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Air India strengthens operations as winter fog season begins to minimise flight disruptions
GURUGRAM: The winter fog window officially begins across airports nationwide, including Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), on Wednesday, December 10, and will continue until February 10 next year. Dense fog in northern India, particularly around Delhi, has historically caused massive flight delays and disruptions during this period. Air India held a briefing on Tuesday at its Gurugram headquarters, outlining proactive steps taken to ensure minimal impact on flights this year. A senior operations official said the airline has strengthened internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on previous years experience and improvements in operations during last years fog window. Low visibility in northern India can have a cascading effect on flight schedules across the network, the official said, adding that Air India has worked closely with stakeholders and implemented several measures, including CAT III B crew rostering, aircraft readiness, network-wide airport preparedness, tech-enabled passenger assistance, and proactive communication to reduce inconvenience. The airline has ensured that crews are trained in Low Visibility Operations (LVO) using CAT III B-certified Instrument Landing Systems. Additional standby crews are ready to handle any exigency. CAT III B-certified aircraft will be deployed at strategic locations prone to fog impact. Air India has also coordinated with airport partners to enhance passenger support. Ground teams will be available to assist passengers, while care packages with refreshments and essentials will be provided at both origin and diversion airports. Airport staff will monitor delays, make regular announcements, and rebook affected passengers on alternative flights. Flight schedules have been aligned to reduce inconvenience on long-haul and metro-to-metro flights with onward connectivity. The airlines Integrated Operations Control Centre and teams at key domestic airports will operate round-the-clock to manage disruptions. Real-time meteorological forecasts and safety risk assessments will guide proactive schedule adjustments. Dedicated customer contact teams will provide guidance on fog-related queries, sending alerts to passengers via SMS, WhatsApp, and email. Air India has also activated its Fog Care initiative, allowing passengers affected by fog disruptions to reschedule flights or request a full refund without penalty. The airline said these measures aim to ensure flights run safely and smoothly throughout the fog season.
Civil Aviation Ministry inspects 10 major airports after Indigo flight disruptions
NEW DELHI: Following widespread disruptions in Indigos flight operations, senior officers from the Civil Aviation Ministry began inspections at ten major airports across the country on Wednesday. The inspections, ordered by Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha, are expected to continue till Friday. The airports under review include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Guwahati, Goa, and Thiruvananthapuram. Officers at the level of Deputy Secretary, Director, or Joint Secretary have been tasked with conducting a comprehensive assessment of on-ground operations. The inspections will cover flight delays and cancellations, airport congestion, queue management at check-in counters, security and boarding gates, status of information dissemination to passengers on delays and alternative arrangements. Officers will also review manpower availability for operational duties, staffing of airline help desks, and the provision of essential amenities such as drinking water. The Ministrys move comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise flight operations and ensure passenger convenience amid the recent operational crisis at Indigo.
City gets new sanitation fleet, to reduce manual work
Vande Bharat special to ease J&K travel crisis
Jammu Tawi, Dec 9 : The Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday announced a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Udhampur for three days starting December 12, to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of frequent flight cancellations, an official said. Chaos prevailed at Jammu and Srinagar airports over the past [] The post Vande Bharat special to ease J&K travel crisis appeared first on Northlines .
Protecting Delhi-NCR: India To Deploy Indigenous Air Defence Weapon System To Thwart Aerial Threat
This multilayered air defence system is designed to protect the national capital from various enemy aerial threats, including fast-moving aircraft, missiles, and drones
Infrastructure projects may hit traffic flow in NW Delhi
Food fest at JLN Stadium from Dec 12
Priya tells HC it 'lacks jurisdiction' over Sunjay's foreign assets
A Delhi High Court hearing saw Priya Kapur argue against the court's jurisdiction over foreign assets in the Rs 30,000 crore estate dispute of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur. Karisma Kapoor's children's counsel countered, urging restraint against misusing an allegedly forged will. The court reserved its decision for written submissions.
Video shows advocate who hurled shoe at former CJI in court scuffle
Open And Shut Case Of Apathy: Garbage Burning, C&D Waste Violations Rampant
Lok Nayak hospital inaugurates model treatment centre for viral hepatitis under national programme
Air India to deploy specialised crew, aircraft to mitigate fog-related flight disruptions
Aviation regulator DGCA has announced December 10 to February 10 next year as the official fog window during this winter. The northern parts of India, including Air India's primary hub, Delhi, experience low visibility due to dense fog, with a potential to have a cascading impact on flight schedules across the network.
Air India smoothly implements new crew roster after DGCA regulations
NEW DELHI: Efficient and advanced planning by the Tata-owned Air India Group ensured that both Air India and Air India Express sailed through smoothly after the revised roster chart for airline crew, ordered by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, came into effect from November 1. The poor management and negligence by Indigo resulted in 1,232 cancellations last month, which cascaded into a full-blown catastrophe from December 1, crippling airport operations in the country. It even brought operations at the countrys busiest airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport, to a standstill for 24 hours. Way back in October, when the Ministry of Civil Aviation finalised the winter schedule (October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026) for all airlines, Indigo was permitted to operate 15,014 departures per week, the maximum permitted for any airline. Air India and Air India Express were a far second and third, allotted 4,277 and 3,171 flights respectively per week. Sources across Air India said the new Flight Duty Time Limitations were undoubtedly a huge challenge, as literally everything had to be changed. The DGCA had informed all the airlines by March 2024 that they had to be implemented, and airlines kept seeking time to implement them as it was a mammoth task. Air India began recruitment of Captains and Flying Officers as soon as it officially took over the airline two years ago, said a source. We went all out to recruit pilots for two reasons we had massive expansion plans with orders for 570 new aircraft placed as of date. They definitely need cockpit crew in large numbers when they arrive. Training of pilots is a huge exercise, and we wanted to be ready. Secondly, we understood that the new roster would require a massive increase in operational crew, he explained. Indigo officially told the DGCA a day ago that a technical glitch in its software was also a contributory reason for the massive crisis it caused. An Air India source said, When it was made known clearly to all of us that the new rules will fully come into effect by November 1, we began work on it by October. The software involved in it is a very complicated one. It is very technical and involves countless algorithms. It took us two months to ready it fully. Another source said the fully operational software was in place by mid-October only. We trial ran it for 15 days to sort out teething problems and other issues. When they were fully implemented, we were fully ready for it, he explained. The professional approach towards management that the Tata Group brings to the table is a key reason we sailed through smoothly, added another source.
