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IRCTC, Twitter A parliamentary panel overseen by Shashi Tharoor was summoned to discuss data security

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IRCTC, Twitter A parliamentary panel overseen by Shashi Tharoor was summoned to discuss data security

On Friday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has invited Twitter and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to testify. Concerns over “citizens’ data security and privacy” have prompted the summoning of the microblogging platform and the railway ticketing service. The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019, was withdrawn by the centre just days prior to the legislative hearing. A new bill will now take its place.

Twitter’s administration and membership would be questioned by the Tharoor-led parliamentary inquiry, according to sources who have been contacted by PTI. It is also possible to inquire about the social media site’s favouritism of a specific political party.

The IRCTC, which has over 10 crore subscribers, has recruited a consultant to monetize passenger data in the meantime. The panel can question why a consultant was hired. The sources stated that IRCTC could also be questioned over the tender that was floated to employ the expert.

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The sources claim that the Tharoor-led panel has been talking with different stakeholders on data security and privacy. These include social media businesses, internet companies, government agencies, and other regulators. The panel’s report will probably be completed before August 30.

The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019, was withdrawn earlier this month by the federal government, which is headed by Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This statute will now be repealed in favour of a “comprehensive measure” for “modern digital privacy regulations.”

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

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Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

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On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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