New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 9 -- IndiGo's service disruption continued for the seventh straight day, with nearly 500 flights grounded on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday attributed the unprecedented meltdown to issues in IndiGo's crew rostering and internal planning system. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, he said the airline must comply with Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) for all affected passengers and confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into the software issue.

Naidu noted that regular technological upgrades are part of the aviation ecosystem and stressed that the government remains committed to ensuring India's aviation sector functions at global standards.

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