March 15, 2026

Aviation oversight: Civil aviation ministry activates 24×7 passenger control room; aims faster grievance redressal

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The civil aviation ministry has operationalised a round-the-clock Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) to address air travellers’ grievances more promptly, amid recent flight disruptions caused by operational issues and weather-related delays, PTI reported. The control room, which became functional on December 10, brings together officials from the ministry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),…

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IndiGo flight disruptions: DGCA imposes Rs 22.20 crore fine for December crisis; warns top management

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NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo airlines for the large-scale flight disruptions in early December 2025 that left over three lakh passengers stranded at airports across the country.The DGCA took the action after a detailed inquiry into the airline’s operations between…

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Thane civic polls results highlights: Mahayuti ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS; counting underway | Thane News

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THANE: Counting of votes for the Thane Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections began on Friday. The results are expected later today, setting the stage for a closely watched political outcome.Thane is witnessing its first civic elections under the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS alliance, with Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj taking on the Mahayuti, led locally by deputy…

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