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10 Dec

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation delays India, DGCA notice, IndiGo disruptions, SpiceJet winter schedule

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsAmazon

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia6G India 2030, Bharat 6G Mission, Chandrasekhar Pemmasani, Jyotiraditya Scindia

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…

09 Dec

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation ministry, flight cancellations, IndiGo flight cuts, pilot duty norms

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…

09 Dec

Lok Sabha to Debate Election Reforms as Opposition Targets SIR Exercise

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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…

09 Dec

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

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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…

09 Dec

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

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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…