India, US Review Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, Discuss Bilateral Issues
Allison Hooker met Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Tuesday, advancing the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
India, Brazil sign key MoU to boost life-cycle support, cooperation on Scorpne-class submarines
NEW DELHI: India and Brazil on Tuesday struck an understanding in the area of the Exchange of Information related to Maintenance of Scorpne-class Submarines and other Naval Vessels. As per the Indian Navy, the landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Indian Navy, Brazilian Navy, and Mazagon Dockyard Ltd during the ongoing visit of the CNS to Brazil. The Indian Navy said, The MoU will enhance life-cycle support, enable experience sharing in maintenance, logistics and training, and strengthen cooperation between government agencies and industry of both nations. The Navy added that the MoU will further boost Defence Research and Development (R&D) collaboration and drive technological innovation in sustaining Scorpne-class submarines and other naval platforms. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, on Tuesday proceeded on an official visit to Brazil from December 9 to 12, 2025. The visit, according to the Indian Navy, is aimed at consolidating the robust and growing maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Brazilian Navy, an important pillar of the broader IndiaBrazil Strategic Partnership. Elaborating on the visit, the Navy said, During the visit, the CNS will hold discussions with senior leadership of Brazil, including Defence Minister Jose Mucio; Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces; and Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of the Brazilian Navy. These interactions will provide an opportunity to review ongoing bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance operational-level linkages, and explore new avenues for collaboration between the two navies. The visit includes engagements with operational commands, and visits to naval bases and shipyards of the Brazilian Navy. Discussions will focus on shared maritime priorities, naval interoperability, capacity building, and collaboration within multilateral frameworks, including the broader SouthSouth cooperation. The visit by the Chief of the Naval Staff reaffirms the Indian Navys commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Brazilian Navy in maritime security, professional exchanges and capacity building, thereby contributing to stability in the global maritime commons. India and Brazil have been working on strengthening defence ties. In October, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi. Brazils Defence Minister Jos Mcio Monteiro Filho was also present. The leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing defence initiatives and identified priority areas for joint work, including co-development and co-production of defence equipment. India and Brazil share a strategic partnership, and the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advance defence cooperation with a focus on military-to-military exchanges, joint exercises and training visits.
Three held for killing 32-yr-old man during drunken brawl
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Nearly 400 Indigo flights cancelled on December 9 amid stabilising operations
NEW DELHI: Nearly 400 Indigo flights across the country were cancelled on Tuesday marking the lowest impact on its operations since the aviation crisis on December 1. However, Indigo CEO claimed in a video message, Indigo is back on its feet, and our operations are stable. Earlier, we had indicated we would normalise between December 10 and 15. Today, as of December 9, our operations are fully stabilised, which means flights reflecting on our website are scheduled to operate with an adjusted network. In an official statement, the airline said it operated more than 1,800 flights and connected all its 138 stations in its network. We plan to fly nearly 1,900 flights on Wednesday. We have optimised our operations, and ouron-time performance is also back to normal levels. Delivery of 8,500 bags to customers has taken place. Roughly 800 bags are left behind where the contact details registered in the PNR are not reachable or being answered, a spokesperson said. All bags have been delivered from 49 out of its 94 stations, the statement added.
Ashes: Bazball Yielded A Culture That Lacks Accountability, Says McGrath
New Delhi: Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath believes England's Ashes squad lacks accountability and labelled it embarrassing after the visitors lost back-to-back matches and trail five-match series 0-2 against Australia. In the day-night pink-ball Test in Brisbane this week, England were soundly defeated after losing the first Test in Perth from a highly advantageous position due to a fourth-innings century from Travis Head and a batting collapse of their own. England's odds of winning the series in Australia after a 15-year drought are at 02. Not in Australias wildest dreams could they have believed they would be 2-0 up in this Ashes series after playing only six days of cricket, McGrath wrote a coloumn in BBC Sport. There is a lot I like about Englands attitude. I love it when sportspeople play without fear, because that helps them push the boundaries of what is possible, he wrote. McGrath was critical of the visitors; however, he maintains that there have been indications of a troubled culture. Following the public acknowledgement of problems by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, he anticipates some adjustments. My concern for England was the message of this is the way we play yielded a culture that lacks accountability. I have no problems with what the England leaders said in public at the Gabba. If Stokes and McCullum have been strong in the media, you can guarantee they have been even stronger behind closed doors, the 55-year-old wrote. Will we now see a new version of Bazball? Like I said, I like the element of playing without fear. If England can add the ingredients of pressure and accountability, then they might still be on to something. McGrath also credited Australia for their exceptional performance with the batt and ball. He was full of praise for Mitchell Starc, who continues to deliver with the ball even in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and leads the bowling chart with 18 wickets and some handy contribution with the bat too. For all that England have been criticised, Australia deserve a huge amount of credit. If England had been told they would play an Australia team without all of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, they would have been rubbing their hands with glee. And yet, Australia pulled off victory in Brisbane with all of their other players standing up. McGrath also credited Australia for their exceptional performance with the batt and ball. He was full of praise for Mitchell Starc, who continues to deliver with the ball even in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and leads the bowling chart with 18 wickets and some handy contribution with the bat too. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Alex Carey put in an absolute masterclass behind the stumps, possibly the best wicketkeeping performance I've ever seen - and I played with Ian Healy and Adam Gilchrist. Perhaps the biggest revelation for Australia has been the shift in the batting order. Article Source: IANS
'Harboured Delhi Bomber Umar': One More J&K Doctor Arrested In Red Fort Blast Case
The NIA said the accused doctor, who hails from Baramulla in north Kashmir, also destroyed evidence related to the Jaish-e-Mohammed conspiracy
Delhi Jal Board Consultant Dropped After ED Names Him In Money Laundering Case
The Delhi government has removed Senior Consultant in the Delhi Jal Board Ajay Gupta after it transpired that he is accused in a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate, top sources told NDTV.
Speeches alone cannot attract UAPA charges, say Delhi riots accused
Defence argues speeches, however unpalatable, do not amount to criminal conspiracy; court to hear closing submissions
Top US diplomat holds talks with Foreign Secretary Misri on advancing strategic roadmap
NEW DELHI: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Tuesday, with both sides focusing on advancing the strategic agenda set by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their February meeting. The US Embassy Spokesperson said the discussions aimed at translating that vision into concrete progress that enhances U.S. security, jobs, and competitiveness, while supporting Indias long-term goals. Hooker stressed on Washingtons intention to expand cooperation across key strategic sectors. The Under Secretary emphasized the United States aim to deepen cooperation in defense, energy, technology, space, and trusted supply chains and the value of U.S.-India cooperation that fuels U.S. innovation while supporting Indias rise as a global technology leader, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson added that Hooker conveyed appreciation for Indias continued partnership as both countries pursue shared priorities. Under Secretary Hooker expressed appreciation for the Foreign Secretarys continued partnership as both the United States and India pursue shared priorities that deliver tangible benefits for the American people and complement Indias national objective, the spokesperson said. The meeting reaffirmed the two nations commitment to strengthening a broad-based partnership spanning security, economic growth, and emerging technologies.
CSS Group C staff meet Jitendra Singh, raise promotion issues
New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) A delegation from the Central Secretariat Services (CSS) Group C Employees Association met Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh at Parliament on Tuesday and submitted a representation outlining concerns over delayed promotions and cadre restructuring. The delegation highlighted long-pending issues affecting Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) employees, an official statement said. According to the representation, Group C employees requested timely promotional avenues for MTS and CSCS staff, pointing out that many have to wait for several years for career advancement. They also urged the minister for early publication and
No objection to singing Vande Mataram but Muslims cannot associate anyone with worship: Jamiat
New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) Amid the debate on Vande Mataram in Parliament, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on Tuesday said it had no objection to anyone singing the national song, but the poem carries polytheistic beliefs, and Muslims cannot associate anyone else with worship. Maulana Arshad, the outfits president, said love for ones country is one thing, and worshipping it is another. He said Muslims do not need a certificate from anyone to prove their love for this nation. We have no objection to anyone reading or singing Vande Mataram. However, we want to make it clear once again that a Muslim
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is coming closer to its completion as its final phase in Maharashtra will see the Talasari to Raite section likely completed in April 2026. Additionally, the NHAI has planned a 15 km stretch that will reduce the travel time between Morbe and JNPA.
