Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols.

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is slapped with a total fine of Rs 90 lakh ($1,08,204),&nbsp;with BCAS and DGCA imposing fines of Rs 60 lakh ($72k) and Rs 30 lakh ($36k), respectively. IndiGo is fined Rs 1.2 crore ($1,44,282)&nbsp;by BCAS for lapses in security measures, particularly the incident where passengers were observed eating on the tarmac, as captured in a viral video.

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IndiGo passengers rushed out of an aircraft at Mumbai airport, sitting on the tarmac, and were seen having food following the delayed Goa-Delhi flight on January 14.

The DGCA, in its January 17 order, deems IndiGo and MIAL non-proactive in anticipating and facilitating passenger needs during the situation.

DGCA imposes a fine of Rs 30 lakh ($36k) each on Air India and SpiceJet for rostering pilots during foggy conditions, violating low-visibility operation instructions issued in a November 6, 2023 meeting.

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The penalty is related to the rostering of "non-CAT III compliant pilots" during low visibility at Delhi airport, leading to diversions of Delhi-bound flights.

MIAL's response to the show-cause notice is deemed unsatisfactory, indicating a failure to adhere to safety requirements specified in the "Air Safety Circular 04 of 2007."

The penalties on Air India and SpiceJet stem from the failure to roster "CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots" during December 25-28, 2023, impacting flight operations at Delhi airport due to dense fog.

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Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols.

Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is slapped with a total fine of Rs 90 lakh ($1,08,204), with BCAS and DGCA imposing fines of Rs 60 lakh ($72k) and Rs 30 lakh ($36k), respectively. IndiGo is fined Rs 1.2 crore ($1,44,282) by BCAS for lapses in security measures, particularly the incident where passengers were observed eating on the tarmac, as captured in a viral video. This is not a tourist spot. This is Mumbai airport. No facility provided by the airline. Many passengers rushed out of an IndiGo aircraft at the Mumbai airport, sat on the tarmac, and some were also seen having food there as soon as their diverted Goa-Delhi flight landed after a… pic.twitter.com/MMbZKhQLs0 — SK Chakraborty (@sanjoychakra) January 17, 2024 × IndiGo's passenger incident triggers penalties IndiGo passengers rushed out of an aircraft at Mumbai airport, sitting on the tarmac, and were seen having food following the delayed Goa-Delhi flight on January 14. The DGCA, in its January 17 order, deems IndiGo and MIAL non-proactive in anticipating and facilitating passenger needs during the situation. DGCA imposes a fine of Rs 30 lakh ($36k) each on Air India and SpiceJet for rostering pilots during foggy conditions, violating low-visibility operation instructions issued in a November 6, 2023 meeting. Also read | Qantas Airways issues full refund after passengers allege 10-hour flight ‘sitting in urine’ The penalty is related to the rostering of "non-CAT III compliant pilots" during low visibility at Delhi airport, leading to diversions of Delhi-bound flights. MIAL's response to the show-cause notice is deemed unsatisfactory, indicating a failure to adhere to safety requirements specified in the "Air Safety Circular 04 of 2007." The penalties on Air India and SpiceJet stem from the failure to roster "CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots" during December 25-28, 2023, impacting flight operations at Delhi airport due to dense fog. Also watch | Delhi high rise Dwarka Expressway crane cause airline disruption, Airport: Impossible to land in fog (With inputs from agencies)

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Mumbai Airport face heavy fines for violating aviation protocols

South Korea has imposed record fines totaling $20.3 million on two global investment banks and a local unit for engaging in illicit trading practices, specifically naked short-selling. This speculative practice involves selling shares without obtaining a loan or ensuring the availability of borrowed shares, with the aim of profiting from an anticipated drop in the asset's price.

South Korea hits banks with record fines for short-selling

South Korea has imposed record fines totaling $20.3 million on two global investment banks and a local unit for engaging in illicit trading practices, specifically naked short-selling. This speculative practice involves selling shares without obtaining a loan or ensuring the availability of borrowed shares, with the aim of profiting from an anticipated drop in the asset's price. Fines mark largest-ever penalty against illegal practice.

South Korea fines BNP, HSBC $20 million | World Business News

The government in the southern Indian state of Telangana announced massive discounts for traffic rule violators on Friday (Dec 22).

India: Telangana's traffic violators get relief

New South Wales, Australia's largest state is preparing to withdraw or refund tens of thousands of Covid fines issued during the pandemic. The step is being taken after government lawyers conceded in court that some fines were invalid. The test case was brought by a legal advocacy group.

During the pandemic, Australian states and territories imposed strict restrictions that included limits on travel and movement outside residents' homes. Police in New South Wales were empowered to issue fines of upto USD 670 to people who breached rules.

