“Political parties focus on the candidate’s ability to win among the youth”: Sachin Pilot to NDTV

New Delhi: Congress MP Sachin Pilot today explained why India’s political system does not give much space to youth in electoral politics, saying it was a matter of “political reality”. He told a youth conclave on New Delhi TV that ultimately it was the voters who were not treating the country’s youth fairly. “Political parties … Read more

Sachin pilot in NDTV show Kangana Ranaut Row

New Delhi: Congress leader Sachin Pilot today raised eyebrows over party leader Supriya Shrinate’s choice of actor Kangana Ranaut from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi commented on the remarks. “If someone says something wrong, we will never defend it. Language should not be unparliamentary. Defamation of character is not good. Politics should always be issue-based,” Mr. Pilot … Read more

Sachin Pilot says he won’t contest Lok Sabha polls

Mr. Pilot also talked about the suspense over Amethi and Rae Bareli seats. New Delhi: Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the decision not to contest the Lok Sabha elections was a well-thought-out one and used a cricket metaphor, claiming that when he enters the electoral field, there will be few people who can stand up … Read more

Aviation regulator DGCA postpones deadline for new rules on pilot rest and duty hours

Bangalore: India’s aviation regulator has postponed the June 1 deadline for airlines to adopt new rules on pilot rest and duty hours, a notice on its website showed, without giving a reason or a new target date. Tuesday’s news comes after The Economic Times last month reported a warning from a major airline lobby group … Read more

Freezing of Congress accounts violates model code: Sachin Pilot

Mr. Pilot is the Congress chief in Chhattisgarh. Raipur: Party leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday said freezing Congress bank accounts at the time of elections violated the code of conduct and was unconstitutional and the poll panel should block such a move to save democracy. Speaking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, … Read more

Exclusive: Sachin Pilot informs Junior Gehlot about polls, his election plans

Sachin Pilot gives exclusive interview to NDTV Jaipur: Senior party leader Sachin Pilot told NDTV that the Congress party has chosen Ashok Gehlot’s son Vaibhav and Kamal Nath. There is nothing wrong in Kamal Nath’s son Nakul contesting the Lok Sabha election, while stressing that the BJP has also provided votes to many leaders whose … Read more

Key race between BJP and Congress in north India: Sachin pilot

Sachin Pilot says Congress will unite and fight together (File) Tonk, Rajasthan: Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed confidence in the candidates announced by the party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and said those who had a good chance of winning have been given the chance. After the announcement of 10 Congress candidates for the … Read more

In footage, pilot ejects from crashed Tejas fighter jet and returns safely with parachute

Pilots are exposed to high G-forces during ejection, which can also cause serious injuries. New Delhi: India’s indigenous fighter jet Tejas crashed near a hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan today. The pilot ejected safely from the plane, but the plane burst into flames. The Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry. Video of the … Read more