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IndiGo is back on its feet, says CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo is back on its feet, says CEO Pieter Elbers

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered IndiGo to reduce its daily flight schedule by 5 per cent. It also directed the airline to share its revised schedule by 5 pm on December 10. Dec 9, 2025
Vande Mataram played key role in awakening powerful national consciousness: Amit Shah

Vande Mataram played key role in awakening powerful national consciousness: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Vande Mataram played a key role in awakening national consciousness during India's freedom struggle. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the song inspired patriotism and cultural pride, spreading across the country despite British attempts to suppress it. Shah emphasized that understanding its historical significance will inspire future generations and remain important for India's vision of a developed nation by 2047. Dec 9, 2025
BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

He also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of repeatedly disrespecting Congress leaders, including the first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. Taking part in a discussion on Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha, Kharge said, "The PM misled the House on facts related to correspondence between Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose." Dec 9, 2025
Govt can conduct survey of madrasas: Maulana Arshad Madani

Will accept death, but never accept 'shirk': Arshad Madani on Vande Mataram

Taking to social media platform X, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad wrote, "This is against the religious beliefs of any Muslim. Therefore, no one can be forced to sing any slogan or song against their faith. The Indian Constitution guarantees every citizen religious freedom (Article 25) and freedom of expression (Article 19)." Dec 9, 2025
US busts China-linked AI chip smuggling ring worth $50 million

US busts China-linked AI chip smuggling ring worth $50 million

Announcing the results of 'Operation Gatekeeper', the Justice Department said the network funnelled top-end AI chips to China, Hong Kong, and other restricted destinations by falsifying paperwork, mislabeling shipping documents, and routing payments through wire transfers originating in the People's Republic of China. Dec 9, 2025
US gas prices hit multi-year low as White House cites economic gains

US gas prices hit multi-year low as White House cites economic gains

The release added that average prices "have dipped below $3 per gallon in 37 states, below $2.75 per gallon in 22 states, and below $2.50 per gallon in five states." In some parts of the country, the drop has been even sharper, with Americans "finding [ing] gas below $2 per gallon at some stations in at least four states — with prices as low as $1.69 per gallon in Colorado." Dec 9, 2025
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan as stability efforts advance

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan; total disbursements stand at $3.3bn

According to an official release, the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), unlocking "about US$1 billion" under the EFF and "about US$200 million" under the RSF. Total disbursements under the two arrangements now stand at "about $3.3 billion." Dec 9, 2025
Trump says Putin 'would like to end war' with Ukraine

Trump clears conditional NVIDIA H200 sales to China; Warren warns risk

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had "informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security." He added that "President Xi responded positively!" Dec 9, 2025
Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump links tariffs to new farm aid, flags Indian rice imports

The President framed the new assistance as essential to stabilising the farm economy after what he repeatedly called inherited inflation and depressed commodity prices. "Farmers are an indispensable national asset, part of the backbone of America," he said, arguing that tariff leverage was central to his strategy for reviving US agriculture. Dec 9, 2025
IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags amid stern govt warning

IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags amid stern govt warning

"Today, we are all set to operate over 1,800 flights, connecting all stations that we operate to. We have optimised our operations and managed to reduce the number of cancellations which are being notified to customers in advance, and our on-time performance (OTP) has also improved to 91 per cent across the network," said the airline. Dec 8, 2025
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