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DGCA cuts IndiGo flight schedules by 5%; 115 daily flights reduced – what it means

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cut IndiGo’s flights by 5%. At about 2,300 daily flights, it means a reduction of 115 flights. “The airline has been informed of this decision. The flights to be cut are being worked out so as not to impact connectivity on the routes where these […]

‘They can’t do that’: New tariffs amid trade talks? Trump asks why India is ‘allowed to dump rice in US’

A new grain of conflict: Trump takes aim at India’s rice exports US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled a fresh flashpoint with India questioning why New Delhi is “allowed” to send large volumes of rice to the United States without facing additional duties, indicating that new tariffs could be on the table as trade […]

Civil aviation minister vows ‘very, very strict action’ against IndiGO | India News

NEW DELHI: Under fire for its handling of the IndiGo crisis, govt said on Monday it would set an “example” for other airlines with “very, very strict action” against the budget carrier once the probe into the massive flight disruptions is complete. The unprecedented disruption was caused by an “internal crisis” in the airline, Union […]

China must assure us our citizens won’t be harassed: India | India News

NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over the treatment meted out to a resident of Arunachal Pradesh transiting through the Shanghai airport, India has sought assurances from Beijing that its citizens will not be selectively harassed. The govt had earlier registered strong protest with China for the detention of the Indian woman, reiterating its position that the […]

British Sikh man with roots in rural Punjab receives OBE from Princess Anne

TOI Correspondent from London: A British Sikh man who founded the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during World War I has received an OBE from the Princess Royal at St James’s Palace for services to the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers who served Great Britain.Capt. Jay (Jagjeet) Singh-Sohal, who founded the WW1 Sikh Memorial […]

8th pay commission: Govt shares major update in Lok Sabha after ToR notification; what’s next for employees and pensioners

More than 50.14 lakh Central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners are set to be covered under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), with the government saying the timing of implementation and funding will be decided later.The update was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday in a written reply by Minister of State […]

China’s trillion dollar triumph amid Trump’s tariff tantrum

TOI correspondent from Washington : Tariffs? What tariffs? In a resounding rebuff to US efforts to corral its manufacturing might and gargantuan growth, China announced a $ 1 trillion trade surplus with the world on Monday, leaving Washington, New Delhi, Brussels among others capitals wringing their hands. It is the first time in human history […]

Vande Mataram debate: Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘chronology’ jab at Centre; questions PM Modi’s ‘selective’ history | India News

NEW DLEHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, alleging that his recent speech during the Vande Mataram anniversary debate lacked ‘facts’ and historical details. While acknowledging the PM’s oratory, she said he “falls weak on the facts,” and went on to take a “chronology” jab […]

‘Very, very strict action’: Aviation minister vows to ‘set an example’ after IndiGo fiasco; what he said in Rajya Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: The aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu vowed in Rajya Sabha on Monday that the government will take “very, very strict action” against Indigo over the recent fiasco to “set an example” across the industry.Speaking during question hour, Naidu said the disruption was a result of IndiGo’s internal lapses. Blaming the carrier for failing […]

‘This is a disaster’: Mamata Banerjee targets BJP over IndiGo fiasco; cites passenger agony | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday sharply criticised the Centre over the nationwide flight chaos triggered by IndiGo’s deepening operational crisis, calling the situation “a disaster” and accusing the BJP-led government of failing passengers as large-scale cancellations entered the seventh straight day.Indigo flight cancellations follow live updatesSpeaking in Kolkata, Banerjee said […]