China, Russia and India emerging economies  — important members of Global South: Beijing

China, Russia and India emerging economies — important members of Global South: Beijing

Addressing a regular press conference in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressed China's readiness to work with Russia and India to promote the development of bilateral ties. He also expressed China's willingness to work with India to view and handle bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective and promoting the stable development of bilateral ties. 6 days ago
Three flights land safely at Hyderabad airport after bomb threats

Three flights land safely at Hyderabad airport after bomb threats

A bomb threat email was received at RGIA customer support for three flights coming from Kannur, Frankfurt, and Heathrow. Airport authorities activated standard safety protocols. All three flights landed safely, according to a statement from the airport authorities. 6 days ago
Delhi fog

Delhi continues to struggle with toxic air as AQI remains poor

The city on Sunday witnessed slightly clearer skies and a minor improvement in air quality, offering residents brief relief from persistent smog. The real-time AQI stood at 277, a slight improvement from the previous day. Despite this, pollution levels remained significantly high. PM10 concentrations were measured at 263 µg/m³, while PM2.5 levels stood at 199 µg/m³. 6 days ago
IndiGo crisis day 5: Apologises to customers, says it is addressing all refunds on priority

IndiGo disruption: 16 flights cancelled in J&K, passengers suffer

While reports suggest that IndiGo flights were impacted due to the new rules limiting pilots' duty hours, IndiGo management has blamed a multitude of unforeseen operational challenges, including minor tech glitches, winter schedule changes, congestion, and weather, for the chaos. 6 days ago
DGCA's tariff monitoring unit keeping airfares on 78 routes in check: Minister

DGCA's tariff monitoring unit keeping airfares on 78 routes in check: Minister

The DGCA ensures that the airfare charged by the airlines remains within the boundaries of the established tariff sheets. However, in exceptional circumstances of non-adherence to Sub Rule (2) of Rule 135 of The Aircraft Rules, 1937, necessary directions are being issued to all concerned airlines, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol told the Rajya Sabha. 6 days ago
Ola Electric stock crashes 80 pc from post-listing high

Ola Electric stock crashes 80 pc from post-listing high

At the closing bell, the shares were down by Rs 1.09 or 3.07 per cent at Rs 34.41. During intra-day trade, the shares of Ola Electric Mobility Limited dropped 4 per cent and extended their losing streak to seven consecutive trading sessions. 6 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; IT stocks lead early market gains

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid lack of domestic triggers

The Sensex slipped by 93 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade around 85,619. The Nifty also drifted lower and was seen at 26,137, down 50 points or 0.19 per cent. Analysts said that Nifty is expected to trade within a defined range today, with near-term resistance placed around 26,300-26,350, where profit-booking may emerge. 6 days ago
Govt says no advisory issued to pause financing of new green energy projects

Govt says no advisory issued to pause financing of new green energy projects

This has been done so that the financial institutions can adopt a calibrated and well-informed approach while evaluating proposals for financing any manufacturing facility in solar PV manufacturing sector and explore and expand their solar PV manufacturing portfolio to upstream stages like solar cells, ingots-wafers and polysilicon as well as solar module ancillaries like solar glass and aluminium frames, etc., as well, rather than being limited to financing solar PV module manufacturing facilities alone, the official statement explained. 6 days ago
Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

What emerges is not merely a debate over history but a struggle for political ownership of Ambedkar's legacy. Sonia Gandhi's recent remarks at the launch of The Nehru Centre India encapsulate Congress' defensive posture. In a lengthy post, she lamented what she described as "systematic attempts" to denigrate Nehru, accusing the ruling establishment of trying to erase his contributions and destroy the foundations of the nation. 6 days ago