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IndiGo Refunds Rs 827 Crore After Massive Flight Cancellations: Crisis Management and Regulatory Response
Dec 08, 2025 05:45 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has refunded Rs 827 crore worth of tickets following a major operational crisis that led to the cancellation of over 955,000 flights. The airline has established a Crisis Management Group to restore operations while facing potential regulatory action. Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of strict measures against the airline, which failed to properly implement Flight Duty Time Limitation norms.
Revealed: Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed Terrorists Hold Strategic Meeting in Pakistan Following Recent Attacks
Dec 08, 2025 05:45 pm CST
NDTV has uncovered evidence of high-level meetings between Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists at JeM headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur. This collaboration between two of Pakistan's deadliest terror organizations comes after recent attacks in India, including the Pahalgam attack and Delhi car bombing. Intelligence sources confirm reconstruction of terror launch facilities and preparation of new suicide squads, signaling continued threats to Indian security.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Amazed by Korean Woman's Perfect Punjabi During South Korea Investment Trip
Dec 08, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's diplomatic visit to South Korea featured a surprising cultural exchange when he met a Korean woman speaking flawless Punjabi. The encounter highlighted Punjab's global reach while Mann continued his mission to attract Korean investments ahead of the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit, engaging with major corporations and promoting the state's improved business environment.
IndiGo Crisis Triggers Government Warning: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Strict Action After Flight Cancellations
Dec 08, 2025 05:27 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations caused by crew shortages. The disruption, which stranded thousands of passengers, resulted from implementation challenges with new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue. Government officials have initiated an investigation while temporarily relaxing the requirements to restore normal operations.
PM Modi Commemorates 150 Years of Vande Mataram: How the National Song Shaped India's Freedom Journey
Dec 08, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the historical significance of 'Vande Mataram' on its 150th anniversary, highlighting how this powerful mantra inspired India's freedom fighters, united the nation against colonial rule, and continues to symbolize patriotic resilience despite challenges like the Emergency period. Modi emphasizes that the national song represents not just political freedom but a complete liberation from colonial influence.
Leopard Sightings Near Pune Airport Prompt Increased Wildlife Management Efforts
Dec 08, 2025 05:02 pm CST
A leopard has been spotted multiple times near Pune Airport during low-traffic hours, prompting the Maharashtra Forest Department to install monitoring cameras and seek assistance from Australian wildlife experts. This incident occurs amid increasing human-leopard conflicts in the region, where approximately 1,300 big cats reside in Pune district and Ahilyanagar, leading authorities to implement new safety measures and population control strategies.
Miraculous Survival: Punjab Teen Reappears After Father Threw Her Into Canal With Bound Hands
Dec 08, 2025 04:54 pm CST
A 17-year-old girl from Punjab's Ferozepur district has miraculously reappeared two months after her father threw her into a canal with her hands tied. The teenager survived by escaping when the ropes loosened in the current, grabbing an iron bar, and being rescued by passersby. She has now requested her father's release from jail for the sake of her younger sisters, while police are reconsidering the murder charges initially filed against him.
Miraculous Reunion: Ex-Soldier Returns Home After 15 Years Missing Thanks to Viral Social Media Video
Dec 08, 2025 04:41 pm CST
After being presumed dead for 15 years, former soldier Baldev Kumar has been reunited with his family in Himachal Pradesh following a viral identification video shared by a Rajasthan family who had been caring for him. The emotional reunion, facilitated by social media, brought closure to his family who had spent years searching for their missing son.
PM Modi Highlights Vande Mataram's Role in India's Freedom Struggle During 150th Anniversary Commemoration
Dec 08, 2025 04:34 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the parliamentary discussion commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, emphasizing the national song's crucial role as a "sacred war cry" during India's independence movement. During his speech, a linguistic correction regarding how to address composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee highlighted cultural sensitivities while PM Modi detailed how the British authorities banned the powerful anthem that became instrumental in India's freedom struggle.
The Vande Mataram Controversy: How Modi Accused Congress of Dividing the Nation Through National Song
Dec 08, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reignited the debate over India's national song 'Vande Mataram' by accusing the Congress party, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru, of disrespecting the song by removing stanzas referencing Hindu goddesses in 1937. This article examines the 150-year history of the song, the controversy surrounding its adoption as the national song, and how it has become a contentious political issue between BJP and Congress, with implications for India's national identity and religious harmony.