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Airports across India are witnessing escalating chaos as IndiGo struggles to keep flights running amid massive cancellations, leaving passengers stranded for hours. Over the past four days, more than 1,000 flights have been cancelled, affecting major hubs including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Long queues, frayed tempers, and anxious travelers have become the norm. IndiGo attributed the disruption to a mix of operational challenges, including minor technical glitches, winter schedule adjustments, congestion, and weather. However, aviation insiders point to the implementation of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), new crew rest rules aimed at preventing pilot fatigue, as the main factor. The…

Indian Railways has stepped up to provide passengers with alternative travel options following widespread flight cancellations by IndiGo, the country’s largest airline. According to an official statement, 37 trains across India will run with additional coaches and trips to ease pressure on airports experiencing high demand. A total of 116 extra coaches have been deployed across Sleeper, Chair-car, second-AC, and third-AC categories, offering passengers more reserved seating options. A chair-car coach accommodates 78 reserved seats, while a third-AC coach provides 72 berths. Specific additions include an extra second-AC coach on the Mumbai Central–New Delhi Rajdhani Express for five trips until…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s specially modified Ilyushin Il-80, known as the “Flying Kremlin” or “Doomsday plane,” became the world’s most tracked flight on Wednesday as it traveled to Delhi for his two-day state visit, according to Flight Radar 24. Designed as a secure airborne command center, the aircraft ensures the safety of Russia’s top leadership in extreme scenarios. The Ilyushin Il-80 is adapted from the Il-86 passenger and cargo jet and incorporates advanced communication and defensive systems. It is engineered to operate under harsh conditions, offering long-range capabilities and in-flight refueling, allowing it to remain airborne for extended periods if…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi on December 5, reaffirming a partnership both leaders described as steady through decades of global turbulence. The summit produced a wide set of agreements, a renewed economic roadmap, and fresh areas of cooperation stretching from the Arctic to civil nuclear energy. Stepping up Arctic coordination One of the quieter but significant lines in the joint statement was the decision to hold regular consultations on Arctic-related issues. Both sides noted the steady progress they’ve already made on the Northern Sea Route, a corridor that could reshape future trade…

Simone Tata, one of the most influential figures in India’s consumer and retail landscape, passed away in Mumbai at 95. She had been recovering from an illness and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital earlier this year after initial treatment in Dubai. She is survived by her son Noel, daughter-in-law Aloo Mistry, and grandchildren Neville, Maya, and Leah. Her life carried a steady sense of purpose, a calm resilience, and an instinct for recognising possibilities long before the market did. That mix shaped two major chapters in Indian business: homegrown beauty and modern fashion retail. Early years and an unexpected…

Pawan Kumar Chandana’s story is more than a personal success, it’s a paradigm shift in India’s space‑tech landscape. Born and raised in Visakhapatnam, Chandana’s early struggles with mathematics (he once scored 51 marks) did not deter him. Instead, they triggered a transformation, rooted in relentless self‑improvement and scientific curiosity. He went on to study Mechanical Engineering (dual BTech–MTech) at IIT Kharagpur. Despite modest academic beginnings, he secured a role at ISRO in 2012. There, he worked on heavy‑lift launch vehicles including GSLV‑Mk3, gaining critical experience in rocketry and spacecraft systems. But Chandana’s ambitions went beyond being an engineer, he envisaged…

VinFast is gearing up for a major scale-up in India, confirming plans to expand its Tamil Nadu manufacturing facility to include production lines for electric buses and electric two-wheelers. This development marks a strategic deepening of the Vietnamese EV maker’s footprint in India, following its earlier commitment to invest in the state. The expanded facility will enable VinFast to cater to India’s fast-growing electric mobility market by offering a wider range of sustainable transportation solutions. By introducing electric buses, the company aims to support India’s clean public transport initiatives, while the addition of electric scooters and motorcycles targets the country’s…

India’s semiconductor ambitions received a major boost as Tata Electronics, Cyient, and Applied Materials secured a ₹4,500-crore mandate to modernise the country’s only operational chip fabrication unit. The consortium will revamp the Semiconductor Complex Ltd (SCL) facility in Mohali, transforming it into a more advanced, globally competitive fab capable of supporting India’s growing demand for strategic and commercial chip manufacturing. The project includes upgrading legacy production lines, deploying state-of-the-art semiconductor tools, and enhancing cleanroom and process capabilities. This marks a critical step in India’s push to localise semiconductor manufacturing under the India Semiconductor Mission. Tata will lead systems integration and…

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has once again underlined the importance of transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable fuel alternatives. Demonstrating his commitment, the minister travelled in a hydrogen-powered car, showcasing its potential as a game-changing solution for India’s mobility future. Gadkari emphasized that India must reduce its dependence on petrol and diesel, both to curb rising pollution levels and to cut down on costly fuel imports. He reiterated that hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen, can play a transformative role in reshaping the country’s transport landscape, offering a zero-emission, high-efficiency alternative. He also noted that embracing hydrogen…

Massive flight disruptions hit air travel across India as IndiGo cancelled over 550 flights in a single day, marking the largest operational shutdown in the airline’s 20-year history. The cascading cancellations have triggered widespread chaos and protests at airports including Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, with passengers expressing concern over delays, lack of updates, and long wait times. IndiGo attributed the cancellations to a combination of factors including cabin crew shortages, technical issues, and other operational challenges. The airline has warned that cancellations may continue over the next several days. Delhi saw the highest impact with around 150 flights cancelled, followed by Mumbai (118), Bengaluru (100), Hyderabad…