{"id":1841255,"date":"2026-03-23T07:15:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1841255"},"modified":"2026-03-23T07:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:15:32","slug":"india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1841255","title":{"rendered":"India: Supreme Court to hear petitions against privacy law"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76424993_6.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"s1sfzv1a sk6xmai\">\n<div class=\"content-area sa7l9jt s9mg977\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"sharing-icons-inline\" class=\"c75t7t0 hh5424a in-line closed\">\n<div class=\"copy-button-wrapper closed\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5AtjZ<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"s4bcs45\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76424993_800.webp 50w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76424993_801.webp 129w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76424993_802.webp 352w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76424993_803.webp 575w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 575px)\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" \/><figcaption class=\"c1oedowi lofg86o m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">The Supreme Court of India is hearing challenges against a new privacy law [FILE PHOTO: February 12, 2018]<small class=\"copyright c19ed66t ihwmx5 idu7i8u lxmvniw icns9en rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">Image: Sonu Mehta\/Hindustan Times\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-live-blog-rich-text-overview\" id=\"live-blog-rich-text-overview\" class=\"c1800ln sq3xutt atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205#post-live-blog-rich-text-overview\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section What you need to know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"c2fyhwl ctymiyf content-block i1if36d6 i1ytahzz\">\n<h2 class=\"cp7bjxx h1du6kc5 lt5vbch pohyj9x s16w0xvi m1u0isv1 b1fzgn0z\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<ul>\n<li>Supreme Court to hear petitions against reach of privacy law<\/li>\n<li>Indian government to revoke domestic airfare caps<\/li>\n<li>Modi to address Parliament on New Delhi&#8217;s position on Iran war<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Here are the\u00a0latest news and analysis <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india\/t-18996071\">from India<\/a> on Monday, March 23:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"s1ogwy7c ev9ivjh\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76481299\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205#post-liveblog-post-76481299\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Indian stock markets fall amid Middle East uncertainty<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/23\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Indian stock markets fall amid Middle East uncertainty<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Indian equities fell sharply on Monday, with benchmark indices sliding more than 2% in early trade amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-tehran-vows-response-to-trumps-hormuz-threats\/live-76470940\">uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex fell about 2.6% while the National Stock Exchange&#8217;s Nifty 50 fell 2.8%.<\/p>\n<p>Within one hour of trading, investors lost Rs 11.78 trillion (\u20ac110 billion), NDTV reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5AuHL<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76480626\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205#post-liveblog-post-76480626\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Modi to address Parliament on Iran conflict<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/23\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Modi to address Parliament on Iran conflict<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"69607998\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/69607998_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in parliament \"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Parliament amid the ongoing budget session<small class=\"copyright\">Image: AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a> will address the lower house of Parliament on Monday outlining <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-strike-on-iranian-warship-tests-indias-neutrality\/a-76280980\">New Delhi&#8217;s position<\/a> on the ongoing Iran war, news agency ANI reported.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-and-energy-prices-attack-on-south-pars-raises-more-energy-fears\/a-76432233\">fallout of the war<\/a> and discuss mitigation measures, the Prime Minister&#8217;s office said.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting addressed coal stocks at power plants, as well as diversification of imports for key sectors including chemicals and pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Modi directed government agencies to <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-helium-semiconductor-industry-chips-oil-qatar-us-evs-smartphones\/a-76380869\">minimize<\/a> the impact of the war on Indians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5Au6U<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76480100\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205#post-liveblog-post-76480100\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section India to revoke domestic airfare caps<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/23\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">India to revoke domestic airfare caps<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"75032451\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/75032451_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Two