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

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
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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 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. 6 days ago
Pilot Shortage Triggers Prolonged IndiGo Cancellations; DGCA Launches Probe

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
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. 7 days ago
Airfares skyrocket across India amid IndiGo's massive disruptions

Airfares skyrocket across India amid IndiGo's massive disruptions

The sudden grounding created an immediate shortage of seats, triggering a sharp rise in last-minute ticket prices across the country. Delhi Airport announced the suspension on its official X handle, confirming that all IndiGo domestic flights scheduled to depart on December 5 would remain cancelled until 11:59 p.m. 7 days ago
PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

PM Modi, President Putin agree to ramp up India-Russia trade till 2030

Both countries are working towards ambitious targets set by their leaders of achieving $50 billion in mutual investments by 2025 and $100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The two leaders witnessed the signing of multiple agreements between India and Russia, across sectors ranging from fertilisers to food safety and shipping. 7 days ago