Railways is also happy over its punctuality rate which it claims has increased to 73 per cent this year till now, compared to 66 per cent last year (same period).

100 days of Railways: Punctuality major feat

The official added that 2018-19 was the best year in terms of safety performance with 59 accidents and till September 6, 2019 there were 31 accidents.

10 Sep 2019 3:51 AM

UN concern on Kashmir lockdown, other curbs

India sees a motive and pattern behind all such statements, and has been aggressively countering them from time to time.

10 Sep 2019 2:15 AM

Testing positive during pre-flight BA test or missing it leads to three months suspension of license for first instance and three years for second time.

Airline staff too will face Breath Analyser tests

As per International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommendations, the level of blood alcohol compatible with safe flying is ‘Zero’.

09 Sep 2019 2:17 AM

The new law for the first time provides guidelines for aggregators and taxis since there were no rules in many states for regulating them.

Centre turns traffic violations into costly affair

The bill provides for compulsory recall of defective vehicles if a defect may cause damage to the environment, driver, or other road users.

07 Sep 2019 2:19 AM

The DGCA conveyed that all his activities were caught on CCTV camera installed in the examination hall.

DGCA bans pilot for life for Munnabhai-style act

The two pilots were from Thane in Maharashtra and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh.

05 Sep 2019 3:13 AM

Indian and Pakistani delegation during the third round of talks on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday. The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. (Photo: PTI)

India, Pakistan fail to sign Kartarpur agreement

India is also upset with the fact that Pakistan did not agree to indicate that it will allow 10,000 additional pilgrims on special occasion.

05 Sep 2019 2:41 AM

The amendments have been introduced by making changes in sections 3 of Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) of 1997, which did not include the “off-duty” pilot category.

Off-duty pilots can sit in cockpit after BA test: DGCA

No passenger is allowed to enter the cockpit in any circumstances.

04 Sep 2019 4:38 AM

Army Chief Bipin Rawat looks across the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

World ‘worried’ over restrictions in Kashmir Valley

In a latest, the European Union (EU) has asked India to ensure rights and freedom for Jammu and Kashmir population.

01 Sep 2019 2:47 AM

With body scanners in coming days, it is felt that the security personnel can be trained to detect trouble makers at airports and airplane.

India and US join hands for secure airports

Meanwhile, the Director General of Civil Aviation issued advisory to airlines regarding transportation of affected lithium batteries

01 Sep 2019 2:12 AM

Air India chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani

Air India to go plastic-free from October 2

For instance, the plastic pouches in which banana chips and sandwiches are presently packed will be changed to butter paper pouches.

30 Aug 2019 2:27 AM

The official said that the BCAS is taking several other steps to ensure smooth movement of passengers at the airports without risking security.

All major Indian airports to install body scanners

In the next two years, it will be mandatory for all airports to have body scanners and human frisking will be cut down heavily.

30 Aug 2019 12:17 AM

The 73rd UNGA session begins next month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak at the General Assembly on September 27, where he is likely to counter the Pakistani propaganda point by point. (File Photo)

Pak going to raise Kashmir at UNGA, Modi will counter

The Pakistani FM’s letter to the UNHCHR chief lists alleged human rights violations by India and seeks UN intervention.

29 Aug 2019 5:48 AM

JD-U can’t use arrow symbol in Jharkhand: EC

The JMM, a regional party, was allotted the bow and arrow in 1985 and it has been contesting on this symbol since then.

27 Aug 2019 1:51 AM

Pakistan now has to show sincerity in curbing terror financing to avoid getting blacklisted in October 2019, when the 15-month timeline ends on FATF’s 27-point Action Plan.

Pak under global watchdog’s lens over terror funds

It is learnt that Pakistan was found to be non-complaint on 32 of the 40 compliance parameters.

24 Aug 2019 1:43 AM

A boy jumps from a boat in the waters of Dal Lake, covered with weeds for being unattended for days due to restrictions, in Srinagar, Thursday.

UN rights body asks India to end crackdown in Jammu & Kashmir

The blackout is a form of collective punishment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, without even a pretext of a precipitating offence.

23 Aug 2019 4:15 AM

China, that claims majority of the SCS, has always objected to India’s presence in the SCS which is considered more for strategic reasons than commercial. (Photo: Representational Image)

China trying to stall ONGC oil project in SCS: Vietnam

Vietnam has claimed that Chinese soldiers have asked ONGC Videsh to stop work at this Block.

22 Aug 2019 6:21 AM

UN Syed Akbaruddin (Photo: Twitter | @AkbaruddinIndia)

Russia backs India on Kashmir

A majority of the 10 non-permanent members, including Germany, backed India.

18 Aug 2019 2:28 AM

The move to stop Samjhauta Express comes in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A) by the BJP-led Central government that provided special rights and status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

India too cancels Samjhauta Express

Indian Railways is also expected to cancel Thar Express Link that operates on Jodhpur-Munabao-Zero Point route.

12 Aug 2019 2:12 AM

Sheikh Rasheed, Pakistan Railway Minister

After Samjhauta, Thar Express to stop

Responding to this development, ministry of external affairs (MEA) said India can only request Pakistan not to take such steps.

10 Aug 2019 3:22 AM

While Indian Railways officials said the train has not been suspended, Pakistan’s railway minister Sheikh Rasheed said Thursday that they are permanently discontinuing the Samjhauta Express. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Pak halts Samjhauta, but India says trains will run

After leaving behind the train, the Indian Railways staff, along with the engine, returned to Indian side at 7.29 pm.

09 Aug 2019 3:04 AM

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