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IndiGo received the communication from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding the penalty on September 26, according to a regulatory filing by the airline made on Wednesday
Longtime Nobel watchers say Trump`s prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations and some notable foreign policy interventions for which he has taken personal credit
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has vowed strict action after 22 children, mostly from Chhindwara, died from consuming toxic Coldrif cough syrup. The syrup was made by a Tamil Nadu-based firm, whose owner, Ranganathan, was arrested. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the tragedy
Addressing a press conference in Patna, partys national president, Udai Singh, said Kishor is likely to hit the campaign trail on Saturday from Raghopur, the constituency of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav
A private jet in Uttar Pradesh skidded off the runway at Mohammadabad airstrip on Thursday morning, crashing into bushes.
The expansion strengthens Air Indias position as the largest airline between India and the UK, with around 1.7 million seats operated annually across routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Birmingham
The agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye will see the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the entry of aid into Gaza
The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the delay in Maharashtras criminal trials, with 649 cases still pending for framing of charges, some since 2006. The court called it a shocking state of affairs and directed the Bombay High Court Registrar General to ensure timely trial proceedings
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar met the Mumbai Rail Pravasi Sangh (MRPS) to address long-pending suburban rail issues. The MRPS delegation raised key concerns like the KalwaAiroli link, shifting of long-distance trains, and alarming accident data on the Thane-Dombivli line.
The menu included dishes named after sites of terrorist training camps, such as Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka Masala, Balakot Tiramisu, Bahawalpur Naan, Markaz Taiba Muridke Mewa Pulao, Syedna Bilal Rafiqui Rhara Mutton, Gulpur Kofta, and Shawai Nala Sabzi, among others
The Pope said journalism should be freed from unfair competition and from the degrading practice of so-called clickbait, he said. PTI executives were among those present
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that discussions are ongoing within the NDA over the seat-sharing formula ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025. The LJP (RV) has called an emergency meeting in Patna to finalise its poll strategy
PM Modi in Mumbai met UK PM Keir Starmer, calling India and the UK natural partners united by democracy and shared values. The two leaders discussed global stability, defence cooperation, and trade, reaffirming their commitment to a stronger India-UK strategic and economic partnership
Jalpaiguri Police arrested two men, Shahanoor Alam and Tofail Hossain, for their alleged role in the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh in North Bengal. BJP leaders called the arrests an eyewash, demanding strict action and invoking the SC/ST Atrocities Act against the attackers
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, praising mediation by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Trkiye. He urged full compliance, release of hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian aid to Gaza. Guterres called it a vital step toward peace and a lasting two-state solution
Days after an advocate attempted to hurl a shoe at CJI BR Gavai, Odisha Bar Council chairman Sitanshu Mohan Dwibedi condemned the act, calling it a disgrace to the judiciary. He stressed that no advocate is above the law, while the Bar Council of India suspended the lawyers licence and initiated action
Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that was put forward by the Trump administration
The Narcotics Control Bureau and Rashtriya Raksha University signed an MoU to collaborate on research, training, and technology for narcotics control and cybercrime. The partnership aims to develop expertise in darknet markets, crypto tracing, cyber forensics, and advanced drug detection technologies
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways has set a record by utilising 56.5 percent of its FY 2025-26 CAPEX in just six months. Investments span safety upgrades, capacity expansion, rolling stock, and enhanced passenger amenities, reflecting spends 56.5 percent of FY 2025-26 CAPEX in six months
Bhutan experienced a 3.1 magnitude earthquake at a shallow depth of 5km early Thursday, increasing the risk of aftershocks. The region, in seismic zones IV and V, has seen prior quakes in September, highlighting its vulnerability to earthquakes and other natural hazards
Taiwan reports nine Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its ADIZ on Thursday, with six sorties crossing the median line. Authorities are tightening security, including medical logistics oversight, to prevent potential Chinese infiltration amid rising tensions
Qatar confirms an agreement on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, covering the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and allowing humanitarian aid. Israeli PM Netanyahu calls it a historic success, while Hamas urges full implementation and pledges to protect Palestinian rights
Assam police have arrested DSP Sandipan Garg, cousin of singer Zubeen Garg, in connection with the singers death in Singapore on September 19. Sandipan is in seven-day police custody as the CID investigates, marking the fifth arrest in the ongoing case
