 | DGCA conducts spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircraft; finds no major safety violation: GovtIn its notice to SpiceJet on July 6, the regulator said that the airline has failed to "establish safe, efficient and reliable air services" under the Aircraft Rules, 1937. |
 | Govt taking steps to reduce number of road accidents: Union minister V K SinghSingh highlighted that the government has taken a series of steps which includes adopting international standards for airbags used in cars. |
| No plan to make it mandatory for airlines, airports to play Indian music: V K SinghThe Ministry of Civil Aviation had on December 27 asked all airlines and airports to consider playing Indian music in their flights and terminals. |
 | India does not approve of China’s OBOR: Union Minister VK SinghUnion Minister V K Singh reiterated that India does not approve of China’s OBOR as it’s not bilateral nor did China resolve concerns about the sovereignty issues raised by India. |
 | Jobs aplenty in India: Union Minister VK SinghThe minister said there are various job opportunities waiting for them in India. |
 | Muslims wanting Jinnah's portrait in AMU insulting their forefathers: Union minister V K SinghA controversy has erupted over the presence of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's portrait in the AMU, with BJP leaders demanding that it be removed. |
 | Embassy had no record of Indians killed in Iraq: Minister of State for External Affairs VK SinghSingh today brought back the mortal remains of 38 Indians from Iraq in a special aircraft that landed at the Amritsar International airport here. |
| May take eight-ten days to bring back bodies of 39 killed Indians from Iraq: V K SinghIt may take up to 10 days to bring back the bodies of all 39 Indians killed in Iraq as there will be legal processes involved, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said today. |
 | Govt will follow refugee policy: V K Singh on Rohingya issueNobody wants to stay as a refugee, the minister of state for external affairs said. |
