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 05 Dec 2025 01:47 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo Flight Cancellations: DGCA asks its inspectors to operate for IndiGo, waives off new pilot rest rules

IndiGo Flight Cancellations: IndiGo faces widespread flight cancellations due to pilot shortages. The DGCA is deploying its inspectors to operate flights for the airline. New pilot rest rules have seen relaxations, including caps on night landings. IndiGo is reducing its flight schedule significantly as it works to stabilize operations. The airline seeks time until February 10 to fully recover.

 05 Dec 2025 01:43 PM   EconomicTimes

India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest

The Indian government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone makers to keep satellite-based location tracking (A-GPS) always active for law enforcement purposes. The move, aimed at providing authorities with precise user locations, has raised strong privacy concerns from Apple, Google, and Samsung, who argue it would turn phones into “dedicated surveillance devices” and pose legal, security, and privacy risks.

 05 Dec 2025 01:38 PM   EconomicTimes

Pilots Association writes to DGCA, flags safety concerns over FDTL phase II implementation granted to IndiGo

The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has strongly objected to selective dispensations granted to IndiGo under the revised Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) CAR Phase II, calling them unsafe and commercially motivated. ALPA said these exemptions undermine pilot safety, dilute FDTL regulations, and contradict prior agreements with the DGCA, which were meant to safeguard passengers and crew.

 05 Dec 2025 01:19 PM   EconomicTimes

Ola Electric to hire 1,000 senior service technicians as hyperservice enters next phase

Ola Electric is set to recruit 1,000 senior service technicians and specialists. This move strengthens its after-sales network. The company aims to enhance repair accuracy and customer experience. This expansion is part of the Hyperservice program. It focuses on improving service consistency across India.

 05 Dec 2025 01:12 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo’s punctuality hits record low, collapses to 8.5%, as operational disruptions mount

IndiGo's on-time performance drastically dropped to 8.5% on Thursday, significantly impacting flight schedules due to ongoing operational disruptions, primarily crew-related issues. This marks a sharp decline from previous days, with the airline now cancelling flights to manage the situation. Other major airlines maintained considerably higher punctuality rates.

 05 Dec 2025 01:12 PM   EconomicTimes

Air India, Maldivian sign interline pact to make your next holiday to Maldives easier

Air India and Maldivian have partnered to boost travel between India and the Maldives. Passengers can now book single tickets for seamless journeys. Air India flights will connect to 16 Maldivian destinations via Malé. Maldivian passengers gain access to Air India's network from Delhi and Mumbai. This collaboration aims to improve accessibility and strengthen tourism ties between the two nations.

 05 Dec 2025 12:58 PM   EconomicTimes

NIIF to consider selling stake in smart power meter firm IntelliSmart

New Delhi-based IntelliSmart was set up as a joint venture between NIIF and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. in 2019 to roll out a smart meter program to Indian power companies, according to an announcement at the time. The meters can be read remotely and are also used to identify network failures, as well as provide consumption data to help households reduce their energy bills.

 05 Dec 2025 12:55 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo cancels flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other airports: Check full list here

IndiGo Flights Status: IndiGo cancelled over 500 flights nationwide on Friday, with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad severely impacted by hundreds of disruptions. This marks the fourth consecutive day of widespread cancellations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and facing significant inconvenience across major Indian airports.

 05 Dec 2025 12:51 PM   EconomicTimes

After Delhi and Mumbai chaos, IndiGo to cancel over 100 Bengaluru flights amid nationwide disruptions

India's largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled over 100 flights from Bengaluru and more nationwide due to a severe cabin crew shortage. This operational instability has led to widespread disruptions, with over 1,000 flights cancelled recently. Full normalcy is not expected until February 2026.

 05 Dec 2025 12:48 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo Goa crisis: 30 flights from Dabolim cancelled, flyer frustration peaks

The disruptions, affecting flights to major cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, prompted the airport authorities to urge passengers to verify their flight status before travelling.

 05 Dec 2025 12:26 PM   EconomicTimes

Andhra approves Rs 4,000-crore ReNew Photovoltaics solar ingot, wafer facility

Andhra Pradesh has approved a major solar manufacturing plant. ReNew Photovoltaics will build a Rs 4,000-crore facility in Anakapalli district. This project aims to boost India's solar capacity and reduce reliance on imported components. The plant is expected to be operational by January 2028, creating many jobs.

 05 Dec 2025 12:20 PM   EconomicTimes

Nine bidders for GVK's Alaknanda hydro power plant

Nine bidders, including Adani Power and JSW Energy, have submitted formal offers ranging from Rs 3,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore for GVK Energy's operational 330 MW Alaknanda hydro power plant. The plant, with a PPA until 2045, has significant debt, with unsecured creditors holding the majority of claims.

 05 Dec 2025 12:19 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo flight cancellations at Mumbai Airport: India's largest airline plans to cancel 104 flights

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is facing a major operational crisis, cancelling all domestic flights from Delhi till midnight and 104 flights at Mumbai, alongside cancellations in Bengaluru, Goa, and other cities. The disruptions, now in their fourth day, are linked to new DGCA pilot rest rules, technology glitches, and planning gaps, leaving passengers stranded for hours with little communication, food, or water.

 05 Dec 2025 12:19 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo flight cancellations at Mumbai Airport: India's largest airline cancels all flights

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi and Mumbai, along with hundreds of other cancellations across Bengaluru, Goa, and other cities, intensifying its ongoing operational crisis. The disruptions, now in their fourth day, are due to new DGCA pilot rest rules, technology glitches, and planning gaps, leaving passengers stranded for hours with minimal communication, food, or water.

 05 Dec 2025 12:15 PM   EconomicTimes

RBI’s repo rate cut set to drive affordable, mid-income housing demand

The latest cut takes the cumulative reduction in repo rates to 125 basis points this year, reinforcing a supportive financing environment and strengthening sales momentum in the residential real estate sector, which has been on a sustained growth trajectory.

 05 Dec 2025 12:05 PM   EconomicTimes

India's steel exports to Europe set to drop as EU carbon tax looms

Indian steel exports to Europe will likely decrease as the European Union's carbon tax begins next month. Mills are now exploring new markets in Africa and the Middle East to compensate for this shift. The new levy aims to reduce carbon emissions.

 05 Dec 2025 11:56 AM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo chaos in Chennai: Airport issues list of all flights cancelled today

IndiGo cancellations Chennai airport: In the first week of December, IndiGo -- India’s largest airline -- has faced a never-before-seen operational crisis marked by widespread flight cancellations and delays. The disruption has not only affected thousands and thousands of passengers across India, but has also drawn regulatory scrutiny and shaken investor confidence in the airline.