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IndiGo Kuwait-Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after bomb threat

IndiGo Kuwait-Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after bomb threat

The Airbus operating as flight 6E1234, carrying 228 passengers and six crew members, made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai around 6.30 a.m. Following standard protocol, the airport activated its emergency response and deployed security teams, including bomb disposal squads and fire personnel, ahead of the aircraft's landing. 5 days ago
'Can't sit idle': SC on its desire to address Delhi air pollution

'Can't sit idle': SC on its desire to address Delhi air pollution

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to submit a report within a week on an "actionable" strategy to address the recurring air crisis and highlight steps taken against polluting factors other than stubble burning. 6 days ago
GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

No proposal to merge DA with basic salary, Finance Ministry clarifies

With increasing speculation over the 8th Central Pay Commission, the Centre has clarified that no proposal is at present under consideration to give any interim relief to the central government employees. While replying to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said the Centre is not examining any plan to merge the existing dearness allowance with basic pay. 6 days ago
UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

In his post on X, MP Rajeev Rai said: "CM of Karnataka, I am sorry but you have the worst traffic management and the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. They don't even pick up phone calls. Here is the screenshot of my attempt to speak to them; none of them picked up my call. For the last one hour, we are stuck at the same place on Rajkumar Samadhi Road and are going to miss our flight. Tomorrow I have to attend the Parliament session. Not a single policeman is seen around." 6 days ago
NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case

NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case

"The locations raided by the NIA today include the houses of Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Dr Adil Rather, Dr Muzammil Ganai, Amir Rashid, Jasir Bilal Wani and others. The raids were carried out in Nadigam village of Shopian, Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora, and Samboora villages of Pulwama," the officials said. 6 days ago
Reserve Bank Of India

RBI to cut policy repo rate by 25 bp on Dec 5: HSBC

"Growth is strong for now, but could soften in the March 2026 quarter as the fiscal impulse becomes contractionary and exports slow. We expect the RBI to ease policy rates in the upcoming December policy meeting," the report mentioned. 6 days ago
delhi fog

Delhi-NCR chokes again after brief respite; AQI crosses 300 in several areas

As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 325, and ITO also registered 325, both firmly placing these areas in the 'very poor' bracket. Meanwhile, locations around India Gate and Kartavya Path showed slightly better readings, with AQI levels at 267, which falls under the 'poor' category. 6 days ago
'Not drama, need delivery': PM Modi's message to Opposition before Parliament Winter Session

'Not drama, need delivery': PM Modi's message to Opposition before Parliament Winter Session

The Prime Minister said negativity should be kept within limits and attention given to nation-building. In a dig at Congress and other Opposition parties, the Prime Minister said that in some states, there is so much anti-incumbency after their rule that they cannot go to the people. "And that is why all the anger comes to the Parliament. Some parties have started a new tradition of using the Parliament." 6 days ago
'Ease of living will improve further': PM Modi on economic growth, impact of reforms as Q2 GDP soars to 8.2%

PM Modi calls for embracing AI, data for a 'Future-Ready' police force

He praised the force's resilience but urged proactive measures against emerging threats, including terrorism and urban policing challenges. Hosted for the first time in the state at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Naya Raipur Atal Nagar campus, the three-day event -- from November 28 to 30 -- drew over 300 senior police officers from across the nation's states, union territories, and central police organisations. 7 days ago