Redfern Legal Centre, a free legal service, launched a test case in July on behalf of three plaintiffs arguing their fines of between A$1,000 to A$3,000, were invalid because the penalty notices did not sufficiently describe the offense.

Lawyers representing the government conceded in New South Wales Supreme Court that the fines imposed on the plaintiff didn't meet legal requirements.&nbsp;

Shortly after, the Commissioner of Fines Administration withdrew 33,121 fines, just under half the 62,138 COVID-related fines issued. The remaining fines are unaffected by the decision.

All sanctions, including driver license restrictions will be stopped. Those who have already paid will be refunded.

"Today justice has been granted to three people who took on the NSW government regarding the validity of their COVID fines and won!” said Samantha Lee, acting solicitor for the plaintiffs in a statement.

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New South Wales, Australia's largest state is preparing to withdraw or refund tens of thousands of Covid fines issued during the pandemic. The step is being taken after government lawyers conceded in court that some fines were invalid.

New South Wales, Australia's largest state is preparing to withdraw or refund tens of thousands of Covid fines issued during the pandemic. The step is being taken after government lawyers conceded in court that some fines were invalid. The test case was brought by a legal advocacy group. During the pandemic, Australian states and territories imposed strict restrictions that included limits on travel and movement outside residents' homes. Police in New South Wales were empowered to issue fines of upto USD 670 to people who breached rules. Redfern Legal Centre, a free legal service, launched a test case in July on behalf of three plaintiffs arguing their fines of between A$1,000 to A$3,000, were invalid because the penalty notices did not sufficiently describe the offense. Lawyers representing the government conceded in New South Wales Supreme Court that the fines imposed on the plaintiff didn't meet legal requirements. Shortly after, the Commissioner of Fines Administration withdrew 33,121 fines, just under half the 62,138 COVID-related fines issued. The remaining fines are unaffected by the decision. All sanctions, including driver license restrictions will be stopped. Those who have already paid will be refunded. "Today justice has been granted to three people who took on the NSW government regarding the validity of their COVID fines and won!” said Samantha Lee, acting solicitor for the plaintiffs in a statement. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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To end contempt of court order, former US president Donald Trump must meet conditions and pay USD 110,000 in fines, said a New York judge on Wednesday.&nbsp;The former president was slow to respond to a civil subpoena, which was issued by the attorney general of the state, media reports said.&nbsp;If Trump submits paperwork by May 20 giving details about efforts taken to search for the subpoenaed records and explains his and his firm's document retention policies, the contempt finding will end,&nbsp;Judge Arthur Engoron&nbsp;said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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On April 25, Engoron declared Trump in contempt. He had also fined the former president USD 10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena in probe by New York Attorney General Letitia James into business practices of Trump. &nbsp;

In a statement on Wednesday, James said, "For years, Mr Trump and the Trump Organisation have tried to thwart our lawful investigation, but today's decision makes clear that no one can evade accountability." &nbsp;

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Trump has been ordered to pay USD 110,000 by Engoron as it is the total amount of fines he had accrued through May 6 when his lawyers had submitted court documents of 66 pages, which detailed the efforts by him and his lawyers to locate the subpoenaed records. &nbsp;

If conditions are not met, Engoron said that he can reinstate the fine, retroactive to May 7. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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To end contempt of court order, former US president Donald Trump must meet conditions and pay USD 110,000 in fines, said a New York judge on Wednesday. The former president was slow to respond to a civil subpoena, which was issued by the attorney general of the state, media reports said.

To end contempt of court order, former US president Donald Trump must meet conditions and pay USD 110,000 in fines, said a New York judge on Wednesday. The former president was slow to respond to a civil subpoena, which was issued by the attorney general of the state, media reports said. If Trump submits paperwork by May 20 giving details about efforts taken to search for the subpoenaed records and explains his and his firm's document retention policies, the contempt finding will end, Judge Arthur Engoron said. Also Read: In US condominium collapse lawsuit, nearly $1 billion settlement reached On April 25, Engoron declared Trump in contempt. He had also fined the former president USD 10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena in probe by New York Attorney General Letitia James into business practices of Trump. In a statement on Wednesday, James said, "For years, Mr Trump and the Trump Organisation have tried to thwart our lawful investigation, but today's decision makes clear that no one can evade accountability." Watch: US inflation edges down in April as compared to March, stays elevated at 8.3% × Trump has been ordered to pay USD 110,000 by Engoron as it is the total amount of fines he had accrued through May 6 when his lawyers had submitted court documents of 66 pages, which detailed the efforts by him and his lawyers to locate the subpoenaed records. If conditions are not met, Engoron said that he can reinstate the fine, retroactive to May 7. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

