Stranded by IndiGo chaos, techie couple attends their own reception virtually in Hubballi
Dec 05, 2025, at 10:33 pm
In a scene that blended celebration with crisis, a newlywed couple from Bengaluru was forced to attend their own wedding reception virtually after widespread IndiGo flight cancellations left them stranded hundreds of kilometres away.
Shashi Tharoor on guest list of Putin State dinner; Rahul Gandhi, Kharge not invited
Dec 05, 2025, at 09:43 pm
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been invited to attend Friday night’s State dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin, even as senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were left out of the guest list, media reports said.
IndiGo CEO apologises after over 1,000 flights cancelled; full recovery expected only next week
Dec 05, 2025, at 09:22 pm
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers issued a public apology on Friday evening after the airline was forced to cancel more than a thousand flights in a single day, calling it the “most severely impacted day” in the carrier’s history.
Putin launches RT India — Kremlin-funded RT Network's India arm with 100-member team
Dec 05, 2025, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday unveiled the India arm of the state-backed Russian Television Network (RT), during his first visit to the country since the start of the Ukraine war.
Battle drills in the desert: India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise begins in Rajasthan
Dec 05, 2025, at 06:20 pm
The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti -2025” commenced on Friday in Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Centre orders high-level inquiry as IndiGo crisis deepens. All details inside
Dec 05, 2025, at 05:56 pm
The Union government has ordered a high-level inquiry into the ongoing IndiGo flight operations crisis that has triggered widespread disruption to air travel across India.
Big boost for farmers! Shivraj Chouhan holds key agriculture talks with Russia
Dec 05, 2025, at 04:40 pm
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a bilateral meeting with Oxana Lut, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, at Krishi Bhawan on Friday, where both sides discussed ongoing cooperation and outlined future areas of collaboration.
Dec 05, 2025, at 04:08 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi, who met President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, on Friday said India and Russia have agreed on an Economic Cooperation Program until 2030.
Dec 05, 2025, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Parliamentarians from across party lines recently came together for the pre-wedding festivities of MP and industrialist Naveen Jindal’s daughter, media reports said.
Dec 05, 2025, at 02:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated that India is not “neutral” on the Russia–Ukraine war, stressing that the country’s stance is firmly aligned with the cause of peace.
PM Modi gifts Bhagavad Gita to Putin — a spiritual gesture capturing global attention
Dec 05, 2025, at 12:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in the Russian language during the latter’s two-day visit to India.
'Reunited with mother': Sushma Swaraj’s husband and ex-Mizoram Guv Swaraj Kaushal dies at 73
Dec 05, 2025, at 12:13 am
Former Mizoram governor and senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal, husband of the late Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, passed away on Thursday at the age of 73.
PM Modi hosts private dinner for ‘friend’ Vladimir Putin as India-Russia summit begins today
Dec 05, 2025, at 12:02 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Vladimir Putin for a private dinner at his official residence on Thursday night, setting an unusually warm and personal tone for the Russian President’s 27-hour visit to India.
Pilot shortage crisis: IndiGo asks for rule relaxation after 200 daily cancellations
Dec 04, 2025, at 11:43 pm
IndiGo has sought temporary exemptions from pilot rest and duty-time rules until February 10, 2026, as the airline grapples with widespread operational disruptions triggered by the rollout of new fatigue-management norms, media reports said.
‘A personal touch’: Modi’s surprise airport welcome for Putin leaves Russian delegation impressed
Dec 04, 2025, at 09:57 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only personally received Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport this evening but also welcomed him with a hug, setting a warm tone for the Russian President’s two-day visit to India.
Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi, PM Modi welcomes him at Palam airport
Dec 04, 2025, at 07:53 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for high-level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
You won’t believe what Air India did to Anoushka Shankar’s sitar — she’s furious!
Dec 04, 2025, at 04:47 pm
Renowned sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar has criticised Air India after discovering her sitar was damaged during a recent flight, according to media reports.
Inside Putin’s India visit: You won’t believe what’s on the agenda!
Dec 04, 2025, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day visit, during which he will hold key bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.
Dec 04, 2025, at 01:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebel MLA Humayun Kabir was on Thursday suspended from the party after he triggered a political storm by demanding the construction of a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district.
Mosque in the middle of Kolkata airport? Centre confirms flight risks, BJP fires at Mamata
Dec 04, 2025, at 12:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A mosque located inside Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, less than 300 metres from the secondary runway, has raised safety and operational concerns, media reports said.
18-year-old Surat vlogger ‘PKR Blogger’ dies in high-speed bike accident
Dec 03, 2025, at 11:27 pm
An 18-year-old social media biker, known online as PKR Blogger, died in a horrific road accident in Surat after his KTM Duke motorcycle crashed while allegedly being ridden at a very high speed.
Madras HC slams TN Govt for 'wilful disobedience' after Karthigai Deepam not lit at ancient pillar
Dec 03, 2025, at 11:18 pm
In a sharp late-evening order, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court reprimanded the Tamil Nadu government for “wilful disobedience” after the Karthigai Deepam lamp was not lit on the historic Deepathoon pillar at Thirupparankundram, despite a clear directive issued on December 1.
Massive meltdown at IndiGo: Over 1,400 flights delayed, 200 cancelled as crew shortage hits ops
Dec 03, 2025, at 09:31 pm
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is grappling with one of its most severe operational crises in recent years, with widespread flight delays and cancellations disrupting travel across the country for a second consecutive day.
India–Thailand ties get a boost after crucial talks between Jaishankar and Thai FM
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:45 pm
Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow paid an official visit to India from November 30 to December 1, when he held a delegation-level talks with Indiaan External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Snipers, drones, AI and a 5-layer shield: Inside India’s massive security cover for Putin
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:16 pm
A five-layer security ring comprising highly trained personnel from Russia’s Presidential Security Service, commandos from India’s National Security Guard (NSG), snipers, drones, jammers and AI-based monitoring systems has been put in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, media reports said.
Big Diplomatic Meet: What India and Poland discussed at the 11th FOC talks
Dec 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm
India and Poland held the 11th round of the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on December 1, when both sides reviewed the Strategic Partnership with reference to the Action Plan (2024-2028) agreed to by both Governments during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Poland in August 2024.
ICGS Vigraha visits Indonesia, strengthening India-ASEAN maritime ties
Dec 03, 2025, at 05:19 pm
As part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha is undertaking an operational visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from December 2-5, 2025.
Government removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App. Know all details
Dec 03, 2025, at 04:05 pm
The Indian government on Wednesday removed the mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App for mobile phones after it had triggered a political debate in the country.
Calcutta HC overturns controversial Bengal job annulment — 32,000 teachers rejoice!
Dec 03, 2025, at 03:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday overturned a single judge bench order that had annulled the jobs of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, media reports said.
Dec 03, 2025, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has courted controversy after she responded with a dog-bark — saying “Bhow, bhow. Aur kya bolu (What else should I say?)” — when asked about a possible privilege motion against her for bringing a puppy into Parliament, media reports said.