Not robots but families lifelines Raghav Chadha urges ban on 10 minute delivery services
New Delhi , Dec 9 : Aam Aadmi Party AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP The post Not robots but families lifelines Raghav Chadha urges ban on 10 minute delivery services appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
India, Nepal DGMOs validate joint counter-terrorism exercise; reaffirm military ties
NEW DELHI: Underlining the significance of bilateral ties, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the Indian Army and Nepal Army jointly witnessed and validated the two-day Battalion-level Validation Exercise conducted as part of Exercise Suryakiran, marking the culmination of an intensive combined training cycle at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh. The validation exercise successfully demonstrated joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for counter-terrorism operations mandated under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The drills integrated a range of niche technologies including ISR and precision-targeting drones, advanced day/night weapon sights, AI-enabled surveillance feeds, unmanned operational and logistics platforms, and secure battlefield communication systems. The exercise highlighted seamless interoperability, synchronised mission planning, and coordinated execution of combined tactical operations in a CT (counterterrorism) environment at Battalion, Company, and small-team levels. Troops rehearsed intelligence-based surgical operations across complex terrains, including the employment of aerial insertion modes to enhance rapid-response capability. The Exercise started in 2011, and this was the XIXth edition of the series. Maj Gen Anup Jung Thapa and Lt Gen Manish Luthra are the DGMOs of Nepal and Indian Army, respectively. DGMO is responsible for planning, execution, and tracking of operations at the national level. Recognising the importance of shared security and humanitarian preparedness in the strategic Himalayan region, both DGMOs lauded the exercise for strengthening operational synergy, deepening mutual trust, and reinforcing the long-standing military brotherhood between the two armies. As a symbol of this enduring partnership, the DGMOs jointly planted a Tree of Friendship, reaffirming the timeless bonds and strategic cooperation between India and Nepal. The Suryakiran series of exercises stands as a powerful demonstration of unity, preparedness, and partnership for regional peace and stability. Deeper India-Nepal military ties The armies of the two countries, as reported earlier by The New Indian Express, share strong ties marked with unique traditions. The Chiefs of Army Staff of Nepal and India are honoured with the honorary ranks of General in each others armies. In November 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, was honoured with the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army. Ramchandra Paudel, President of Nepal, conferred the rank during a special ceremony at President House, Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu. Later in December, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, undertook a significant four-day official visit to India. During the visit, he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army by Draupadi Murmu, President of India a unique and cherished tradition that further strengthens military ties. According to the Ministry of Defence, this special honour reflects he longstanding and exceptional bond between the Nepali and Indian armies, a tradition that dates back over 70 years and symbolises the close military cooperation between the two nations. Nepal army band set to enthral at Army Day parade in Pune
Harboured Delhi Bomber, Destroyed Evidence: Another Doctor Arrested In J&K
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another doctor for his alleged involvement in the Delhi blast case, which killed over a dozen people.
CBI seeks Interpol notice against two Goa nightclub owners after deadly fire
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has requested Interpol to issue a Blue Colour Notice against two owners of the Birch nightclub in Goa, where a fire on December 6, 2025, claimed 25 lives . The notice comes as Goa Police conduct raids to locate the third owner in India. The accused owners, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, reportedly fled to Thailand shortly after the tragic fire. The CBIs request follows a call from Goa Police to issue the notice, which is used to gather information on a persons identity, location, or activities during a criminal investigation. The third owner, Ajay Gupta, remains in India. Police are carrying out raids to trace him, with his last known location in Gurugram. A senior IPS officer said, The local police are helping in locating the accused. Authorities have also issued a Lookout Circular (LOC) against him, alerting airport staff and immigration officials. All three owners were in Delhi during the incident. Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were tracked by the Bureau of Immigration in Mumbai as having boarded a flight to Phuket at 5:30 am on December 7. So far, Goa Police have arrested five people connected to the club, including chief general manager Rajiv Modak, gate manager Priyanshu Thakur, bar manager Rajveer Singhania, general manager Vivek Singh, and operations head Bharat Singh from Delhi. According to the FIR filed at Anjuna Police Station on December 7, the fire occurred around 11:45 pm during a fire show organised by the club owners, managers, and event staff. The FIR names Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, and other unidentified persons as accused under sections 105, 125, 125(a), 125(b), and 287 read with section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR states that the fire show was organised without proper safety precautions or adequate fire equipment, despite the known risk of accidents. The restaurant lacked emergency exits on both the ground and deck floors and was operating without the necessary licenses and permissions from authorities. The blaze resulted in 25 deaths and multiple injuries to tourists and staff.
India to deploy indigenous air defence weapon system to protect Delhi from enemy aerial threats
The multilayered Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) would be based around the indigenous air defence missiles such as the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile systems and Very Short Range Air Defence Systems along with other associated equipment to protect the Delhi National Capital Region, senior defence sources told ANI.
US top official stresses on deepening cooperation with India in defence, energy & tech
The Under Secretary is on a five-day visit to India covering Delhi and Bengaluru
High school girls complete STEM mentorship journey at IIT Delhi
Beyond diplomacy: Economic reality of India-Russias $100 billion target
New Delhi has to take lot of special measures to bridge the trade gap By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The world watched as Mr Vladimir Putin visited India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was particularly excited as the two countries signed deals spreading across defense, trade, healthcare, civil nuclear energy, and labour cooperation. How much [] The post Beyond diplomacy: Economic reality of India-Russias $100 billion target appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi Police arrest three men for fatal road rage assault on DTC bus driver
30-year-old in speeding car injures five women in SW Delhi, arrested
Car rams tree in Ashok Vihar, man dies
2 arrested, 2 minors apprehended for killing a teenager in north Delhi
Vote chori biggest anti-national act: Rahul slams BJP-EC collusion
New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) In a no-holds-barred attack, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in the biggest anti-national act by committing vote chori in collusion with the Election Commission and destroying the idea of India. Participating in a discussion on election reforms in the Lower House, Gandhi posed three questions which he claimed make it clear that the BJP is directing and using the Election Commission (EC) to damage Indias democracy. Making suggestions, Gandhi called for providing machine readable voter list to all parties one month before elections, taking back
Civil Aviation Ministry orders 10 per cent cut in Indigo's airline operations
NEW DELHI: With flight disruptions persisting across airports nationwide, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday directed IndiGo to slash its daily operations by 10% to stabilise schedules and reduce cancellations. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the step was necessary given the scale of inconvenience faced by passengers over the past week. IndiGo operates an average of 2,300 flights a day, meaning about 230 services will be temporarily taken off its network. Naidu said IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was summoned to the Ministry to explain the ongoing crisis. He confirmed that 100% of refunds for flights affected till December 6 have been processed. A strict instruction was issued to expedite remaining refunds and baggage handovers, the Minister said. He added that several passengers had faced severe inconvenience due to IndiGos internal mismanagement of crew rosters, flight schedules and inadequate communication. A second round of meetings was also held with the airlines top management to review stabilisation measures and ensure the earliest possible restoration of normalcy. Earlier in the day, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had imposed a separate 5% cut on IndiGos approved winter schedule, particularly in high-frequency sectors. Together, the two directives effectively double the number of flights IndiGo must remove from its daily operations. For the ongoing winter schedule, which began in October, the DGCA had cleared 15,014 weekly departures for IndiGo. The regulator noted that while the airline was approved to operate 403 aircraft monthly up from 352 in the summer schedule it ran only 339 aircraft in October and 344 in November. The DGCA has also barred IndiGo from operating single-flight sectors and instructed the airline to submit a revised schedule by 5 pm on Wednesday. IndiGo crisis | When saying sorry is less than adequate
Putins India Visit Reveals New Delhis Complicated Strategy
Amid difficult relations with the U.S., India is keen to show that it has other options.
