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During this visit, the panda, Yuan Meng, was living in a reserve in southwest China. She chose his name when he was born in a French zoo in 2017. It means accomplishment of a dream

While the ceasefire halted the heavy fighting of the two-year war, Gaza health officials say that over 360 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the truce took effect in October

In an operating plan shared with media houses by the SSA, it outlines a proposed target of 50 per cent fewer field office visitors in fiscal year 2026 compared to fiscal year 2025, or no more than 15 million field office visits by members of the public

Put your hands together for the cheeriest gift of the season the inaugural edition of Pudding, an anthology uniquely mirroring the suburb we all love

Grant also recalled his first visit to India in 1988 when he came to shoot for La Nuit Bengali (The Bengali Night) in Kolkata, then Calcutta

As in many parts of the world, salt in India is used as a weapon against envy, malice, and invisible forces

But no one returned, to clean up, fuel up or anything not that day, or the next day, not for a week or a month or a year.

Joe Roots ton in Australia in his 30thinnings was a master class on how to tackle excessive bounce. His calm, cool method showed how those who say that on pitches like these there will be a ball with your name on it, dont know what they are jabbering about

An airline spokesperson said that the efforts were ongoing to fully stabilise operations. The airline thanked passengers, staff, and government agencies for their support and patience

Titled The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, the proposal gives employees the legal right to stop responding to work-related emails, calls or messages outside office hours

As per the ministry`s order, airlines have been prohibited from charging above the newly fixed maximum limits, which have been introduced in public interest, until flight operations return to normal. The cap ranges from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 depending on the length of the route

Opposition launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging the Indigo flight cancellation and nationwide air travel chaos stem from the BJPs push to create a duopoly in the aviation sector

Amid widespread flight disruptions, IndiGo has announced automatic refunds and a full waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges for travel between December 5 and 15

Amid IndiGos ongoing flight disruptions, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered the airline to complete all pending refunds by 8 pm on Sunday. With 405 domestic flights cancelled in five days, the government also directed IndiGo to trace lost baggage within 48 hours

The number of people killed in a deadly shooting incident in Pretoria on Saturday has risen to 11, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed

The move was taken to prevent fare hikes that usually occur through revenue management systems when demand increases suddenly, an official statement said

The special trains have been planned in response to the high demand for travel and will run between major cities across India, including Madgaon, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi)

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Reliance Power Ltd and 10 others in a Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case linked to a SECI tender. The ED alleges Reliance officials used fraudulent endorsements and spoofed emails, while the group claims it is a victim of fraud. Several accused remain in custody

Two experts from South Africa Hein Schoeman, a wildlife capture specialist, and Dr Josephine Skaarup Petersson, a wildlife veterinarian led the interaction. They shared global practices on wildlife capture, conflict mitigation, population management and safe handling techniques

Amid IndiGo cancelling 405 domestic flights over the past five days due to pilot shortages, Indian Railways has deployed 116 extra coaches across 37 trains and introduced four special train services to ease passenger congestion nationwide.

The area around Anand Vihar was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 366 in the `very poor` category. According to CPCB data, Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 352, Wazirpur measured 359, while Ghazipur Mandi recorded 366

The J&K Polices State Investigation Agency conducted early morning raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal as part of its probe into the white collar terror module involving radicalised professionals. Meanwhile, a Delhi court extended the NIA custody of Soyab, accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un Nabi, by 10 more days

The Supreme Courts acceptance of a new definition that counts only hills above 100 metres as part of the Aravalis has raised alarm among environmentalists. Experts fear that the move could strip protection from most of the ancient range, exposing regions, including Delhi-NCR, to harsher weather, drought and biodiversity loss

The Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a cess on pan masala manufacturing units to fund national security and public health initiatives. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the cess will also be shared with states to strengthen healthcare systems

