India orders takedown of 15 offshore crypto platforms over AML non-compliance
The platforms were operating in India without registering with FIU-IND and complying with requirements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
India's aviation authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has mandated airlines to conduct a one-time drug screening for all pilots by July 2027, following a series of incidents involving crew members allegedly under the influence of drugs. The directive follows an unusual incident with an Air India Airbus A320, where all three hydraulic systems failed simultaneously, causing the aircraft to lose 300 feet of altitude.
The captain of the flight, which landed in India on August 4, tested positive for illegal drugs. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has labeled the drug-use discovery as a "serious concern" and urged the regulator to take "appropriate actions" urgently. Air India terminated the pilot-in-command's employment following his positive drug test.
The airline's zero-tolerance policy towards safety, fitness, or regulatory violations led to the pilot's immediate dismissal. The 34-year-old captain had a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence and 5,055 hours of flying experience, while the 32-year-old co-pilot had a Commercial Pilot Licence and 1,394 hours of total flying experience.
Both pilots had received nearly 22 hours of rest before operating the flight. The government official revealed that the draft rules for the "amended drug test rules for pilots" are expected to be finalized by the end of the month, with stricter requirements for screening pilots and expanded coverage of the airline industry. The aviation regulator is also working with airlines to tighten existing drug test rules.
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