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09 Dec

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

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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…

09 Dec

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

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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…

09 Dec

Centre to slash Indigo’s winter schedule following nationwide chaos, give slots to its rivals

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National Times Bureau :- Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said that the Centre will cut indigo's winter schedule and allott thos slots to its rival airlines in the wake of massive flights cancellation chaos. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will hold a review meeting on Tuesday with senior officials from all airlines after widespread disruptions left passengers stranded across the country. The minister said that IndiGo has issued refunds of ₹745 crore for 7,30,655 cancelled bookings between December 1 and 8. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Civil Aviation Minister Naidu said that the cancellation of…

08 Dec

ED Files Chargesheet Against Satyendar Jain and 13 Others in Delhi Jal Board Tender Scam

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Jal Board scam, EEPL, Enforcement Directorate, Satyendar Jain, STP tenders

New Delhi, December 8, 2025— The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain and 13 others in a money-laundering case linked to alleged corruption in awarding four tenders for Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).The chargesheet, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), also names Udit Prakash Rai, the then CEO of the Delhi Jal Board; Ajay Gupta, then Member, DJB; Satish Chandra Vashishth, then Chief Engineer; and several private individuals. The agency said the case stems from an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) FIR against…

08 Dec

PM Modi Accuses Nehru of ‘Betraying’ Vande Mataram, Says Congress Chose Appeasement Under Pressure from Muslim League

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New Delhi, December 8— Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked a major political flashpoint on Monday after alleging that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, “betrayed” Vande Mataram by diluting its spirit under pressure from the Muslim League and the Congress’ then policy of appeasement.Speaking during a special discussion in the Lok Sabha on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song, the Prime Minister revisited historical events to argue that the Congress leadership compromised on the national song at a crucial moment in India’s freedom struggle.PM Modi claimed that Vande Mataram—first written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875—had united Indians across…

08 Dec

IndiGo Turbulence Continues: Bengaluru Airport Hit Hard as Seventh Day of Cancellations Unfolds

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Bengaluru (Rajeev Sharma): Passengers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport faced another difficult day on Monday, with IndiGo cancelling 127 flights amid ongoing operational chaos that has stretched into its seventh straight day. The disruptions included 62 outbound flights and 65 arrivals, according to an airport insider. The prolonged crisis has prompted stepped-up intervention from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). On Sunday night, the regulator extended the deadline for IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers and chief operating officer Isidro Porqueras to respond to show-cause notices. Their replies are now due by 6 p.m. on Monday. The notices, issued a…

08 Dec

PM Modi to lead debate on 150-year-old Vande Matram in Lok Sabha today

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open a special debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday to mark 150 years of the Vande Mataram. The discussion aims to bring attention to some lesser-known facts about the song. Modi is expected to speak about the role of Vande Mataram—written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published on November 7, 1875—in India’s freedom struggle, as well as its historical importance and relevance today. Opposition leaders are also waiting to hear his remarks, especially since last month, during an anniversary event, Modi accused the Congress of removing important verses from…

07 Dec

Lakhs Join Grand Gita Chanting Event at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBrigade Parade Ground, Kolkata Gita chanting event, Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path

Kolkata — Lakhs of devotees, monks, and spiritual practitioners gathered at the Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday for a massive Bhagavad Gita chanting ceremony that transformed the iconic venue into a vast spiritual congregation. Dressed in saffron robes, sadhus and sadhvis recited verses in unison, creating a resonant atmosphere that organisers described as a historic moment for West Bengal’s cultural and religious life.Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Sukanta Majumdar, Locket Chatterjee, and Agnimitra Paul, were among the key attendees. Prominent spiritual figures such as Swami Pradiptananda Maharaj, also known as Kartik Maharaj, and preacher Dhirendra Shastri joined the gathering,…

07 Dec

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Under NSA

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New Delhi, December 7, 2025— The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, questioning the legality of his arrest under the National Security Act. She has argued that the detention is arbitrary and violates his fundamental rights. The matter is scheduled to be taken up by a bench headed by Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria.The hearing comes after the case was postponed on November 24, when Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh, sought more time to respond…

07 Dec

IndiGo Processes ₹610 Crore Refunds as Government Pushes for Faster Normalisation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation ministry, flight cancellations, IndiGo refunds, operational crisis

New Delhi, December 7, 2025— IndiGo has refunded ₹610 crore so far for flights that were cancelled or severely delayed during the recent operational crisis, the civil aviation ministry said on Sunday. The government also confirmed that the airline has delivered around 3,000 misplaced baggage items to passengers across the country.The ministry said India’s aviation network is moving quickly towards full normalcy and that all corrective steps will remain in place until operations stabilise completely. On Saturday, the government instructed IndiGo to complete the entire ticket refund process for cancelled flights by Sunday evening and ensure that all separated baggage…