An airline spokesperson said that the efforts were ongoing to fully stabilise operations. The airline thanked passengers, staff, and government agencies for their support and patience
06 December,2025 07:54 PM IST | Madhulika Ram KavatturOpposition launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging the Indigo flight cancellation and nationwide air travel chaos stem from the BJP’s push to create a duopoly in the aviation sector
06 December,2025 06:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFormer Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putin’s India visit as a consequence of Donald Trump’s “gross incompetence.” He criticised the US for “hypocrisy” over India’s purchase of Russian oil and backed New Delhi’s need to prioritise its energy and economic interests as it rises globally
06 December,2025 06:11 PM IST | ANIAmid widespread flight disruptions, IndiGo has announced automatic refunds and a full waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges for travel between December 5 and 15
06 December,2025 05:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmid IndiGo’s ongoing flight disruptions, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered the airline to complete all pending refunds by 8 pm on Sunday. With 405 domestic flights cancelled in five days, the government also directed IndiGo to trace lost baggage within 48 hours
06 December,2025 05:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe number of people killed in a deadly shooting incident in Pretoria on Saturday has risen to 11, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed
06 December,2025 04:53 PM IST | IANSThe move was taken to prevent fare hikes that usually occur through revenue management systems when demand increases suddenly, an official statement said
06 December,2025 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe special trains have been planned in response to the high demand for travel and will run between major cities across India, including Madgaon, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi)
06 December,2025 04:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Reliance Power Ltd and 10 others in a Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case linked to a SECI tender. The ED alleges Reliance officials used fraudulent endorsements and spoofed emails, while the group claims it is a victim of fraud. Several accused remain in custody
06 December,2025 04:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTwo experts from South Africa — Hein Schoeman, a wildlife capture specialist, and Dr Josephine Skaarup Petersson, a wildlife veterinarian — led the interaction. They shared global practices on wildlife capture, conflict mitigation, population management and safe handling techniques
06 December,2025 03:54 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavAmid IndiGo cancelling 405 domestic flights over the past five days due to pilot shortages, Indian Railways has deployed 116 extra coaches across 37 trains and introduced four special train services to ease passenger congestion nationwide.
06 December,2025 12:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe area around Anand Vihar was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 366 in the 'very poor' category. According to CPCB data, Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 352, Wazirpur measured 359, while Ghazipur Mandi recorded 366
06 December,2025 11:59 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe J&K Police’s State Investigation Agency conducted early morning raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal as part of its probe into the “white collar” terror module involving radicalised professionals. Meanwhile, a Delhi court extended the NIA custody of Soyab, accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un Nabi, by 10 more days
06 December,2025 11:05 AM IST | Srinagar | AgenciesThe Supreme Court’s acceptance of a new definition that counts only hills above 100 metres as part of the Aravalis has raised alarm among environmentalists. Experts fear that the move could strip protection from most of the ancient range, exposing regions, including Delhi-NCR, to harsher weather, drought and biodiversity loss
06 December,2025 11:02 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a cess on pan masala manufacturing units to fund national security and public health initiatives. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the cess will also be shared with states to strengthen healthcare systems
06 December,2025 11:00 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that India is rapidly implementing the automatic train protection system—technology the world adopted decades ago but was delayed by previous governments. He said the nationwide rollout, including in Odisha, is progressing fast and delivering strong safety results
06 December,2025 10:57 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that the USD 100 billion bilateral trade target between India and Russia will be achieved ahead of 2030. The PM recalled that last year, President Putin and he set a target of reaching USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030
06 December,2025 10:54 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAn Indian Army mountaineering team from Eastern Command has achieved a historic milestone by successfully summiting Mount Kangto, Arunachal Pradesh’s highest and previously unconquered 7,042-m peak
06 December,2025 10:50 AM IST | Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | AgenciesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing pond interlinking works in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, where 1,349 ponds across 162 villages are being connected to boost water management. He urged officials to clear obstacles
06 December,2025 10:26 AM IST | Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat) | ANIAddressing the passengers in a video message amid the unprecedented situation where the airline had to cancel over a thousand flights in the last three days, the CEO apologised to the customers
05 December,2025 09:59 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSTo accommodate the sudden surge in demand, Western Railway has arranged extra AC chair car coaches on key long-distance trains, ensuring passengers have alternative travel options without long delays, and Central Railway has arranged seven special trains
05 December,2025 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarADVERTISEMENT
Candace Owens has ignited a full-blown conservative civil war after launching a direct and explosive attack on Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. What began as a dispute over a Turning Point USA livestream has now spiraled into one of the most dramatic and divisive battles inside the MAGA movement.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, reviving a debate settled since 1898. The court will now directly assess the policy’s legality, with legal experts warning it challenges long-standing interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment
06 December,2025 10:52 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIFormer Pentagon official Michael Rubin said the US has “no strategic logic” for embracing Pakistan and argued Islamabad should be designated a “state sponsor of terrorism.” He criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s White House visit and urged Washington to apologise to India over tariffs and recent policy missteps
Researchers at the University of East London have discovered that discarded seashells, when processed into fine powder, can replace up to one-third of the cement used in concrete. The breakthrough offers a scalable way to cut carbon emissions, with the study showing a 36 per cent reduction in the material’s footprint
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
As I bid goodbye to you, dear reader, I joyfully surrender a textual body that thrived over nearly 10 years to the dictates of fate in the hope that it may either ferment or take root
05 December,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'melloADVERTISEMENT
