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IndiGo Soars Solo Despite Turbulence: Only Major Indian Airline To Post Profit In FY25

The data presented in Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol painted a challenging picture for the sector as a whole

12 Dec 2025 2:19 am
IRCTC Revamps Train Catering, Brings Big Names On Board For Better Meals

IRCTC partners with Haldirams, Elior, ISKCON, CAFS, and others to trial, restaurant-quality meals on Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, earning positive passenger reviews.

11 Dec 2025 11:56 pm
From Healing Touch To Healing Victims: How Post-Article 370 J&K Reclaimed Justice And Stability

The shift from a conflict-ridden mindset to one grounded in justice, development, and dignity is not merely a policy change; it is a cultural transformation

11 Dec 2025 11:45 pm
President Murmu Meets Displaced Persons In Imphal, Assures Support

President Droupadi Murmu met IDPs in Imphal, assuring government support for their needs, while Kuki groups in Kangpokpi expressed disappointment over her visit.

11 Dec 2025 10:59 pm
Luthras 'In Limbo': Here's Why Deportation From Thailand Has Been Delayed

The brothers had travelled to Phuket shortly after the December 6 fire at their Goa nightclub left 25 people dead

11 Dec 2025 10:38 pm
India, US Agree To Continue 'Positive Engagements' On Trade After High-Level Talks In Delhi

A US delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer, visited India from December 9-11 for high-level talks on a bilateral trade deal.

11 Dec 2025 10:33 pm
National Highway-66 In Kerala Set For Completion By Aug 2026, Govt Says Rs 16,500 Cr Spent So Far

Gadkari cited additional works, material shortages, financial constraints of concessionaires and contractors, and monsoon as key reasons for the delay in completing NH-66.

11 Dec 2025 10:18 pm
No Engine Failures, Minor Mileage Drop: ARAIs 1 Lakh Km Test Finds E20 Safe For Older Vehicles

With blending, the Ministry said there is no impact on vehicle life, regular servicing should continue to be carried out by companies.

11 Dec 2025 10:07 pm
Delhi Clean-Air Challenge: Innovators To Showcase Pollution-Cutting Tech At IIT Delhi

The shortlisted innovators will present and demonstrate working models and prototypes targeting PM2.5 and PM10 reduction from vehicles and ambient air.

11 Dec 2025 9:55 pm
Delhi, Mumbai Among Major Airports Hit With 1,951 Aircraft GPS Interference Cases In 2 Years: Govt

Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing and jamming refers to attempts to manipulate a user's navigation system by giving false signals

11 Dec 2025 9:37 pm
India Sets Its Own Air Standards; Global Rankings Not Official: Centre

The government said the WHO's guidelines are meant to help countries set their own standards, taking into account geography, and environmental conditions.

11 Dec 2025 9:24 pm
Luthra Brothers At Phuket Immigration Control Centre After Detention In Thailand, New Pic Emerges

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the fire-ravaged nightclub in Goa, have been detained by Thai authorities, with a photo showing them at Phuket Immigration Control Centre.

11 Dec 2025 8:56 pm
Bahraich Riots: Prime Accused Sarfaraz Gets Death Sentence; Life Imprisonment For 9 Others

Mohammad Sarfaraz was sentenced to death for murdering Ram Gopal Mishra during Bahraich violence. Nine others received life imprisonment after the Maharajganj market incident.

11 Dec 2025 8:55 pm
IAFs First Woman Rafale Pilot Shivangi Singh Now Set To Train Future Aviators On Hawk Jets

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, India's first woman Rafale pilot, has been posted to an Indian Air Force training establishment to groom trainee pilots.

11 Dec 2025 8:30 pm
PM Modi To Embark On Four-Day Visit To Jordan, Ethiopia And Oman From Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18 to deepen ties and discuss regional issues.

11 Dec 2025 8:19 pm
'Warm Conversation': PM Modi, Trump Talk Trade, Energy In First Call After Putins India Visit

PM Modi and Trump reviewed the progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed various regional and global developments.

11 Dec 2025 7:54 pm
Luthra Brothers' Thai Visa Cancelled, Deportation To India Likely Next Week: Sources

Thai authorities have cancelled the visas of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra and moved to place them in detention, paving the way for their deportation to India.

