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5,706 Flights Cancelled On Regulatory, Geopolitical Grounds Till June: Data
As many as 5,706 flights were cancelled due to regulatory and geopolitical issues this year till June 30, accounting for around 1 per cent of the total departures during the same period, according to official data.
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Tough Road For Tesla As It Hopes Robotaxis Will Offset Declining Electric Vehicle Sales
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are walking an increasingly difficult tightrope as the company navigates declining electric vehicle sales and an autonomous driving business that has yet to get off the ground.
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No Police Licence Needed For Hotels, Pools, Discotheques In Delhi
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today notified orders issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on June 19, aimed at promoting ease of doing business in the national capital.
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Ola Electric Stores See Raids, Seizures on Flouting India Rules
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s shift to 4,000 brick-and-mortar showrooms since 2022 has faced regulatory challenges. A Bloomberg News investigation found that over 95 percent of the 3,400 showrooms analysed lacked trade certificates under India’s Motor Vehicles Act. In response to customer complaints, authorities across states have raided showrooms...
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Airtel Introduces New Voice and SMS-Only Prepaid Plans After TRAI Mandate
Bharti Airtel is introducing specialised prepaid recharge plans including only voice and SMS services. The move comes after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a mandate last month to telecommunication operators in India. These new plans will not include bundled data and are aimed at consumers who do not have Internet connectivi...
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Crypto Industry Lists Regulatory Framework at the Top of Its Donald Trump Wish List
Crypto industry members are eagerly anticipating pro-crypto policies. While decisions about how cryptoassets are classified will ultimately be up to Congress, an executive order could spur the agencies to produce research pushing the issue forward.
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Akasa Air Gets Warning From Aviation Watchdog DGCA For Lapses
Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a warning letter to Akasa Air's accountable manager Vinay Dube, who is also its founder and CEO, for regulatory lapses, days after the airline was warned for violating norms related to handling dangerous goods.
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Aviation Watchdog Issues Warning Letter To Akasa Air Over Regulatory Lapses
Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a warning letter to Akasa Air's accountable manager Vinay Dube, who is also its founder and CEO, for regulatory lapses, days after the airline was warned for violating norms related to handling dangerous goods.
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TRAI Mandates Telecom Operators to Offer Specialised Voice and SMS Packs, Benefitting Consumers in Rural Areas
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the twelfth amendment to the Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations on Monday. This mandates telecommunications operators in India to offer specialised recharge vouchers with select services that concerned stakeholders require.
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SEBI Board Approves Tightening Norms For Small And Medium Enterprises' IPOs
Markets regulator Sebi's board on Wednesday approved a stricter regulatory framework to strengthen the process of public issues by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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TRAI Directs Indian Telcos to Display Geospatial Network Coverage Maps on Their Website
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is aiming the improve transparency when it comes to network coverage claimed by telecom operators. In its recent guidelines announced on Friday, the country’s telecom watchdog has directed service providers to display the geospatial network coverage map, its availability, and the signal strength. T...
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Ola Electric's Q2 Loss Narrows, Says Most Service Issues 'Minor'
Ola Electric on Friday reported a narrower loss for the second quarter, attributing this to a significant increase in sales. The company also claimed that the recent rise in service requests primarily concerned "minor issues." Between July and September, Ola Electric delivered a total of 98,619 two-wheelers, marking a 73.6 percent increase from the...
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Reliance Lobbies for Satellite Spectrum Auction in New Clash With Starlink
Reliance lobbied the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday to reconsider its plan to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, instead of auctioning it. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in October that the government would allocate spectrum in line with global trends. However, it will issue a final notification on how s...
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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5,706 Flights Cancelled On Regulatory, Geopolitical Grounds Till June: Data
As many as 5,706 flights were cancelled due to regulatory and geopolitical issues this year till June 30, accounting for around 1 per cent of the total departures during the same period, according to official data.
-
Tough Road For Tesla As It Hopes Robotaxis Will Offset Declining Electric Vehicle Sales
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are walking an increasingly difficult tightrope as the company navigates declining electric vehicle sales and an autonomous driving business that has yet to get off the ground.
-
No Police Licence Needed For Hotels, Pools, Discotheques In Delhi
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today notified orders issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on June 19, aimed at promoting ease of doing business in the national capital.
-
Ola Electric Stores See Raids, Seizures on Flouting India Rules
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s shift to 4,000 brick-and-mortar showrooms since 2022 has faced regulatory challenges. A Bloomberg News investigation found that over 95 percent of the 3,400 showrooms analysed lacked trade certificates under India’s Motor Vehicles Act. In response to customer complaints, authorities across states have raided showrooms...
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Airtel Introduces New Voice and SMS-Only Prepaid Plans After TRAI Mandate
Bharti Airtel is introducing specialised prepaid recharge plans including only voice and SMS services. The move comes after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a mandate last month to telecommunication operators in India. These new plans will not include bundled data and are aimed at consumers who do not have Internet connectivi...
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Crypto Industry Lists Regulatory Framework at the Top of Its Donald Trump Wish List
Crypto industry members are eagerly anticipating pro-crypto policies. While decisions about how cryptoassets are classified will ultimately be up to Congress, an executive order could spur the agencies to produce research pushing the issue forward.
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Akasa Air Gets Warning From Aviation Watchdog DGCA For Lapses
Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a warning letter to Akasa Air's accountable manager Vinay Dube, who is also its founder and CEO, for regulatory lapses, days after the airline was warned for violating norms related to handling dangerous goods.
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Aviation Watchdog Issues Warning Letter To Akasa Air Over Regulatory Lapses
Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a warning letter to Akasa Air's accountable manager Vinay Dube, who is also its founder and CEO, for regulatory lapses, days after the airline was warned for violating norms related to handling dangerous goods.
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TRAI Mandates Telecom Operators to Offer Specialised Voice and SMS Packs, Benefitting Consumers in Rural Areas
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the twelfth amendment to the Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations on Monday. This mandates telecommunications operators in India to offer specialised recharge vouchers with select services that concerned stakeholders require.
-
SEBI Board Approves Tightening Norms For Small And Medium Enterprises' IPOs
Markets regulator Sebi's board on Wednesday approved a stricter regulatory framework to strengthen the process of public issues by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
-
TRAI Directs Indian Telcos to Display Geospatial Network Coverage Maps on Their Website
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is aiming the improve transparency when it comes to network coverage claimed by telecom operators. In its recent guidelines announced on Friday, the country’s telecom watchdog has directed service providers to display the geospatial network coverage map, its availability, and the signal strength. T...
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Ola Electric's Q2 Loss Narrows, Says Most Service Issues 'Minor'
Ola Electric on Friday reported a narrower loss for the second quarter, attributing this to a significant increase in sales. The company also claimed that the recent rise in service requests primarily concerned "minor issues." Between July and September, Ola Electric delivered a total of 98,619 two-wheelers, marking a 73.6 percent increase from the...
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Reliance Lobbies for Satellite Spectrum Auction in New Clash With Starlink
Reliance lobbied the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday to reconsider its plan to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, instead of auctioning it. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in October that the government would allocate spectrum in line with global trends. However, it will issue a final notification on how s...
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
