India News
IndiGo Issues Apology Following Massive Flight Disruptions and Cancellations Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:47 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has issued a formal apology after experiencing severe operational disruptions leading to approximately 170-200 flight cancellations daily. The crisis has left thousands of passengers stranded at airports nationwide, with Delhi's IGI Airport alone seeing 150 canceled flights. The airline is working with aviation authorities to restore normal operations while advising passengers to check flight status before traveling.
Religious Dispute Escalates in Tamil Nadu: Court Order on Karthigai Deepam Lighting Sparks Protests
Dec 05, 2025 03:24 am CST
A religious dispute has erupted in Tamil Nadu's Thiruparakundram as BJP and right-wing supporters protest against police refusal to allow lighting of the Karthigai Deepam on a hilltop despite High Court orders. The controversy centers around a historic ritual at the Subramaniya Swamy temple, with the DMK government citing a 2014 court verdict while protesters claim religious rights are being denied. The conflict highlights growing religious tensions in the state as legal battles continue.
Tamil Nadu Court Battle: Thirupparankundram Deepam Controversy Continues as DMK Defends Traditional Practices
Dec 05, 2025 03:23 am CST
The Madras High Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu government's appeal in the Thirupparankundram Deepam contempt case, allowing the petitioner to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam on the ancient hilltop pillar under police protection. The DMK party maintains this is not a setback, claiming they are protecting local Hindu traditions while the petitioners are disconnected from community practices. The religious dispute centers around the proper location for lighting the ceremonial lamp during the important Hindu festival celebrating light over darkness.
Fashion Forward: How Indian MPs Are Making Style Statements in Parliament's Winter Session 2025
Dec 05, 2025 02:53 am CST
The 2025 Winter Session of Parliament has become a showcase for MPs' fashion sensibilities, with Kangana Ranaut, Mahua Moitra, and Chirag Paswan leading the style parade. From traditional tussar saris to contemporary kurta-jeans combinations, politicians are balancing professionalism with personal style while adapting to winter weather, creating unexpected social media buzz around their parliamentary appearances.
Digi Yatra: Transforming India's Air Travel with 19 Million Users and Global Expansion Plans by 2028
Dec 05, 2025 02:51 am CST
India's Digi Yatra platform has reached 19 million downloads, enabling 77 million seamless journeys across 24 airports with 30% adoption. The digital travel solution aims for 80% adoption by 2028, with plans for global interoperability by 2026. The platform is expanding with multilingual support, electronic passport integration, and potential applications beyond airports, all while maintaining its privacy-by-design framework.
Manipur's Environmental Crisis: How Illegal Poppy Cultivation by Armed Militants is Causing Devastating Floods
Dec 05, 2025 02:51 am CST
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh reveals how Manipur's recurring floods are directly linked to widespread forest destruction for illegal poppy cultivation by armed militants. Security forces have destroyed over 800 acres of illegal poppy fields in mountainous districts, but aerial surveys show hundreds more acres remain, threatening the state's environmental stability and fueling its ongoing crisis.
EU Launches Antitrust Investigation into Meta's AI Integration with WhatsApp: Competition Concerns for Third-Party Providers
Dec 05, 2025 02:31 am CST
The European Union has initiated an antitrust investigation into Meta's implementation of AI features in WhatsApp, concerned that the company's new policy could prevent third-party AI providers from accessing the platform's business API. While WhatsApp dismisses these allegations as baseless, EU competition chief Teresa Ribera emphasizes the need to prevent dominant digital companies from hindering innovation in the AI space. This probe adds to Meta's growing regulatory challenges in Europe, including ongoing DSA investigations and a recent 200-million-euro fine appeal.
Mumbai's Luxury Real Estate Prices Match New York's Lower Manhattan: A Market Comparison
Dec 05, 2025 02:26 am CST
Mumbai's premium real estate market has reached milestone pricing comparable to New York's Lower Manhattan, with luxury apartments in Worli now selling at $1,109 per square foot. This surge reflects growing domestic wealth investment, with Worli representing 40% of India's ultra-luxury apartment market and over 20 residential deals exceeding 100 crore rupees in the past three years.
PM Modi's Strategic West Bengal Visit: BJP Intensifies Election Campaign with Nadia Rally and Parivartan Yatras
Dec 05, 2025 02:19 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on December 20 to address a rally in Nadia district as BJP accelerates preparations for upcoming state Assembly elections. The party plans to launch multiple Parivartan Yatras in January while focusing on issues like law and order, corruption, and women's safety. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also station himself in Bengal to strengthen organizational capabilities and refine the party's election strategy.
Adani Group Commits Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore for Strategic Investments in Andhra Pradesh's Infrastructure and Digital Future
Dec 05, 2025 02:19 am CST
The Adani Group has pledged a significant Rs 1.4 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh over the next decade, focusing on Google's AI data center collaboration, ports, renewable energy, education, and Amaravati development. Chairman Gautam Adani recently met with CM N Chandrababu Naidu to accelerate these projects, with the state government already allocating 480 acres for the 1GW data center initiative, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a key pillar in India's infrastructure and digital transformation journey.