India News
Fatal Overdose: Two Hyderabad Auto Drivers Die After Injecting Stolen Surgical Anesthesia Drug
Dec 11, 2025 10:57 pm CST
Two auto rickshaw drivers in Hyderabad died after self-administering stolen Atranium, a surgical muscle relaxant. The investigation revealed a chain of negligence starting from a private hospital where the controlled substance was left unsecured after surgery, leading to theft by a ward boy who sold it through intermediaries. Three arrests have been made with charges including culpable homicide.
53-Year-Old Man Acquitted After 33 Years in 1993 Mumbai Riots Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Dec 11, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A Mumbai court has acquitted 53-year-old Asif Ali Shaikh in a 1993 post-Babri Masjid demolition riots case after 33 years, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove his participation in the violence. The judgment highlights the prolonged legal process, as the court had previously acquitted 14 other accused in the same case between 2003 and 2023.
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Category: No Improvement Expected Until December 13
Dec 11, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has slipped back to the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 307 after a brief improvement. Transportation contributes 16.6% to pollution, while neighboring NCR regions significantly impact the capital's air quality. The IMD forecasts shallow to moderate fog with temperatures around 9-24°C, offering no relief until December 13.
IndiGo: India's Only Profitable Major Airline Amid Aviation Sector Losses
Dec 11, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Despite growing passenger demand, IndiGo stands as India's only major profitable airline with earnings of Rs 7,253 crore in 2024-25, while competitors like Air India and SpiceJet continue to report significant losses. The recent operational crisis at IndiGo has highlighted the financial vulnerabilities across India's aviation sector, creating challenges for passengers facing cancellations, delays, and rising fares.
BJP and AAP Leaders Criticize Rahul Gandhi's Germany Trip During Parliament Winter Session
Dec 11, 2025 09:50 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi faces criticism from both BJP and AAP for missing Parliament's winter session to attend an Indian Overseas Congress event in Germany, with AAP's Priyanka Kakkar suggesting he could have used Google Meet instead of traveling abroad. Congress defends by pointing to PM Modi's frequent foreign trips.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Rs 47 Crore Chartered Flight Expenses Revealed in Legislative Council
Dec 11, 2025 09:39 pm CST
Karnataka government has spent over Rs 47 crore on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's chartered flights and helicopters between May 2023 and November 2025, according to official records presented to the Legislative Council. The expenses include Rs 12.23 crore in 2023-24, Rs 21.11 crore in 2024-25, and Rs 14.03 crore for October-November 2025, covering official travel within Karnataka and to major cities across India.
IndiGo Completes Refund Process for December 2025 Flight Cancellations as CEO Meets Aviation Regulator
Dec 11, 2025 09:20 pm CST
IndiGo has processed refunds for all cancelled flights from the December 2025 operational disruption and announced additional compensation measures for affected passengers. CEO Pieter Elbers met with the DGCA as part of efforts to address customer complaints, with the airline offering INR 10,000 travel vouchers to severely impacted travelers in addition to government-mandated compensation.
Multi-State Raids Target ISIS-Linked Financial Network: Authorities Uncover Radicalization and Illicit Funding Operations
Dec 11, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Enforcement agencies have conducted raids across 40 locations in multiple states targeting a suspected ISIS-linked network involved in radicalization and terror financing. The investigation, launched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following NIA chargesheets, has uncovered connections to illegal timber smuggling operations allegedly funding extremist activities.
India Maintains Own Air Quality Standards: Government Rejects Global Rankings as Unofficial
Dec 11, 2025 09:00 pm CST
India's government has clarified that it follows its own National Ambient Air Quality Standards rather than international rankings, which it considers unofficial. Environment Minister highlighted significant improvements in Delhi's air quality with "Good to Moderate" days increasing from 110 in 2016 to 200 in 2025, while farm fires have decreased by 90% compared to 2022. The country maintains PM2.5 standards at 60 μg/m³ (24-hour) and 40 μg/m³ (annual), considerably higher than WHO's recommended 15 μg/m³ and 5 μg/m³ respectively.
IAS Officer Santosh Verma Sparks Controversy with Comments on SC/ST Judicial Representation and Brahmin Community
Dec 11, 2025 08:59 pm CST
Indian Administrative Service officer Santosh Verma has ignited dual controversies with remarks about high courts blocking Scheduled Tribes from becoming judges and previous comments about Brahmin women. As president of AJJAKS, his statements have prompted planned protests from Brahmin organizations demanding government action, while highlighting ongoing tensions around caste representation in India's judiciary and civil services.