PM-led panel finalises names for CIC & ICs, Rahul Gandhi dissents | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that met on Wednesday to appoint the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), eight information commissioners (ICs) and a vigilance commissioner is learnt to have finalised the names. However, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have registered…

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In a first, DGCA eight-member team to oversee IndiGo flight ops | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind move, DGCA on Wednesday set up an eight-member “oversight team” of senior flight operations inspectors to oversee IndiGo’s operational aspects, including monitoring flights, crew availability and pilot shortage situation on a daily basis. Two officials (not pilots) will oversee the cancellation and refund status; payment of compensation to passengers…

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Delhi HC: Why did you let crisis precipitate? Failure on part of govt, DGCA | India News

[ad_1] The Delhi High Court delivered a sharp critique to the Union government, condemning its complacency as IndiGo’s flight cancellations wreaked havoc on travel plans and sent prices soaring. The bench voiced concerns over why no preventive measures were taken as the situation deteriorated, placing travelers in precarious positions while calling for reparations. NEW DELHI:…

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Speedy justice? Tribunals have 5L pending cases | India News

[ad_1] Specialised tribunals, designed for swift justice, are overwhelmed by over 5.24 lakh pending cases, primarily due to significant member vacancies. Debt Recovery Tribunals lead with 2.5 lakh cases. Seven tribunals lack chairpersons, and 18% of member posts are unfilled, hindering efficient case resolution despite government efforts and technological adoption. Tribunals are meant to deliver…

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Sovereign control a valid concern: Satya Nadella | India News

[ad_1] Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a significant $17.5 billion investment in India over four years, focusing on AI and cloud. He acknowledged India’s need for sovereign control and local resilience in technology deployment. Nadella lauded India’s unique “virtuous cycle” of policies, digital infrastructure, and market, highlighting the launch of Sovereign Public Cloud for enhanced…

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Chinese national sent back to Delhi from Kashmir | India News

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: A Chinese national who was under the scanner for visiting Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh without permission was sent back to New Delhi, police sources said Wednesday evening.The 29-year-old had been under questioning by police and intelligence agencies since Sunday at Humhama police post in central Kashmir’s Budgam district for allegedly violating visa…

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SIA attaches Pakistan-based Hizbul terrorist’s property in J&K’s Doda | India News

[ad_1] JAMMU: J&K Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) attached the property of a Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Doda district on Wednesday.Officials identified the accused as Zahid Hussain, a self-styled commander of the proscribed outfit. A native of Mangota village in Doda’s Marmat area, he had illegally crossed over to Pakistan in 2000 and has…

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HydroMingle 2025 brings together innovators to address India’s water challenges | India News

[ad_1] HydroMingle 2025, hosted at the India Habitat Centre by GuruJal in partnership with FluxGen Sustainable Technologies, AIM–NITI Aayog, AIC–IIT Delhi, Sonipat Innovation Foundation, Water Digest, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and several industry collaborators, brought together innovators, policymakers, and experts to explore India’s water challenges and solutions.The event was attended by Union Minister Rao…

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IndiGo crisis not deliberately engineered: Chairman Mehta | India News

[ad_1] Vikram Singh Mehta (right) / File photo NEW DELHI: Under govt scrutiny for unprecedented flight disruptions, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday denied the same were deliberate. Apologising multiple times in his about 8-minute video message, he said “external technical experts (will) work with the management; help determine the root causes, and ensure…

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