Special Vande Bharat Trains On Delhi-Udhampur Route For 3 Days Amid Flight Cancellations
Jammu, Dec 9: The Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday announced a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Udhampur for three days starting December 12, to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of frequent flight cancellations, an official said. Chaos prevailed at Jammu and Srinagar airports over the past few days after most IndiGo flights from the two aerodromes were cancelled, triggering protests by stranded passengers. Jammu Division operates special trains in emergency situations for the convenience [] The post Special Vande Bharat Trains On Delhi-Udhampur Route For 3 Days Amid Flight Cancellations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Civil Aviation Minister Orders 10 Pc Curtailment Of IndiGo Flights, Airline Says Operations Stable
New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 9: The Civil Aviation Minister has asked for a 10 per cent cut in planned IndiGo flights to help restore order at Indias biggest airline, which cancelled thousands of flights nationwide after failing to plan for tighter safety regulations. Posting a picture of IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, sitting with folded hands in front of him, Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, in a post on X, said that the airline management was summoned to the ministry to provide an [] The post Civil Aviation Minister Orders 10 Pc Curtailment Of IndiGo Flights, Airline Says Operations Stable appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Activist Sharjeel Imam Seeks Bail In SC, Says Had No Role In 2020 Delhi Riots
Senior advocate Siddhartha Dave, appearing for Sharjeel, said some of the words used in the speeches were unpalatable: Reports
Gold slumps Rs 1,000; silver plunges Rs 4,500 ahead of Fed policy decision
New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) Gold prices declined by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,31,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking a muted demand in the local markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Analysts said traders stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy meeting announcement also weighed on the sentiment. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 1,32,600 per 10 grams on Monday. Gold traded lower on Tuesday but remained within a confined range as market participants remained cautious ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC policy decision, Saumil
Sangh stirring communal tensions in TN: Left parties on Thiruparankundram row
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other organisations are stirring communal tensions in Tamil Nadu by manufacturing a controversy around the religious sites situated on Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai district, alleged a coalition of Left parties in a statement issued on Tuesday. The joint statement issued by the Communist Party of India (CPI), CPI-Marxist (CPM), CPI-Marxist-Leninist (CPML)-Liberation, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) and All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), said that they condemn the attempts by the BJP and other Hindutva forces to whip up communal tensions in Tamil Nadu, with a sinister eye on political gain. The Left combine further stated that Thiruparankundram Hill is home to three temples, a dargah, and several ancient Jain caves and for centuries, this hill has stood as a symbol of communal harmony and peaceful coexistence. However, seeking to extract political benefit in Tamil Nadu, BJP leaders, in February this year, labelled the site as the Ayodhya of the South, brought in people from outside, and attempted to provoke an incident. They also used social media to vitiate the atmosphere and sow discord, read the statement jointly signed by the general secretaries of five parties. The signatories are MA Baby (CPM), D Raja (CPI), Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPIML-Liberation), Manoj Bhattacharya (RSP) and G Devarajan (AIFB). Thiruparankundram row: CPI(M) to approach CJI against Justice Swaminathan In December, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court -- while hearing a petition on the issue-- has unfortunately ignored earlier court rulings, historical records and the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the parties also added. By allowing the petitioner to light the Karthigai Deepam atop a British-era survey pillar adjacent to the Sikandar Badusha Dargah, the court has provided a handle to communal forces, the statement said. The single-judge bench, overruling the objections of the state government, and the temple administration even permitted the petitioner to seek CISF protection for this act. These pronouncements not only disregard past judgements but also undermine the federal spirit of the Constitution by bypassing the State Governments authority on matters of law and order, the statement further said. Thiruparankundram row: Madras HC directs Chief Secretary, ADGP L&O to appear at next hearing TNIE reported that several caste-based and Hindu religious outfits on Monday submitted a petition to Collector KJ Praveen Kumar, urging him to implement the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Courts order permitting the lighting of Karthigai Deepam atop the Thiruparankundram hill. They also appealed for necessary arrangements to be made so that the ritual can be carried out in accordance with the courts directive. The Left parties commend the people of Madurai and Tamil Nadu for standing in harmony against communal hate politics and for upholding the pluralistic traditions of the state by refusing to join the protests orchestrated by communal elements. The approach of the DMK government in the state, in handling this issue firmly, has been exemplary. It must be criticised that parties like the AIADMK are supporting the communal elements in this regard, read the statement. The parties also condemned the targeting of Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan and the death threats issued by Hindutva groups. Further, the Left parties called upon all democratic and secular-minded people of India to firmly reject the communal politics of the Sangh Parivar, which seeks to divert public attention from the Modi Governments ongoing assault on peoples livelihoods and constitutional rights.
NIA arrests eight accused in connection with car blast near Red Fort: Officials
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made the eighth arrest in connection with last month's car blast near the Red Fort, officials said on Tuesday. An NIA spokesperson said a team from Delhi has arrested key accused Dr Bilal Naseer Malla of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. He was arrested from the national capital. The NIA has found Bilal's involvement in the conspiracy behind the terrorist attack that killed 13 people and injured several others in the Red Fort area on November 10, a statement said. As per NIA investigations, Bilal had knowingly harboured the deceased accused Umar Un Nabi by providing him logistical support. He is also accused of destruction of evidence related to the terrorist attack, it added. The NIA is continuing with its investigation into the conspiracy behind the deadly blast. The anti-terror agency is working closely with various central and state agencies to unravel all the threads of the conspiracy.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Dr Bilal Naseer Malla for allegedly destroying evidence and harbouring a deceased accused in connection with the Red Fort car blast. This marks the eighth arrest in the case, which is being investigated as a terrorist strike linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed module.