To end contempt of court order, US judge tells Donald Trump to meet conditions, pay $110,000 in fines

Many countries might impose few penalties to punish people for not wearing facemasks but these Arab nations have taken this punishment to another level.&nbsp;

Kuwait and Qatar have decided to jail and impose hefty fines on people who forget to wear masks to fight the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

According to Kuwait's health ministry, a defaulter might face up to three months of imprisonment, whereas, Qatar's state television reported that the punishment could last up to three years of a prison sentence.&nbsp;

Not only this, these countries have also decided to impose heavy fines too. In Kuwait, the maximum fine stood at 5,000 dinars ($16,200) and in Qatar, it stood approximately three times the amount that is 200,000 riyals ($55,000).

Six of these gulf states have reported 137,400 cases of coronavirus with 693 casualties. The region initially faced these cases due to people with travel history but the problem began to inculcate as the virus spread was noticed among the low-income migrant workers in cramped quarters.

Out of all cases in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, with a population of around 30 million people, has the largest count at more than 54,700 cases with 312 deaths. Followed by Qatar, a nation of some 2.8 million, has the second-highest infection count at above 32,600, with 15 deaths.

In terms of death, the UAE recorded the second most deaths with 220. The country recorded over 23,350 cases.&nbsp;

Many countries might impose few penalties to punish people for not wearing facemasks but these Arab nations have taken this punishment to another level. Kuwait and Qatar have decided to jail and impose hefty fines on people who forget to wear masks to fight the novel coronavirus.

Many countries might impose few penalties to punish people for not wearing facemasks but these Arab nations have taken this punishment to another level. Kuwait and Qatar have decided to jail and impose hefty fines on people who forget to wear masks to fight the novel coronavirus. According to Kuwait's health ministry, a defaulter might face up to three months of imprisonment, whereas, Qatar's state television reported that the punishment could last up to three years of a prison sentence. Not only this, these countries have also decided to impose heavy fines too. In Kuwait, the maximum fine stood at 5,000 dinars ($16,200) and in Qatar, it stood approximately three times the amount that is 200,000 riyals ($55,000). Six of these gulf states have reported 137,400 cases of coronavirus with 693 casualties. The region initially faced these cases due to people with travel history but the problem began to inculcate as the virus spread was noticed among the low-income migrant workers in cramped quarters. Out of all cases in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, with a population of around 30 million people, has the largest count at more than 54,700 cases with 312 deaths. Followed by Qatar, a nation of some 2.8 million, has the second-highest infection count at above 32,600, with 15 deaths. In terms of death, the UAE recorded the second most deaths with 220. The country recorded over 23,350 cases.

You'll be punished if you don't wear a mask in Kuwait and Qatar

The Delhi Transport Union has called for a one-day strike on Thursday against the hefty fines imposed for violating traffic rules under the newly amended <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/most-of-the-states-support-new-motor-vehicle-rules-gadkari-250331">Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 2019.</a>

A large number of public vehicles, like buses and autos are on strike against the fines, inconveniencing several commuters in Delhi and NCR who depend on these modes of transportation.

An auto-rickshaw driver, Sanjay Kumar Shah said, "The rate of the challans (fines) are very high. Earlier we paid Rs 100 fine which has now increased to Rs 25,000. So we are against this implementation. Our earnings can't meet the heights of challans."

Outlining the plight of commuters, a Delhi local Satendra told ANI, "As all the buses and autos are on strike it is getting difficult for us to manage today. I have been standing at the bus stand for more than an hour. The government should not keep such high challans. It is difficult for the auto people to pay. Their earnings are way less than the challans they are asked to pay."

Last month, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which was implemented in several states from September 1.

The law enforces heavy fines and stricter penalties for traffic violations. There have been several instances where people have coughed up hefty fines for traffic violations in many parts of the country.&nbsp;

The Delhi Transport Union has called for a one-day strike on Thursday against the hefty fines imposed for violating traffic rules under the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 2019.

The Delhi Transport Union has called for a one-day strike on Thursday against the hefty fines imposed for violating traffic rules under the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 2019. A large number of public vehicles, like buses and autos are on strike against the fines, inconveniencing several commuters in Delhi and NCR who depend on these modes of transportation. An auto-rickshaw driver, Sanjay Kumar Shah said, "The rate of the challans (fines) are very high. Earlier we paid Rs 100 fine which has now increased to Rs 25,000. So we are against this implementation. Our earnings can't meet the heights of challans." Outlining the plight of commuters, a Delhi local Satendra told ANI, "As all the buses and autos are on strike it is getting difficult for us to manage today. I have been standing at the bus stand for more than an hour. The government should not keep such high challans. It is difficult for the auto people to pay. Their earnings are way less than the challans they are asked to pay." Last month, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which was implemented in several states from September 1. The law enforces heavy fines and stricter penalties for traffic violations. There have been several instances where people have coughed up hefty fines for traffic violations in many parts of the country.

