Shashi Tharoor's turn in fiery exchange with Jyotiraditya Scindia over flights
Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a dig at Jyotiraditya Scindia over the recent Delhi airport chaos. The senior Congress leader also urged Scindia to apologise to the affected passengers. Key Points
India TodayDon't need 'esoteric thesaurus': Shashi Tharoor slams Scindia's flight delay rebuttal
Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a dig at Jyotiraditya Scindia over the recent Delhi airport chaos. The senior Congress leader also urged Scindia to apologise to the affected passengers. Key Points
India TodayAviation minister's strong words after IndiGo pilot punched by unruly passenger
Jyotiraditya Scindia said unruly passenger behaviour was “unacceptable”. He said all stakeholders were working round the clock to minimise fog-related impact. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAyodhya airport 1st phase to be completed by Dec-end; first section of bullet train project in 3 yrs: Scin
India's civil aviation minister today said the first phase of construction work of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya will be completed by the end of this month. Jyotiraditya M Scindia also said, the first section of the bullet train project is expected to start in three years. Key Points
Economic TimesJyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Priyanka Gandhi over her comment on his height
After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a resounding victory in the state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, a party leader and union minister, strongly responded to a comment made by Priyanka Gandhi about his height. Without directly mentioning the Congress leader's name, Scindia told a TV channel that the people of Gwalior-Malwa and the entire Madhya Pradesh have demonstrated their stature, alluding to Priyanka Gandhi's remark on his height. Key Points
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections: BJP victory in MP to make Jyotiraditya Scindia more powerful
Until the election was held, the BJP leadership maintained that in 2018, the Congress had won the maximum number of seats in the Gwalior-Chambal because of Jyotiraditya Scindia. But, the Congress leadership claimed that Scindia has no influence in his own region. Key Points
Economic Times'Betrayer' vs 'part-time leader' — Priyanka, Jyotiraditya go for jugular on last day of MP campaign
The two had refrained from directly attacking each other, so far. Until his exit in 2020, Scindia was seen in the Congress as virtually No 2 after the Gandhi family. Key Points
ThePrintJyotiraditya Scindia launches UDAN 5.2, says aviation sector fleet size has expanded 75 per cent since 2013
The UDAN 5.2 programme and the HeliSewa app were launched by the minister in Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh while inaugurating the 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit (Heli Summit 2023) and three Flight Training Organizations (FTOs). Key Points
FirstpostOn Congress's 'betrayers' jibe, Scindia's 'those who have not read history' retort
Unfazed by such criticism, Jyotiraditya Scindia said "let them speak what they want to". Scindia joined the BJP in 2020, paving the way for the collapse of the Nath government in the state. Key Points
India TodayIn five years, India to have 200-220 more airports, heliports, water aerodromes: Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that 200-220 more airports, heliports and water aerodromes will be built in the country over the next five years. The press conference was part of the 'Mega Jan-Sampark Abhiyan'. Key Points
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Digvijaya Singh vs Jyotiraditya Scindia: The clash of royal titans in Guna
In the upcoming Madhya Pradesh state assembly elections, a high-stakes royal battle is brewing in Guna district between two prominent figures, Digvijaya Singh of the Congress and Jyotiraditya Scindia of the BJP, both hailing from royal backgrounds. With deep-rooted history and personal ambitions, their clash has marked a significant shift in the region's political landscape, making the elections in Guna a critical battleground. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia’s aviation sector set to soar to new heights: Over 200 airports, 1400 additional planes on horizon
International air travel has witnessed a 50 percent increase, rising from 4.7 crore to 7 crore passengers. Key Points
FinancialexpressDGCA sought clarity from Go First on flight resumption plan: Scindia
The Mumbai-based airline suspended flights from 3 May, having voluntarily filed for insolvency in the National Company Law Tribunal a day earlier. The airline had a market share of around 7% as of March with over 300 flights a day around the time it suspended operations. Key Points
mintAmid tensions in MP BJP, Scindia loyalist returns to Congress in a 700-car convoy to ‘send a message’
Kamal Nath and Digvijay Singh welcomed Shivpuri leader Baijnath Singh at Bhopal event; he tells The Indian Express, 'I followed Scindia to BJP, and got suffocated. This is liberating for me.' Key Points
The Indian ExpressCan Scindia win Guna's hearts for BJP after losing it in 2019?
