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Power Banks Can No More Be Used On Flights. Check New Aviation Safety Rules
- Sunday January 4, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that power banks and spare batteries will be allowed only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
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Delhi Court Asks Aviation Body To Explain Relaxations In Pilot Fatigue Rules
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Delhi Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on a plea by the Indian Pilots Guild seeking contempt action against authorities for allegedly not fully implementing the new flight duty time limitation norms.
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Aviation Ministry Asks IndiGo To Deliver Passenger Baggage In 48 Hours
- Saturday December 6, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday directed IndiGo to trace and deliver the baggage separated from passengers due to cancellations or delays within the next 48 hours.
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Aviation Body Withdraws Pilots' Weekly Rest Order Amid IndiGo Meltdown
- Friday December 5, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
India's aviation regulator on Friday withdrew, with immediate effect, one part of its new Flight Duty Time Limitations rules - which said 'no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest' - in an attempt to resolve the crisis that has affected IndiGo.
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Priyanka Chaturvedi Requests Aviation Minister To Adress IndiGo Issue In Rajya Sabha
- Friday December 5, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday moved a notice under Rule 180 in Rajya Sabha, requesting the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to make a statement on the disruption of IndiGo airlines' operations.
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India Sets Targets For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy: Minister
- Monday December 1, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
India has formally approved blending targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is preparing the aviation sector for mandatory global carbon-reduction rules that take effect in 2027, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament
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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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Free Cancellation, Faster Refunds: Aviation Body Proposes 'Passenger-First' Rules
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Prapti Upadhayay
Air travellers in India may soon get more flexibility and faster refunds, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed new passenger-friendly rules for ticket cancellation and amendments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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Can You Carry Lighters Or Vapes On Flights From India? The Rules Explained
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you are unsure about carrying lighters or vapes on a flight, this guide clears the air and helps you avoid being stopped at security.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Claim A Refund After Missing Your Flight (Yes, It Is Possible)
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Missed Flight Refund: In aviation terminology, a no-show is when a passenger fails to board their flight without cancelling or rescheduling beforehand. Read on.
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Can You Take Sand or Seashells On A Plane? Here Is What You Need To Know
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you are planning to bring a piece of your beach holiday home, read on to find out whether it is safe and legal to carry sand or seashells on a flight.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.
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Height Restrictions Put In Place Within 20 Km Radius Of Noida Airport
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Noida News | Press Trust of India
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Power Banks Can No More Be Used On Flights. Check New Aviation Safety Rules
- Sunday January 4, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that power banks and spare batteries will be allowed only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Court Asks Aviation Body To Explain Relaxations In Pilot Fatigue Rules
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Delhi Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on a plea by the Indian Pilots Guild seeking contempt action against authorities for allegedly not fully implementing the new flight duty time limitation norms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aviation Ministry Asks IndiGo To Deliver Passenger Baggage In 48 Hours
- Saturday December 6, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday directed IndiGo to trace and deliver the baggage separated from passengers due to cancellations or delays within the next 48 hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aviation Body Withdraws Pilots' Weekly Rest Order Amid IndiGo Meltdown
- Friday December 5, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
India's aviation regulator on Friday withdrew, with immediate effect, one part of its new Flight Duty Time Limitations rules - which said 'no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest' - in an attempt to resolve the crisis that has affected IndiGo.
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www.ndtv.com
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Priyanka Chaturvedi Requests Aviation Minister To Adress IndiGo Issue In Rajya Sabha
- Friday December 5, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday moved a notice under Rule 180 in Rajya Sabha, requesting the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to make a statement on the disruption of IndiGo airlines' operations.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Sets Targets For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy: Minister
- Monday December 1, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
India has formally approved blending targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is preparing the aviation sector for mandatory global carbon-reduction rules that take effect in 2027, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament
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www.ndtv.com
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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Free Cancellation, Faster Refunds: Aviation Body Proposes 'Passenger-First' Rules
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Prapti Upadhayay
Air travellers in India may soon get more flexibility and faster refunds, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed new passenger-friendly rules for ticket cancellation and amendments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Can You Carry Lighters Or Vapes On Flights From India? The Rules Explained
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you are unsure about carrying lighters or vapes on a flight, this guide clears the air and helps you avoid being stopped at security.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Claim A Refund After Missing Your Flight (Yes, It Is Possible)
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Missed Flight Refund: In aviation terminology, a no-show is when a passenger fails to board their flight without cancelling or rescheduling beforehand. Read on.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Can You Take Sand or Seashells On A Plane? Here Is What You Need To Know
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you are planning to bring a piece of your beach holiday home, read on to find out whether it is safe and legal to carry sand or seashells on a flight.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.
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www.ndtv.com
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Height Restrictions Put In Place Within 20 Km Radius Of Noida Airport
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Noida News | Press Trust of India
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
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www.ndtv.com