SIR row: Can EC not decide presumptive stage of citizenship, asks SC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked whether the Election Commission is barred from conducting an inquiry in case of a doubtful citizen and if an inquisitorial process fall outside its constitutional power. The observations were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during final hearings on a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission's decision to undertake a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across several states, including Bihar. During the hearing, Justice Bagchi took note of the relevant law and the vehement submissions that the citizenship issue cannot be decided by the poll panel, which has to consider that a person is an Indian citizen and is of the age of 18 years and more and residing ordinarily in a constituency. It was also vehemently argued that the citizenship issue cannot be decided by the poll panel, as the central government-appointed Foreigners' Tribunal can only decide. You say that the Election Commission has no power to declare a person as a foreigner or a non-citizen. But, it can doubt the status and refer the issue to the appropriate authorities. And the fact that it can doubt (the citizenship), inverts into itself the power to make an imposition of ensuring that...Can't the ECI decide the presumptive stage of citizenship, the judge asked. The petitioners argued that the revision exercise suffers from jurisdictional overreach, procedural irregularity, and an unconstitutional shifting of the burden of proving citizenship onto ordinary voters. It heard detailed submissions from senior advocates Shadan Farasat, P C Sen, and other counsel representing multiple petitioners opposing SIR. SC raps states for non-cooperation in SIR exercise; asks ECI to flag instances of threats to BLOs Farasat traced the constitutional and statutory framework governing electoral rolls and said Articles 324 to 329, along with the Representation of the People Act (RPA), form a single constitutional code enacted by the same Constituent Assembly functioning as the provisional Parliament. He submitted that adult suffrage under Article 326 requires satisfaction of only three conditions and they are Indian citizenship, attainment of 18 years of age, and absence of specific disqualifications. The RP Acts mirror these grounds but cannot create new grounds for exclusions from the electoral rolls. The Election Commission has no jurisdiction to prevent me from being on the roll or to knock me out of the roll, Farasat said, adding If the EC doubts my citizenship, that enquiry must lead only to a reference to the district magistrate. The determination can be made only by the central government or a Foreigners Tribunal. He said under the statutory scheme, citizenship is not a precondition for first-time inclusion, and the burden of proving non-citizenship always lies on the state. He added that once a person is already on the roll, strong presumptive value attaches to their status and the removal requires a full-fledged, independent determination, not an inquisitorial exercise by electoral officials. There is a difference between determination and inquiry. Can the ECI do an inquiry in case of doubtful citizens? The ECI is not saying that they have the right to declare someone as a non citizen...but will it be beyond the jurisdiction of ECI keeping in view it's Constitutional power to do a process which is inquisitorial in nature? Like where an inclusion looks highly dubious and thus makes the process streamlined, the bench asked. The senior lawyer said the Election Commission has no jurisdiction to prevent a person from being on the roll or to knock him out of the roll. Citizenship is a constitutional imperative. Section 19 of ROPA is enacted on the bedrock of Article 325. An illegal immigrant residing here for long..suppose more than 10 years...So should they stay on the rolls? To say that citizenship is presumed when residence and age is satisfied will be incorrect. It is not dependent on residence or age since citizenship is a constitutional requirement, the bench said. The manner in which the jurisdiction is being exercised by the poll panel must also conform to the constitutional imperatives of fairness and reasonableness, it said. When you say mass exclusion, when you say suspected foreigner status, when you say non-compliance with the rules under the statute, these do not really go into the fundamental constitutional power of superintendence. They relate to the way superintendence is being exercised, the bench said. So when the court examines the poll panel's power of superintendence, can it be said that the superintendence extends to the core constitutional requirement for the right to vote, namely citizenship, it asked. If it does not, and you would definitely say it does not, that is one thing. But if it does, then we understand what you are saying, which is that under the statutory schemes of the Citizenship Act and the Foreigners Act, the Election Commission has no power to declare a person as a foreigner or a non-citizen. But, it can doubt the status and refer the issue to the appropriate authorities, the bench said. The bench said the EC's power of superintendence under Article 324 must be exercised in line with constitutional norms of fairness and Article 14. The bench will continue hearing the remaining petitioners on December 11.
AP Dhillon took Delhi by storm missed it? Fans still have six chances to see him live
Delhi may have been an early stop on AP Dhillons explosive One of One India Tour, but it set a benchmark that will be hard to top. And with six more cities still on the lineup, fans across the country have plenty of chances to experience the energy, the music, and the surprises that lit up the capital.
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that attacking tall leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru cannot divert attention from the real issues. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on the 150th anniversary of the national song, Kharge added that the purpose of the House must be to focus on the burning issues facing the nation, because the true tribute to Bharat Mata will be paid only when the Parliament debates the concerns of the people and their solutions. Kharge countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charges that Nehru removed four stanzas from 'Vande Mataram' to appease the Muslim League and its leader Mohammad Ali Jinnah by reminding the BJP that it was their founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee who had formed a government in alliance with the Muslim League in Bengal and not Nehru. He noted that the decision to adopt only the first two stanzas of the national song was taken in the Congress Working Committee meeting held in 1937. He said, those present in the meeting that approved only the first two stanzas as the national song, included besides Pandit Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, Abul Kalam Azad, Acharya Kripalani, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Dr Rajendra Prasad, GB Pant and others. Why target Pandit Nehru selectively? he asked, pointing out, it was a collective decision of all these leaders. On real issues faced by the people of the country, he specially referred to the falling value of rupee against the US dollar and reminded PM Modi what he had said on the same issue as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2012. He quoted Modi as having alleged that it was due to the corruption that the value of rupee had fallen. Is it because of the same reasons that the value of rupee has fallen today, as you had attributed to its fall then? he asked. It is like a Himalayan fall, the way the rupee's value has fallen, he remarked. Kharge also referred to the foreign policy disaster during the NDA regime, pointing out how the neighbouring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, which were traditional allies, had grown too distant from India. He said, Nepal was coming closer to China and Bangladesh, for the first time since 1971, was moving closer to Pakistan. He said China was expanding its influence in South Asia at the cost of Indias interests and influence. Taking a dig at Prime Minister Modis claims of possessing a 56-inch chest, he asked, what is the point of having such a broad chest when you cannot defend the country's interest and cannot stand up to Chinese bullying? He referred to aggressive expansionist claims of China over Arunachal Pradesh, pointing out how a woman from the state had been detained for 18 hours at a Chinese airport and was told that her Indian passport was illegal and she should apply for a Chinese passport. Kharge concluded his speech by urging the government to stop spreading falsehoods and slinging mud at national heroes to cover up its own failures. He said that whenever BJP leaders insult those who sacrificed everything for Indias freedom, it only becomes clearer that they and their ideological forefathers had no role in the countrys independence. He advised the government not to make a mockery of itself by questioning the wisdom of the heroes of the freedom struggle.
Amid IndiGo crisis, govt takes BIG action, asks airline to...