Jyotiraditya Scindia, who lost the Guna seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, has been granted another chance by BJP. This decision marks a significant change in the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh under Kamal Nath's leadership. Key Points
Economic Times
"India is largest global purchaser of aircraft after US, China": Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at Wings India
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 18 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday that India has emerged as the largest global purchaser of aircraft after the United States and China. Show Full Article Scindia inaugurated the Wings India event in Hyderabad today in which he unveiled the Air India Airbus A350. Speaking at the […] Key Points
ThePrintJyotiraditya Scindia factor, toppling of Kamal Nath govt, rebels key issues in MP
The Madhya Pradesh election is influenced by the BJP's move to topple the 15-month-old Kamal Nath-led Congress government in 2020, which involved Jyotiraditya Scindia defecting with 22 MLAs. The impact is evident within the BJP, with conflicts between old loyalists and Scindia's supporters on ticket distribution and campaign management. Key Points
Economic Times'Learning from Rahul Gandhi,' Scindia was told on restaurant visit. His reply…
Union Minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia stopped by a restaurant in Gwalior where he had food and interacted with the staff about food and local issues. When asked by a social media user if he was following in the footsteps of Congress's Rahul Gandhi in terms of his public outreach, he replied, "Actually, unlearning." Key Points
India Today‘Unruly behaviour unacceptable’: Jyotiraditya Scindia lists measures to make flight operations better at Delhi airport, SOPs for airlines
India Business News: The Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has listed measures to improve flight operations at Delhi airport and introduced SOPs for airlines. The airport faced significant challenges with flight delays and diversions, causing widespread impact. Scindia emphasized the importance of addressing unruly behavior and ensuring passenger convenience during adverse weather conditions. The activation of a new runway and the release of a Standard Operating Procedure are among the measures being implemented to mitigate disruptions. Key Points
Times Of IndiaScindia discusses airfares, ways to improve airlines' on-time performance
Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the self-monitoring mechanism for airfares by individual airlines and emphasized keeping fares in check on select routes. He instructed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to relook technical specifications at VFR-equipped airports to enhance on-time performance (OTP). Key Points
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Man throws puppy on ground, stamps on it; detained after Shivraj Chouhan intervenes
A man in Madhya Pradesh was detained after a distressing CCTV footage showed him slamming a puppy on the ground and crushing it under his foot. Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemned the act. Key Points
India TodayCongress is party of 'lies and loot', says Jyotiraditya Scindia, talks about 'velvety roads' of Madhya Pra
Congress always cries about empty coffers.... It used to say 'Behen tijori khali hai' (sister, coffers are empty) while the BJP says 'Behen tijori tumahri hai' (sister, coffers are yours), Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, speaking at a public meeting in support of BJP candidate Brajendra Yadav. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP fields Jyotiraditya Scindia from MP's Guna — a seat he lost to PM Modi's party in 2019
BJP candidate list 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Jyotiraditya Scindia had contested the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections as a Congress candidate. He had lost the Guna seat to a BJP candidate by a margin of around 1.25 lakh votes. Key Points
mint‘Bear with us during this difficult period,’ says Aviation Minister Scindia amid flight delays
Visibility fluctuated for hours and even dropped to zero. Delhi Airport authorities were compelled to enforce shut-down of operations on CAT III runways for passengers’ safety. Key Points
ThePrintCivil Aviation Minister Scindia, Congress leader Venugopal verbal duel over air fares continues
In the ongoing verbal duel between Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia over soaring air fares, Mr. Venugopal, in a fresh rebuttal late on Sunday, said “hard facts and everyday suffering of the middle class cannot be wished away by distorting figures and misrepresenting the actual facts on the ground” Key Points
The Hindu
Did Scindia pass the test? BJP doubles 2018 tally on his turf Gwalior-Chambal, but many loyalists lose
This was first MP election since Scindia left Congress with 22 MLAs & joined BJP. The region has 34 of MP’s 230 seats, & the election was seen as a test of his clout. Key Points
ThePrintKanpur-Delhi flight soon! Scindia confirms new route – Know all about aviation revolution in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has seen 145 per cent of growth in terms of airplane arrivals. In 2013-14, UP recorded 652 airplane arrivals in a week. This has gone up to 1,595 at present. Key Points
FinancialexpressAviation ministry looks for template to restructure BCAS