Indigo Airlines planes are seen through a glass window\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Thousands of passengers were left stranded after the mass cancellation of Indigo flights  [FILE PHOTO: December 4, 2025]<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Manish Swarup\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-orders-airlines-to-cap-fares-amid-indigo-traffic-chaos\/a-75044902\">domestic airfare caps<\/a> imposed on flight tickets in December will be revoked on Monday, authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bcountry&#8217;s \u200ccivil aviation ministry made the announcement on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The temporary fare caps on domestic air tickets were introduced in December after market leader <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/indigo-crisis-clouds-indias-aviation-ambitions\/a-75061966\">IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights<\/a>.This led to a massive spike in fares as\u00a0other air carriers hiked prices on popular routes <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/chaos-as-indian-airline-indigo-flights-severely-disrupted\/a-75011270\">amid the chaos<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The authorities had announced that a one-way economy fare for a journey up to 500 kilometers cannot be more than 7,500 rupees ($83, \u20ac72), whereas for journeys between 1,000 and 1,500 km, such as the New Delhi-Mumbai route, should be capped at 15,000 rupees ($167).<\/p>\n<p>In December, the\u00a0Ministry of Civil Aviation had said that the &#8220;caps will remain in force until the situation fully stabilizes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the price cap being removed the ticket costs are expected to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5Aty0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76480063\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205#post-liveblog-post-76480063\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Supreme Court to hear petitions against reach of privacy law<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/23\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Supreme Court to hear petitions against reach of privacy law<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>The Supreme Court of India on Monday is scheduled to hear challenges against a new privacy law that transparency activists and journalists say could curb access to information.<\/p>\n<p>Four petitions are targeting amendments made through the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-data-law-surveillance-privacy-big-tech-data-protection-press-freedom\/a-74923737\">Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)<\/a> saying they will lead to &#8220;dilution&#8221; of India&#8217;s Right to Information (RTI) Act.<\/p>\n<p>Petitioners argue the changes would allow officials to withhold information of public interest and undermine transparency.<\/p>\n<p>The government denies the allegations, saying the law balances privacy with the right to information.<\/p>\n<p>Media groups have also raised concerns that the privacy law lacks clear protections for journalists and\u00a0could hinder reporting by requiring consent from subjects of news reports.<\/p>\n<p>The law allows fines of up to $27 million (\u20ac23.4 million)\u00a0for non-compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5AtxP<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76479368\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205#post-liveblog-post-76479368\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Welcome to our coverage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/23\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Welcome to our coverage<\/h2>\n<div class=\"a9wq4ao author-details\"><span><span class=\"separator lxmvniw m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"> | <\/span><span class=\"extra-info lxmvniw m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"> Editor<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Hi! This is Shakeel Sobhan from DW&#8217;s studio in New Delhi, bringing you the major developments from across India on this rainy Delhi morning.<\/p>\n<p>In case you are wondering, the current air quality (AQI) in New Delhi is 96, according to Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear four lawsuits alleging that the government is diluting the Right to Information (RTI) law.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the temporary fare caps on domestic air tickets, introduced in December after mass cancellations by IndiGo led to a spike in fares at other airlines, will be revoked today. The impact on airfares remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Stick around as we bring you everything that is making news in India.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5AtmC<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"h4zlaoh bp605kw center\">\n<div role=\"button\" data-tracking-name=\"show-more\" class=\"show-more-button s1va3u11 t1y9040i m7i2pic e3w9kkf b19vsmfu cx4rgdt ih9bob8 disabled sngcpkw w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">Show more posts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<ul>\n<li>Supreme Court to hear petitions against reach of privacy law<\/li>\n<li>Indian government to revoke domestic airfare caps<\/li>\n<li>Modi to address Parliament on New Delhi&#8217;s position on Iran war<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Here are the\u00a0latest news and analysis <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india\/t-18996071\">from India<\/a> on Monday, March 23:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Here are the\u00a0latest news and analysis <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india\/t-18996071\">from India<\/a> on Monday, March 23:<\/em><\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Indian equities fell sharply on Monday, with benchmark indices sliding more than 2% in early trade amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-tehran-vows-response-to-trumps-hormuz-threats\/live-76470940\">uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex fell about 2.6% while the National Stock Exchange&#8217;s Nifty 50 fell 2.8%.