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Indigo crisis hits Delhi’s economy hard: Rs 1,000-crore loss expected as flight cancellations disrupt trade and tourism
10 Dec

Indigo crisis hits Delhi’s economy hard: Rs 1,000-crore loss expected as flight cancellations disrupt trade and tourism

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia
Nafional Times Bureau :- Delhi’s economy is facing a major setback as IndiGo’s ongoing operational crisis continues to disrupt flight schedules across the country. According to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), large-scale flight cancellations by the airline have already caused an estimated loss of nearly Rs 1,000 crore to the Capital’s trade, tourism, hospitality and exhibition sectors. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said daily cancellations have severely affected the movement of traders, tourists and business travellers, leading to a noticeable dip in commercial activity across Delhi. He noted that footfall in city markets has fallen by almost 25% in…
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Amazon Pledges $35 Billion Investment in India, Eyes One Million Jobs by 2030
10 Dec

Amazon Pledges $35 Billion Investment in India, Eyes One Million Jobs by 2030

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World News
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s digital economy, AI-driven growth, and employment generation. The announcement was made at the sixth Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, alongside the release of a report on Amazon’s economic impact in India by consulting firm Keystone Strategy. Expanding on Past Investments The fresh investment builds on nearly $40 billion Amazon has already invested in India over the past 15 years. According to the Keystone report, Amazon has become the largest foreign investor in the…
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Mamata Banerjee Demands PM Modi’s Apology for ‘Bankim da’ Remark, Says Bengal’s Icons Being Insulted
09 Dec

Mamata Banerjee Demands PM Modi’s Apology for ‘Bankim da’ Remark, Says Bengal’s Icons Being Insulted

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Kolkata, December 9, 2025: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of insulting renowned novelist and Vande Mataram author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by referring to him as “Bankim da” during a discussion in Parliament. She said the remark amounted to disrespect toward one of India’s most revered cultural figures.Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar, Banerjee said national icons must be treated with dignity, especially individuals who shaped India’s intellectual and freedom movement legacy. She criticised the Prime Minister’s informal phrasing, saying it trivialised the stature of the Vande Mataram…
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Scindia Reviews Bharat 6G Mission, Sets Fresh Targets for India’s Push Toward 2030 Leadership
09 Dec

Scindia Reviews Bharat 6G Mission, Sets Fresh Targets for India’s Push Toward 2030 Leadership

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a meeting of the Apex Council under the Bharat 6G Mission on Tuesday, reiterating the government’s ambition to position India as a global leader in sixth-generation telecom technology by 2030. The session brought together senior officials, researchers, telecom operators, industry leaders, and members of the Bharat 6G Alliance to assess the country’s current progress and outline expectations for the next phase of development.Scindia urged the seven working groups under the Alliance to increase coordination, meet more frequently, and adopt measurable quarterly targets. He emphasised that India must transition…
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Centre Cuts IndiGo’s Flight Schedule by 10% to Stabilise Operations Amid Ongoing Crisis
09 Dec

Centre Cuts IndiGo’s Flight Schedule by 10% to Stabilise Operations Amid Ongoing Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, December 9, 2025— The civil aviation ministry on Tuesday directed IndiGo to reduce its flight schedule by 10 per cent, aiming to stabilise the airline’s operations after days of widespread disruptions caused by the transition to the second phase of new flight duty norms for pilots. The decision comes amid thousands of cancellations this month that left lakhs of passengers facing severe delays and confusion at airports across the country.Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was called to the ministry to provide an update on the situation. According to the minister, the airline…
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Lok Sabha to Debate Election Reforms as Opposition Targets SIR Exercise
09 Dec

Lok Sabha to Debate Election Reforms as Opposition Targets SIR Exercise

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- The Lok Sabha is scheduled to hold a detailed discussion on election reforms today, with a major focus on the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The exercise has triggered strong objections from opposition parties, particularly the Congress, which alleges large-scale discrepancies and the removal of genuine voters. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to open the debate, continuing his criticism of the SIR process. Gandhi has accused the government and the ECI of creating confusion through outdated systems and putting heavy pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs). He earlier…
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu Slams Raja Warring Post-Suspension, Claims He’s Pleasing the CM
09 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Slams Raja Warring Post-Suspension, Claims He’s Pleasing the CM

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Just hours after being suspended from the Punjab Congress for claiming that the party accepts “₹500 crore” from anyone seeking the Chief Minister’s post, former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu escalated her allegations against state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of weakening the organisation and appeasing the Chief Minister. In a series of posts on X, Kaur alleged that Warring had “broken the Punjab Congress into pieces” and was “licking the feet of the CM” to avoid action in multiple cases. She claimed that matters related to the SC/ST Act, bus body corruption and…
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IndiGo’s Flight Disruptions Worsen as Nearly 180 Services Axed from Southern Hubs
09 Dec

IndiGo’s Flight Disruptions Worsen as Nearly 180 Services Axed from Southern Hubs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending
New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): IndiGo’s ongoing operational troubles intensified on Tuesday, with the airline pulling close to 180 flights from its schedules at Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports. The cancellations extend a week-long stretch of disruptions that has rattled passengers and raised concerns within the aviation ministry. Data from airport authorities shows that Bengaluru bore the brunt of the turbulence, with 121 flights cancelled throughout the day—63 outbound and 58 inbound. Hyderabad saw 58 services grounded, including 14 arrivals and 44 departures, marking one of the most significant single-day cuts since the crisis began. The recurring cancellations come as the Union…
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Goa club owners fled to Phuket via Indigo flight hours after deadly fire that killed 25, say police
09 Dec

Goa club owners fled to Phuket via Indigo flight hours after deadly fire that killed 25, say police

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Hours after the deadly inferno broke out at Goa's nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, killing at least 25 people late on Saturday night, police officials said that the owners have fled to Phuket. Until now the police had been looking for them. Right after an FIR was registered against them, a police team went to Delhi to look for the two accused — Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra. However, they were not found at their home, so the police left a notice there. The police also asked the Bureau of Immigration to issue a lookout circular, which…
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Trump warns of new tariffs on India after farmers allege unfair dumping
09 Dec

Trump warns of new tariffs on India after farmers allege unfair dumping

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- According to Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump indicated that his administration may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, such as Canadian fertiliser and Indian rice, after American farmers complained that cheap foreign products are hurting them. At a White House roundtable held to announce a $12-billion support package for US farmers, Trump said the government would look into accusations that some countries are selling rice in the US at unfairly low prices.  Farmers at the meeting urged him to take tougher action, saying subsidised foreign rice is damaging the US market and lowering local prices. Trump…
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