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Neha LM Tripathi

I am a principal correspondent with the national political bureau of the Hindustan Times. I track the aviation and railways ministry. I also write on travel trends. I cover the beats at the national level for the newspaper. Before being in Delhi, I have worked as a journalist in Mumbai as well. My hobbies include trekking and travelling.

Articles by Neha LM Tripathi

Railways seeks NIA help to probe sabotage bids

NIA is yet to officially register any case to look into suspected sabotage incidents on the railway tracks but they are “informally” looking into it.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:00 AM IST

Railways has approached NIA to investigate sabotage incidents on tracks: Minister

The development comes close on the heels of several instances when locomotive pilots have spotted harmful objects on railway tracks.

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw interacts with media persons in Jaipur on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:42 PM IST

10% rise in air incidents due to human errors: Aviation minister Naidu

K Ram Mohan Naidu said that globally, human errors have led to 80% of aviation incidents, even though the number of incidents has reduced

Naidu was speaking at the maiden national safety seminar on human factors in aviation accidents in Delhi. (PTI file photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:38 AM IST

Air India plans to launch Wi-Fi on international flights by year-end

Air India plans to introduce Wi-Fi connectivity on its international flights starting in November, an airline executive has said.

Air India’s upcoming changes include upgrading all flights with new soft products, retrofitting legacy planes and introducing new A350 aircraft on international routes. (Reuters)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:28 AM IST
By, London

Air India to have on board Wi-Fi on international flights by year-end

Since taking control of the airline from the government in January last year, the Tata Group has been introducing several measures to improve the airline

India’s newest aircraft- A350 was introduced by Air India in January this year. (PTI)
Published on Sep 22, 2024 09:25 PM IST

‘Air India to upgrade its entire narrow-body fleet by mid-2025’

Narrow-body aircraft are the mainstay of domestic airline operations for most airlines, with wide-body ones typically flown on long-haul routes

Air India completed two years on September 15 since it embarked on a five-year Vihaan.AI transformation plan. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Air travel in India became inclusive in 10 yrs: PM Modi at civil aviation meet

Modi was speaking at the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation which had delegates from 29 countries and eight international organisations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, as Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu looks on, at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 03:12 AM IST

DGCA orders special safety audit of all flying training organisations

A senior DGCA official said that the audit will be conducted in three phases from September to November 2024 covering 37 FTOs

India currently has 33 DGCA approved FTOs. (Representative file photo)
Published on Sep 12, 2024 06:38 PM IST

DGCA issues circular advising electric vertical take-off, landing plane certification

The advisory provides comprehensive safety requirements on the design, construction, structural strength, flight performance, power plant installation required for type certification of eVTOL aircraft

The Vertical Take-Off and Landing capable aircraft (VCA) at present is powered by electrical system. (Representative file photo)
Published on Sep 11, 2024 01:43 PM IST

IGI world’s 24th best connected airport, rises one spot: Report

IGI Airport, which has recently been awarded as the first NetZero Carbon Emission Compliant airport in India, is the only airport in the country with four runways

Currently, the IGI airport is in the process of working out ways to increase its international capacity by 40-50% within a year. (Bloomberg)
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:46 AM IST

2-day Asia Pacific ministerial conference to begin on September 11 in Delhi

The event is jointly organised by the Indian government and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) APAC

The two-day event will see a gathering of over 250 delegates from 41 countries. (@MoCA_GoI)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:38 AM IST

Railways accept Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia’s resignations, waive notice period

The Railways’ decision comes after there were speculations about Vinesh Phogat being unable to contest elections because of the 3-month notice period norm that must be followed by all employees

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday ahead of the Haryana assembly elections. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Sep 09, 2024 02:34 PM IST

Jewar airport to be fined 21 crore for opening delay

An NIA spokesperson did not comment on the penalty, but said that the body is working closely with the Uttar Pradesh government

The ongoing construction work at Noida International Airport in Jewar in Greater Noida on Thursday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:28 AM IST

IC-814 hijackers’ Hindu codenames trigger row

Among those who criticised the limited series drama was Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) IT cell chief Amit Malviya.

A still from the web series that was released last week. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 03:52 AM IST

FDI nod for Air India, no Vistara after Nov 11

Vistara will merge with Air India starting November 12, following government approval of Singapore Airlines' FDI. Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in Air India.

