Jyotiraditya Scindia

Aviation ministry forms three advisory groups to improve services

The groups comprise Airlines, Airport Operators and MRO, Cargo Carriers, FTOs and Ground Handling companies, the ministry said in a tweet.

Jul 21, 2021, 18:03 PM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches eight new routes to enhance regional aerial connectivity

"Committed to bolster regional air connectivity and take the Prime Minister's vision of Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) to greater heights," the newly-appointed Union Minister of Civil Aviation said.

Jul 17, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

One dead in helicopter crash at Maharashtra's Jalgaon, Jyotiraditya Scindia offers condolences

A training aircraft of the NMIMS Academy of Aviation crash landed in Maharashtra's Jalgaon killing the pilot.

Jul 16, 2021, 19:37 PM IST

Use of drones to become much easier in India, says Aviation ministry- Key takeaways of draft rules

Built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring, “The Drone Rules, 2021” will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021). 

Jul 16, 2021, 12:26 PM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia takes charge as Civil Aviation Minister

Jyotiraditya Scindia has taken over the charge of the ministry at a time when the civil aviation sector is facing strong headwinds due to the coronavirus pandemic which has impacted overall demand and has also resulted in financial woes for the industry players.

Jul 09, 2021, 12:31 PM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia replaces Hardeep Singh Puri as Civil Aviation Minister

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who switched from Congress to BJP last year, is all set to take charge of the Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday. The Rajya Sabha MP replaces Hardeep Singh Puri, who has been given the charge of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He will also handle the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Jul 08, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet, 12 ministers exit, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal brought in

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State, comprising new faces and those elevated, were sworn in at a ceremony held in the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. While most of the members took oath in Hindi, a few of them took it in English.

Jul 07, 2021, 23:50 PM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia replaces Hardeep Singh Puri as Civil Aviation minister

Jyotiraditya Scindia replaces Hardeep Singh Puri for the civil aviation portfolio.

Jul 07, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

Narendra Modi's Cabinet expansion 2021: Full list of expected ministers

While an official confirmation is still awaited on the rejig, the Cabinet reshuffle is likely to be held this week in the run-up to Parliament’s monsoon session, which is scheduled to commence from July 19.

Jul 07, 2021, 00:39 AM IST

Union Cabinet reshuffle at 6 pm tomorrow, ministerial probables including Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal arrive in Delhi

Rane told reporters that he had not received any call about his joining the government. Leaders of the LJP faction headed by Paras said he had received a call from Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday but claimed that it was related to the birth anniversary of party founder Ram Vilas Paswan.

Jul 06, 2021, 21:06 PM IST

Union Cabinet reshuffle: Jyotiraditya Scindia offers prayers at Ujjain temple ahead of Delhi visit

Many workers of BJP and local leaders were present at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar airport when Scindia reached there. He was seen greeting them with folded hands. "My Ujjain tour is over and I am leaving for Delhi now. I will return next week," Scindia told reporters.

Jul 06, 2021, 17:48 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi holds meeting with Amit Shah, BL Santhosh amid buzz of Cabinet expansion

If the prime minister goes ahead with the exercise, he will be expanding his Council of Ministers for the first time since assuming the charge in May 2019 for his second innings. 

Jul 05, 2021, 23:41 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi likely to expand Union Cabinet soon; Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal may be inducted as ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to expand the Union Cabinet by inducting some more ministers in the days to come, sources said on Monday.

Jul 05, 2021, 13:53 PM IST

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia helps injured policeman on his way, video surfaces

In the recorded footage we can see the BJP leader putting a handkerchief on the forehead of a policeman. According to the reports, the cop received minor injuries after one of the cars from Jyotiraditya Scindia's convoy him unexpectedly. 

Mar 21, 2021, 15:55 PM IST

BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Rahul Gandhi over ‘backbencher’ remark, says 'why was he not concerned back then'

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at his once close friend and former party leader, Jyotiraditya Scindia reacted to the situation. “It would have been a different situation, had Rahul Gandhi been concerned the same way as he is now, when I was in Congress,” said Scindia.

Mar 09, 2021, 13:18 PM IST

Lockdown was not like emergency- Jyotiraditya Scindia

In the Rajya Sabha, Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the lockdown was not like the Emergency imposed in 1975, the entire country was imprisoned in the Emergency.

Feb 04, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia appeals people to vote for 'panja' in Madhya Pradesh bypolls - Watch

The video shows Jyotiraditya Scindia appealing to the crowd to press the “hand” symbol in the bypolls scheduled in MP on November 3.

Nov 01, 2020, 11:10 AM IST

When Jyotiraditya Scindia mistakenly appealed to vote for congress

In a slip of tongue, BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia appealed voters to vote for congress.

Nov 01, 2020, 09:36 AM IST

Am BJP worker, won't comment on Congress' affairs: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Scindia's exit from the Congress in March this year with over 20 MLAs, led to the collapse of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh and enabled the BJP's return to power.

Aug 25, 2020, 15:49 PM IST

No one has charisma the Gandhi family has in Congress party: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Conceding that their exit might adversely impact the party "temporarily", the veteran Congress MP, however, said party "discipline and ideology can't be compromised to satisfy the individual aspirations of leaders who lack ideological commitment.

Jul 24, 2020, 17:05 PM IST