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'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

'Imagine what will happen when a train running at 128 kmph moves onto a track that is meant to have only a speed less than 30 kmph!''Naturally, it will derail, and the coaches will go for a......

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the Coromandel Express train involved in a horrific rail tragedy in Odisha on Friday entered the loop line and crashed into a goods train parked there......

Cockpit breach: DGCA fines Air India Rs 30L, pilot's licence suspended

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for allegedly not taking prompt and effective action in the February 27 Dubai-Delhi flight cockpit violation......

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

The United States has shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada. IMAGE: An F-16 fighter from the......

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepalese authorities on Tuesday started handing over to family members the bodies of those killed, two days after Yeti Airlines' aircraft with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed in the......

Here's some good news for air travellers in India

Aviation security watchdog BCAS has recommended installation of scanners based on computer tomography technology at airports whereby passengers will not be required to take out electronic devices......

3 Pilots Tested Positive For Psychotropic Substances

IMAGE: In recent weeks, three airline pilots have tested positive for psychotropic substances.Kindly note the image from the film Runway 34 has been posted only for representational purposes........

Why India's airlines are plagued by glitches

The recent spate of technical glitches in aircraft has prompted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to issue an order on July 18, making aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) with......

What will Maharaj do after Maharaja is sold?

There is no reason for keeping an entire ministry with a total staff strength of 2,300, just for the oversight of a few aviation sector laws and regulatory bodies, notes A K Bhattacharya. image:......

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Civil aviation ministry has proposed that deputy director generals and Indian Air Force officers be allowed to apply for the top job. Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil......

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

IMAGE: England’s Jesse Lingard of England reacts after an insect lands on him ahead of Group G match against Tunisia. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images/span> England and Tunisia......

South Africa apologizes for using drone camera in Bangladesh

South Africa's cricket team apologised to the Bangladesh military for using a drone at a practice session in Dhaka and breaching national security ahead of the start of their tour. Bangladesh......

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