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IndiGo's flight chaos: Delays and cancelations could last till February
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens as it seeks temporary relaxations in flight duty norms, warning of further cancellations until December 8 and acknowledging planning lapses.
IndiGo cancels over 100 flights in Mumbai due to crew shortage
IndiGo's flight cancellations due to crew shortages and new duty rules have left passengers stranded at Mumbai Airport, facing delays and limited rebooking options.
Maharashtra schools shut down as teachers protest against TET
Schools across Maharashtra are closed today due to a statewide strike by teachers protesting against mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and new staffing policies.
Bengaluru: YouTube-inspired burglary nets ₹1.14cr, 2 arrested
Two men in Bengaluru studied burglary techniques on YouTube, successfully stealing over Rs 1 crore from an industrialist's apartment.
IndiGo cancels 600+ flights, leaving travelers stranded
IndiGo, India's largest airline, cancelled over 600 flights in two days due to operational disruptions, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Putin's India visit: What's happening on Day 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin's second day in India includes the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Modi and a visit to Rajghat.
Delhi's air quality sinks to 'very poor' as AQI nears 400
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has hit 324, indicating a 'very poor' category, with toxic smog engulfing several areas across the city.
Maharashtra's big push to make roads safer
The Maharashtra government has formulated a comprehensive plan involving multiple departments to reduce road accidents by 35% within the next five years.
Mumbai college lifts burqa ban after student protests
Vivek Vidyalaya and Junior College in Goregaon west reversed its burqa ban after female students staged a hunger strike, demanding the management rescind the decision.
Ex-BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal walks free after court clears espionage charges
Ex-BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal, recently acquitted of spying charges, urges professionals to be vigilant against online job scams and false promises.
Delhi Police finally catch duo behind decades-long oil pipeline thefts
Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested two men accused of tapping and siphoning oil pipelines for over three decades across multiple states.
Couple's late-night expressway crash leaves family shattered
A Delhi couple tragically bled to death after being trapped for eight hours in their mangled car following a collision on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
Noida man arrested for trying to harm partner's kids
A 22-year-old man was apprehended in Noida for allegedly trying to murder his partner's children by throwing them into a drain, from which they were safely rescued.
Rajasthan, Delhi top the charts for PUC violation fines
Vehicle owners in India have paid approximately Rs 330 crore in penalties over the past five years for not having valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates.
Modi-Putin meet: India and Russia talk trade, defense, and future plans
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to discuss a strategic economic cooperation plan until 2030, among other bilateral issues.
Delhi is gearing up for a big Diwali bash on December 10
The Indian government has requested the Delhi administration to commemorate Deepavali on December 10 during the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee's session.
Delhi blast: Chemical shops sealed after explosive materials traced
Two Faridabad chemical shops, accused of supplying chemicals to Delhi Red Fort blast suspects, have been sealed by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad.
Rajasthan HC backs live-in rights for young adults
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that two consenting adults, even if below the legal marriage age, have the right to live together.
Bengaluru-Delhi flight tickets now pricier than Dubai, thanks to IndiGo cancelations
Due to severe disruptions and cancellations by IndiGo, India's largest airline, domestic flight prices have soared. The Delhi-Bengaluru route now costs more than a flight to Dubai.
Rasgulla shortage sparks brawl at Patna wedding; bride's family files complaint
A dispute over a shortage of rasgullas at a wedding in Bakraur led to a violent brawl between the families of the bride and groom.
Modi gifts Bhagavad Gita to Putin during New Delhi visit
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented him with a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita.
Not just for Putin's visit: Why Delhi's on high alert
Delhi has been put on high alert ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit starting Thursday.
'Misleading': Centre refutes new $2bn submarine deal with Russia
The government has dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed India has clinched a fresh $2 billion submarine deal with Russia, calling the report "misleading."
SC intervenes as multiple BLOs die over SIR work pressure
The Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to ease the burden on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
IndiGo flight from Madinah to Hyderabad receives bomb threat
An IndiGo flight traveling from Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad on Thursday after a bomb threat.
Putin's Delhi visit sends 5-star hotel tariffs soaring to ₹85,000-₹1.3L/night
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi has caused a spike in five-star hotel tariffs.
Video: Varanasi residents perform 'aarti' of Putin's photograph
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit India on Thursday evening, residents of Varanasi have taken a unique approach to welcome him.
250 flights canceled since morning; DGCA summons IndiGo airline officials
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned IndiGo officials for a meeting as the airline continued facing operational disruptions for the third consecutive day.
'Shame on...system': SC after acid-attack survivor alleges 16-year trial delay
The Supreme Court has sought data from all high courts on pending trials in acid attack cases.
'Was thrown off roof': Karnataka governor's daughter-in-law alleges dowry harassment
Divya Gehlot, the wife of Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's grandson Devendra Gehlot, has accused her in-laws of mental and physical harassment over dowry demands.
Army subedar, woman arrested for sharing classified information to Pakistan
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted a major espionage racket, arresting two people, including an Indian Army Subedar.
IndiGo chaos continues as several flights canceled amid crew shortage
The IndiGo Airlines chaos continued for the third consecutive day on Thursday as it canceled 73 flights at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.
Putin in India today: Su-57 jets, trade talks on agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day visit.
Tata to build 52-acre temple museum in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major expansion of the proposed temple museum in Ayodhya.
IndiGo apologizes as hundreds of flight cancellations cause chaos
IndiGo, India's largest airline, canceled as many as 200 flights across several states, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, on Wednesday due to a combination of factors like crew shortages and technical glitches.
Over 2 crore 'ghost beneficiaries' removed after ration card verification
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has flagged over 2.12 crore ineligible beneficiaries for removal from the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), which was carried out by states and Union Territories.