The stringent government order comes as the budget airline faces its worst operational crisis in its near 20-year history. On Tuesday, IndiGo cancelled more than 400 flights, with airports serving Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai being the worst hit. Here are more details.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Meets PM Modi, Says Committed To Support India's Semiconductor Mission
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NIA Arrests Terrorist Umar Un Nabis Harbourer In Delhi Terror Blast Case
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Sharjeel Imam seeks bail in SC, says had no role in 2020 Delhi riots
New Delhi: Activist Sharjeel Imam on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to grant him bail in a February 2020 Delhi riots case, saying he had neither participated nor had any role in the violence and was incarcerated for almost six years as an undertrial. Sharjeels counsel told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Video: Lawyer who threw shoe at ex-CJI Gavai thrashed in court
Delhi: Rakesh Kishore, the lawyer who attacked former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai with a shoe, was himself beaten with a slipper inside Delhis Karkardooma court. The video of the incident quickly gained traction across various social media platforms, particularly on X. The footage shows Kishore being attacked by unidentified persons with a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Microsoft Commits 1.5 Lakh Crore In Its Largest Asia Investment For Indias AI First Future
The announcement came after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where the two discussed Indias expanding artificial intelligence landscape.
Poll Roll Brawl: Delhi Court Issues Notice To Sonia Gandhi, Congress Terms Row 'Absolute Lie'
The central allegation is that Sonia Gandhi's name was included in the voter list before her naturalisation process was complete
Goa nightclub fire: 'Illegal' beach shack owned by Luthra brothers demolished
PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department on Tuesday demolished 'Romeo Lane', an illegally constructed beach shack at Vagator owned by brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. The brothers, who are on the run following the fire tragedy at Birch by Romeo Lane club that claimed 25 lives late on Saturday night, had constructed the shack on tourism department land, a senior official said. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday ordered authorities to initiate the process to demolish the shack. The structure, made of wood, was razed down using machines, and the 198 sqmt of land was reclaimed by the tourism department, the official said. The demolition was carried out within two hours in the presence of the police. After the fire tragedy, the authorities had sealed the beach shack at Vagator and another property of the Luthras at Assagao. The Luthras had built up the Romeo Lane chain across multiple cities -- including Delhi, Goa and Haryana's Yamuna Nagar, NDTV reported. VIDEO | Goa fire tragedy: A shack 'Romeo Lane', owned by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra is being demolished by the authorities. This shack is the third property owned by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. They flew to Thailand just hours after a major fire killed 25 people at pic.twitter.com/JncAzx4WWp Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 9, 2025 According to Goa Police, the Luthras departed for Phuket at 5.30 am on December 7 via IndiGo flight 6E 1073, just hours after the tragedy, which left mostly staff and tourists dead. Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice against Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, according to the Goa Chief Minister's Office. The police discovered their escape during a manhunt launched immediately after an FIR was registered. Immigration records confirmed that the duo had left India shortly after the incident around midnight. The chief minister on Monday said four people have been arrested in connection with themassive fire. He said a detailed inquiry has begun and will be completed within a week. The probe will be led by the North Goa Collector, with support from a committee comprising the SP of South Goa, Deputy Collector for Fire and Emergency Services, and the Director of Forensics. The panel has been instructed to submit its report within seven days, the CM said. (With inputs from PTI)
Nitin Gadkari said strong ownership drives results as he announced the Delhi-Dehradun corridor's trial run, major highway progress, and a sharp drop in India's logistics costs.
Mamaearth deploys anti-smog guns across Delhi NCR on 9th anniversary
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Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Extends NIA Custody Of Amir Rashid Ali By 7 Days
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Lawyer, Who Attempted To Throw Shoe At Ex-CJI, Attacked With Slippers In Delhi Court
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Farm Fires Didn't End, They Just Moved To Afternoon: Satellite Data Analysis
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Vote Chori Biggest Anti-National Act, BJP Indulging In It In Collusion With EC: Rahul
New Delhi, Dec 9: In a no-holds-barred attack in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in the biggest anti-national act by committing vote chori in collusion with the Election Commission and destroying the idea of India. Gandhi posed three questions which he claimed make it clear that the BJP is directing and using the Election Commission to damage Indias democracy. Participating in a discussion on election reforms in the Lower House, the [] The post Vote Chori Biggest Anti-National Act, BJP Indulging In It In Collusion With EC: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Debate on Vande Mataram for gains in Bengal elections, govt deviates from real issues: Kharge
New Delhi, Dec 9: Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the true homage to Bharat Mata will only be when Parliament discusses and resolves the issues of common people, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of holding a discussion on Vande Mataram while keeping Bengal elections in mind. He also accused the ruling dispensation of holding the discussion to divert the peoples attention from the real challenges the country faces, including financial problems, like rising unemployment, poor economy and [] The post Debate on Vande Mataram for gains in Bengal elections, govt deviates from real issues: Kharge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prashant Kishor To Travel To J&K For Youth Meet In February
New Delhi, Dec 9: Jan Suraj founder and political strategist Prashant Kishor is expected to visit Jammu and Kashmir in February next year to interact with Kashmiri students and youth leaders, a statement said on Tuesday. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said its national convenor Nasir Khuehami met Kishor in Delhi and informed him about the challenges faced by the students and young professionals from the Union territory. Kishor will be the chief mentor at a youth interaction [] The post Prashant Kishor To Travel To J&K For Youth Meet In February appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
I&C Dept Congratulates 2 Master Craftsmen Conferred Prestigious National Awards
Two more honoured with Certificate of Excellence SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The Industries & Commerce Department extended heartiest congratulations to two outstanding craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir, who were today honoured with the prestigious National Awards by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu at a grand ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Textiles at New Delhi. The Department also extended felicitations to two other craftsmen who were honoured with Certificates of Excellence for their contribution in their respective crafts during [] The post I&C Dept Congratulates 2 Master Craftsmen Conferred Prestigious National Awards appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Woman allegedly linked to gangster-politician Mukhtar held in Ghazipur for land grabbing, extortion
LUCKNOW: A 50-year-old woman allegedly led by gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by the Ghazipur police in a land-grabbing and extortion case. According to police sources, Nikhat Parveen, the accused arrested, has half a dozen cases registered against her in Ghazipur, including two under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. All six cases were lodged during the last two years. Nikhat, who had been on the run for the last nine months in connection with the land grabbing case, was arrested from Kasimabad area of Ghazipur by the district police while acting on a tip-off from an informer on Monday. She was produced in court, which remanded her to judicial custody. She had been jailed earlier as well and was released on bail, said Nand Kumar Tiwari, Station House Officer of Kasimabad police station. He added that Nikhat is the wife of Riyaz Ahmed Ansari, the chairman of the Bahadurganj Nagar Panchayat. The police sources claimed that the case in which Nikhat was wanted, was registered in January this year. She, her husband and two others were booked for allegedly forcibly taking possession of land belonging to one Suraj Sonkar, a member of the Dalit community. The land was allegedly transferred in Riyazs name through threats and intimidation. In his complaint, Surajs son, Subhash, claimed his father, out of fear, never shared his trauma with the family and the pressure he was facing. After Surajs death, Riyaz allegedly succeeded in getting the land transferred in his name. When Subhash learnt of this, he confronted Riyaz and Nikhat on December 27, 2024, and demanded the land back accusing them of manipulating the will. He alleged that Riyazs nephew Shakeel and brother-in-law Kamal Ahmed then arrived at the spot, and all four hurled casteist abuses at him. Shakeel and Kamal allegedly pushed him and threatened to kill him and his family if he pursued the matter or approached the police. As the case was lodged on the basis of a complaint submitted by Subhash and the police probe commenced. Additional Superintendent of Police, Ghazipur, Atul Kumar Sonkar, said police arrested Riyaz and the two co-accused but Nikhat fled. The case against Nikhat , her husband and their accomplices was registered on charges including an intentional insult aimed at provoking breach of peace along with criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt. Provisions of the SC/ST Act were also invoked against the accused, said police sources. Mukhtar Ansari, 63, who died in March, last year after suffering a cardiac arrest in Banda jail, where he was lodged, was a five-time MLA from the Mau constituency in eastern Uttar Pradesh. He was convicted in eight cases and was an infamous history-sheeter, with a total of 61 cases registered against him in various police stations across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd In Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi, Dec 9: The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs 228 crore to the public bank, officials said on Tuesday. The CBI acted on [] The post CBI Books Anil Ambanis Son, Reliance Home Finance Ltd In Bank Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi school admissions 202627: How schools calculate distance; a parents guide
