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"Incident highlights evolving security challenges": Directorate General of
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked by an explosive-laden speedboat near Basra, Iraq. India confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving diplomatic assistance as regional maritime security challenge
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Govt extends export obligation period for select schemes till Aug 31
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes, the release said.
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MoPSW sets up quick response team for seafarers amid Persian Gulf security
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
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Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
hree Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed, and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region.
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DGCA issues urgent safety advisory on Middle East, Gulf airspace risks
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued an urgent safety advisory to all Indian air operators, warning of heightened risks to civil aviation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace following a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
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India, Maldives discuss deepening strategic, defence ties during envoy's m
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) of the Indian Army stated, "Shri G.Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Maldives, called on #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS...
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DGCA orders safety audit of VSR Ventures after Baramati crash; grounds 4 L
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Following the accident of LearJet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) of M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd on 28.01.2026 at Baramati, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered the special safety audit of the organisation," an official statement read.
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DGCA announces new stringent safety mandates; NSOPs to disclose critical i
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Directorate General of Civil Aviation held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with all Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs) to address a recent surge in aviation incidents and emphasised prioritizing safety over commercial interests while affirming that the pilot-in-command's decision to divert d
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Ajit Pawar's plane crash: Special audit of VSR Ventures nears completion,
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The audit, which commenced on February 4, is being conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) team. The findings will be reviewed, and action will be taken in accordance with the DGCA's Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual.
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Rohit Pawar writes to authorities, seeks "thorough and impartial investiga
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pawar has emailed all questions regarding the crash to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after a meeting "could not take place." He expressed his confidence in receiving an "objective resoluti
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DGCA orders special safety audit of non-scheduled operators after Baramati
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Following the accident involving M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd's Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) at Baramati on January 28, 2026, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a special safety audit of non-scheduled operators, the aviation regulator said.
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DGCA flags repetitive defects in 377 aircraft in the year 2025: Union MoS
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) carried out an extensive range of safety audits, inspections and surveillance checks across the aviation sector in 2025, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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