New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – IndiGo, India’s largest budget carrier, is grappling with one of the most severe operational crises in its history, with over a thousand flights cancelled or delayed across the country this week. The disruptions, which peaked on Friday, left tens of thousands of passengers stranded at major airports, including Delhi, Bengaluru,

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New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – In a move aimed at re-examining India’s post-colonial education and official documentation, BJP parliamentarian Sujeeth Kumar has called upon the Union government to remove the honorific “Lord” when referencing former British Viceroys, Governors, and other colonial administrators in textbooks, NCERT materials, official records, and government websites. Kumar argued that the

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New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – The ongoing crisis at IndiGo Airlines has triggered a dramatic surge in domestic airfares across India, leaving passengers frustrated, stranded, and forced to pay exorbitant amounts for last-minute travel. According to data from popular booking platform MakeMyTrip (MMT), routes from Delhi to major metropolitan cities and state capitals have seen fares

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New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – The ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions became a matter of parliamentary scrutiny on Friday, as Congress MP Pramod Tiwari raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over the airline’s operational failures, alleging that the situation highlighted a monopoly in India’s aviation sector. The disruptions, which have left tens of thousands of passengers stranded across the country, have persisted

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Bengaluru, December 5, 2025 – A deeply distressing incident unfolded at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on Friday as Namita, a woman travelling with her father’s mortal remains, was left stranded due to the massive flight cancellations by IndiGo. Her flight to Delhi, the first leg of her journey to Haridwar for her father’s asthi visarjan(immersion of ashes), was abruptly cancelled

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Kerala, December 5, 2025 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday addressed questions regarding the ongoing Sabarimala gold theft investigation, emphasizing that the probe is being conducted under the direct supervision of the Kerala High Court and affirming that the ruling CPI(M) will not protect anyone found guilty in the case. Speaking at a press conference in Kochi, CM

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New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – In a landmark ruling reaffirming the sanctity of temple funds, the Supreme Court on Friday declared that money belonging to a deity cannot be used to prop up financially struggling cooperative banks. The apex court’s observations were made during the hearing of appeals filed by a few cooperative banks challenging

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New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press briefing in New Delhi on Friday following their high-level summit, emphasizing the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two countries. Speaking to the media, President Putin underscored the importance of independent foreign policies, a multipolar

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New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting tourism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India will soon introduce a 30-day free e-tourist visa for Russian citizens. The announcement came during a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, following

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Updated: December 5, 2025, 10:21 pm IST – Passengers across India are facing unprecedented airfares and travel chaos following a wave of massive flight cancellations by IndiGo, the country’s largest budget airline. Routes between major metros such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Guwahati have witnessed skyrocketing ticket prices, with some same-day non-stop fares reaching levels

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