India

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Spark Political Uproar; Congress Blames BJP’s Aviation Policies

06 Dec 2025 | 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) With the aviation sector grappling with a severe crisis as IndiGo cancelled over 1,000 flights on December 5, followed by hundreds more on December 6, Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil sharply criticized the BJP government, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to deliver on his promise of “ease of air travel” under the UDAN scheme, and instead causing a “cease of air travel.” .

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Govt caps airfare after thousands of flight cancellations

06 Dec 2025 | 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday invoked measures to cap air fares after an unprecedented price increase by airlines taking advantage of more than 2000 flight cancellations since Tuesday.

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What was Putin's visit to India really about?

06 Dec 2025 | 1:50 PM

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
As Russian President Vladimir Putin flew out of Delhi for the colder climes of Moscow, a stock-taking of what really happened behind the glamour and glitz of the high-profile visit reveals that there was as much substance as there were hopes pinned on this one visit in the midst of a European war and efforts to strike a peace bargain.

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Rajnath's Sardar Patel claim on Babri sparks fierce Congress rebuttal

06 Dec 2025 | 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) A political controversy has erupted following a claim by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed a supposed proposal by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to use public funds for the reconstruction of Babri Masjid.

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What was Putin’s visit to India really about?

06 Dec 2025 | 1:13 PM

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) As Russian President Vladimir Putin flew out of Delhi for the colder climes of Moscow, a stock taking of what really happened behind the glamour and the glitz of the high profile visit will reveal that there was as much substance as there were hopes pinned on this one visit in the midst of an European war and efforts to strike a peace bargain.

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Congress alleges diplomatic setback as US softens Pak stance, repeats Trump's 'Mediation' claim

06 Dec 2025 | 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday strongly criticised the government following the release of the 33-page US National Security Strategy (NSS) by the White House, claiming the document reveals a troubling diplomatic shift.

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Indigo continues to grapple with cancellations, delays

06 Dec 2025 | 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is grappling with a cascading operational crisis that has forced the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights a day since Tuesday, as staffing shortages collide with newly imposed crew regulations.

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The Bharat Paradox: Why India exports CEOs but imports brands

06 Dec 2025 | 12:30 PM

Sumeet Pahwa
New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Walk into a boardroom in Manhattan or London, and the person at the head of the table is increasingly likely to be of Indian origin. From Satya Nadella to Leena Nair, India has proven it can produce the world's best managers. We build half the world—writing the code, doing the math, and engineering the future. And yet, we cannot convince a Londoner to buy an Indian shampoo.

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'Sell to Russia’ Session draws record participation at India–Russia Business forum

'Sell to Russia’ Session draws record participation at India–Russia Business forum

06 Dec 2025 | 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) The India–Russia Business Forum witnessed a strong turnout, with over 2,300 participants attending the strategic session ‘Sell to Russia: New Opportunities for Indian Business,’ co-organized by the Roscongress Foundation, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and the Indian Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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Remembering Dr Ambedkar: Congress reaffirms commitment to equality and justice

06 Dec 2025 | 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi led tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas, reaffirming their commitment to the principles of equality, justice, and human dignity for which he stood.

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Ambedkar's visionary leadership continues to guide national journey: PM Modi

06 Dec 2025 | 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday spearheaded the nation's tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas, honoring him as a towering figure who championed justice, equality, and constitutionalism.

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ED files supplementary chargesheet against Reliance Power over SECI tender fraud

06 Dec 2025 | 9:31 AM

New Delhi (December 6, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet in a case involving alleged fake bank guarantees submitted by Reliance Power Limited to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to secure a tender.

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President Putin treated to veg cuisine at Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet

06 Dec 2025 | 2:40 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Russian President Vladmir Putin was treated to an elaborate vegetarian cuisine at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the banquet held in his honour on Friday evening. The dishes ranged from moringa leaf soup to Zafrani Paneer Roll, Palak Methi Mattar ka Saag and Bharwan Aaloo.

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PM Modi gifts President Putin with Bhagavad Gita in Russian, Assam Black Tea, Kashmiri Saffron

06 Dec 2025 | 2:17 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian, as well as a gift pack of fine Assam Black Tea, an Ornate Silver Tea Set, a Handcrafted Silver Horse, a Marble Chess Set and Kashmiri Saffron.

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India-Russia 'go together. grow together': President Putin, PM Modi hold summit talks; several MoUs inked

06 Dec 2025 | 1:14 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India-Russia “go together, grow together”, which perfectly characterises the nature of the bilateral partnership, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today as he concluded a much-watched visit to India and held summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the discussions focused on economic cooperation, energy security, defence and security, and people to people ties.

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