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The Star
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
India extends airspace ban on Pakistani airlines, military aircraft
NEW DELHI: The Indian government has extended the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for Pakistani flights until Aug 23, officials said Wednesday (July 23). The information was shared by Murlidhar Mohol, India's federal junior minister for civil aviation, through a social media post. "Update on Airspace Restriction. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace has been officially extended until 23rd August 2025," Mohol wrote on social media. According to the minister, the extension reflects continued strategic considerations and is in line with prevailing security protocols. New Delhi's action came days after Pakistan decided to extend the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Indian airlines by another month, until August 24. The previous NOTAM will expire on Thursday. Earlier on June 24, the ministry had announced a month-long extension of the NOTAM restricting Pakistani aircraft from coming into India. The first NOTAM by India was in force from May 1 to May 23. As per NOTAM issued by the federal ministry of civil aviation, no aircraft registered in Pakistan, and operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines or operators will be allowed to enter the Indian airspace. The airspace ban also applies to Pakistani military aircraft as per the NOTAM. NOTAMs on both sides were issued amid diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad in April this year over the attack in which 26 people were killed by gunmen at Baisaran area of Pahalgam town, about 89 km east of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. - Xinhua
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Govt extends closure of airspace to Pakistani aircrafts till August 23
The Centre has officially extended Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani civil aircrafts from entering Indian airspace until August 23, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol confirmed. "This extension reflects continued strategic considerations and is in line with prevailing security protocols. Stay tuned for further updates," Union MoS Mohol said in a post on X. The previous NOTAM was going to expire on July 24 (Thursday). Earlier on June 24, the ministry had announced a month long extension of the NOTAM restricting Pakistani aircrafts coming into India. The first NOTAM by India was valid from May 1 to May 23. As per the NOTAM, Indian airspace will not be available for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights. The restrictions on Pakistani aircrafts were first put during Operation Sindoor, due to increased hostilities between the neighbouring nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack which killed 26 people, including one foreign national on April 22 The Indian airspace has been closed for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April 30. On April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, India announced a series of measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operational land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties in view of cross-border links to the massacre. India also launched the decisive Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan with precision strikes. The government is set to hold a 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor next week, during the monsoon Parliament Session, according to sources. The discussion will be finalised after a consensus is reached. Opposition parties have been demanding presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate on Operation Sindoor. As per sources, since PM Modi will be embarking on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, the discussion on Operation Sindoor is likely to take place next week. Multiple Opposition MPs have also submitted adjournment motions to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India officially extends closure of airspace to Pakistani aircrafts till August 23: Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol
Advt Advt The Centre has officially extended Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistcivil aircrafts from entering Indian airspace until August 23, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol confirmed."This extension reflects continued strategic considerations and is in line with prevailing security protocols. Stay tuned for further updates," Union MoS Mohol said in a post on previous NOTAM was going to expire on July 24 (Thursday). Earlier on June 24, the ministry had announced a month long extension of the NOTAM restricting Pakistani aircrafts coming into India. The first NOTAM by India was valid from May 1 to May per the NOTAM, Indian airspace will not be available for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military restrictions on Pakistani aircrafts were first put during Operation Sindoor , due to increased hostilities between the neighbouring nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack which killed 26 people, including one foreign national on April 22The Indian airspace has been closed for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, India announced a series of measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operational land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties in view of cross-border links to the also launched the decisive Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan with precision government is set to hold a 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor next week, during the monsoon Parliament Session, according to sources. The discussion will be finalised after a consensus is parties have been demanding presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate on Operation Sindoor. As per sources, since PM Modi will be embarking on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, the discussion on Operation Sindoor is likely to take place next Opposition MPs have also submitted adjournment motions to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. (ANI)
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
India extends airspace ban for Pakistani airlines till August 23
India has officially extended restrictions on Pakistani aircraft from entering its airspace until August 23, 2025, citing strategic and security considerations. Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol , announced the development on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter). "Update on Airspace Restriction. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace has been officially extended until 23rd August 2025," Mohol said in his post. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Healthcare Data Analytics Project Management Product Management Others Design Thinking Operations Management others PGDM MCA Management Artificial Intelligence Public Policy MBA Finance CXO Technology Data Science Cybersecurity healthcare Data Science Leadership Degree Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details — mohol_murlidhar (@mohol_murlidhar)
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First Post
a day ago
- Business
- First Post
India has no plans to ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners: Govt replies to post-Air India crash query
In a written response to a question from Rajya Sabha MP Jebi Mather on whether the government is planning to ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the civil aviation sector amid speculations of the fleet's unfitness to fly, Mohol stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration read more The Civil Aviation Ministry has no plans to ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners after the crash of Air India 171 in June, MoS Murlidhar Mohol said in Rajya Sabha. In a written response to a question from Rajya Sabha MP Jebi Mather on whether the government is planning to ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the civil aviation sector amid speculations of the fleet's unfitness to fly, Mohol stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'DGCA, on 13.06.2025, has ordered to conduct the checks/inspections of all 33 787-Dreamliner aircraft of Air India. Out of a total of 33 aircraft, 31 operational aircraft have been inspected, wherein minor findings were observed in 8 aircraft. These aircraft have been released for operation post rectification. The remaining 2 aircraft are under scheduled maintenance," the Mos said. There are a total of 190 aircraft ( Boeing B787-8/9/, B777-200/300, Airbus -350, Airbus 320 and Airbus 321). Out of which, 31 aircraft are on ground for scheduled maintenance. No significant technical, crew and maintenance gaps found for grounding of these 31 aircraft," Mohol added. 5 security breaches in 6 months Air India received nine show-cause notices from the government in the past six months over five identified safety violations, the MoS said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Answering a question about the Air India Dreamliner 787 crash on June 12 that killed 260 people, MoS Mohol stated that the government has not observed an adverse trend in the reliability reports of the aircraft over the last six months. The airline, particularly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, has come under intense scrutiny after a preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) showed that a cutoff to the fuel switches caused the crash. After AAIB's report was published, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed airlines to inspect the fuel switch locking system in their Boeing 787 and 737 planes. However, Air India said it had found 'no issues' in the locking mechanism on its planes.
