Top News of the Day: June 21, 2025

Top news of the day: June 21, 2025

DGCA asks Air India to remove three officials from roles related to crew rostering; In poll-bound Bihar, Nitish Kumar hikes social security pension to ₹1,100 per month, and more on The Hindu Top News of the day

DGCA seeks removal of top Air India officials, show causes CEO Wilson

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation directed Air India to remove three officials. These officials violated pilot rest duty hours. The DGCA warned of license suspension for repeated violations. A show cause notice was issued to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson. The airline will reduce flights to Europe and North America. This reduction will continue till mid-July.

Air India Shake-up: DGCA Removes Top Brass Over Crew Duty Violations

India’s civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has taken strong disciplinary action against Air India, removing three senior officials—including a Divisional Vice President—from all roles related to crew scheduling and flight rostering. The regulator has also directed the airline, now owned by the Tata Group, to begin internal disciplinary proceedings against the officials without delay. Any failure to comply …

Air India: DGCA takes big action against Air India, 3 officials suspended

Air India: Aviation safety regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has taken a tough stand on the internal system of Air India. In its order issued on June 20, DGCA has directed the removal of three senior officials of Air India from all responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering. These officials include a divisional vice president, a chief manager, and a planning officer. This action has been taken for serious irre…

DGCA asks Air India to remove 3 officials without delay

Air India has been ordered to terminate three officials over mismanagement of rostering of crew. Also, DGCA has warned Air India to avoid such things in the future.