In a move aimed at combating entrenched forms of social exclusion, Karnataka is preparing to introduce legislation that would make social boycott a criminal offence, carrying strict penalties for offenders. The draft legislation, titled the Karnataka Protection of People from Social Boycott Bill 2025, is expected to be tabled during the upcoming winter session of the

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Chennai Airport descended into chaos on Friday as IndiGo’s operational crisis worsened, leaving passengers stranded and helpless, with travel plans upended across India. Flights were cancelled without adequate prior notice, leaving travelers grappling with urgent personal commitments, medical emergencies, weddings, and professional obligations. Divya Kaneja, a newlywed dressed in blue athleisure and traditional bangles, stood

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Metro operations on Bengaluru’s Purple Line were temporarily halted on Friday morning after a 38-year-old man died by suicide at Kengeri station, authorities confirmed. The incident caused disruption for commuters on the busy line, with services resuming only after police completed preliminary investigations and cleared the tracks for operations. According to the South West division

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Severe disruptions continued at Kempegowda International Airport on Friday, as IndiGo Airlines cancelled at least 102 flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and causing widespread travel chaos across the country. The cancellations comprised 52 arrivals and 50 departures, according to airport authorities, and represent a continuation of the operational turmoil that has plagued India’s largest

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The ongoing controversy surrounding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the ancient Deepathoon on Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai has once again come under judicial scrutiny. On Friday, the Madras High Court asked the Tamil Nadu government to explain its repeated failure to comply with court directions allowing devotees to perform the ritual, even

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IndiGo’s massive operational disruption, which saw over 1,000 flight cancellations on Friday, is showing signs of stabilising, though airports across India, including Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, faced chaotic scenes in the past days. The airline, India’s largest domestic carrier, attributed the crisis to “unforeseen operational challenges,” including minor technical glitches, winter schedule adjustments, and weather

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New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India concluded on Friday with a grand farewell dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, celebrating India’s culinary diversity while underscoring the deepening ties between the two nations. The two-day visit of President Putin, his first since the war in Ukraine, included high-level bilateral talks

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New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor attended the state banquet hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, sparking discussion after opposition leaders in Parliament claimed they were being sidelined from official interactions with visiting dignitaries. The two-day visit of President Putin to India, his first since the war in Ukraine began,

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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: Two simple words—“Jai Bhim”—have grown to symbolize the awakening, dignity, and empowerment of India’s Dalit community. These words, expressing reverence for Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, are now ubiquitous in Dalit gatherings, protests, and celebrations. Yet, few are aware of the historical moment and the central

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Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has sharply criticised the United States’ stance on India’s purchase of Russian oil, describing it as “hypocritical” and highlighting the practical energy needs of the world’s most populous democracy. Speaking in an interview with ANI, Rubin questioned whether the US can realistically provide India with the fuel it requires at

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