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IndiGo Flight Crisis: Thousands Stranded as Cancellations Continue Amid Government Criticism
Dec 05, 2025 01:21 pm CST
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations enter their fourth day, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government's "monopoly model," while Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu expresses "clear displeasure" at the airline's handling of the FDTL norms implementation, demanding immediate normalization of operations without airfare increases.
Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases, Sparking Political Controversy in India
Oct 16, 2025 12:40 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's claim that PM Narendra Modi promised to halt Russian oil purchases has ignited fierce opposition criticism in India. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi of being "frightened" of Trump and surrendering foreign policy decisions, while the Indian government remains silent on these assertions that contradict its previous stance on energy independence.
Afghan Minister Explains "Technical Issue" Behind Women Journalists' Exclusion From Press Conference
Oct 12, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy surrounding the exclusion of female journalists from his embassy press conference, calling it a "technical issue" rather than deliberate discrimination. The incident sparked widespread criticism from Indian politicians and press organizations, highlighting tensions between diplomatic relations and women's rights concerns under Taliban rule. The Afghan minister also defended his government's position on women's education, claiming restrictions were temporary rather than religiously forbidden.
India Denies Role in Taliban Minister's Press Conference That Excluded Women Journalists
Oct 11, 2025 02:23 pm CST
India clarified it had no jurisdiction over a controversial press conference by Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi where women journalists were allegedly excluded, sparking outrage from opposition leaders. The meeting marked a diplomatic reset as India announced upgrading its Kabul mission to embassy status despite concerns over Taliban's restrictions on women.
