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IndiGo fiasco: Indian Railways deploys 116 extra coaches across 37 trains

These augmentations, implemented from December 6 onward, substantially expand accommodation capacity in the southern region, according to the government. "Northern Railway (NR) follows with augmentations on eight trains, adding 3AC and Chair Car coaches. These measures implemented today onwards enhance availability on heavily travelled northern corridors," it added.

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IndiGo crisis day 5: over 400 flights cancelled as Indian Railways adds extra coaches

IndiGo crisis day 5: Indian Railways adds extra coaches as over 400 flights cancelled

With a daily operation of 2,300 flights and a fleet exceeding 400 aircraft, IndiGo's punctuality has drastically declined due to ongoing operational issues that are likely to persist for several more days.

6 days ago

Centre orders high-level inquiry into IndiGo fiasco, total normalcy expected in 3 days

IndiGo crisis: IndiGo pilot shortage causes flight chaos; 11 Jammu flights resume, Srinagar still affected

"IndiGo was scheduled to operate 36 flights from the Srinagar airport on Saturday, 18 inbound and 18 outbound. However, owing to rostering issues, IndiGo cancelled seven arriving and as many departing flights. In addition, the to-and-fro movement of another flight from a separate airline was also cancelled.

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IndiGo crisis 2025: Supreme Court asked to act on IndiGo fiasco, citing humanitarian crisis at airports

The plea filed by 'IndiGo All Passenger and Another', through advocate Narendra Mishra, urged the Apex Court to take suo motu cognisance of the crisis, terming it a grave violation of the fundamental rights of citizens, including he right to life and dignity under Article 21.

6 days ago

AI-based diagnostic tools boosting TB, diabetes care: Govt

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Jadhav said that the Ministry of Health has designated AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and AIIMS Rishikesh as 'Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence' to promote the development and use of AI-based solutions in Health.

6 days ago

India, Russia sign health cooperation agreement to boost research and medical education

India, Russia sign pact to advance medical research, digital health and professional training

The ministry also informed that the agreement reflects a shared commitment to improving public health outcomes and leveraging strengths in medical science and healthcare delivery, laying the foundation for expanded cooperation in the future.

6 days ago

IndiGo flight cancellations live updates: Centre orders IndiGo to clear pending refunds, imposes fare caps

IndiGo crisis: Centre orders to complete all pending passenger refunds by 8 pm on Sunday; imposes fare caps

This comes amid the ongoing disruption of IndiGo flights, which continued for its fifth consecutive day, with a total of 405 domestic flights cancelled. In a statement, the Ministry "mandated that the refund process for all cancelled or disrupted flights must be fully completed by 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 7".

6 days ago

AQI in Delhi reaches 333, smog blankets city and IMD warns of cold wave

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert for December 6, warning that minimum temperatures will hover around 8–9 degrees Celsius through December 10 amid shallow fog. The department added that Friday marked the coldest December morning of the season so far, with the mercury dropping to 5.6 degrees Celsius — nearly four degrees below normal.

6 days ago

Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

Russian President Vladimir Putin departed from Palam Technical Airport on Friday (December 5, 2025), wrapping up a significant India visit marked by a ceremonial welcome, a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both sides finalised a five-year plan to strengthen economic and trade ties, reaffirmed their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, and called for an uncompromising global fight against terrorism.

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Pilot Shortage Triggers Prolonged IndiGo Cancellations; DGCA Launches Probe

The chaos has largely been attributed to a sudden shortage of pilots, reportedly caused by planning lapses. Aviation authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the airline struggles to stabilise operations. IndiGo, which operates around 2,300 flights daily with a fleet of more than 400 aircraft, has seen its punctuality drop sharply amid the ongoing operational breakdown — a situation expected to take several more days to improve.

6 days ago

Foxconn's China exit due to erratic policies, signals MNCs shift to India, Vietnam

Apple, wary of Beijing's tightening grip and erratic policies, accelerated its relocation strategy, pulling Foxconn's capacity along with it. India and Vietnam, offering tax incentives and policy stability, became attractive alternatives.

7 days ago

'If I lied, I'll quit': Shivakumar dares BJP's Narayanaswamy in luxury-watch row

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar escalated the luxury-watch row, challenging BJP's Narayanaswamy to resign if any of his disclosures are proven false. He said he has submitted all watch details to the Lokayukta and accused the BJP leader of making baseless allegations.

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Centre orders high-level inquiry into IndiGo fiasco, total normalcy expected in 3 days

As thousands of passengers faced harrowing time at airports across the country, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in a statement that "we expect that flight schedules will begin to stabilise and return to normal by tomorrow. We anticipate that complete restoration of services will be achieved within the next three days".

7 days ago

Lok Sabha passes 'Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill' amid debate

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, piloting the legislation, clarified that the proceeds of the cess would be strictly ring-fenced for two purposes; strengthening India's national security and supporting public health.

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Sky is the limit: IndiGo is now tenth largest airline by capacity globally; growth indisputable [details]

Grounded dreams: IndiGo meltdown and India's aviation reckoning

This crisis is India's clearest burning platform in civil aviation history. If seized with rigour and political will, December 2025 will be remembered not as the week the skies failed, but as the moment India built an aviation ecosystem that is safe, resilient, competitive, and genuinely passenger-first.

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IndiGo fiasco: Indian Railways deploys 116 extra coaches across 37 trains

IndiGo crisis day 5: Indian Railways adds extra coaches as over 400 flights cancelled

IndiGo crisis: IndiGo pilot shortage causes flight chaos; 11 Jammu flights resume, Srinagar still affected

IndiGo crisis 2025: Supreme Court asked to act on IndiGo fiasco, citing humanitarian crisis at airports

AI-based diagnostic tools boosting TB, diabetes care: Govt

India, Russia sign pact to advance medical research, digital health and professional training

IndiGo crisis: Centre orders to complete all pending passenger refunds by 8 pm on Sunday; imposes fare caps

AQI in Delhi reaches 333, smog blankets city and IMD warns of cold wave

Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

Pilot Shortage Triggers Prolonged IndiGo Cancellations; DGCA Launches Probe

Foxconn's China exit due to erratic policies, signals MNCs shift to India, Vietnam

'If I lied, I'll quit': Shivakumar dares BJP's Narayanaswamy in luxury-watch row

Centre orders high-level inquiry into IndiGo fiasco, total normalcy expected in 3 days

Lok Sabha passes 'Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill' amid debate

Grounded dreams: IndiGo meltdown and India's aviation reckoning

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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