The Union government on Friday cleared the last roadblock to national carrier Air India Ltd.’s merger with smaller rival Vistara. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:28 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Railways to hire at least 100 retired officers to fill up vacant zone posts

According to the official, the IR has designed a pattern called the re-arrangement scheme, which will remain valid until December 2026

 (Representative Photo)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 08:17 PM IST

Decks cleared for Vistara merger with Air India

SIA owns a 49% stake in Vistara and will get a 25.1% stake in the merged entity. The Tatas, who own Air India, will keep the remaining 74.9% stake.

A Vistara Airbus A320 passenger aircraft prepares for take-off. (Reuters File Photo)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 01:29 PM IST

Air India fined 10 lakh for ‘not complying with rules’

The civil aviation regulator said it had carried out a surveillance inspection of all the scheduled domestic airlines in June when it observed that Air India Express was not complying with the rules

 (Representative Photo)
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:56 PM IST

DGCA suspends flight training organisation over serious deficiencies

DGCA has suspended approval granted to Alchemist Aviation Pvt. Ltd to operate as FTO and it will now have to mandatorily undergo a de novo rectification process to ensure obligatory compliances

There was no immediate response from Alchemist Aviation Pvt. Ltd on the suspension. (Representative file photo)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 12:12 PM IST

Satish Kumar becomes 1st Dalit chairman, CEO of Railway Board

Kumar, whose tenure is set to begin on September 1, will succeed Jaya Varma Sinha, the first woman to hold the topmost post in the Indian Railways.

Satish Kumar who has been appointed as new chairperson and CEO of Railway Board. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 04:42 AM IST

DGCA suspends license of MP-based aviation operator after air crash

The suspension comes after a Cessna 152 aircraft registered as VT-BBB crash landed during a test flight on August 11 due to engine failure

 (Representative Photo)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 05:01 PM IST

Air India cabin crew member assaulted in hotel, rescued

Officials aware of the matter said that the intruder entered the cabin crew member’s hotel room earlier this week.

Officials aware of the matter said that the intruder entered the cabin crew member’s hotel room earlier this week. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects

The proposals were approved at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that with this, the Union government has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh crore since assuming office in June, making it clear that its priority was to generate jobs and boost connectivity to further economic growth. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 06:26 AM IST

Kavach system on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata route to be operational by 2025: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said that the Kavach technology will only help to stop accidents when two trains erroneously operate on the same track and are to collide either from the front or the rear end

Union railway minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw (File Photo)
Published on Aug 07, 2024 08:40 PM IST

Bangladesh unrest: Trains from Kolkata to Dhaka cancelled

The cancellations come amid protests against Hasina’s government over demands to end a controversial quota system

People shout slogans as they take part in a protest rally in Dhaka on Monday. (AP Photo)
Published on Aug 05, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Pilots’ federation urges government to implement revised duty timings

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the civil aviation ministry to implement revised norms on flight duty and rest period at the earliest.

The revised flight duty norms seeks to provide more rest time amid rising concerns over fatigue among pilots. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 04:11 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Will make every effort to implement Kavach on entire rail network: Vaishnaw

The Lok Sabha on Thursday approved the ‘Demands for Grants’ of Rs. 7.89 lakh crore for the railways amid opposition from the INDIA bloc leaders

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Twitter Photo)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:09 PM IST

Ram Mohan Naidu tables Aviation bill to replace British-era Act in Lok Sabha

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu introduced the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, aiming to overhaul civil aviation regulations and replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act.

The proposed legislation includes provisions to regulate aircraft design and manufacturing, supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance. (Sansad TV)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 03:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Two dead, eight injured in Jharkand train accident

Two people were killed and eight injured after 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed when its engine had a “side collision” with a goods train that went off the tracks before the accident in Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a series of railway disasters across the country in recent months that prompted authorities to scramble rescue teams to the spot and the Opposition to target the Centre for alleged lack of accountability.

Preliminary probe suggests the passenger train collided with the derailed goods train near Barabamboo, around 80km from Jamshedpur, on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 08:42 AM IST
By, , Jamshedpur/new Delhi

Jharkhand: 2 passengers killed as Howrah-Mumbai Mail rams into derailed train

The Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed days after two people were killed and 20 injured after coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express jumped the tracks in Uttar Pradesh on July 18

Officials said the cause of the accident was not immediately known. (Sourced)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 09:41 AM IST
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