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Ugandan man arrested for duping Indian researcher of ₹1.9L
An Ugandan man, Micheal Iga, allegedly duped an AIIMS researcher of Rs 1.90 lakh by posing as a woman on a dating app and proposing a fraudulent business opportunity.
IndiGo's December 2025 meltdown: What went wrong?
Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, criticized IndiGo's management for failing to handle an operational crisis that led to numerous flight cancellations.
Respiratory drug sales spike as air pollution worsens
Rising air pollution, particularly in November, has driven an increase in sales of respiratory medications across India over the past three years.
CBI says Rabri Devi's transfer plea in IRCTC case is "mala fide"
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi of trying to manipulate the court by seeking a case transfer.
2 Odisha villages clash after headless body found; internet suspended
Violent clashes between two villages in Malkangiri district, Odisha, have led to a 24-hour internet shutdown. The district administration had also imposed prohibitory orders in the two villages.
Goa nightclub fire: Darjeeling chef among 25 victims
Subash Chettri, a 23-year-old trainee chef from Bengal's Darjeeling district, was among the 25 victims of the tragic Goa nightclub fire.
IMD issues cold wave warning in Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for several regions of India from December 9.
Centre to slash IndiGo winter flights, give slots to rivals
The Indian government has announced that it will cut down IndiGo's winter flight schedule and redistribute its slots among other airlines in the wake of the carrier's massive operational meltdown.
Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi minister, faces ₹17.7cr money laundering charges
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others over a Rs 17.7-crore corruption case related to Delhi Jal Board tenders.
IndiGo's December meltdown: What went wrong?
IndiGo has cancelled nearly 250 flights across various airports, despite claiming an increase in on-time performance from 30% to 75%.
IndiGo blames weather, tech issues for flight chaos
IndiGo Airlines has responded to a DGCA notice, attributing the recent mass flight cancellations to a "compounding effect of multiple factors".
Goa nightclub fire: Owners fled to Thailand within hours
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people, fled to Thailand's Phuket shortly after the incident.
IndiGo pilots accuse airline of 'deliberate negligence' as thousands stranded
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) accuses India's largest airline, IndiGo, of deliberately causing a nationwide flight disruption to manipulate flight duty time limit norms.
Goa nightclub fire: What led to this tragedy?
The deadly fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa has drawn attention to another potentially dangerous club owned by the same proprietors, the Luthra brothers.
Missing for 15 years, Himachal man reunites with family thanks to viral video
A man from Himachal Pradesh, who disappeared 15 years ago due to memory loss, has been reunited with his family through social media.
Over 1.11 crore homes approved under PMAY—here's what that means
The Indian government has sanctioned 1.11 crore houses under two Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana schemes, with 95.54 lakh homes already completed and delivered to beneficiaries.
Bengaluru airport puts the brakes on new parking charges (for now)
Due to nationwide flight disruptions caused by the Indigo crisis, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has postponed implementing overstay charges for vehicles.
Punjab-Haryana stubble fires go undetected due to satellite timing: Report
New analysis reveals over 90% of large stubble fires in Punjab and Haryana, major contributors to Delhi's winter pollution, are undetected due to a satellite monitoring blind spot.
India's wildlife is bouncing back—here's how
India's conservation efforts have successfully revived several species from near extinction, including the Asiatic Lion and the One-Horned Rhinoceros.
IndiGo cancels 562 flights across major metro airports
IndiGo, a major domestic carrier in India, cancelled 562 flights from six metro airports on Monday, with the highest number originating from Bengaluru airport.
LeT, JeM terrorists team up in Pakistan to plan attacks on India
Photos reveal a meeting between terrorists from Pakistan-backed groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed at the latter's headquarters in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Jaishankar says Pakistan army fuels terrorism against India
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's criticism of Pakistan’s military, particularly its Army Chief Asif Munir, has provoked a strong response from Islamabad.
Maharashtra government seeks extra ₹75,286 crore for welfare and development
The Maharashtra government has tabled supplementary demands of ₹75,286.38 crore, primarily aimed at farmer relief, subsidies and social welfare schemes.
Andhra Pradesh battles scrub typhus outbreak; 8 dead, over 170 infected
Scrub typhus, a potentially fatal bacterial infection spread by infected chiggers, is causing concern in Andhra Pradesh due to a sharp rise in cases.
Over 10,000 staff vacancies hit Kendriya Vidyalayas
Over 10,000 job positions, primarily teaching roles, remain vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas across India as of November 2025.
Goa nightclub fire: Survivor recalls chaos, delayed rescue efforts
Bhavna Joshi, the only survivor of a deadly nightclub fire in Goa, recounts the horrifying incident that claimed her husband and three sisters.
Andhra Pradesh: Scrub typhus outbreak leaves 8 dead, over 1,500 infected
Andhra Pradesh is grappling with a severe scrub typhus outbreak, reporting eight deaths and 1,537 infections, raising serious concerns about public health.
Schools across India closed: Weather, elections, and protests disrupt classes
Schools in various Indian states will remain closed from December 8-14 due to weather conditions, a teachers' strike, and local elections.
Amid IndiGo crisis, passengers record pigeon entering Bengaluru-Vadodara flight
A video of a pigeon flying inside an IndiGo flight has gone viral on social media. The incident took place on a Bengaluru-Vadodara flight just before take-off.
SC to issue guidelines against insensitive orders in rape cases
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over "anti-women orders" passed by courts in India in rape and sexual assault cases.
Kolkata: 150-year-old New Market to be made earthquake-resistant
The iconic New Market in Kolkata, officially known as SS Hogg Market, is set to undergo a major transformation.
Why Nehru opposed Vande Mataram as national anthem: Archives reveal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a 10-hour discussion in Parliament on the song Vande Mataram, marking its 150th anniversary.
'IndiGo crisis not urgent?' CJI declines immediate hearing on PIL
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday declined an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the recent IndiGo flight disruptions.
IndiGo crisis caused by rostering issues, says Modi government
The recent crisis at IndiGo was due to "crew rostering and internal planning system" problems, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu told the Rajya Sabha today.
Hotels can't take photocopies of your Aadhaar card anymore
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to introduce a new rule that will stop hotels, event organizers, and other such entities from taking photocopies of customers' Aadhaar cards.
Are farmers evading satellites with 5pm trick?: Report
Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have reportedly been delaying the timing of farm fires to avoid detection by monitoring satellites.
'Deeply shaken...': Missing Goa club owner breaks silence after fire
Saurabh Luthra, the owner of the nightclub named Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, has broken his silence after a devastating fire killed 25 people.
IndiGo flight delays to continue today, Delhi airport warns
IndiGo Airlines is still grappling with massive flight disruptions on Monday, the seventh day of an unprecedented air travel crisis in India.
Goa nightclub fire: All 25 victims identified; full list released
The tragic fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, has claimed 25 lives. The victims include 20 staff members and five tourists.
'Saw it coming': 'Open letter' blames IndiGo's top-brass for 'downfall'
An unverified open letter from IndiGo pilots has surfaced on social media, blaming the airline's top management for its recent operational failures.
Your power bills in India might go down soon
India is looking to reduce consumer power bills and improve energy efficiency by using artificial intelligence (AI) in distribution networks.
Denied phone, 20-year-old jumps into borewell, prompting 9-hour rescue operation
A 20-year-old laborer from Jharkhand, Rustam Sheikh, died after jumping into a borewell near Kukma in Bhuj, Gujarat.
Video shows Goa nightclub ceiling catching fire as dancer performs
A devastating fire broke out at a nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killing at least 25 people and injuring many others.
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.
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.
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.
'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 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.
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.
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.
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."
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.