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Citius Transnet Investment Trust files papers with SEBI for Rs 1,340-cr IPO
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Significant percentage of Indian professionals want to work for themselves: Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: A significant percentage of professionals in the country said they want to work for themselves in the near future, with factors like AI adoption, a strong skilling appetite, and the power of trusted professional networks making it easier to start and scale their business, says a LinkedIn report. According to LinkedIns latest Small Business Work Change India Report, the number of Indian members adding founder to their profiles has increased by 104 per cent in [] The post Significant percentage of Indian professionals want to work for themselves: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MF AUM may cross Rs 300 lakh cr by FY35 on rising retail participation: Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Mutual fund assets under management (AUM) are projected to exceed Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035, with direct equity holdings expected to reach Rs 250 lakh crore over the same period, according to a joint report by consulting firm Bain & Company and investment platform Groww. This growth is driven by rising retail participation and a deepening digital adoption, the report said. According to the report titled How India Invests, mutual fund penetration across Indian [] The post MF AUM may cross Rs 300 lakh cr by FY35 on rising retail participation: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Ramadoss, Anbumani has nothing to do with PMK: G.K. Mani
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Leading public, private banks cut home loan rates after RBI slashes repo rate
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Streax Professional , the professional division of Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd.(HRIPL), reinforced its commitment to empowering Indias future beauty professionals through an expanded Knowledge Partnership with Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI (Skill Enterprise Development Institute). The association was further strengthened during the two-day visit of MrsRochelle Chhabra, Head Streax Professional, on 1st and 2nd December 2025. Streax Professional Strengthens Skill Development in Beauty & Wellness Through Knowledge Partnership with Krishnashray Gurukul The visit marked the inauguration of the newly established Assistant Beauty Therapist (ABT) Lab , developed under the technical guidance of Streax Professional. Designed to mirror real-world salon environments, the lab will enhance hands-on learning and ensure industry-ready skills for all trainees. Rochelle toured the facility, appreciated the detailed setup, and provided valuable input to enhance the practical training infrastructure. During her interaction with trainees and alumni, she discussed the services they provide, the clients they serve, and the challenges they face. She addressed queries on products, techniques, and new trends in hair and skin. Rochelle highlighted that At Streax Professional, we believe skill is the foundation of confidence, independence, and lifelong opportunity. Our partnership with Krishnashray Gurukul is not just about technical educationit is about unlocking careers, shaping futures, and giving young women the chance to thrive in an industry that is evolving every day. The passion and determination I witnessed among the trainees truly reaffirm our belief in the power of skill development. As a special announcement, Rochelle shared that the top performers from every batch will receive an exclusive 3-day specialised training program at Streax Professional Academies in Delhi or Mumbai. She further outlined that a formal MoU will be signed to reinforce the Knowledge Partnership & discussed long-term initiatives to strengthen skill development at Krishnashray Gurukul. Krishnashray Foundation Representatives expressed their appreciation, saying, We are honored to have Streax Professional as our Knowledge Partner. Mrs.Rochelle Chhabras visit brought immense inspiration to both students and faculty. Her strategic guidance and the initiatives announced will significantly elevate the quality of training and expand career opportunities for our trainees. This partnership strengthens our mission of enabling dignified livelihoods through skill and self-reliance. About Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI Nestled in the once-quiet village of Jatipura in Govardhan Tehsil, Mathura, Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI began its journey as a Silai Sewing School in collaboration with USHA, with a mission to empower women and children through skill-based learning. What started as a small initiative for the local community gradually expanded its impact, today reaching beneficiaries across nearly a 60 km radius. To broaden opportunities for youth, the Gurukul partnered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) to introduce accounting and Tally programs, enabling young individuals to enter the workforce with practical, industry-ready skills. As the scale and ambition of the institute grew, Krishnashray Gurukul joined hands with the Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) in June 2019 to establish a professionally run, structured skill development ecosystem. ACF brings decades of expertise, operating 33 skill training institutes across India and having trained more than 40,000 candidates in various tradesof which an impressive 7580% are gainfully employed. Today, Krishnashray Gurukul SEDI stands as a committed centre for livelihood development, creating meaningful pathways for education, employment, and self-reliance in the region. About HRIPL Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited (HRIPL) is a prominent Indian leader in beauty and personal care products, specializing in hair care, skin care, and salon services. With over 60 years of legacy since 1957, HRIPL has grown from a single-brand promoter-owned entity to a multi-brand, multi-category organization backed by private equity and is known for brands like Vasmol, Streax, and Streax Professional, along with Florozone in skin care. Committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, HRIPL operates with a vision to offer excellent products and services globally while fostering growth and spreading happiness. The company boasts a robust manufacturing legacy across six locations, adhering to international quality standards. HRIPL is honored with accolades such as Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Innovation, and recognition in the FMCG sector, underscoring its commitment to excellence in workplace culture and innovation.
Shah Rukh Khan named among New York Times 67 Most Stylish People
New Delhi, Dec 9: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made it to the list of 67 Most Stylish People of 2025 released by the New York Times. The names of other celebrities included Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, A$AP Rocky, Vivian Wilson, Nicole Scherzinger, Walton Goggins, Jennifer Lawrence, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cole Escola and Noah Wyle among others. The 60-year-old actor was recognised for his appearance at the Met Gala earlier this year, where he wore a design by renowned designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. [] The post Shah Rukh Khan named among New York Times 67 Most Stylish People appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi court notice to Sonia Gandhi, police on plea claiming forgery in electoral roll inclusion
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Delhi Court Notice To Sonia, Police On Plea Claiming Forgery In Electoral Roll Inclusion
New Delhi, Dec 9: A Delhi court on Tuesday sought response from senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the police on a plea challenging a magistrates order refusing a probe on the allegation that she was included in the electoral rolls three years before acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983. Special Judge Vishal Gogne was hearing a revision plea against the magisterial courts order of September 11, which had dismissed the plea, saying the complaint was fashioned with the object of [] The post Delhi Court Notice To Sonia, Police On Plea Claiming Forgery In Electoral Roll Inclusion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No conclusive data to show direct link of death exclusively with air pollution: MoS Health
New Delhi, Dec 9: There is no conclusive data available in the country to establish a direct correlation of death/disease exclusively due to air pollution, Minister of State for Health, Prataprao Jadhav, told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases, Jadhav said in a written reply. The health effects of air pollution are a synergistic manifestation of factors, which include food habits, occupational habits, socioeconomic status, medical history, [] The post No conclusive data to show direct link of death exclusively with air pollution: MoS Health appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Division Of Vande Mataram Song Led To Partition Of India: Home Minister Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The division of Vande Mataram song for politics of appeasement led to partition of India, Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, as he slammed Opposition for linking the debate on 150 years of the national song with the upcoming West Bengal elections. Initiating the debate in the House, Shah said Vande Mataram was the mantra that awakened Indias cultural nationalism, and remains as relevant today as it was during the freedom [] The post Division Of Vande Mataram Song Led To Partition Of India: Home Minister Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Quant Small Cap Fund: NBCC, Delhivery among key stocks bought and sold in November
Quant Small Cap Fund had an AUM of Rs 30,170 crore as on November 28, 2025. Here is what the smallcap fund bought and sold in November.
