Aviation Minister blames IndiGo management for crisis, Luthra brothers detained in Thailand, more

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu blamed IndiGo management for the crisis, which resulted in as many as 1,600 flight cancellations in a single day. He further stated that if "willful negligence" is found, the government may seek the CEO's removal. The minister discussed the government's decision to curtail IndiGo's operations by 10%, new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) staffing, emphasising that passenger welfare is the first priority. This bulletin also covers the detention of brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra in Phuket, Thailand, in connection with the Goa nightclub fire that resulted in 25 fatalities. Additionally, the programme reports on the launch of the 'Trump Gold Card' visa initiative by the US administration.