NASAs Juno probe, launched in 2011 to study Jupiter and its moons, may already be inactive. While the mission has been extended multiple times since orbiting Jupiter in 2016, the agency has not officially confirmed whether the spacecraft is still operational
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for pioneering metal-organic frameworks. Their work enables water harvesting from air, CO2 capture, toxic gas storage, and catalysing chemical reactions
Researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a Devon fossil shedding light on early lizards. Unlike modern relatives, it lacks palatal teeth and skull hinges but has a unique open temporal bar and unusually large teeth, challenging assumptions about early lepidosaur evolution
National Guard members from Texas had settled in at an Army Reserve centre in Illinois by early Wednesday, opposition from Democratic leaders
Hairstylist Jawed Habib and his son Anos have been booked in 23 cases of fraud for allegedly duping investors of Rs 7 crore through a Bitcoin scheme promising 50-70 perc annual returns. Police have identified 38 victims and issued a lookout notice against the duo
While this is the first day for the public, one must urge citizens to make it a memorable one
At a time when womens cricket was treated as the stepchild of the sport, Mumbai gave us Diana Edulji, who ought to be honoured in some fashion at the Wankhede Stadium
The area was cordoned off and officials have been informed. Some nearby shops were affected; toys and other goods were scattered, and the blast shattered glass windows and damaged false ceilings, an official said
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that there is no respect for Dalit citizens under the government at the Centre, be it an ordinary person or someone who holds a high position Referring to the recent incident where a lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in the Supreme Court in UP
The incident occurred near Sortapwadi on the outskirts of Pune around 2 pm when the driver of the school bus applied emergency brakes as a two-wheeler suddenly came into its way, police said
The assailant, who is the father of a young girl who died recently of amoebic meningitis, has been taken into custody following the incident, said police
The West Bengal CM returned to Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after visiting the affected regions of North Bengal. She had met the families displaced by the calamity, and launched emergency support measures
Father of the deceased patient attacks government doctor Vipin in hospital after daughter dies of amoebic meningitis
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militarys media wing, on Wednesday said that 19 terrorists of the Fitna al-Khawarij were also killed during the operation in Orakzai district on Tuesday night
The Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed after weeks of suspension due to heavy rains and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. With improved weather and safety measures in place, devotees have begun their spiritual journey again, expressing gratitude as authorities reopened the sacred pilgrimage route
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Mobile Congress in New Delhi, urging global investors to Make in India. Highlighting Indias rapid digital growth, Modi said the nation offers huge opportunities in semiconductors, electronics and 5G
The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad with breathtaking aerial displays and flypasts. Themed Aatmanirbhar Vayu Sena, the event showcased Indias defence indigenisation, courage, and technological progress as the IAF continues to safeguard the nation
Following the United Kingdoms exit from the European Union (EU) known as Brexit the UK has been actively working to establish new trade relationships beyond the European bloc. The FTA is seen as a major development in that effort, reducing the UKs reliance on the European market
With Bihar elections approaching, both NDA and Mahagathbandhan are in the final stages of deciding seat sharing. Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar confirmed NDA talks are underway, while Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the INDIA bloc will soon reveal its seat-sharing plan ahead of the November polls
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the hearing on the plea will start on November 12 and if the need arises, it would continue on November 13
Sheldon Hee, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), underscored the airports importance to Indias fast-growing aviation industry
Air Chief Marshal Singh was addressing air warriors on the occasion of the 93rd Air Force Day at the Hindon air base. The Indian Air Force (IAF) was officially established on October 8, 1932
The British leader, accompanied by a delegation of 125 of the UK`s most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, university vice chancellors, landed in Mumbai this morning on a two-day visit
Addressing the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, PM Modi said that India is moving forward in every dimension, lauding the country`s emergence as an effective platform for innovation and progress
The Deputy CM further said that he requested the doctors not go on a strike, keep continuing their work and to follow the advisory of the Indian government and ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) not to prescribe any cough syrup to children less than four years old
The Arunachal Pradesh Drugs Control has issued an advisory prohibiting the sale, distribution and stock of Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceutical
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of a lawyer that the plea, filed through TVK`s secretary Aadhav Arjuna, be listed for hearing