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DGCA sacks 4 flight inspectors over IndiGo's operational crisis
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed four flight inspectors who were responsible for ensuring safety and operational compliance at IndiGo.
Video: After Goa, fire breaks out at nightclub in Bhubaneswar
A massive fire broke out at a bar in Bhubaneswar's Satya Vihar area on Friday.
Luthra brothers taken to Phuket from Bangkok as deportation begins
The deportation process of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners of the "Birch by Romeo Lane" nightclub in Goa, has begun, NDTV reported.
'India sets own air quality norms...WHO guidelines only advisory': Centre
The Indian government has clarified that it sets its own air quality standards and that global air quality rankings released by various organizations carry no official sanction.
15 killed as bus loses control, plunges into Andhra ravine
A tragic accident took place in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday.
Modi speaks to Trump to review India-US ties amid tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revealed that he had a telephonic conversation with United States President Donald Trump to discuss the progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Setback for Luthra brothers as court rejects pre-arrest bail
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub, where 25 people were killed in a fire incident on December 6.
Court grants interim bail to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to Umar Khalid, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar and accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
PM insurance covers private doctors who died during COVID: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that families of private doctors who died while performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic are entitled to benefits under the "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19."
21 laborers killed after truck falls into gorge in Arunachal
At least 21 people were killed after a vehicle carrying daily wage laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district fell into a gorge in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Crisis-hit IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel vouchers for 'severely impacted' customers
IndiGo Airlines has announced that it will compensate passengers who were "severely impacted" by flight cancellations between December 3-5.
Invited to discuss marriage, Telangana student killed by girlfriend's family
In a shocking incident, a second-year engineering student was allegedly beaten to death by his girlfriend's family in Telangana's Sangareddy district.
Massive fire at Guwahati commercial complex still burning after 33hrs
A massive fire has been raging at the Swagata Square Complex in Guwahati, Assam, since early Wednesday.
Cold wave to persist in northwest, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue to prevail over parts of central and western India till Thursday.
First pictures of Luthra brothers in Thai police's custody surface
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners or licensees of a nightclub in Goa where a devastating fire killed 25 people, were detained in Thailand on Thursday.
Goa nightclub owners detained in Thailand after deadly fire
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand.
Goa nightclub fire: Absconding owners' passports suspended
The Goa Police have suspended the passports of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub.
Why DGCA has deployed an oversight team at IndiGo's HQ
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formed an eight-member oversight team to monitor IndiGo's operations.
Sandeshkhali violence key witness critically injured in crash before hearing
Bholanath Ghosh, a key witness in the Sandeshkhali violence cases, was critically injured in a road accident on Wednesday.
MP cops detain 18-year-old student from moving bus, frame him
In a shocking turn of events, the Malhargarh Police Station in Madhya Pradesh has come under fire after the state high court unearthed a fake drug case against an innocent student.
'Victim of authorities' vindictive behavior': Goa club owners tell court
The Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav, have approached a Delhi court seeking protection from arrest in connection with the Arpora club fire incident on December 7.
After fake ghee, ₹54 crore 'silk' dupatta scam rocks Tirumala
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has been rocked by another major scam, this time involving the procurement of silk dupattas.
SpiceJet to add 100 daily flights amid IndiGo cancellations
IndiGo Airlines has been facing severe disruptions for the ninth consecutive day, with over 70 fresh cancellations on Wednesday.
Big questions Delhi HC asked Centre during IndiGo crisis hearing
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the central government for its inaction during the recent IndiGo airline crisis.
Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on banning ferocious dog breeds
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the central and state governments, the Delhi Police, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on a petition to ban ferocious dog breeds, Bar and Bench reported.
Gujarat: 7-year-old girl raped, brutalized with iron rod
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped and brutally assaulted in Rajkot district, Gujarat.
IndiGo crisis: Court asks Centre how ₹5,000 ticket reached ₹39,000
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre over the sharp spike in airfares amid the IndiGo chaos, noting that tickets previously available for ₹5,000 had surged to ₹30,000-35,000.
Jealous over friend's affair, Gujarat teen chops him into pieces
In a shocking case of jealousy-fueled violence, a 19-year-old from Gujarat's Kutch district has been arrested for murdering his friend.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers move court for anticipatory bail
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have approached Delhi's Rohini Court for anticipatory bail.
Goa nightclub fire: Detained third owner was 'sleeping partner'
Ajay Gupta, one of the partners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, has been taken into custody after a devastating fire killed 25 people.
Goa fire: FIR reveals negligence, no permits, fire norms flouted
The tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, Goa, which claimed 25 lives, could have been avoided had the owners and organizers followed basic fire-safety rules, an FIR has revealed.
Delhi HC to hear urgent petition on IndiGo crisis today
The Delhi High Court will hear an urgent petition against IndiGo on December 10, as the airline continues to face massive disruptions.
Goa nightclub co-owner Ajay Gupta detained in Delhi
Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, was detained on Tuesday. The arrest came four days after a devastating fire at the establishment killed 25 people.
Goa CM orders demolition of Romeo Lane after nightclub fire
Authorities in Goa have begun demolishing Romeo Lane, the Vagator beach shack, owned by brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, according to ANI.
Centre cuts IndiGo operations by 10%, doubling DGCA's 5% order
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed IndiGo to reduce its flight schedule by 10% across all sectors.
Microsoft commits $17.5B to India's AI buildout after Nadella-Modi meeting
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a $17.5 billion (₹1.5 lakh crore) investment in India, the company's largest-ever investment in Asia, to support the country's AI-first future.
Only 38 out of 150+ Delhi clubs have fire NOCs
The tragic nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people has raised major concerns over fire safety compliance in Delhi.
Goa fire: 2nd club of Luthra brothers to be demolished
The Goa government has decided to demolish "Romeo Lane," a second nightclub owned by the Luthra brothers, Gaurav and Saurabh, in Vagator.
CBI names Anil Ambani's son in ₹228cr banking fraud case
The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has filed a criminal case against Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, the son of businessman Anil Ambani. The case is linked to a banking fraud involving Reliance Housing Finance Limited (RHFL), as per India Today.
India seeks assurance from China after citizen's harassment report
India has sought assurances from China that its citizens will not face selective harassment, following an incident involving an Arunachal Pradesh resident at Shanghai airport.