Author: Sharad Natani
India’s aviation sector is witnessing one of its worst operational meltdowns in recent years, with IndiGo — the country’s largest airline — cancelling over 4,500 flights within a week. Stranded passengers across major airports have drawn comparisons with Europe’s infamous Ryanair crisis of 2017, which triggered sweeping reforms in airline accountability. As frustration grows, aviation experts say the incident has exposed the glaring gaps in India’s passenger protection laws, especially when stacked against Europe’s stringent Regulation EC 261/2004. Ryanair Paid Rs 188 Crore Compensation After 2,000 Flight Cancellations The Ryanair case — now resurfacing amid the IndiGo chaos — remains…
Delhi’s long-awaited traffic challan amnesty scheme, expected to bring major relief to lakhs of motorists, has been pushed into uncertainty after the Delhi government flagged serious legal hurdles. The proposal, which aimed to waive or reduce old pending traffic fines, has now been sent back for detailed legal scrutiny, delaying its rollout. Extended Cabinet Meeting Sends Proposal Back for Vetting Sources said the proposal faced multiple questions of legal validity during a prolonged cabinet discussion. Ministers were informed that several challans are currently involved in ongoing court cases, making it legally impossible to waive them without explicit judicial approval. To…
The much-awaited opening of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, one of India’s most ambitious aviation projects, has been pushed to January, after the facility failed to obtain the mandatory aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The delay has caused major changes in the inauguration schedule and preparations that were underway for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival. According to officials, the DGCA could not issue the licence because the airport did not receive security clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). A recent inspection by BCAS reportedly pointed out several gaps in safety arrangements…
In a major step toward reshaping India’s tax technology ecosystem, Deloitte India is preparing to launch ‘Tax Pragya’, an artificial intelligence-powered tax research and insights platform that promises to cut research time from hours to minutes. Scheduled for launch on December 9, the platform aims to revolutionise how tax professionals analyse case laws, interpret judgments, and advise clients. ●A Bold Leap in AI-Led Tax Intelligence ●Designed as a next-generation knowledge engine, Tax Pragya integrates: ●Over 1 million judicial rulings ●Direct & indirect tax cases ●Deloitte’s proprietary knowledge papers spanning two decades The result is a high-precision, AI-backed assistant that can…
In a dramatic turn of events that has shaken Bollywood, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been arrested in a Rs 30-crore fraud case filed by IVF specialist Dr Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira IVF. The arrest was carried out during a joint operation by Rajasthan Police and Mumbai Police, following a nationwide lookout notice against Bhatt and several associates. Bhatt was detained from his sister-in-law’s home in Mumbai late Monday night. Rajasthan Police will now seek a transit remand from the Bandra Court to move him to Udaipur, where the FIR was originally registered. The arrest comes just days after investigators…
From airlines to groceries, digital ads to job portals — India’s consumer markets are increasingly being dominated by a handful of powerful players. Economists warn that these duopolies may be convenient for users today but could pose serious long-term risks for innovation, pricing, and consumer choice. Industry data shows that in sector after sector, two giants are quietly controlling most of India’s modern economy: India’s Growing Duopoly Map Aviation: Indigo + Air India Telecom: Jio + Airtel Mobility: Uber + Ola (with Rapido as a small buffer) E-commerce: Amazon + Flipkart Food Delivery: Zomato + Swiggy Home Internet: JioFiber +…