<\/p>\n<p>Within one hour of trading, investors lost Rs 11.78 trillion (\u20ac110 billion), NDTV reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Indian equities fell sharply on Monday, with benchmark indices sliding more than 2% in early trade amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-tehran-vows-response-to-trumps-hormuz-threats\/live-76470940\">uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex fell about 2.6% while the National Stock Exchange&#8217;s Nifty 50 fell 2.8%.<\/p>\n<p>Within one hour of trading, investors lost Rs 11.78 trillion (\u20ac110 billion), NDTV reported.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"69607998\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/69607998_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in parliament \"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Parliament amid the ongoing budget session<small class=\"copyright\">Image: AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a> will address the lower house of Parliament on Monday outlining <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-strike-on-iranian-warship-tests-indias-neutrality\/a-76280980\">New Delhi&#8217;s position<\/a> on the ongoing Iran war, news agency ANI reported.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-and-energy-prices-attack-on-south-pars-raises-more-energy-fears\/a-76432233\">fallout of the war<\/a> and discuss mitigation measures, the Prime Minister&#8217;s office said.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting addressed coal stocks at power plants, as well as diversification of imports for key sectors including chemicals and pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Modi directed government agencies to <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-helium-semiconductor-industry-chips-oil-qatar-us-evs-smartphones\/a-76380869\">minimize<\/a> the impact of the war on Indians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a> will address the lower house of Parliament on Monday outlining <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-strike-on-iranian-warship-tests-indias-neutrality\/a-76280980\">New Delhi&#8217;s position<\/a> on the ongoing Iran war, news agency ANI reported.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-and-energy-prices-attack-on-south-pars-raises-more-energy-fears\/a-76432233\">fallout of the war<\/a> and discuss mitigation measures, the Prime Minister&#8217;s office said.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting addressed coal stocks at power plants, as well as diversification of imports for key sectors including chemicals and pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Modi directed government agencies to <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-helium-semiconductor-industry-chips-oil-qatar-us-evs-smartphones\/a-76380869\">minimize<\/a> the impact of the war on Indians.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"75032451\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/75032451_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Two Indigo Airlines planes are seen through a glass window\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Thousands of passengers were left stranded after the mass cancellation of Indigo flights  [FILE PHOTO: December 4, 2025]<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Manish Swarup\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-orders-airlines-to-cap-fares-amid-indigo-traffic-chaos\/a-75044902\">domestic airfare caps<\/a> imposed on flight tickets in December will be revoked on Monday, authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bcountry&#8217;s \u200ccivil aviation ministry made the announcement on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The temporary fare caps on domestic air tickets were introduced in December after market leader <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/indigo-crisis-clouds-indias-aviation-ambitions\/a-75061966\">IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights<\/a>.This led to a massive spike in fares as\u00a0other air carriers hiked prices on popular routes <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/chaos-as-indian-airline-indigo-flights-severely-disrupted\/a-75011270\">amid the chaos<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The authorities had announced that a one-way economy fare for a journey up to 500 kilometers cannot be more than 7,500 rupees ($83, \u20ac72), whereas for journeys between 1,000 and 1,500 km, such as the New Delhi-Mumbai route, should be capped at 15,000 rupees ($167).<\/p>\n<p>In December, the\u00a0Ministry of Civil Aviation had said that the &#8220;caps will remain in force until the situation fully stabilizes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the price cap being removed the ticket costs are expected to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-orders-airlines-to-cap-fares-amid-indigo-traffic-chaos\/a-75044902\">domestic airfare caps<\/a> imposed on flight tickets in December will be revoked on Monday, authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bcountry&#8217;s \u200ccivil aviation ministry made the announcement on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The temporary fare caps on domestic air tickets were introduced in December after market leader <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/indigo-crisis-clouds-indias-aviation-ambitions\/a-75061966\">IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights<\/a>.This led to a massive spike in fares as\u00a0other air carriers hiked prices on popular routes <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/chaos-as-indian-airline-indigo-flights-severely-disrupted\/a-75011270\">amid the chaos<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The authorities had announced that a one-way economy fare for a journey up to 500 kilometers cannot be more than 7,500 rupees ($83, \u20ac72), whereas for journeys between 1,000 and 1,500 km, such as the New Delhi-Mumbai route, should be capped at 15,000 rupees ($167).