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Not feasible to impose blanket caps on domestic airfares: Civil Aviation Minister amid rising ticket prices
December 12, 2025 9:42 pm
India aviation news: Ticket prices typically rise during festive seasons, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said, but deregulation enables new airlines to enter the market and expand competition, he added.
Amid cancellations, IndiGo looks to operate over 1,500 flights today: 'Managed to restore 95% network connectivity'
December 06, 2025 9:00 pm
IndiGo Flight Crisis: On Friday, IndiGo had operated a little above 700 flights, connecting 113 destinations, after cancelling a significant number of services to reset its system.
Air India crash | Aviation Minister slams foreign media reports on probe, says they may have 'vested interest'
July 21, 2025 8:01 am
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarappu said, "AAIB has made an appeal to all, especially Western media houses, which may have a vested interest in the kind of articles they are trying to publish."
Due procedure not followed for revocation of security clearance: Turkish firm Celebi to Delhi High Court
May 22, 2025 2:29 am
The company said the revocation of security clearance is leading to their contracts with airport operators being cancelled and the company is in the process of challenging such cancellations before courts.
Operation Sindoor: Now, civil flight operations suspended at 32 Indian airports till May 15 morning amid India-Pakistan standoff
May 10, 2025 9:22 am
The closure of these airports for regular flight operations is leading to cancellation of over 400 flights a day.
Gliding Centre Pune: Over 6,000 residents launch signature campaign against Civil Aviation ministry move
December 26, 2024 9:10 pm
Pilots, trainees too oppose move to transfer it to AAI.
What is the new 'one cabin bag' rule in India: All you need to know about new rules for flight luggage
December 26, 2024 3:46 pm
'One cabin bag' rule in India: The government is implementing this change as part of its efforts to boost security and regulate the growing number of passengers at airports in India and abroad.
Centenary Celebrations: Kolkata Airport to handle 100 daily flights soon, says Civil Aviation Minister
December 21, 2024 11:27 pm
He added that there's a plan to increase the annual passenger footfall at the airport from 2.6 million to 4 million.
Fire breaks out in Udaan Bhawan office complex in Delhi
December 18, 2024 2:57 pm
No injuries have been reported in the incident so far, according to an official from the Delhi Fire Services.
Section of Akasa Air pilots allege mismanagement, favouritism; airline rejects accusations
December 16, 2024 7:43 am
The pilots wrote to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on December 11, listing their grouses and concerns.
CIVIL AVIATION VIDEOS
Increasing airfare in time of distress is concerning: Mahesh Sharma
February 24, 2016 12:38 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma on Wednesday reacted over the price hike by private airlines in the time of crisis. He said it is a matter of serious consideration for them as well as for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He further said that airlines should not increase their prices during the crisis period. He added that Air India has always played a social holistic role and acted in the same way during Nepal’s earthquake.
Goa to start heli-tourism
January 27, 2016 7:51 am
Panaji, Jan 27 (ANI): The Goa Government announced that heli-tourism would commence in the province from next week. Foremost tourist destination Goa will now provide visitors with an aerial view of the state's pristine beaches and forts. Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar made the announcement on Tuesday after taking an aerial view of Panaji city. Parsekar and Parulekar were the first fliers of this service introduced by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and leading helicopter company, Pawan Hans Limited. Pawan Hans intends to fly atop beaches, Panaji city, old Goa among other sightseeing places. The company's chairman and managing director (CMD), BP Sharma, said if the popularity of heli-tourism grew among the tourists, the company would also introduce intercity connectivity in the future. Sharma added that all safety measures for fliers in adherence to Director General Civil Aviation guidelines had been taken.
BJP, Congress lock horns over Karan Johar's 'intolerance' remark
January 22, 2016 10:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Reacting to Karan Johar's remark that freedom of expression in India is the 'biggest joke' Minister of State for Minority Affairs and BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said those questioning tolerance are ignorant and have no knowledge of Indian culture. He said India is the only country where the intolerance power is so high and whosoever is raising questions has no knowledge about county's rituals. Minister of State for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said no country is as tolerant as India. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said ever since BJP has come into power, everyone thinks they are not allowed to speak their ”Mann Ki Baat”. He added that except Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who is supporting BJP, all the artists are against BJP's theory.
Not yet informed of AI flight delay issue: Mahesh Sharma
January 09, 2016 8:17 am
Trivandrum, Jan 09 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma on Saturday said that he was not yet informed of the situation on Air India flight delay issue. Passengers of an Air India plane in Delhi were delayed for several hours on Friday allegedly because the airline was eager to help out a BJP minister and two judges on another flight.
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Sivaji apologizes for derogatory comments on women, says intention was concern for safety
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A day after his derogatory comments on women and female co-stars, Telugu actor Sivaji has now apologized for the same. In a video on X, he claimed he used two “unparliamentary” words “inadvertently” during his speech at an event of the film Dhandora on Monday. His apology comes hours after the Telangana State Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned him to appear before it on Saturday.
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