‘Suspicion of falsifying records…’: What is DGCA’s new medical test at IAF centres rule for pilots? Here’s why airlines are alarmed

Aviation executives are worried that strict military medical criteria could lead to numerous pilots being deemed unfit for duty. (AI image) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)’s new rule for commercial pilots to clear medical tests at Indian Air Force (IAF) centres has caused alarm amongst airlines in India. The civil aviation authority’s latest directive, […]

‘Altered or forged records..’: DGCA warned Air India Express of delays in Airbus engine fixes; months before AI 171 Dreamliner crash

Air India Express operates as a Tata Group-controlled subsidiary of Air India. (AI image) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had in March expressed disapproval against Air India Express for failing to replace engine components of an Airbus A320 as stipulated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Not only that, the airline also submitted […]

Cartel probe: CCI seeks 9 years of financial records from UltraTech, Dalmia Bharat, others; flags ONGC tender cartelisation

India’s Competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed UltraTech Cement — which now controls India Cements — along with Dalmia Bharat and Shree Digvijay Cement, to furnish detailed financial records and income tax data following a Director General (DG) report that flagged violations of competition norms in a tendering process by ONGC.In […]

Mumbai records 11,521 property registrations in June, sees 1% YoY dip

Mumbai recorded 11,521 property registrations in June 2025, reflecting a slight 1% year-on-year dip, while revenue from these registrations rose 2% to ₹1,031 crore, according to data from the Maharashtra government’s Department of Registrations and Stamps (IGR).  Mumbai has recorded 11,521 property registrations in June 2025, reflecting a slight 1% year-on-year dip. (Representational photo)(HT Photo) […]

Power generation: India records third-highest growth in power generation; behind only US & China in last five years

India has emerged as the world’s third-fastest growing country in terms of power generation capacity over the past five years, only after China and the United States, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlighted a surge in electricity demand across India, fuelled by rapid urban expansion, increased use […]