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India just opened the world's highest war memorial in Ladakh
India's Defence Minister inaugurated the world's highest war memorial, honouring 20 soldiers killed in the Galwan Valley clash with China.
Delhi Police arrest mastermind behind nationwide forex scam
Krishna Kumar Sharma, the alleged mastermind behind a pan-India forex scam, has been arrested by Delhi Police for duping traders and professionals across multiple states.
IndiGo scrambles to fix flight chaos with crisis team
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., operating as IndiGo, has formed a Crisis Management Group to address ongoing flight delays and cancellations, planning to operate 1,650 flights today.
IndiGo cancels 112 flights at Mumbai airport, passengers face hassles
IndiGo's operations in Mumbai recorded 112 cancellations today, marking the second-highest disruption nationwide after Hyderabad.
IndiGo to operate 1,630 flights amid operational crisis
IndiGo plans to operate 1,630 flights on Sunday amidst ongoing disruptions. The airline cancelled 220 flights in Delhi and Mumbai due to operational issues.
Four bank holidays next week—check dates and reasons
The Reserve Bank of India has declared four bank holidays between 8th and 14th December. These holidays, varying by region, will affect several major banks across the country.
After Babri Masjid replica in Bengal, Muslim organization plans memorial
A Muslim organization in Hyderabad has announced plans to build a memorial dedicated to the Babri Masjid, which was demolished in 1992.
Rajasthan shivers as Fatehpur hits season's coldest night at 3.5°C
Rajasthan is grappling with intense cold conditions, with Fatehpur in Sikar district recording the state's lowest temperature at 3.5 degrees Celsius.
Light snowfall coming to Kashmir's higher reaches on December 8
Despite rising night temperatures, light snowfall is predicted for the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir on Monday, December 6th.
Goa nightclub managers arrested after 25 killed in fire
The managers of a Goa nightclub have been arrested after a devastating fire claimed 25 lives, including four tourists. The incident took place around midnight on Sunday at Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora, North Goa.
Bengaluru: Domestic help allegedly drugs, robs city gynecologist
A 54-year-old gynaecologist in Bengaluru was allegedly drugged and robbed by her domestic helpers. The doctor was found disoriented inside her home, with valuables missing.
IndiGo flight chaos sends Agartala fares soaring
IndiGo cancelled nine of its scheduled flights at MBB Airport in Agartala on Sunday, according to airport officials. This follows similar cancellations the previous day.
Half of India's electricity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources
India has reached a major milestone in its energy transition, achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
India and Russia team up for bigger nuclear goals
India and Russia are set to deepen their civil nuclear cooperation, a move that could significantly bolster India's aim of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
SC to hear plea on Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, filed by his wife Gitanjali J Angmo, on Monday.
Mumbai: Water cut alert for M East, M West on Dec 7
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has scheduled an eight-hour water cut today, affecting several areas in the M East and M West wards due to urgent pipeline repairs.
SpiceJet throws subtle shade as IndiGo faces flight chaos
SpiceJet subtly took a jab at IndiGo amid its operational crisis, with a cryptic post that quickly went viral, interpreted by many as commentary on the ongoing aviation turmoil.
IndiGo's flight cancelations leave over 7.75 lakh travelers stranded—Here's what happened
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has cancelled over 5,000 flights since December 2, impacting more than 7.75 lakh passengers nationwide.
Parliament's winter session: Big ideas, bold bills
Several MPs have introduced private member's bills in Parliament, addressing issues such as the 'right to disconnect' after work hours and criminalising marital rape.
Goa nightclub fire: 25 lives lost, leaders promise action
Following the devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub that claimed 25 lives, the Goa government has issued emergency helpline numbers for assistance and information.
Bengaluru prison warden caught smuggling drugs and cigarettes
A warden at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Bengaluru was arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics and cigarettes concealed in his undergarments.
'Narrow lane...jam-packed dance floor': Why many couldn't escape Goa fire
A devastating fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub in Arpora village, North Goa, killing at least 25 people. The blaze erupted after midnight on Sunday and quickly engulfed the entire structure.
Railways step in to help IndiGo flyers stranded by cancelations
The Ministry of Railways and IRCTC have established a helpdesk at Ahmedabad's airport to aid passengers affected by IndiGo's widespread cancellations and delays.
