DGCA temporarily eases pilot duty norms for long-haul flights, says official

Aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has temporarily eased pilot flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norms for long-haul operations, a senior official said on Tuesday.The move is intended to ensure adequate pilot availability and maintain smooth flight operations, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, said during a media…

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Kuwait revenues slip, Iraq exports hit, Saudi gains windfall: How Hormuz blockade is reshaping Gulf oil fortunes

The Middle East conflict, now in its sixth week, continues to send shockwaves across the world. From energy supply disruptions to rising fuel prices, several countries are being forced into emergency measures such as work-from-home policies and cost hikes. Meanwhile, the Gulf region is witnessing a split oil reality! While for some producers, soaring crude…

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Govt e-Marketplace reports 7.4% fall in transactions

Government e-Marketplace GeM is a dedicated e-Market service platform, a National public procurement portal, governed by Government of India for marketing different goods and services. State-run public procurement platform Govt e-Marketplace (GeM) recorded a 7.4% decline in transactions in FY26, with gross merchandise value (GMV) at Rs 5 lakh crore, compared with Rs 5.4 lakh…

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