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that India is rapidly implementing the automatic train protection systemtechnology the world adopted decades ago but was delayed by previous governments. He said the nationwide rollout, including in Odisha, is progressing fast and delivering strong safety results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that the USD 100 billion bilateral trade target between India and Russia will be achieved ahead of 2030. The PM recalled that last year, President Putin and he set a target of reaching USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trumps executive order to end birthright citizenship, reviving a debate settled since 1898. The court will now directly assess the policys legality, with legal experts warning it challenges long-standing interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment

An Indian Army mountaineering team from Eastern Command has achieved a historic milestone by successfully summiting Mount Kangto, Arunachal Pradeshs highest and previously unconquered 7,042-m peak

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said the US has no strategic logic for embracing Pakistan and argued Islamabad should be designated a state sponsor of terrorism. He criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munirs White House visit and urged Washington to apologise to India over tariffs and recent policy missteps

Researchers at the University of East London have discovered that discarded seashells, when processed into fine powder, can replace up to one-third of the cement used in concrete. The breakthrough offers a scalable way to cut carbon emissions, with the study showing a 36 per cent reduction in the materials footprint

The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaigns death toll to at least 87. The strike coincided with Admiral Frank Bradleys classified Capitol Hill briefings amid an investigation into allegations of unlawful follow-on attacks

The departure of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia for advanced treatment in London has been postponed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka due to technical issues

Ukrainian officials will resume talks with the US team after nearly five hours of discussions with Moscow produced no compromise on Ukraines peace proposals. President Zelenskyy said Kyivs priority is to gain clarity on Russias latest position

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putins India visit as a consequence of Donald Trumps gross incompetence. He criticised the US for hypocrisy over Indias purchase of Russian oil and backed New Delhis need to prioritise its energy and economic interests as it rises globally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing pond interlinking works in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, where 1,349 ponds across 162 villages are being connected to boost water management. He urged officials to clear obstacles

Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Such venues must tick certain boxes. Sufficient lighting is a must, and fans are necessary. The structure cannot be dilapidated

For years, Maharashtra had been held up as a model in governance, but the recent chaos during local polls and displays of defiance by Mahayuti constituents has seen it rapidly devolve into Jungle Raj

Addressing the passengers in a video message amid the unprecedented situation where the airline had to cancel over a thousand flights in the last three days, the CEO apologised to the customers

To accommodate the sudden surge in demand, Western Railway has arranged extra AC chair car coaches on key long-distance trains, ensuring passengers have alternative travel options without long delays, and Central Railway has arranged seven special trains

In a bid to contain the escalating crisis, DGCA issued a fresh notification granting partial relief on flight crew duty norms, specifically relaxing a rule that prevented airlines from combining leave with weekly rest periods

In an official statement, IndiGo said, We confirm that all IndiGo domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport on Dec 5, 2025 stand cancelled till 11:59 pm. We express our profound apologies to all our valued customers and stakeholders who have been significantly impacted by these unforeseen events

At a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, Putin said that We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the growing Indian economy

We support a peaceful solution to the conflict, he said. Putin, responding to Modis remarks, said Russia is working on a peaceful solution to the crisis. Earlier in the day, President Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a tri-services guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

In the wake of IndiGo cancelling over 550 flights on Thursday alone and 400 flights on Friday, disrupting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers, Gandhi said it is ordinary Indians who pay the price in delays, cancellations and helplessness

IndiGo, which is experiencing operational disruptions and cancellations, sought temporary operational exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026

According to airport data, 16 arrivals and 16 departures of IndiGo were cancelled, while a NagpurPune flight was diverted to Hyderabad due to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL)

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has chaired a high-level review meeting with IndiGos senior management in the presence of the Secretary, Civil Aviation, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), senior officials of the Ministry, and the Airports Authority of India (AAI)

But despite a slight improvement from the recent weeks, several parts of the city remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog. Areas like Ghazipur and Akshardham reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced.

Birla expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia`s continued support of the large Indian community in the Kingdom