IndiGo's flight chaos: DGCA calls out airline bosses, passengers stranded
IndiGo's operational crisis enters its sixth day, stranding thousands despite assurances of restored connectivity, prompting regulatory scrutiny and political backlash.
Mumbai's wild weather: From chilly to sweaty in a week
Mumbai, after recording its coldest day in a decade, saw temperatures rise to 22.9 degrees Celsius this week, three degrees above normal.
Railways to run 89 special trains amid IndiGo flight cancellations
The Indian Railways has announced the operation of 89 special trains over the next three days.
Goa nightclub fire: 25 dead, probe into safety violations underway
A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa's Arpora, allegedly illegal and with safety violations, raises five critical questions about its cause and operation.
IndiGo ordered to clear refunds: When's deadline; who gets refund
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo Airlines to complete all pending refunds for canceled or disrupted flights by 8:00pm on Sunday.
Retired Jabalpur employee loses ₹21.5L in cyber extortion scam
A 72-year-old retired government employee was tricked into transferring ₹21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS officers, who kept him under a three-day "digital arrest".
Indian Railways to run 89 special trains from December 6-8
Indian Railways is set to operate 89 special trains over the next three days to accommodate increased passenger numbers due to winter travel and widespread flight cancellations.
IndiGo cancels 115 flights at Hyderabad airport on Sunday
IndiGo cancelled 115 flights at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on December 7, 2025, bringing the five-day total to over 500 cancellations.
Goa nightclub fire: Safety lapses lead to tragic loss
A deadly fire at a North Goa nightclub, which lacked the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) and violated fire safety norms, resulted in 25 fatalities.
25, including 4 tourists, killed in fire at Goa nightclub
A massive fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killing 25 people, including four tourists, and injuring 50 others. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Sunday.
Tezpur University crisis: MoE team faces protests amid VC standoff
An Education Ministry team, led by Acting UGC Chairperson Vineet Joshi, faced protests during their visit to crisis-hit Tezpur University.
Chandigarh is stepping up for stray dogs
Following Supreme Court directives, the Chandigarh municipal corporation has launched initiatives to improve stray dog management and welfare across the city.
Delhi steps up fight against pollution with fresh research and action
The Delhi government plans to conduct a fresh study with IIT Delhi and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Pune to identify sources of air pollution.
Man arrested for sexually assaulting 4-year-old girl in Delhi
A man has been arrested in Northwest Delhi's Narela area for allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl while under the influence of alcohol.
Telangana activist dies by self-immolation over OBC reservation demand
A 32-year-old activist in Telangana died after self-immolating to demand a 42% reservation for other backward classes (OBCs), inciting regional protests and police detentions.
IndiGo's flight chaos hits Mumbai and beyond
The ongoing crisis at IndiGo Airlines, resulting in the cancellation of 146 flights at Mumbai Airport, has severely impacted tour operators and the tourism industry.
CJI wants prisons rebranded as 'sudhar grih' to focus on 2nd chances
Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, suggests renaming jails as 'sudhar grih' or correctional homes to emphasize their rehabilitative purpose.
India-Russia relations: Putin's visit, Zelenskyy's expected arrival in 2026
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit, India is now planning a potential visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, continuing its diplomatic balancing act.
Delhi: 2 students killed in motorcycle accident, driver arrested
Two college students died in Delhi after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding car. The driver has been arrested and is under investigation.
Delhi CM leads massive Ring Road cleaning drive
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta spearheaded a large-scale cleaning operation on Ring Road to combat dust pollution, marking the start of a citywide campaign.
Goa trip turns tragic: Two friends die in Lonavla car crash
Two tourists from Goa died in a car accident near Lonavla when their vehicle collided with a tipper truck early Saturday morning.
IndiGo restores 95% network connectivity amid flight disruptions
IndiGo Airlines has managed to restore over 95% of its network connectivity after facing massive operational disruptions, the carrier announced in a statement.
Ghaziabad tops pollution chart, 20 NCR cities see PM2.5 surge
Air pollution in Northern India witnessed a sharp spike in November, with Ghaziabad emerging as the most polluted city in the country.
'Depends on circumstances...': Jaishankar on Sheikh Hasina's stay in India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the duration of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in India will depend on the "certain circumstance" under which she arrived.
TN sends 950 tons of humanitarian aid to SL
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flagged off a major humanitarian aid consignment for Sri Lanka, which is reeling from the devastation of Cyclone "Ditwah."
