The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi is gearing up for a significant expansion that will increase its annual passenger handling capacity by nearly 20% by 2029–30, without dismantling Terminal 2 (T2), according to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. Currently, IGIA manages around 10.5 crore passengers per year. DIAL plans…

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The Assam cabinet on Wednesday announced that the state’s share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected from Zubeen Garg’s upcoming movie, Roi Roi Binale, will be directed to the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, a charitable initiative established by the late singer and cultural icon. The decision was made in consultation with Garg’s wife, Garrima, and aims…

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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday expelled 10 of its leaders, including a sitting MLA, for what the party described as “anti-party activities,” PTI reported. This comes just a day after the party had expelled 27 other members, including two sitting MLAs and five former legislators, highlighting internal unrest within the party ahead of…

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Bihar’s political discourse heated up after Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi made remarks at a campaign rally in Darbhanga, suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could go to any lengths for votes, including staging a “drama” during Chhath Puja and performing a “dance” if required. Gandhi’s comments, which alleged that Modi had…

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Authorities in Maharashtra have arrested the manager of a Navi Mumbai farmhouse for allegedly installing a hidden camera in a washroom to secretly record female guests. The accused, identified as Manoj Bhagwan Chowdhari, is facing charges of voyeurism under Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as relevant provisions of the Information Technology…

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that he has directed the state police to file a treason case against Congress leaders of Sribhumi district for singing the national anthem of Bangladesh during a party meeting, according to reports by PTI. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma described the incident as…

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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday addressed the controversy surrounding his remarks at the Startup Mahakumbh earlier this year, describing the backlash as largely driven by what he called “perpetual haters of the Modi government.” Speaking at the TiECon Delhi 2025, Goyal said that while the criticism initially felt sharp, it ultimately…

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the potential global impact of an early conclusion to the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA), describing it as a step that could “make a big difference” in stabilising the global economy and reinforcing democratic values. His comments came during a meeting with a key panel…

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Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka has responded to claims that the judiciary is a major impediment to India’s developmental ambitions, emphasizing the need for specific examples when levelling criticism. Justice Oka’s remarks came during the annual lecture organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, where he reflected on governance, environmental protection, and…

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A disturbing case has come to light in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district, where the warden of a private school hostel has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing students under his care. The accused, Hen Johnson Baithei, 33, was taken into custody following complaints from three children aged between six and 13, police confirmed on Wednesday.…

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