigarette inside the House. Thakur highlighted this as a serious breach of parliamentary rules and the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. The Lok Sabha secretariat is reviewing proceedings for appropriate action. NEW DELHI:...