11 Dec 2025 7:39 pm
Noida International Airport Set To Be A Global Landmark, Blends UP's Heritage With Modern Tech

Noida airport is set to open soon, combining Swiss efficiency with Indian hospitality. It showcases local cultural architecture, boosting UP's global aviation and tourism profile.

11 Dec 2025 7:09 pm
'Are Police Shielding Ajit Pawar's Son?': Bombay High Court Questions FIR In Pune Land Deal

The Bombay High Court has questioned the cops on why Parth Pawar, son of Ajit Pawar, was excluded from the FIR in the Pune land deal case.

11 Dec 2025 7:07 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Bangladesh To Hold General Elections On February 12 & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: 7,400 HIV Cases In Bihars Sitamarhi Trigger Alarm, Over 400 Children Affected

11 Dec 2025 6:44 pm
'Allegations Grave, Serious': Delhi Court Rejects Luthra Brothers' Bail Plea In Goa Club Fire Case

A Delhi court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people.

11 Dec 2025 6:21 pm
42 Shell Companies, One Address: Shocking Details About Luthra Brothers' Empire

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra - the owners of the Goa club where 25 people died in a massive fire - allegedly ran 42 shell companies, most of whom had one Delhi address.

11 Dec 2025 6:20 pm
Karnataka Congress MLA Makes Controversial 'Rape' Remark Over Leadership Tussle In State

Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain made a controversial remark by using the Hindi word for rape to comment on the state leadership tussle.

11 Dec 2025 6:00 pm
Kapil Sibal Deposes Before JPC On 'One Nation, One Election'

Since being constituted, the 39-member committee has been hearing a range of stakeholders and experts to assess different dimensions of the ONOE proposal.

11 Dec 2025 5:49 pm
Varanasi Man Dies By Suicide, Accuses Wife Of Infidelity In Video Message: Main Bahut Pyaar Karta Tha

In a seven-minute-long clip, Rahul Mishra alleged that his wife was cheating on him. He also said he was not allowed to meet his son.

11 Dec 2025 5:37 pm
'He Operates From Jail': Is Shahjahan Still A De-Facto Power In Sandeshkhali?

Local residents have expressed similar concerns, though most refuse to come on record.

11 Dec 2025 5:28 pm
'Torchbearers Of India's Aspirations': Mukesh Ambani Tells University Students To Drive The Future

Ambani also underscored the urgent need for India to become atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in cutting-edge fields.

11 Dec 2025 5:23 pm
Election Commission Extends SIR Deadline In 6 States, No Change In Bengal

The SIR deadline in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh has been extended by a week.

11 Dec 2025 4:51 pm
Umar Khalid Gets Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Case To Attend His Sisters Wedding

Delhi court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid from December 16 to 29 for his sisters wedding, with strict conditions on social media use and movement.

11 Dec 2025 4:48 pm
Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Boat, 11 Crew Members Handed Over To Gujarat Police

Indian Coast Guard caught a Pakistani fishing boat with 11 crew in India's waters, handing them to Gujarat police for investigation.

11 Dec 2025 4:46 pm
Appointments To CIC: Rahul Gandhis Dissent Challenged By Govt Data On Social Justice Concerns

Government sources cited figures that suggest significant progress in diversity and representation within the Central Information Commissionunder the current administration

11 Dec 2025 4:44 pm
'Do I Deserve To Be Lynched?': Luthras In Delhi Court Allege Threats After Goa Club Fire

The lawyer for Luthra brothers told the Delhi court they are being targeted with revenge tactics by Goa authorities and denied fleeing after the nightclub fire that killed 25.

11 Dec 2025 3:59 pm
Night Train Travel: 6 Indian Railways Rules To Ensure A Calm And Comfortable Journey

As night settles in, the Indian Railways rules take over, from folded berths to silent coaches, ensuring every passenger rests without disruption

11 Dec 2025 3:43 pm
Luthra Brothers Have No Thailand Business, Fled To Escape Arrest After Goa Club Fire: Cops To Delhi Court

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the North Goa nightclub, misled authorities and escaped to Thailand, Goa Police said, adding that the brothers have no business there.

11 Dec 2025 3:19 pm
Case Against Spiritual Leader Aniruddhacharya For Crass Remarks Against Women

A case has been registered against Spiritual Leader Aniruddhacharya over his alleged derogatory comments towards 25-year-old women.

