The drop came amid uncertainty about a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington.

The rupee also weakened because of the continued outflow of foreign capital from the equity market. It has fallen about 6% in 2025, making the rupee the worst-performing Asian currency this year.

Foreign investors have pulled out $18 billion from the Indian equity market this year. The merchandise trade deficit had also hit an all-time high in October.

The aviation regulator directed them to return to their parent organisations.

The officials had been working for the regulator on a contractual basis. They were responsible for monitoring safety, pilot training and regulatory compliance.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation employs experienced pilots as flight operations inspectors but does not allo

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