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced plans to restructure the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and increase its workforce by 400-450 individuals. The move aims to enhance the back-end infrastructure in response to the growing passenger traffic, fleet size, and number of airports in India's civil aviation sector. Key Points
Economic TimesScindia’s Guna rival KP Yadav says his convoy 'followed & intercepted' after Modi event, seeks probe
In letter to MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra, Krishnapal Singh Yadav seeks investigation into ‘suspicious incident’. Police say man arrested in matter wanted to meet MP. Key Points
ThePrintAir fares have reduced by 60%, are likely to decline further: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The war of words between the Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal over a surge in airfares continued on June 12, with the former claiming that there has been considerable decrease in flight prices after the intervention of the government. Key Points
The Hindu
After fielding Scindia instead of KP Yadav from Guna, BJP ramps up efforts to secure Yadavs' support
At a sammelan for Yadav Community, CM Mohan Yadav spoke of how BJP has worked to uplift Yadavs. BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia will face-off against Congress's Rao Yadvendra Singh in Guna. Key Points
ThePrintFocus on efficiency or you will lose customers: Jytoriaditya Scindia warns airline CEOs after fog fiasco
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has warned airlines to enhance efficiency or risk losing customers. During a meeting with airline CEOs, Scindia emphasized the need for growth without compromising efficiency. The minister's comments follow significant disruptions at Delhi Airport due to severe fog, causing delays for over 500 flights. Key Points
Economic TimesAviation sector seeing sustained robust demand, V-shaped recovery: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
According to CAPA India projections, the country’s domestic passenger traffic is likely to rise to 16 crore in the 2023-24 fiscal year from an estimated 13.75 crore for the current fiscal. By 2029-30, India's domestic passenger traffic is likely to touch 35 crore. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNavi Mumbai airport to become operational by year end: Scindia
The greenfield airport is being developed in three phases, with the initial phase capable of handling 2.5 crore passengers per annum. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMadhya Pradesh: How Modi's BJP won 'India's dil' with these 'Panch Maha Mantras'
To counter the anti-incumbency, the party went all out with lively campaigns, energetic rallies, and some smart moves. The saffron party flexed its political muscles with a strategy that just hit differently. We're calling it the 'Panch Maha Mantra' – a clever mix of social tactics, perks for women, Modi's charisma, and, the Scindia factor. Key Points
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Jyotiraditya Scindia plays gilli danda in Madhya Pradesh, says ‘maza bahut aya
Jyotiraditya Scindia shared a video of himself enjoying a game of gilli danda in Madhya Pradesh. The minister shared the video on microblogging platform X. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesFly 91's inaugural flight between Goa-Lakshadweep takes off
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Fly 91, the latest entrant in the Indian civil aviation space, launched its inaugural between Mopa in Goa and Agatti in Lakshadweep on Tuesday. Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has flagged off the inaugural flight virtually from New Delhi. The flight operator announced it would begin commercial services on […] Key Points
ThePrintAir India fined ₹1.10 crore by DGCA for safety violations
₹1.10 crore fine on Air India: DGCA said safety violations took place on certain long-range terrain critical routes of Air India. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi Airport chaos: Aviation Minister reveals plans to solve flight delay crisis
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia ordered operations at CAT III-enabled runway at Delhi Airport as per DGCA satisfaction. He requested airlines to follow DGCA's SOP for better communication and facilitation of passengers during flight cancellations and delays. Delhi Airport issued an advisory for non-CAT III compliant flights, causing delays. Key Points
Economic TimesAyodhya airport to be ready by 15 December, says Yogi, after visit with Jyotiraditya Scindia
UP CM's announcement on Maryada Purshottam Shri Ram International Airport comes ahead of next month's Ram temple opening. Airport director says DGCA licence for flight operations expected soon. Key Points
ThePrint
Rajasthan polls: Diya Kumari looks safe as Narpat Singh Rajvi accommodated, Scindia stays neutral
The comparison between Diya and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia is inevitable. Both are royals and women who have based their politics in a feudal state like Rajasthan. What has been ironical is that though Diya credits Scindia as her political mentor , there are now murmurs in Jaipur that BJP is trying to cultivate the political greenhorn as a new power centre to counter Scindia. Key Points
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