11 Dec 2025 2:52 pm
Varanasi Gets Indias 1st Hydrogen-Powered Water Taxi Know Ticket Price, Concessions, Timings, Steps To Book Ride

Varanasis water taxis run on a hybrid electrichydrogen engine and can carry up to 50 passengers.

11 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
IndiGo Offers Rs 10,000 Vouchers To Flyers 'Severely Impacted' In Dec 3-5 Flight Chaos

The airline said the vouchers can be redeemed for any IndiGo flight over the next 12 months.

11 Dec 2025 2:49 pm
22 Feared Dead After Vehicle Carrying Labourers Rolls Down Gorge In Arunachal's Anjaw

At least 22 people are feared dead in Arunachal Pradeshs Anjaw district after a vehicle carrying daily wage laborers from Assams Tinsukia district plunged into a gorge.

11 Dec 2025 2:48 pm
Fake Microsoft Support Racket In Bengaluru Defrauds Over 150 US-UK Citizens Via Bitcoin ATMs

Acting on a tip-off, Bengaluru Police Cyber Command and the Whitefield Cyber Crime unit raided the Musk Communications office in Sigma Soft Tech Park in Bengaluru

11 Dec 2025 2:42 pm
Telangana: 20-Year-Old Student Lured Home For Marriage Talk, Beaten To Death With A Bat By Girlfriends Family

Police say Shravan was attacked with a bat and scissors. Once he collapsed, the womans relatives took him to a hospital but fled after. Both students were studying in Hyderabad

11 Dec 2025 2:40 pm
Rent Vs Lease In Bengaluru: The Real Cost Of Each And Who Should Choose What

Rent gives you freedom. It is meant for people who move with the breeze. You can shift from Whitefield to Jayanagar to HSR without needing brain to manage your cash flow.

11 Dec 2025 2:27 pm
Puducherry Government Announces Rs 750 Pongal Gift Set But Do You Know What It Contains?

A festive bundle worth Rs 750 is set to reach ration shops this Pongal, carrying the governments seasonal goodwill to lakhs of families across Puducherry

11 Dec 2025 2:18 pm
New Photo Shows Moment Luthra Brothers Were Detained From Thailand Hotel Room

The brothers are in police custody now, and they will be brought to Bangkok from Phuket. Thereafter, their visa will be cancelled, and they will be taken to a detention centre

11 Dec 2025 1:41 pm
7,400 HIV Cases In Bihars Sitamarhi Trigger Alarm, Over 400 Children Affected

According to the doctors, these cases largely involve families where one or both parents are HIV-positive, resulting in transmission at birth.

11 Dec 2025 1:13 pm
India Issues Advisory For Travellers Amid Tension At ThailandCambodia Border

Indian Embassy in Thailand urges nationals to monitor Thai updates before visiting ThailandCambodia border amid tensions.

11 Dec 2025 12:53 pm
Band Baaja Gang Steals Gold Worth Rs 51 Lakh In Seconds At Wedding In Karnataka

The investigation team travelled to MP and remained in disguise for 15 days. They blended into local routine, quietly gathering leads, observing movements, and tracking chatter.

11 Dec 2025 12:49 pm
'E-Cigarettes Banned': Anurag Thakur Alleges TMC MP Vaping In Lok Sabha, Speaker Takes Note

Anurag Thakur alleged in the Lok Sabha that a TMC member had been using an e-cigarette inside the House, prompting Speaker Om Birla to assert that no such permission exists.

11 Dec 2025 12:49 pm
Called To Discuss Marriage, Telangana Student Beaten To Death With Bat Death By Girlfriend's Family

The student, Sravan, had been in a relationship with 19-year-old Sreeja, a resident of Isukabavi in Beeramguda.

11 Dec 2025 12:39 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Luthra Brothers Detained In Thailand, PM Modi-Putin Selfie Sparks US Congresswoman's Warning On India Ties & Other Stories

We are also covering: SP, AAP Join BJP In Attacking 'Paryatan Leader' Rahul Gandhi Over Foreign Visits and IPL Matches At M Chinnaswamy Stadium? Final Decision To Be Taken Today.

11 Dec 2025 12:36 pm
Two MP Miners Unearth 15 Carat Diamond Worth 50 Lakh Just 20 Days After Starting Work

Satish Khatik and Sajid Mohammad unearthed a 15.34-carat diamond worth over 50 lakh in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, transforming their lives and funding their sisters weddings.

11 Dec 2025 12:35 pm