India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has begun restoring normalcy to its operations after a massive disruption that left thousands of passengers stranded across major airports. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi issued a passenger advisory confirming that flight operations are “steadily resuming”, following days of unprecedented cancellations. The crisis unfolded after IndiGo abruptly cancelled Read More…
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Parliament Passes Bill to Raise Excise Duty on Tobacco; Higher Cigarette Tax to Be Shared with States
New Delhi: Parliament has approved a key bill to increase excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen public health measures and boost revenue. During the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the additional revenue generated from the increased duty would be Read More…
Supreme Court Declines PIL on Regulating AI in Judiciary; Petitioner Allowed to Submit Suggestions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a formal regulatory framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Indian judicial system. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, observed that while the concerns raised were important and valid, they were not Read More…
India, Russia to Boost Trade in National Currencies; Aim for $100 Billion Target Ahead of 2030
India and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, agreeing to continue efforts to conduct transactions in their national currencies—the Indian Rupee and the Russian Rouble. The announcement came during high-level discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where both leaders emphasised the need for deeper economic cooperation amid Read More…
Activist Rahul Easwar Hospitalised After Hunger Strike; Bail Hearing Deferred
Thiruvananthapuram: Activist Rahul Easwar, currently under judicial custody, was rushed to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital after his health deteriorated due to an ongoing hunger strike inside the Poojappura Central Jail. Rahul was initially taken for routine medical evaluation on Friday afternoon, with plans to return him to the jail. However, doctors ordered immediate admission, Read More…
Local Body Elections: Public Campaigning to End on December 7
Thiruvananthapuram: Public campaigning for the first phase of the Kerala local body elections will end on December 7 at 6 PM, State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan has announced. The restriction applies to the districts where polling is scheduled for December 9 — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The Election Commissioner instructed that Read More…
Supreme Court to Rule Today on Kerala VC Appointment Row; Governor Says CM Overlooked Merit
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear and possibly deliver a crucial ruling today on the contentious appointments of Vice Chancellors to Kerala’s Technical University and Digital University. The case will be taken up by a bench headed by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, following the Court’s earlier instruction directing the state to finalize decisions Read More…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Draw Takes Place Tonight — Find Out Which Teams Land Where
New York: Football fans worldwide are gearing up for one of the biggest moments ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the official group draw, which will determine which teams will face each other in the tournament. The draw will be held today at the John F. Kennedy Center in the United States at Read More…
KSRTC Rolls Out Special Holiday Services to Bengaluru, Mysuru & Chennai; Bookings Now Open
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Christmas and New Year holidays around the corner, KSRTC has announced a major travel boost by launching special additional bus services to popular destinations such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai. These services will run from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026, ensuring smoother holiday travel for thousands of passengers. KSRTC confirmed Read More…
IndiGo Turbulence Deepens: 550 Flights Cancelled in a Day, More Disruptions Ahead
New Delhi: The crisis at IndiGo continues to escalate as the airline struggles to stabilize its operations. On Tuesday, more than 550 flights were abruptly cancelled, creating widespread disruption for passengers across the country. IndiGo has warned that additional cancellations are expected today as well. The chaos stems from IndiGo’s failure to properly implement the Read More…









