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Nehru-Gandhis ‘cemented idea of leadership as birthright’: Tharoor attacks dynasty politics, Congress mum

Shashi Tharoor invited to Putin dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge notSubscriber Only

December 6, 2025 20:43 IST

Reacting to Shashi Tharoor being invited, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said, “Those who extended such an invitation raise questions, and those who accepted are also open to scrutiny."

The railways has decided to launch two Vande Bharat Sleeper trains together.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares latest update | check detailsSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 19:52 IST

Vande Bharat sleeper train, Indian Railways update: Designed for overnight journeys, the new variant of Vande Bharat Express aims to offer enhanced comfort, speed and a premium travel experience.

The black bear attacks have perturbed the forest department, which has attributed the changes in bear behaviour to climate change, reduced food availability, improper waste management, and habitat disturbance.

Uttarakhand’s bear, leopard attacks find a mention in Parliament, MP says parents have stopped sending kids outSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 19:10 IST

While Garhwal MP Anil Baluni raised the issue in the Lok Sabha, state BJP head Mahendra Bhatt raised it in the Upper House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press statement after their meeting at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)

Modi announces free 30-day tourist visa for RussiansSubscriber Only

December 6, 2025 03:31 IST

Putin also said that Modi had shared “a list of challenges that deserve the attention of both governments,” assuring that Moscow would act on them.

IndiGo CEO says over 1,000 flights cancelled today, ‘will return to normal between Dec 10-15’

December 5, 2025 19:19 IST

"Cancellations were made for today as to align our crew and planes to be where they need to start afresh tomorrow morning," he said.

Express Catch-up 5 stories you must read today, December 5

5 stories you must read today, December 5: From SC dismissing PIL against Arundhati Roy’s book cover to another US boat strike in Pacific and more

December 5, 2025 18:47 IST

Read about the Supreme Court on Friday refusing a plea in Madurai temple lamp lighting row, Tezpur University gets Acting Vice-Chancellor and more here.

‘Young people drinking a lot, getting behind wheel’: Hyderabad police flag ‘alarming blood alcohol levels’ in breathalyser testsSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 18:02 IST

Driving with blood alcohol content between 201 and 500 is extremely dangerous and reckless: Police

The milestone strengthens the India–US aerospace partnership and supports global production of the Super Hercules fleet.

India-US partnership: Lockheed Martin celebrates delivery of 250th C-130J tail component

December 5, 2025 18:17 IST

Lockheed Martin and Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited have delivered the 250th C-130J Super Hercules tail assembly built in Hyderabad, strengthening India’s role in the global defence supply chain.

IndiGo’s nationwide cancellations have stranded passengers on several major routes.

Centre orders high-level probe into IndiGo flight cancellations crisis

December 5, 2025 17:41 IST

The inquiry will examine what went wrong at IndiGo, determine accountability wherever required for appropriate actions, and recommend measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future, ensuring that passengers do not face such hardships again, read a statement released by PIB.

Nearly 500 flights were cancelled on Friday, causing major disruptions and airport chaos across several cities.

As IndiGo chaos hits air travel, Railways takes action on the groundSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 19:23 IST

The Northern and Western Railway have added extra coaches to key trains amid IndiGo flight cancellations.

‘This is not an advertisement’: Supreme Court dismisses plea alleging Arundhati Roy’s book cover promoted smoking

December 5, 2025 17:05 IST

The petitioner also sought directions to the Centre, Press Council of India, and the Kerala Government to prohibit the sale, circulation, and display of Arundhati Roy’s book Mother Mary Comes to Me, and to direct the publisher to withdraw all copies.

Amid IndiGo flight chaos, Indian Railways announces fresh measures. Check full listSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 18:45 IST

IndiGo flight disruptions, Indian Railways extra coaches: Amid the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions across the country, Indian Railways (IR) has announced the addition of extra coaches to several trains.

IndiGo crisis: Thousands of passengers have been stranded at major airports due to flight cancellations, triggering widespread chaos.

Flight cancellations drop below 850 as airline says ‘focused on stabilising schedules’

December 8, 2025 10:39 IST

Indigo Flight Cancellation Status Today Live News Updates: The IndiGo crisis has now prompted the government to introduce fare caps for airline tickets.

The Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of highest order (SIL-4).

Railways commissions Kavach 4.0 on 738 Route km to boost safety on Delhi-Mumbai & Delhi-Howrah linesSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 16:21 IST

Kavach 4.0 railways, Delhi-Mumbai rail safety: Kavach aids the Loco Pilot in running of trains within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to do so and also helps the trains to run safely during inclement weather.

The students and staff accuse Singh of financial irregularities and prolonged absences from the university, leading to “administrative stagnation”, disrepair of campus infrastructure, and disruption of academic processes. (Express Photo)

High drama at Tezpur University: Missing V-C calls online meeting, senior professor ‘assumes charge’ in his absenceSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 16:04 IST

Students and staff accuse the current V-C, who has been absent from campus since September, of financial irregularities and blame him for “administrative stagnation”, disrepair of campus infrastructure, and disruption of academic processes

Uproar in Lok Sabha as DMK members protest over lamp lighting row in Tamil Nadu

December 5, 2025 15:18 IST

The DMK was protesting with regard to a controversy over allowing devotees of the Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple in Madurai to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam lamp at the 'Deepathoon' site.

After Modi-Putin meet, India and Russia sign Economic Cooperation Agreement till 2030

December 5, 2025 15:28 IST

India and Russia signed a Vision 2030 economic cooperation agreement to boost trade, investment and mobility, following talks between PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, with India reiterating its call for peace on the Ukraine conflict.

Indian Railways has extended some of the facilities to Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities

Lower berth rules in train for senior citizens and differently-abled persons – Here’s what you should knowSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 15:10 IST

Lower Berth Train Ticket Booking Rules: One important aspect that every traveller should be aware of is the set of rules related to lower berths, as most passengers prefer opting for a lower berth during their train journey.

Modi-Putin talks: 2030 economic roadmap inked, 30-day free tourist visas for Russians announcedSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 17:13 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s stand on the Ukraine war, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that India was ‘on the side of peace’.

The iconic Chenab Bridge is 1315 m long having Arch span of 467 m and height of 359 m above river bed. (Image: AIR)

Railways prepares DPR for 164 km new rail line in Kashmir Valley after USBRL project completionSubscriber Only

December 7, 2025 15:48 IST

Indian Railways Jammu & Kashmir project: The national transporter has completed the survey and DPR to improve and extend the rail connectivity in the Kashmir region.

IndiGo has so far not commented on Friday’s disruption. Sources said that the airline is scaling back operations to restore schedule stability, with indications that it might be hitting the reset button on its flight operations.

IndiGo disruption deepens: Scores of cancellations across airports on Friday, all IndiGo domestic flights from Delhi cancelledSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 13:57 IST

“IndiGo domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport on 5th December 2025 are cancelled till midnight today...Operations for all other carriers remain as scheduled,” airport operator Delhi International Airport (DIAL) said in a passenger advisory.

Legal tussle over Madurai lamp-lighting ritual: Madras HC adjourns appeal, contempt proceedingsSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 14:55 IST

2 benches of the High Court took up parallel proceedings on Friday — one on the appeal against an order permitting the lamp-lighting, and the other on whether officials defied that order

Putin India Visit Today Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House. (PTI Photo)PM Modi

In Ukraine war, ‘India on side of peace’, PM Modi tells President Putin during bilateral talks

December 5, 2025 16:20 IST

President Putin, on a two-day visit to India, was received by PM Modi at Palam Airport on Thursday. The leaders shared a warm handshake, embraced, and then traveled together in the same car to 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

Anil Ambani, Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, Enforcement Directorate

ED attaches Reliance Anil Ambani Group assets worth Rs 1,120 crore in Yes Bank fraud case; total attachments cross Rs 10k crore

December 5, 2025 12:26 IST

The ED had earlier attached properties worth over Rs 8,997 crore in the bank fraud cases allegedly involving Reliance Communications Ltd, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd.

Singapore High Commissioner to India HC Wong

Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong left ‘stranded’ in Delhi after IndiGo cancels flight: ‘Apologies to my young staff’

December 5, 2025 13:24 IST

In a post on X, Wong said he could not make it to a young staffer’s wedding due to the disruption.

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