CBI files case against Anil Ambanis son in Rs 228 crore fraud case
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a criminal case against Jai Anmol Ambani, son of businessman tycoon Anil Ambani, following allegations of cheating and fund diversion that caused Union Bank of India a loss of Rs 228.06 crore, the agency said. Anil Ambani's Reliance Group is facing money laundering investigation alleged irregularities in loans worth approximately Rs 17,000 crore. The FIR, registered on December 6, 2025, at the CBI's Banking Security and Fraud Branch (BSFB) in New Delhi, has named Jai Anmol Ambani, former director of Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL), along with Ravindra Sharad Sudhalkar, the company's ex-CEO and whole-time director, unknown associates and public servants. The cheating and fund diversion allegedly occurred during the period from April 1, 2016, to June 30, 2019. According to the detailed complaint to CBI filed by Anup Vinayak Tarale, Deputy General Manager at Union Bank's Stressed Asset Management Branch in Mumbai, RHFL approached the erstwhile Andhra Bank, now merged with Union Bank of India, seeking financial assistance in 2015. Between February and May 2015, the bank sanctioned three separate term loans which are Rs 200 crore on February 21, Rs 150 crore and Rs 100 crore on May 29. In addition to that, Tarale stated, the bank subscribed to private non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 100 crore, bringing the total exposure to Rs 550 crore. The facilities were sanctioned as part of a consortium arrangement led by Bank of Baroda, with the loans secured against a pari passu first charge on book debts, receivables, and outstanding monies of RHFL, valued at Rs 3,231.64 crore as of June 30, 2020. ED files chargesheet against Anil Ambani firm for submitting bogus bank guarantee The FIR states about the finding of the audit done by the bank where it is allegations of cheating and fund diversion came to fore front. The audit report, submitted on May 6, 2020 to the bank, found that approximately 86 percent of corporate loans amounting to Rs 12,573.06 crore were disbursed to Potentially Indirectly Linked Entities (PILE), with many loans sanctioned without proper consideration of repayment capacity or adequate collateral. The audit further stated that that nearly 40 percent of funds, totaling Rs 3,573.06 crore, were used for debt servicing of group companies rather than the intended purpose of housing finance. Around 18 percent of funds, approximately Rs 1,610.13 crore, appeared to be circular transactions where money was routed back to RHFL itself. Investigators were unable to trace the complete utilisation of 22 per cent of funds, amounting to Rs 1,934.88 crore. The forensic report also noted that approximately 48 percent of total loan disbursements by RHFL during the review period from April 2016 to June 2019 pertained to corporate loans, did not align with the core objective of a housing finance company. The RHFL account became a non-performing asset on September 30, 2019. The company was subsequently resolved under the RBI Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets, dated June 7, 2019, with a change in management. Union Bank stated that the erstwhile promoters and directors were involved in fraudulent practices on October 10, 2024 and reported the case to the RBI on October 16, 2024. The resolution plan implemented on March 29, 2023, the bank had received only Rs 60.23 crore as its share. During probe CBI, found that funds were allegedly siphoned through different companies, including Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Reliance Telecom Ltd, Reliance Communication Infrastructure Ltd, and K M Toll Road among others. Timeline of Events June 5, 2008: RHFL incorporated September 22, 2017: RHFL listed on NSE and BSE February-May 2015: Union Bank sanctions Rs 450 crore in term loans April 2016-June 2019: Period of alleged fund diversion June 7, 2019: RBI Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets applied; company resolved with management change September 30, 2019: Account classified as NPA July 6, 2019: Inter-Creditor Agreement executed May 6, 2020: Grant Thornton submits forensic audit report March 29, 2023: Resolution plan by Authum Investment and Infrastructure Limited implemented; bank recovers Rs 60.23 crore October 10, 2024: Union Bank declares Jai Anmol Ambani and Ravindra Sudhalkar as frauds October 16, 2024: Fraud reported to Reserve Bank of India November 13, 2025: Union Bank files complaint with CBI December 6, 2025: CBI registers FIR
Hema Malini and Esha Deol host a prayer meet in Delhi for Dharmendra
A prayer meeting for late actor Dharmendra will be held in Delhi on December 11, organised by Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol. Esha will attend with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani, reflecting family unity
Decision to use first two stanzas of Vande Mataram was not of Nehru alone: Kharge
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of insulting Jawaharlal Nehru, as he said the decision to use only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' as the national song was collectively taken by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. As the ruling BJP accused the Congress of 'dividing' the song written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Kharge countered the ruling party, saying that Congress leaders have always been chanting 'Vande Mataram'. Speaking just after Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Congress, alleging that the politics of appeasement was behind the decision to use only two stanzas of the poem as the national song, Kharge started his address, raising the slogan 'Vande Mataram'. We have always been singing Vande Mataram. But those who did not sing Vande Mataram have also started singing it now. It is the power of Vande Mataram. It is a national festival, not a debate. When the non-cooperation movement was started in 1921, Congress members were going to jail chanting Vande Mataram. What were you doing? You were working for the British, Kharge said. You are teaching patriotism to us? You were scared of patriotism and were serving the British. PM Modi leaves no opportunity to insult Jawaharlal Nehru, nor does the Home Minister. I heard the Prime Minister blamed Nehru for stanzas being removed. Kharge said the resolution to sing only two stanzas of the poem, which was passed by the Congress working committee, was not done by Nehru alone, and leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Madan Mohan Malaviya, and Acharya JB Kripalani were present. The Congress president also quoted Tagore, who said he found o difficulty in dissociating the first two stanzas of the poem with the rest of the song. You are insulting all these tall leaders. It was their combined decision. Why do you target Nehruji alone? he said.
Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in JK's Anantnag, Kulgam
The National Investigation Agency conducted searches in Anantnag and Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir. These searches are part of the ongoing investigation into the blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10. Two accused, Dr Adeel Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani, were brought to the locations. The operation aimed to uncover hideouts linked to a terror module busted earlier.
Delhi Comic Con returned with vibrant energy, drawing fans dressed as diverse characters from anime heroes to fairytale icons. Attendees showcased impressive creativity, with notable cosplayers like Gargi Mishra as Mother Miranda and Aradhya's 'Badgeman' kurta, highlighting the event's celebration of fandom and personal expression.
