IndiGo Cancellations Show Poor Planning, Possible Pressure on DGCA Over Duty Norms: ALPA
ALPA said IndiGo’s large-scale disruptions reflect poor resource planning and suggested airlines may be pressuring the DGCA to dilute new flight duty norms.
ALPA said IndiGo’s large-scale disruptions reflect poor resource planning and suggested airlines may be pressuring the DGCA to dilute new flight duty norms.
The BJP escalated its defence of Rajnath Singh’s remarks on Nehru and the Babri mosque, citing Maniben Patel’s diary, while Congress dismissed the claim as fiction. The row has revived a charged battle over historical memory and political legacy.
The Centre told Parliament that India’s doctor–population ratio stands at 1:811, based on available allopathic and AYUSH practitioners. The government highlighted a major expansion in medical colleges and UG–PG seats and detailed measures to boost healthcare access in rural and underserved areas.
The government has withdrawn its order requiring smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app, citing a 10-fold surge in voluntary downloads, even as the Opposition criticised the mandate over privacy and snooping concerns.
The Lok Sabha passed the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill to implement GST 2.0 reforms, even as Opposition MPs protested over the electoral roll revision issue. The ordinance-disapproval motion was rejected by voice vote.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury sparked a row after arriving at Parliament with a rescued stray dog, defending her move and accusing the government of overreacting, while BJP MPs called it theatrics and a protocol violation.
PM Modi praised Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s rise from a humble background to high office, calling it a reflection of India’s democratic strength. He said Radhakrishnan’s life of service, resilience and dedication will guide the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon after opposition MPs protested, demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Speaker Om Birla urged constructive participation, but protests continued, forcing adjournment.
Opposition leaders and analysts say the Siddaramaiah–Shivakumar truce is a temporary, high-command-driven patch-up after weeks of tension, with factional rivalry likely to resurface despite their public show of unity.