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Recent helicopter crashes spark calls for overhaul of safety protocols
Between May and June, six helicopter-related incidents have happened, with the latest involving a Bell 407 helicopter that crashed on 15 June in Uttarakhand. Most of these crashes occurred in Uttarakhand, a hilly region, around the Char Dham Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage.
4 min read18 Jun 2025No major concerns with AI's Dreamliner fleet: DGCA
Air India's Dreamliner aircraft and associated maintenance systems were found to be compliant with existing safety standards, the DGCA said.
1 min read17 Jun 2025DGCA faces severe staff crunch even as airlines expand fleets rapidly
According to submissions made in the Lok Sabha, 814 out of 1692 sanctioned positions at DGCA remained vacant as of 31 March 2025. DCGA had 878 staff as of 31 March 2025. At the end of March 2020, DGCA had 471 vacancies and 762 people.
3 min read17 Jun 2025FPI outflows from Indian stock market highest in Asia, yet Nifty 50 has rallied over 5%. What’s driving the resilience?
FPIs sold off $10.6 billion in Indian equities in 2025, yet the market thrived, driven by DII investments exceeding $36.1 billion. India's stock market showed resilience, outperforming global indices, while economic indicators suggest a stable inflation outlook.
2 min read16 Jun 2025India’s household savings show a sustained fall; liabilities rise: CareEdge
Gross financial liabilities of households surged to 6.2% of GDP in FY24, nearly double the level seen a decade ago, the rating agency said in its 'Economic Pathway June 2025' report.
3 min read15 Jun 2025India must stay nimble as ‘old multilateral architecture’ breaks down, says Sanjeev Sanyal
As the US and China lead a new dual-track world, India must adapt quickly and move boldly, with US reshoring likely to benefit India, says Sanyal, a member of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council.
24 min read14 Jun 2025GDP's dirty little secret: Why we should be tracking GVA instead
India's widely reported gross domestic product growth figures are misleading as they can be artificially inflated by government decisions to cut subsidies or raise taxes. A more accurate measure of economic well-being and income generation is gross value added. Here’s why.
4 min read14 Jun 2025The stunning decline of the preference for having boys
Millions of girls were aborted for being girls. Now parents often lean towards them
5 min read6 Jun 2025India services activity hits three-month high in May on strong export growth; employment rises by record
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI index, compiled by S&P Global, edged up to 58.8 in May from 58.7 in April, staying well above the 50-mark that indicates expansion.
2 min read4 Jun 2025Prachi Mishra: The Indian economy is at a pivotal point
Evolving global conditions present India opportunities, domestic growth is showing momentum and inflation looks manageable, but policymakers must be careful in managing a few key challenges. Here’s why the next few quarters will be critical.
4 min read2 Jun 2025