<\/p>\n<p>In December, the\u00a0Ministry of Civil Aviation had said that the &#8220;caps will remain in force until the situation fully stabilizes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the price cap being removed the ticket costs are expected to rise.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>The Supreme Court of India on Monday is scheduled to hear challenges against a new privacy law that transparency activists and journalists say could curb access to information.<\/p>\n<p>Four petitions are targeting amendments made through the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-data-law-surveillance-privacy-big-tech-data-protection-press-freedom\/a-74923737\">Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)<\/a> saying they will lead to &#8220;dilution&#8221; of India&#8217;s Right to Information (RTI) Act.<\/p>\n<p>Petitioners argue the changes would allow officials to withhold information of public interest and undermine transparency.<\/p>\n<p>The government denies the allegations, saying the law balances privacy with the right to information.<\/p>\n<p>Media groups have also raised concerns that the privacy law lacks clear protections for journalists and\u00a0could hinder reporting by requiring consent from subjects of news reports.<\/p>\n<p>The law allows fines of up to $27 million (\u20ac23.4 million)\u00a0for non-compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Supreme Court of India on Monday is scheduled to hear challenges against a new privacy law that transparency activists and journalists say could curb access to information.<\/p>\n<p>Four petitions are targeting amendments made through the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-data-law-surveillance-privacy-big-tech-data-protection-press-freedom\/a-74923737\">Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)<\/a> saying they will lead to &#8220;dilution&#8221; of India&#8217;s Right to Information (RTI) Act.<\/p>\n<p>Petitioners argue the changes would allow officials to withhold information of public interest and undermine transparency.<\/p>\n<p>The government denies the allegations, saying the law balances privacy with the right to information.<\/p>\n<p>Media groups have also raised concerns that the privacy law lacks clear protections for journalists and\u00a0could hinder reporting by requiring consent from subjects of news reports.<\/p>\n<p>The law allows fines of up to $27 million (\u20ac23.4 million)\u00a0for non-compliance.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Hi! This is Shakeel Sobhan from DW&#8217;s studio in New Delhi, bringing you the major developments from across India on this rainy Delhi morning.<\/p>\n<p>In case you are wondering, the current air quality (AQI) in New Delhi is 96, according to Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear four lawsuits alleging that the government is diluting the Right to Information (RTI) law.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the temporary fare caps on domestic air tickets, introduced in December after mass cancellations by IndiGo led to a spike in fares at other airlines, will be revoked today. The impact on airfares remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Stick around as we bring you everything that is making news in India.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hi! This is Shakeel Sobhan from DW&#8217;s studio in New Delhi, bringing you the major developments from across India on this rainy Delhi morning.<\/p>\n<p>In case you are wondering, the current air quality (AQI) in New Delhi is 96, according to Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear four lawsuits alleging that the government is diluting the Right to Information (RTI) law.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the temporary fare caps on domestic air tickets, introduced in December after mass cancellations by IndiGo led to a spike in fares at other airlines, will be revoked today. The impact on airfares remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Stick around as we bring you everything that is making news in India.<\/p>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-supreme-court-to-hear-petitions-against-privacy-law\/live-76479205&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76424993_6.jpg&#8221;] https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5AtjZ The Supreme Court of India is hearing challenges against a new privacy law [FILE PHOTO: February 12, 2018]Image: Sonu Mehta\/Hindustan Times\/IMAGO Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Supreme Court to hear petitions against reach of privacy law Indian government to revoke domestic airfare caps [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,74],"class_list":["post-1841255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-dw-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1841255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1841255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1841255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1841255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1841255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1841255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}