In a move to commemorate the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, ‘Vande Mataram,’ Parliament has scheduled a special discussion in both Houses beginning next week. The deliberations are set to start in the Lok Sabha on Monday, December 8, and will continue in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, reflecting the significance

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Amid the ongoing nationwide disruption of IndiGo flights, SpiceJet has announced that it will operate 100 additional flights over the coming days to help stranded passengers and ease the pressure on India’s airports. The airline’s Chairman and Managing Director, Ajay Singh, described the IndiGo crisis as “extremely unfortunate” and acknowledged the severe inconvenience faced by

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Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a significant two-day state visit to India this week, marked by high-level meetings, strategic discussions, and a series of agreements aimed at strengthening the multifaceted partnership between the two countries. Beginning with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and concluding with a grand banquet hosted in his honour by President

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New Delhi: In a bid to provide urgent operational relief to IndiGo and address the airline’s ongoing flight disruptions, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a series of interim approvals aimed at ensuring continuity of operations while maintaining safety standards. The measures come amid widespread flight cancellations, crew shortages, and cascading delays that have

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New Delhi: IndiGo’s widespread flight cancellations and delays across India over the past several days were primarily triggered by poor crew rostering under new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and a technical glitch in its crew-rostering and scheduling software, aviation officials told HT on Thursday. The disruptions, which began on December 3, have affected hundreds of flights daily and

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New Delhi: The enduring partnership between India and Russia continues to be guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability, and mutual socio-economic and technological progress, President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday while hosting a banquet in honour of visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu welcomed President Putin and his delegation, noting that his visit coincides with

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Nuh, Haryana: A routine operation by the Delhi Police to apprehend a suspected vehicle thief in Nangla Jamalgarh village of Nuh district, Haryana, on Friday morning escalated into a clash with local villagers, resulting in damage to police property and heightened tensions in the area. According to officials, the incident took place around 10 am, when the Delhi Police team arrived

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Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh: The Pilibhit district administration has formally sent a comprehensive report to the Uttar Pradesh Home Department concerning twelve labourers from the district who are reportedly stranded in Kyrgyzstan and facing harassment, officials confirmed on Friday. The development comes amid mounting concerns from families who have repeatedly approached authorities for assistance in ensuring the safe return of

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India’s domestic aviation sector is facing a severe disruption as IndiGo’s operational crisis continues into its third day, sending flight prices on popular routes to unprecedented levels. Hundreds of flight cancellations nationwide have forced thousands of passengers to scramble for alternatives, triggering a surge in demand and pushing last-minute fares beyond ₹80,000 in some cases. Flight Prices Surge Amid

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India’s airports have been plunged into chaos over the past several days as IndiGo’s operational disruptions continue unabated, leaving thousands of travellers stranded and anxious. The crisis has affected passengers across the country—from families travelling with elderly and differently-abled members to international tourists with tight flight schedules—turning routine travel into a nightmare. For many, the disruptions have

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