All Delhi-NCR potholes to be filled in 72 hours: Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has announced a major move to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Chhattisgarh locals, police clash over coal mine expansion; dozens injured
A violent clash erupted between police and villagers protesting the expansion of South Eastern Coalfields Limited's (SECL) Amera coal mine in Chhattisgarh's Surguja division on Wednesday.
Jealous of their prettiness, Haryana woman drowns girls, including niece
A woman in Haryana's Panipat has been arrested for allegedly drowning several children, including her own son.
Delhi: CM-led panel to monitor pollution, fine violators
The Delhi government is forming a new panel to monitor pollution levels in the national capital.
Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in gunfight
A major anti-Maoist operation is underway in Chhattisgarh's West Bastar Division, along the Bijapur-Dantewada inter-district border.
Gujarat vlogger decapitated while riding bike at 140kmph
An 18-year-old vlogger, identified as Prince Patel, died in a tragic road accident in Surat.
Explained: What's on Putin's agenda in 30-hour India visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in New Delhi for a crucial 30-hour visit.
'Remarkable coincidence': SC on contracts awarded to Arunachal CM's relatives
The Supreme Court has observed that the difference between competing tenders for public works in Arunachal Pradesh was "minuscule" and suggested possible cartelization, Live Law reported.
Commandos, snipers, AI-monitoring: All about Putin's security for India visit
A five-layer security ring has been established for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India, NDTV reported.
Delhi airport warns of flight disruptions after another tech snag
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has issued a notice to passengers of domestic local flights, warning them of possible delays and last-minute schedule changes.
How Delhi plans to tackle air pollution by NCR industries
Delhi's air quality has once again slipped into the "very poor" category, with an AQI of 335.
Calcutta HC overturns order that canceled 32,000 teachers' appointments
The Calcutta High Court has reversed a single bench order that canceled the appointments of around 32,000 primary teachers in West Bengal.
Microsoft outage delays IndiGo, SpiceJet flights at multiple airports
Flight operations were severely affected on Wednesday morning as check-in systems at several airports went down.
6 Delhi hospitals record 200,000+ acute respiratory cases in 3yrs
The Indian capital, Delhi, reported over 200,000 acute respiratory illness (ARI) cases between 2022-2024, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed.
Delhi's air quality 'severe' in 14 stations; cold wave deepens
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated further, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 376 on Wednesday morning.
PMO complex renamed 'Seva Teerth'; what does it mean
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) complex in India will be named "Seva Teerth," PTI reported, citing officials.
'Ridiculous': India after Pakistan claims Sri Lanka aid flight blocked
India has rejected Pakistan's allegation of delaying overflight clearance for an aid flight to Sri Lanka, calling the claim "ridiculous."
'Red carpet for intruders?' SC's sharp remark on Rohingya plea
The Supreme Court of India has raised questions over the legal treatment of illegal immigrants, including Rohingya Muslims.
Air India A320 flew month without airworthiness certificate, staff suspended
An Air India A320 aircraft operated several flights in November without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory safety document.
Delhi Police oppose India Gate protesters' bail, allege Naxal links
The Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas of college students arrested during a protest on November 23.
INS Aridhaman, India's third SSBN, to soon bolster nuclear deterrence
India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.
Government confirms GPS spoofing at airports, cites backups, cyber upgrades
The Indian government has confirmed that several major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, were hit by GPS spoofing signals last month.
IndiGo passengers at several airports report significant delays
IndiGo passengers were hit by major flight delays across several airports on Tuesday.
Why 9 governors' residences have been renamed Lok Bhavan
Eight states and a Union Territory have renamed their Raj Bhavans or governors' residences, to Lok Bhavan or Lok Niwas following a directive by The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Telangana HC questions IPS officers holding key IAS cadre posts
The Telangana High Court has sought an explanation from the state government on why several senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers are holding posts meant for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre.
'Ditwah' effect: Schools, colleges shut in 3 districts, including Chennai
In the wake of heavy rains due to 'Ditwah', which was categorized as a cyclonic storm before being downgraded to a deep depression, all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed on December 2.
Commuters walk through tunnel after Chennai Metro gets stuck
A Chennai Metro train on the Blue Line came to an abrupt stop inside a tunnel between Central Metro and High Court stations on Tuesday morning.
Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai after bomb-threat
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai after a bomb threat.
Earthquake today: 4.2 magnitude tremor strikes Bay of Bengal
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
₹5,536cr spent to keep Yamuna clean in 3 years: Centre
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has spent approximately ₹5,536 crore in the last three financial years to maintain the cleanliness of the Yamuna River, according to News18.
'My family betrayed us': Woman who 'married' lover's body
In Maharashtra's Nanded, the parents and brother of the woman who "married" her boyfriend's corpse after he was beaten to death are among six people who have been arrested in the murder case.
Cases of scrub typhus surge in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a sudden rise in scrub typhus cases, with districts like Chittoor, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam reporting hundreds of infections, according to Moneycontrol.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial run, will halve travel time
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway has started its trial run, promising to revolutionize travel between Delhi and Uttarakhand.
'Operation Sagar Bandhu' rescues hundreds, sends relief to Sri Lanka
Cyclone 'Ditwah' has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing 334 and displacing thousands. The cyclone has also left nearly 400 people missing as rescue operations continue for the fifth day.
India to pitch mega-arms deal with Russia during Putin visit
India is expected to discuss a major arms deal with Russia during President Vladimir Putin's visit this week, Bloomberg reported.
Modi government plans to spend ₹1.31L crore extra this year
The Indian government has sought the Parliament's approval for an additional expenditure of ₹1.31 lakh crore in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into digital arrest scams
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate digital arrest scams across India.