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Ashwini Vaishnaw: India accelerates automatic train protection system rollout

Railway 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 | Agencies
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PM Modi bets big as Russia trade target set to soar

Prime 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 | Agencies
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US Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship

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 | ANI
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Indian Army makes first-ever ascent of Arunachal’s highest peak Mount Kangto

An 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 | Agencies
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Ex-Pentagon official: US should label Pakistan a terrorism sponsor

Former 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

06 December,2025 10:48 AM IST | ANI
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Seashells turned to eco-friendly concrete

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

06 December,2025 10:45 AM IST | Agencies
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US conducts 22nd strike on suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific

The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaign’s death toll to at least 87. The strike coincided with Admiral Frank Bradley’s classified Capitol Hill briefings amid an investigation into allegations of unlawful follow-on attacks

06 December,2025 10:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Air ambulance delay defers Zia advanced care in London

The departure of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia for advanced treatment in London has been postponed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka due to technical issues

06 December,2025 10:36 AM IST | Agencies
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Ukraine, US negotiators continue with peace talks

Ukrainian officials will resume talks with the US team after nearly five hours of discussions with Moscow produced “no compromise” on Ukraine’s peace proposals. President Zelenskyy said Kyiv’s priority is to gain clarity on Russia’s latest position

06 December,2025 10:33 AM IST | Agencies
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Ex-Pentagon official: Putin’s India visit a result of Trump’s incompetence

Former 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 10:30 AM IST | ANI
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Amit Shah reviews pond interlinking progress in Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar

Union 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 | ANI
Opinion

An unlikely friendship that stood test of time

Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

06 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | Sanober Keshwaar
IndiGo cancellations: Anticipate normal situation between Dec 10-15, says CEO

IndiGo cancellations: Anticipate normal situation between Dec 10-15, says CEO

Addressing 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 | IANS
Railways steps in to help stranded passengers after IndiGo flight cancellations

Railways steps in to help stranded passengers after IndiGo flight cancellations

To 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. Aklekar
DGCA eases some pilot duty rules amid IndiGo flight disruptions

DGCA eases some pilot duty rules amid IndiGo flight disruptions

In a bid to contain the escalating crisis, DGCA issued a fresh notification granting partial relief on flight crew duty norms, specifically relaxing a rule that prevented airlines from combining leave with weekly rest periods

05 December,2025 05:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
IndiGo cancels all departing domestic flights from Delhi Airport till midnight

IndiGo cancels all departing domestic flights from Delhi Airport till midnight

In an official statement, IndiGo said, “We confirm that all IndiGo domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport on Dec 5, 2025 stand cancelled till 11:59 pm. We express our profound apologies to all our valued customers and stakeholders who have been significantly impacted by these unforeseen events"

05 December,2025 04:25 PM IST | New Delhi | A Correspondent
Russia ready to continue uninterrupted fuel shipments to India: Putin

Russia ready to continue uninterrupted fuel shipments to India: Putin

At a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, Putin said that "We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the growing Indian economy"

05 December,2025 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
India on the side of peace, not neutral, Modi tells Putin on Ukraine conflict

India on the side of peace, not neutral, Modi tells Putin on Ukraine conflict

“We support a peaceful solution to the conflict,” he said. Putin, responding to Modi’s remarks, said Russia is working on a peaceful solution to the crisis. Earlier in the day, President Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a tri-services guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

05 December,2025 01:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The ceremonial welcome was accorded at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, following which, Putin inspected the Guard of Honour; the Russian, Indian national anthems were played to welcome Putin

05 December,2025 12:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
IndiGo fiasco is cost of govt's monopoly model: Rahul Gandhi

IndiGo fiasco is cost of govt's monopoly model: Rahul Gandhi

In the wake of IndiGo cancelling over 550 flights on Thursday alone and 400 flights on Friday, disrupting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers, Gandhi said it is ordinary Indians who pay the price in delays, cancellations and helplessness

05 December,2025 11:19 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Priyanka Chaturvedi urges Aviation Minister to address IndiGo disruptions in RS

Priyanka Chaturvedi urges Aviation Minister to address IndiGo disruptions in RS

IndiGo, which is experiencing operational disruptions and cancellations, sought temporary operational exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026

05 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Asim Munir formally appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

Asim Munir formally appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's summary recommending Munir for both Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) was approved, the Pakistan President's office said

05 December,2025 08:27 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI

IndiGo apologises after two days of widespread disruptions across its network

IndiGo said it is keeping passengers informed about any changes to their flight schedules and advised travellers to check the latest status before heading to the airport

05 December,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons storage sites in Southern Lebanon

To mitigate harm to civilians, residents of nearby buildings were warned to evacuate, while precision weapons, aerial surveillance and other measures were employed

05 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI
Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

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 correspondent

CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

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-

05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC’s flying squad needs to up its game this season

BMC’s flying squad needs to up its game this season

A metal sheet was missing from one side of the site. Notices had been given to the contractor. Reassurances have come in that lacunae will be plugged

05 December,2025 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
02 December,2025 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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