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richa sharma
Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma

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richa.sharma2@aajtak.com

A journalist with over two decades of reporting experience in infrastructure, environment, policy, and politics. My media journey took me to various newsrooms — wire services, newspapers, and digital platforms — covering the intersection of different sectors in India's sustainable growth story. Covering India's infrastructure boom as it walks towards becoming a developed economy by 2047, with Highways, Aviation, Railways and Power sector being key building blocks in this growth story. Closely tracking the net-zero ...

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Navi Mumbai International Airport, developed by Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, has complied with this requirement by appointing an Indian national as CEO, ensuring seamless alignment with BCAS norms. 

Why airlines can have foreign CEOs but Noida Airport can’t: Inside India’s aviation security rulebook

by Richa Sharma |Dec 25, 2025

While the country’s two largest airlines — IndiGo and Air India — are led by foreign nationals, the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) has faced repeated launch delays over the nationality of ...

The industry has been seeking a separate authority to regulate the nuclear power tariff and that the tariff discovery should be through competitive bidding.

SHANTI Act: Industry wants competitive bidding for nuclear power tariff

by Richa Sharma |Dec 24, 2025

The Shanti Act allows the Central Government to fix the tariff for electricity from nuclear power plants while there is an industry demand of tariff be decided through competitive bidding

Only six airports in India — Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Amritsar, Bengaluru and Kolkata — currently have the infrastructure and technology to support CAT III operations during dense fog.

Explained: Why even CAT-III compliant flights get hit by low visibility during fog

by Richa Sharma |Dec 18, 2025

Airports with instrument landing systems (ILS) has to stop operations in a zero visibility scenario, impacting CAT III compliant flights.

Airports in India are upgrading their instrument landing systems (ILS) to improve safety and efficiency as dense fog has been a recurring issue in the northern and northeasters regions of the country during winter months.

Planning to travel during the winter holiday season? Fog can derail your plans

by Richa Sharma |Dec 18, 2025

Flight schedule likely to be impacted for the next few days due to dense fog situation over northern and central India.

SHANTI Bill paves way for private participation in nuclear sector

SHANTI Bill: Cost and tariff key for private sector investment in nuclear energy

by Richa Sharma |Dec 17, 2025

The bill allows private players entry into the nuclear sector and addresses concerns about the liability clause

When China’s coal demand stops growing, the world’s coal market stops growing with it

Renewable energy surge brings down goal demand growth rate by 50%, finds IEA analysis

by Richa Sharma |Dec 17, 2025

China, responsible for more than 50% of global coal demand, has seen significantly decline in demand. India has seen coal growth but offset by decline in coal demand in the EU and US.

India’s steep adaptation bill stems largely from the sheer number of people at risk.

India faces over $200 billion yearly climate protection bill at 2°C warming: McKinsey

by Richa Sharma |Dec 14, 2025

India currently spends about $15 billion a year to defend against extreme weather, yet that spending is about 13% of what’s needed to protect all of the people.

SpiceJet gears up to take-off as IndiGo cuts down on some flights

IndiGo’s loss is SpiceJet’s gain: Airline is expected to gain momentum, target high-demand routes

by Richa Sharma |Dec 10, 2025

IndiGo flight cancellations: SpiceJet plans to introduce up to 100 additional daily flights during the current winter schedule, subject to regulatory approvals.

IndiGo noted that it had been in discussions with the DGCA over challenges related to implementing FDTL Phase II, and had been seeking variations, exemptions, or extensions.

IndiGo submits reply to DGCA on flight cancellations. Here's what the airline said

by Richa Sharma |Dec 8, 2025

In terms of passenger care, IndiGo claimed it issued timely notifications and provided meals, refreshments, hotel accommodations, and local transport in line with DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR...

IndiGo’s pilot strength addition in FY25 was 418, taking the total to 5,456 pilots against 631 in FY24, with a total pilot strength of 5,038, as per IndiGo’s official data

Big expansion, small team: IndiGo expanded by 200 flights a day but hired only 418 pilots

by Richa Sharma |Dec 8, 2025

IndiGo added 200 daily flights this year, but it added just 418 pilots to its roster in FY25, the lowest increase since FY20