Allahabad HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of singer Neha Rathore
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has rejected Bhojpuri singer and YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore's anticipatory bail plea, The Times of India reported.
Yogi warns criminals: 'Yamaraj will await you', defends encounter policy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy toward crime and criminals.
Government plans crackdown on IndiGo, may sack CEO: Report
The Indian government is reportedly planning a major crackdown on IndiGo Airlines after the carrier mismanaged new pilot rest hour rules.
Southern Railway announces special trains amid IndiGo flight disruptions
The Southern Railway has announced special train services to ease passenger congestion due to ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions across India.
CJI Surya Kant's plan to reduce pending cases in courts
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has outlined his primary goal of reducing the backlog of pending cases in the judiciary.
'Not could be...will be': Aviation minister about penalties on IndiGo
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that IndiGo's operational issues are "on the verge of getting resolved." He added that action against the airline is a matter of when, not if.
Putin hails India's 'independent, self-sufficient' policy, promises non-stop energy
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the 23rd Russia-India annual bilateral summit, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Trapped 8 hours, couple bleeds to death on Delhi-Mumbai expressway
A tragic accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Nuh has claimed the lives of a couple from Delhi, The Indian Express reported.
Madhya Pradesh: Tensions flare over viral obscene video of minor
Tensions are running high in Shamgarh city, Madhya Pradesh, after an obscene video of a 16-year-old girl went viral.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's DND-Faridabad-Sohna stretch 94% done, opening in June 2026
The crucial link between central Delhi and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is expected to be completed by June 2026.
Cancellations to drop, normalcy target by December 15: Indigo CEO
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has confirmed that the airline is facing major operational disruptions, with over 1,000 flights canceled on Friday.
Centre orders high-level probe into IndiGo crisis
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated a high-level probe into the ongoing disruption of IndiGo's flight operations.
Russia to build India's largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the construction of India's largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu.
Putin assures India of 'uninterrupted shipments' of fuel
Russia has assured India of uninterrupted fuel supplies, President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday.
Key takeaways from Modi-Putin press conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have launched an Economic Cooperation Program to boost bilateral trade and investment until 2030.
'Russia, India will increase authority of BRICS': Putin
At the 23rd India-Russia bilateral annual summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the partnership between the two countries and their contributions to BRICS.
All flight schedules expected to stabilize by midnight
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said it expects all flight schedules to stabilize and begin returning to normal at Friday midnight, with full services and stability expected over the next couple of days.
India-Russia pledge economic cooperation till 2030, stand together against terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced an increase in economic cooperation between India and Russia until 2030.
What did Putin write regarding Gandhi in Rajghat's visitors' book
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Thursday.
Hyderabad House, once Nizam's palace, now stage for Modi-Putin summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the iconic Hyderabad House in Delhi.
'India not neutral, on peace side': Modi on Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on Friday, where he reiterated India's commitment to peace in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Putin, Modi begin bilateral talks at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached the Hyderabad House for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Odisha lecturer arrested for seeking sexual favors from minor student
A guest lecturer at a state-run college in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing a minor student, News18 reported.
Putin receives Guard of Honor; he pays tribute to Gandhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
All IndiGo domestic flights out of Delhi canceled till midnight
All domestic flights of IndiGo Airlines departing from Delhi have been canceled till midnight on Friday. The announcement was made by the airport on social media platform X.
Delhi traffic police issues advisory amid Putin visit
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for Friday, December 5, in view of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit.
IndiGo to cancel more flights in coming 2-3 days
IndiGo Airlines has sought an exemption from new pilot rest and duty norms for its A320 fleet till February 10, 2026.
Indigo cancels over 1,000 flights in 3 days, chaos ensues
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled over 1,000 flights since Tuesday due to operational disruptions, according to Hindustan Times.
Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita to visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India.
'If US can buy our fuel, why can't India': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the United States's stance on buying Russian fuel while pressuring India not to do so.
Raj Bhavan reception, talks with Modi: Putin's day 2 itinerary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day state visit to India, his first since the Russia-Ukraine war started.
Putin lands in Delhi; PM Modi receives him at airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit.
Harassed by neighbors, civic officials, Bengaluru techie dies by suicide
A 45-year-old software engineer, Murali Govindaraju, died by suicide at his under-construction house in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
'Blast when Putin arrives': Ajmer dargah receives bomb threat
The Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan, received a bomb threat via email on Thursday ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi.
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."