Delhi Transport Union on strike against hefty fines under new Motor Vehicles Act

While government all across the world struggle to come up with more stringent measures to curb incidents of sexual harassment, France seems to have found a one-of-a-kind solution to the problem -- on the spot fining of the culprits.&nbsp;

According to France&#39;s Gender Equality Minister Marlene Schiappa, the fines to be paid on the spot by offenders would range from 90 euros to 750 euros ($110 to $920) and could reach 1,500 euros in case of aggravating circumstances. Repeat offenders may even end up shelling out as much as a whopping 3,000 euros.

President Emmanuel Macron said the bill is meant to ensure &quot;women are not afraid to be outside&quot;.

The legislation needs to get the parliamentary nod and will set an age limit under which one will be presumed not to have agreed to have sex with someone aged 18 or above. The age of content, set at 15 years, will facilitate rape prosecutions.

The legislation also proposes an extension to the maximum age until when a rape victim can file a complaint. According to the proposal, a rape victim, ageing 18 years or older, can now lodge a complaint until she turns 48. Previously a victim, ageing 20 years or above, could not file a complaint if ageing above 38 years.&nbsp;

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President Emmanuel Macron has said the bill is meant to ensure 'women are not afraid to be outside'

While government all across the world struggle to come up with more stringent measures to curb incidents of sexual harassment, France seems to have found a one-of-a-kind solution to the problem -- on the spot fining of the culprits. According to France's Gender Equality Minister Marlene Schiappa, the fines to be paid on the spot by offenders would range from 90 euros to 750 euros ($110 to $920) and could reach 1,500 euros in case of aggravating circumstances. Repeat offenders may even end up shelling out as much as a whopping 3,000 euros. President Emmanuel Macron said the bill is meant to ensure "women are not afraid to be outside". The legislation needs to get the parliamentary nod and will set an age limit under which one will be presumed not to have agreed to have sex with someone aged 18 or above. The age of content, set at 15 years, will facilitate rape prosecutions. The legislation also proposes an extension to the maximum age until when a rape victim can file a complaint. According to the proposal, a rape victim, ageing 18 years or older, can now lodge a complaint until she turns 48. Previously a victim, ageing 20 years or above, could not file a complaint if ageing above 38 years. (With inputs from Reuters)

New anti-sexual harassment law in France proposes on-spot fines

Sweden is planning to fine listed companies which fail to allot 40 per cent of board seats to women, its government said. 
 
The Scandinavian nation is trying to frame a law that will ensure increased representation of women in board committees. 
 
Thirty two per cent of board seats are occupied by women in Sweden at the momnet. 
 
If the law is approved, the government can fine companies ranging&nbsp;between 250,000 and five million kronor ($29,400-$590,000, 26,200-520,000 euros), depending on the company&#39;s size. 
 
Sweden has been at the forefront of gender equality in both public and private workplaces. But there is a gender disparity in boardrooms across the country, although it fares much better than other European countries. 
 
&quot;It&#39;s as much a question of competitiveness as of equality. Sweden has to be able to use all its skills,&quot; Industry Minister Makael Damberg told AFP.&nbsp; 
 
The government is planning to implement the law by 2019.&nbsp; 
 
Non-listed companies and firms that have less than&nbsp;250 employees and an annual worldwide turnover of less than 50 million euros will be exempted from the law.&nbsp; 
 
(WION with inputs from AFP)

Listed companies have been to told to fill 40 per cent of their board seats with women, or else be fined

Sweden is planning to fine listed companies which fail to allot 40 per cent of board seats to women, its government said. The Scandinavian nation is trying to frame a law that will ensure increased representation of women in board committees. Thirty two per cent of board seats are occupied by women in Sweden at the momnet. If the law is approved, the government can fine companies ranging between 250,000 and five million kronor ($29,400-$590,000, 26,200-520,000 euros), depending on the company's size. Sweden has been at the forefront of gender equality in both public and private workplaces. But there is a gender disparity in boardrooms across the country, although it fares much better than other European countries. "It's as much a question of competitiveness as of equality. Sweden has to be able to use all its skills," Industry Minister Makael Damberg told AFP. The government is planning to implement the law by 2019. Non-listed companies and firms that have less than 250 employees and an annual worldwide turnover of less than 50 million euros will be exempted from the law. (WION with inputs from AFP)

Sweden plans to strengthen women's representation in boardrooms

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