AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan held a review meeting on marijuana eradication and directed key steps to enhance tribal livelihoods. He urged officials to raise awareness among tribals about forest products aligned with market demand, link horticultural crops with employment schemes, and focus on eco-tourism development and overall living standards in tribal areas.
The IndiGo flight crisis continued at Shamshabad Airport, where cancellations persisted for the 4th straight day, causing severe inconvenience to passengers. A total of 69 flights have been cancelled, leading to heavy chaos. Airports in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai are overcrowded, resembling railway stations as stranded travellers wait with luggage.
South Africa reached 185/4 in 30 overs in the final ODI at Vizag. Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant century and was batting on 101 alongside Dewald Brevis (4). Earlier, Bavuma (48), Breetzke (24), Markram (1) and Rickelton (0) fell. Prasidh Krishna took 2 wickets, Arshdeep and Jadeja took one wicket each. India won the […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to the rupee’s decline, stating it can benefit exporters by making Indian goods cheaper in global markets. She said the weakening currency should be viewed as a balancing factor that supports stability. The minister emphasized that the rupee’s fall could enhance India’s competitiveness abroad.
Trade talks between India and the US will begin on December 10, marking a revival of engagement after Washington imposed heavy tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases. With conditions improving, a US delegation will visit India to discuss key trade issues and explore ways to ease tensions and strengthen economic cooperation between the two […]
The IndiGo flight crisis has raised questions about accountability, but responsibility must be assessed through facts, not blame. The DGCA’s role is to regulate safety and operations, while IndiGo’s management must ensure crew availability and service reliability. Any action should follow an official investigation to determine it.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 15 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Friday, 67,336 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 20,210 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.68 crore on the same day, December 5.
Team India finally won the toss in the crucial third and final ODI against South Africa in Vizag, with captain KL Rahul opting to bowl first. This marks India’s first toss win since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, after losing 20 consecutive ODI tosses. With the series tied 1-1, today’s match will decide the […]
Australia posted a formidable 511 in the first innings of the second Ashes Test, powered by half-centuries from Weatherall, Labuschagne, Smith, Carey and Starc. England’s Stokes claimed three wickets while Carr took four. At the Dinner Break, England reached 45/0 in their second innings, still trailing by 132 runs as they look to close the […]
Indian Railways has introduced special trains following the cancellation of IndiGo flights. South Central Railway is operating additional services on the Secunderabad-Chennai and Cherlapalli-Kolkata routes, along with a special train from Hyderabad to Mumbai. Officials confirmed that seats are still available and urged passengers to use these alternatives.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced that the new 950-metre Thirunagar-Melamadai flyover in Madurai will be named after 18th-century freedom fighter Veeramangai Velunachiyar. Built at ₹150.28 crore, it aims to ease heavy traffic along the busy Madurai-Thondi road. The flyover, connecting key junctions, will be inaugurated on December 7, improving commuter movement.
At least 14 IndiGo domestic flights from Goa’s Dabolim Airport were cancelled today due to ongoing operational disruptions, a senior official said. Several passengers were stranded outside the South Goa airport, as some cancellations were announced at the last minute, causing inconvenience, confusion, and delays for travelers trying to reach their destinations.
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar called the Delhi Police notice in the National Herald case “shocking,” saying he and his brother had already given full details to the ED. Alleging political harassment of Congress leaders, he insisted the funds were legal donations to party institutions. Shivakumar said he will study the notice and fight it […]
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir will lay the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad today, leading to heightened security. He asserted it is his right to build a mosque and accused critics of spreading misinformation. The event, coinciding with the demolition anniversary, will follow 2 hours of Quran recitation, as permitted by […]
Southern Railway announced special trains and extra coaches to ease passenger demand amid nationwide flight disruptions. Special Express No. 06019 departs Chennai at 23:55 today, Dec 6, for Charlapalli, with return train No. 06020 leaving 18:00 December 7. Additional AC-3 coaches will be added to select long-distance trains between December 6-10.