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Supreme Court rejects urgent PIL on IndiGo disruptions
Acknowledged severe inconvenience caused by disruptions but declines to intervene, noting that govt has already taken action. A related plea before Delhi High Court is set to be heard this week
Vande Mataram debate: Modi-Cong clash reignites history ahead of Bengal polls
Commemoration of 150 years of song turned into fierce political flashpoint. PM accused Congress of historic capitulation to Muslim League, opposition slammed remarks as polarization ploy before polls
South-East Asia unites to confront rapid ageing in older adults
Nine countries in WHO South-East Asia region have signed the Colombo Declaration, pledging to strengthen primary health care and create age-friendly environments
Diabetes tied to higher cancer risk, new evidence shows: Study
New research reveals a stronger-than-expected link between Type 2 diabetes and several major cancers, with risks emerging even before diagnosis, highlighting need for earlier screening & prevention
IndiGo operations rebound as govt steps in to stabilize aviation sector disruption
Aviation network showed signs of recovery on Sunday as IndiGo ramped up flights and govt measures on fares, refunds and airport support helped ease the fallout from last week’s disruption
Urban consumer confidence rises as price pressures ease: RBI survey
Households reported firmer sentiment in Nov; RBI’s Consumer Confidence Index improved on easing price perceptions, though views on employment and income stayed largely unchanged
Rural consumer sentiment steady as inflation fears ease: RBI study
November rural consumer confidence survey shows improving expectations on income, employment and spending, signalling a more confident rural demand environment heading into 2026
Nationwide chaos as over 500 more IndiGo flights cancelled
The Centre has stepped in with strict fare controls, refund deadlines & a probe into IndiGo’s operational failures as passengers continue to grapple with delays, missing baggage & limited alternative
IndiGo turbulence triggers govt intervention as flight rules put in abeyance
DGCA suspends latest duty-time rules as IndiGo faces worst disruption yet, cancelling over a 1,000 flights in a single day. Airline scrambles to manage passengers, restore normal schedules within days
India, Russia reinforce ‘time-tested’ ties as Modi, Putin chart 2030 Vision
On two-day State visit, the Russian President and PM Modi reviewed the full spectrum of India-Russia ties: from defence and nuclear energy to trade, connectivity and multilateral cooperation
Modi-Putin deepen 'strategic partnership', set ambitious $100 bn trade target
Renew commitment to fast-track FTA with Eurasian Economic Union, deepen cooperation in energy, connectivity, technology and strengthen coordination on global and regional challenges
RBI cuts rates as India enters 'Goldilocks' phase of high growth-low inflation
Repo rate lowered to 5.25% amid record-low inflation and strong economic expansion, injecting fresh liquidity, and signalling more easing ahead even as the rupee weakens and global risks intensify