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Airpay Payment Services has received RBI approval to operate as a cross border payment aggregator, completing its unified PA framework licences. The company will offer full stack payment solutions domestically and globally, expecting strong growth in processing volumes, revenues and merchant onboarding

Paediatricians in Hyderabad have urged CDSCO to mandate single-strength formulations for commonly used drugs like paracetamol, warning that multiple strengths confuse parents and lead to accidental overdosing in children. They emphasised adopting uniform strengths to prevent avoidable ICU admissions.

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia will star opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biographical drama 'V Shantaram', portraying Jayashree, the legendary filmmaker’s second wife and collaborator, tracing Shantaram’s cinematic journey from silent films to color, under director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflected on her 25-year journey from Miss World to Bollywood and Hollywood, highlighting hard work, sacrifices, and resilience. She stressed creating opportunities, learning from failures, valuing family, and advising youth to protect their mental health amid challenges 

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan clicked a fun selfie with Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the Red Sea Film Festival. Kartik, known for his role as Rooh Baba, is promoting upcoming films including Tu Meri Main Tera and Naagzilla

Birthday wishes poured in for Sonia Gandhi as she turned 79, with Congress praising her transformative rights-based laws and leadership. PM Modi and several leaders extended greetings, while the party highlighted her integrity, social justice commitment, and enduring influence despite reduced political activity

IndiGo cancelled around 180 flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad on Tuesday as disruptions continued for the eighth day. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the airline will face reduced winter schedule slots, which will be reassigned to other carriers until operations stabilise.

Hyderabad’s RGIA received a bomb threat email claiming an explosive was planted on a US-bound flight unless $1 million was paid. CISF and airport teams launched extensive checks, while cybercrime units traced the sender. No suspicious object was found.

While participating in a two-day India-EMBO Lecture Course on ‘Cell-Autonomous Defence and Innate Immunity’ held at CCMB, experts highlighted a major shift in immunology, the realisation that a cell’s defence and self-destruct programmes are not isolated, but rather tightly interconnected

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her ministers visited Amritsar’s Golden Temple to offer thanks for the successful Guru Tegh Bahadur anniversary event. Gupta performed sewa, shared prayers on X, and later visited Durgiana Temple before meeting local BJP leaders

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruptions on Monday as IndiGo cancelled 112 flights, including 54 departures and 58 arrivals. Passengers were advised to check flight status, contact customer support, and make alternative travel arrangements amid ongoing operational issues.

A study of over 8,000 children aged 9–14 found that spending more than 30 minutes daily on social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, or Facebook may gradually impair attention, though TV or video game use showed no such effect.

Women are increasingly using anabolic steroids, driven by rising participation in strength sports, social media influence, and encouragement from peers or coaches. This shift raises health concerns, with unique risks for women, prompting calls for targeted education, stigma-free healthcare, and better online harm-reduction strategies

Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade due to losses in services and realty stocks and continued FII outflows. Despite strong economic indicators and expected earnings growth, volatility persists amid rupee depreciation and global cues ahead of key US inflation and Fed meetings

Three Hyderabad-bound flights—IndiGo, Lufthansa and British Airways—received bomb threat emails on Sunday, prompting heightened security at RGIA. All aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated, and Bomb Squad teams conducted checks. The threats were later declared a hoax as police probe the source.

Delhi Airport has warned that IndiGo flights may continue to face delays and urged passengers to check flight status before travelling. The Civil Aviation Ministry said IndiGo has processed Rs 610 crore in refunds and that operations are steadily improving following recent disruptions.

IndiGo on Sunday reported strong improvement in operations after days of disruptions, saying refunds are progressing smoothly and the airline is set to operate over 1,650 flights. On-time performance has risen sharply, with full network stabilisation expected by December 10.

A parliamentary panel may summon IndiGo executives and civil aviation regulators over mass flight cancellations leaving thousands stranded. MPs and passengers faced delays, prompting calls for inquiries, while IndiGo set up a crisis management group to address the disruption

Prime Minister Modi gifted a handcrafted marble chess set from Agra to Russian President Putin, boosting global recognition for the city’s stone inlay handicrafts and raising hopes for increased demand and livelihood opportunities for local artisans

Ceat is developing region-specific tyres to expand exports to Europe and the US, aiming to become a global brand. With steady raw material prices and strong demand, the company expects growth, while focusing on capacity, OEM sales, and integrating the Camso acquisition

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said operations across airports are stabilising after IndiGo’s large-scale disruptions and directed the airline to complete all refunds by 8 p.m. Sunday and resolve baggage claims within 48 hours. A four-member probe has been launched, with strict action promised after the investigation.

Southern Railway has announced special trains and temporary coach augmentations across Tamil Nadu and Kerala to support passengers affected by widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The measures, part of a nationwide rail initiative, include additional services and over 116 extra coaches deployed on high-demand routes.

SCR is running three special trains on December 6 to manage weekend passenger rush. Services include –Shalimar, Secunderabad–Chennai Egmore and Hyderabad–Mumbai LTT trains, offering over 3,700 seats and berths across classes.

IndiGo cancelled over 400 flights on Saturday across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad, a day after obtaining temporary relaxations to revised FDTL norms. Pilot body ALPA objected to DGCA’s selective relief, warning of safety risks and urging adherence to court directives.