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04 Dec

India Busts Espionage Network as Gujarat ATS Arrests Ex-Army Man and Woman for Leaking Military Secrets

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Ahmedabad, December 4, 2025— The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has uncovered a cross-border espionage operation with the arrest of a retired Army soldier and a woman accused of sharing confidential information about Indian military establishments with Pakistani intelligence handlers. Officials said the arrests were made on Thursday after investigators traced communications between the accused and agents operating from Pakistan.Ajaykumar Singh, 47, who retired as a Subedar in 2022, was taken into custody from Goa, where he worked in a distillery. Investigators revealed that he was targeted by a Pakistani operative posing as ‘Ankita Sharma’, who contacted him during his posting in…

04 Dec

IndiGo CEO Admits Service Lapses as Airline Battles Major Flight Disruptions

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New Delhi, December 4, 2025— IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Thursday acknowledged that the airline failed to deliver a satisfactory travel experience in recent days as large-scale operational disruptions led to widespread cancellations and delays across the network. He said the immediate priority is to stabilise operations and restore punctuality, a task he described as “not an easy target”.In a message to IndiGo employees, Elbers said the past few days had been challenging for customers and staff alike. More than 300 flights were cancelled on Thursday, while many others faced significant delays, adding to passenger frustration.“We serve close to 380,000…

04 Dec

Modi Welcomes Putin in Delhi as Russian President Begins First India Visit Since Ukraine Conflict

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New Delhi, December 4, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin with a warm embrace at Delhi’s Palam airport on Thursday evening, marking the start of Putin’s first visit to India in more than four years. The two leaders exchanged hugs, handshakes and smiles before heading to a private dinner hosted by the Prime Minister.Putin’s arrival comes ahead of the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit, scheduled for Friday at Hyderabad House. This is his first trip to India since the conflict in Ukraine began. His previous visit was in December 2021. The Russian President is visiting New Delhi…

04 Dec

IndiGo Cancels Over 180 Flights Amid Crew Shortages Following New Pilot Duty Rules

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New Delhi/Bengaluru/Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): IndiGo faced another wave of operational disruption on Thursday, with more than 180 flights cancelled across its key hubs due to a shortage of pilots caused by recently enforced Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms. The Gurugram-based airline, which handles the largest volume of domestic flights in India, struggled to maintain schedules at Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi airports. At Mumbai Airport, 86 flights were affected, comprising 45 departures and 41 arrivals. Bengaluru reported 73 cancellations, including 41 incoming flights, while Delhi saw 33 flights cancelled by midday. Airline sources cautioned that the total number of cancellations…

04 Dec

Supreme Court Pushes for Stronger Welfare Net for Acid Attack Survivors, Seeks Nationwide Trial Data

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of how India treats acid attack survivors, urging the Union government to examine whether they should be formally recognised as persons with disabilities—a change that could significantly broaden their access to state-supported welfare schemes. The direction came while the Bench heard a petition filed by an acid attack survivor who argued that current laws fail to account for the lasting physical and psychological damage inflicted by such assaults. Inclusion under disability categories, the petitioner said, would help survivors receive sustained medical care, rehabilitation assistance, and financial…

04 Dec

PM Modi Marks International Cheetah Day, Highlights India’s Conservation Gains

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on International Cheetah Day, celebrating India’s recent strides in re-establishing the world’s fastest land animal on Indian soil. In a message shared on social media, he lauded wildlife enthusiasts, conservation teams and local communities for contributing to what he described as a revival of “lost ecological heritage.” Modi recalled that it has been three years since the Centre launched Project Cheetah, a flagship initiative aimed at reintroducing the species to India after it vanished from the subcontinent decades ago. He said the programme was envisioned not only to…

04 Dec

IndiGo cancels over 100 flights amid worsening crew shortage; delays across major airports

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National Times Bureau :- IndiGo’s operations faced a major setback on Thursay as India’s largest airline cancelled more than 100 flights across the country and reported widespread delays, with staffing shortages emerging as the primary challenge, sources said. Passengers flying out of key airports, including Bengaluru and Mumbai, were left coping with long queues and extended waiting times as the airline struggled to deploy adequate cockpit and cabin crew. The situation, which began deteriorating late Tuesday, escalated further by Wednesday morning, impacting flight schedules nationwide. In an official statement, IndiGo confirmed the disruptions but cited a combination of reasons behind…

03 Dec

BJP Cites Maniben Patel’s Diary to Defend Rajnath Singh’s Remarks on Nehru and Babri Masjid

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New Delhi, December 3, 2025— The BJP on Wednesday leaned on a book written by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s daughter, Maniben Patel, to reinforce Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s claim that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public money to build the Babri mosque. The party also highlighted Nehru’s discomfort with some South Indian temples, accusing Congress of ignoring historical records.The Congress had earlier dismissed Singh’s statement as a “lie” and a “WhatsApp university story,” arguing that the defence minister should refrain from following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style of political attacks. Singh made the claim during a public address in Gujarat’s Vadodara…

03 Dec

Major Fire Erupts in Srinagar’s Nowpora Area, Several Houses Damaged

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Srinagar: A major fire swept through the densely populated Nowpora area of Srinagar on Wednesday, damaging at least four to five houses in the narrow locality. The blaze broke out around 1:45 pm, prompting an immediate response from emergency services as fire tenders from nearby stations rushed to the spot.Firefighters struggled with the congested lanes but managed to draw water directly from the Jhelum River to battle the flames. Deputy Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Mir Aquib, said teams were able to contain the fire within the affected cluster of homes and prevent it from spreading further.He said that…

03 Dec

DGCA Seeks Explanation from IndiGo as Massive Flight Disruptions Hit Passengers

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New Delhi, December 3— India’s aviation regulator DGCA has launched an investigation into widespread disruptions across IndiGo’s network and has directed the airline to provide a detailed explanation for the surge in flight cancellations and delays.IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, cancelled more than 100 flights on Wednesday across multiple airports, while several other services faced long delays. The airline continued to struggle with major operational challenges, with a shortage of crew emerging as the key reason behind the disruptions. IndiGo said it will implement calibrated schedule adjustments over the next 48 hours to stabilise operations.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…