Israel president Rivlin arrives in Mumbai on 6-day visit

November 14, 2016

Mumbai, Nov 14: Israel President Reuven Rivlin arrived here this morning on a six-day visit to India to further strengthen bilateral ties. Rivlin, who landed at the Mumbai airport with a large delegation of businessmen and academicians, will leave for Delhi today.

He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and visit several sites of co-operation and joint projects between the two nations.

The Israeli leader will join President Pranab Mukherjee in opening an agro-tech conference in Chandigarh.

He will also pay his respects at the sites of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in Mumbai and lay wreaths at memorials for Mahatma Gandhi and for Indian soldiers, who fell in the World War-I.

Six Jews were killed at the Mumbai Chabad house during the Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2008. Rivlin will also hold meetings with senior Indian officials and with leaders of the Jewish community.

"I am departing now on an important visit to India, an important ally and close friend of Israel, a state with whom we have much in common," Rivlin said before he boarded the flight to Mumbai.

"Israel and India are both countries of innovation and of inspiration. Countries that have ancient traditions, but have built strong and thriving hi-tech economies, and now celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations. This visit is a sign of the strong relations and friendship between our peoples, and I hope will plant the seeds for that friendship to grow closer and closer," he said.

The academic delegation accompanying Rivlin includes presidents and senior representatives of Israeli academic institutions, who are expected to sign separate agreements with Indian institutions.

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Definitely we Hindustanis are giving a most welcome to the Great Premier of the Great Nation. this is our culture, but Criminal Looter RSS, before \Chaddi\" now moves to Pantaloon no chance to welcome such a great leader because Killer of Our Great \"FATHER of Nation\" Never Ever you Chaddis think, well cultured nation like Israel no chance your Goonda ruling, Just you got a chance do not believe you for Ever No!!!! \"Every Dog has its own day\" Snake Land Gangasara Annanna.
Meeting Our President Mukerje, visiting Father of Nation Memories not Chaddis!!!!
Jai hoo Modianna."

welcome ...rivlin sir ... heartly welcome ... we love our jewish brothers , long live israel india relationship ... hara hara modi .. jai jai modi ... we must give most favoured nation status to israel and israeli premier must be invited to independence day ...

Master Deceivers meet the unprofessional Deceivers...

Then where will he go....bechara..as only hope, brothers are here in India.

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India’s Tougher Pilot Fatigue Rules: Why IndiGo’s Operations Crashed Into Turbulence

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December 6,2025

New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced major operational turbulence this week after failing to prepare for new pilot-fatigue regulations issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The stricter rules—designed to improve flight safety—took effect in phases through 2024, with the latest implementation on November 1. IndiGo has acknowledged that inadequate roster planning led to widespread cancellations and delays.

Below are the key DGCA rules that affected IndiGo’s operations:

1. Longer Mandatory Weekly Rest

Weekly rest for pilots has been increased from 36 hours to 48 hours.

The government says the extended break is essential to curb cumulative fatigue. This rule remains in force despite the current crisis.

2. Cap on Night Landings

Pilots can now perform only two night landings per week—a steep reduction from the earlier limit of six.

Night hours, defined as midnight to early morning, are considered the least alert period for pilots.

Given the disruptions, this rule has been temporarily relaxed for IndiGo until February 10.

3. Reduced Maximum Night Flight Duty

Flight duty that stretches into the night is now capped at 10 hours.

This measure has also been kept on hold for IndiGo until February 10 to stabilize operations.

4. Weekly Rest Cannot Be Replaced With Personal Leave

Airlines can no longer count a pilot’s personal leave as part of the mandatory 48-hour rest.

Pilots say this closes a loophole that previously reduced actual rest time.

Currently, all airlines are exempt from this rule to normalise travel.

5. Mandatory Fatigue Monitoring

Airlines must submit quarterly fatigue reports along with corrective actions to DGCA.

This system aims to create a transparent fatigue-tracking framework across the industry.

The DGCA has stressed that these rules were crafted to strengthen flight safety and align India with global fatigue-management standards. The temporary relaxations are expected to remain until February 2025, giving IndiGo time to stabilise its schedules and restore normal air travel.

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