Numerous flights with airline IndiGo have been cancelled or delayed, causing major inconvenience to passengers. IndiGo tweeted an apology and pledged that all tickets booked for travel between December 5-15 that are cancelled or rescheduled will be fully refunded. The airline asked affected customers to wait while it takes care of them.
Indian markets closed higher on Friday evening, Dec 5, with Sensex rising 447.05 points to 85,712.37 and Nifty gaining 152.70 points to 26,186.45. The rupee, however, stood weaker at 89.94 against the dollar. About 38 Nifty-50 stocks advanced, with Shriram Finance, SBI and Bajaj Finserv emerging as the top gainers.
A drone camera caused a stir on Tirumala hills after a foreign devotee flew it near Shila Toranam. Locals alerted police, prompting TTD officials to immediately ban drone usage citing security concerns. The incident has once again exposed lapses in Tirumala’s security arrangements, leading authorities to tighten monitoring in the temple surroundings.
The Telangana govt’s process of taking over Hyderabad Metro Rail is moving swiftly, with officials conducting a detailed audit of the entire system. Authorities are examining the number of metro trains, their remaining service life, depots, and salary structures. The review aims to assess operational capacity before the transition is finalized.
AP CM Chandrababu urged parents and teachers at a Mega Parents-Teachers meeting in Srikakulam Bhamini to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses and guide them accordingly. He said children can reach global heights with proper direction and announced that the ‘Andhra Model Education’ system will be fully implemented within the next three years.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said India-Russia ties are rooted in history and described his meeting with PM Modi as highly constructive. He noted that key agreements prioritising trade and connectivity were signed. Putin added that both leaders exchanged views on global issues and affirmed a shared goal of boosting transport links between the two nations.
Australia tightened their grip on the second Ashes Test after bowling England out for 334 and reaching 228/3 at dinner. With Smith on 24 and Green on 22, England still trailed by 106 runs. Earlier, Head (33), Weatherold (72) and Labuschagne (65) departed, but Australia remained firmly in control of the contest.
The Rajasthan High Court was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat via email, halting all judicial proceedings. Bomb disposal and dog squads conducted extensive searches, but no suspicious items were found. Entry was later restored, with hearings set to resume at 2 PM. The threat follows similar warnings to Ajmer Dargah, the collectorate, and the […]
PM Modi and Russian President Putin signed a slate of high-level MoUs during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit today. It covers the shipping, labour mobility, science, healthcare, trade, defence and other cooperation. It underlines the renewed push to deepen strategic ties and broaden economic, cultural and civilian collaboration between the two nations.
PM Modi and Russian President Putin signed a slate of high-level MoUs during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit today. It covers the shipping, labour mobility, science, healthcare, trade, defence and other cooperation. It underlines the renewed push to deepen strategic ties and broaden economic, cultural and civilian collaboration between the two nations.
IndiGo staff’s viral open letter blames planning failures, not frontline employees, for 500+ flight cancellations. They allege regulatory pressure influenced disruptions, leaving staff facing passenger anger. Demands include accountability, exoneration, transparency, and assurances against repetition, warning that “trust, once used as leverage, is hard to rebuild.”
Russian President Putin’s ongoing tour to India, his first since the Ukraine war, has renewed global focus on Delhi’s balancing diplomacy between Moscow and the West. Talks with Modi target defence, energy and trade deals, prompting sharp interest in US and Europe. Observers view the summit as a strategic recalibration with geopolitical consequences.
“Akhanda 2″ release is halted due to a decade-old financial dispute, not the film itself. Eros International claims 14 Reels Plus LLP, linked to 14 Reels Entertainment, is avoiding payment of over ₹11 Cr from” Aagadu,” “1 Nenokkadine.” The Madras HC Division Bench blocked the release until the dues are fully cleared, catching the new […]
Prime Minister Modi discussed the issue of war with Ukraine with Russian President Putin today. Modi said that India will always be on the side of peace. He explained on this occasion that the India-Russia agreements are an example of Putin’s vision. Modi said that the relations between India and Russia have a historical background.
“Pushpa 2” completes one year, having become a global sensation with Allu Arjun’s performance and Sukumar’s direction. Marking the milestone, Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt note, thanking fans, artists, technicians, producers, and distributors, calling the 5-year journey unforgettable and expressing deep gratitude for their support in making it a phenomenon.