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11 Dec

Goa nightclub owners Luthra Brothers detained in Thailand five days after fire incident

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National Times Bureau :- Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand, five days after the incident. The brothers had left India shortly after the blaze, boarding an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Thailand less than five hours after the tragedy. Authorities issued a Look-Out Circular and an Interpol Blue Notice once it became clear that the duo had fled the country. Sources confirmed that a Goa Police team is preparing to travel to Thailand to secure their custody and bring…

11 Dec

IndiGo Faces Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny as Pilot Shortages Deepen Operational Strain

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s civil aviation regulator has expanded its on-site monitoring of IndiGo as the airline continues to cancel large numbers of flights, raising concerns about staffing levels and long-term planning at the country’s biggest carrier. IndiGo executives have attributed the wave of disruptions to a mix of technical issues, seasonal schedule shifts tied to winter operations, weather delays, growing congestion across the aviation network, and the airline’s adjustment to new crew-rostering rules. While these challenges affect all airlines to some degree, other carriers have largely maintained normal operations. The situation has placed IndiGo’s pilot workforce under the…

10 Dec

DGCA Summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Over Massive Operational Disruptions

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New Delhi, December 10, 2025— Aviation regulator DGCA has summoned IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers to appear at its office on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into the airline’s severe operational breakdown, which led to thousands of flight cancellations, delays and rescheduling across the country.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said Elbers has been directed to present himself at 3 pm, accompanied by senior officials from all concerned departments. The regulator has sought a detailed report covering flight restoration progress, pilot and cabin crew recruitment plans, updated strength of personnel, the number of cancellations, and refunds processed.The…

10 Dec

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash in Lok Sabha Over ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations as Electoral Reforms Debate Heats Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, electoral reforms debate, Lok Sabha clash, Rahul Gandhi, vote chori allegations

New Delhi, December 10 — A sharp confrontation unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi exchanged barbs over allegations of “vote chori,” turning the debate on electoral reforms into a charged political face-off.Tensions rose when Rahul Gandhi interrupted Amit Shah mid-speech, prompting the Home Minister to accuse the Opposition of double standards and misinformation. Shah said Gandhi had raised questions in three separate press conferences about voter list manipulation, but insisted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process itself is designed to correct and sanitise electoral rolls.Shah argued…

10 Dec

SpiceJet to Add 100 Daily Flights as Winter Travel Demand Rises Amid IndiGo Turbulence

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New Delhi, December 10, 2025— SpiceJet has announced plans to introduce up to 100 additional daily flights during the ongoing winter schedule, stepping in to expand capacity as IndiGo’s operational disruptions continue to strain India’s aviation network. The airline said the surge in demand on major routes has prompted the decision, with new flights set to roll out once regulatory approval is secured.The carrier said it aims to ensure reliable connectivity and maintain stability during the peak travel season. Over the past two months, SpiceJet has strengthened its fleet by bringing 17 aircraft into active service through a mix of…

10 Dec

Deepavali Added to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List, Marking a Cultural Landmark for India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDeepavali UNESCO list, India cultural heritage, Intangible Cultural Heritage

New Delhi, December 10, 2025— Deepavali, one of India’s most celebrated festivals, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking a significant cultural achievement for the country. The announcement was made by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who described it as a “joyous moment” in a post on X.Jaiswal said Deepavali reflects India’s rich cultural identity and is celebrated worldwide as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil, commemorating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.UNESCO, in its official description, said Deepavali is observed every year by diverse communities across India. The festival…

10 Dec

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

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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…

10 Dec

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

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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…

09 Dec

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Mamata Banerjee, Narendra Modi, Vande Mataram controversy

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…

09 Dec

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

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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…