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IndiGo cancelled more than 100 flights and delayed many others on Wednesday amid severe crew shortages and operational disruptions. DGCA has launched a probe, while pilot unions blame IndiGo’s staffing practices. The airline has instituted temporary schedule cuts to stabilise operations

IndiGo cancelled over 70 flights on Wednesday due to acute crew shortages following the second phase of Flight Duty Time Limitations norms. On-time performance fell to 35%, with delays and cancellations affecting multiple airports nationwide

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has approved renaming the state’s Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan following communication from the Union Home Ministry. A notification was issued on Wednesday, confirming that the new name has taken immediate effect

JUH president Maulana Mahmood Madani said jihad is a sacred Islamic principle that has been widely misinterpreted and linked with violence. He urged that its true meaning be taught in schools to counter misinformation and condemned terrorism carried out in Islam’s name

The Department of Consumer Affairs has mandated that all pan masala packs, including small 10-gram units, display the Retail Sale Price (RSP) from February 1, 2026. The move ensures transparent pricing and facilitates GST implementation on all pack sizes

A speeding truck hit a motorcycle in Rath, Hamirpur, killing 50-year-old Ramrati on the spot. Her husband Ram Deen and daughter-in-law were injured and admitted to Rath Community Health Centre. Police seized the truck and are searching for the driver

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused a petition seeking a court-monitored committee to oversee all stages of the Red Fort blast trial. The bench said the trial has not commenced, and the plea was based only on apprehensions

A 38-year-old man, Binu, was arrested for allegedly murdering his intellectually disabled mother, Anitha, in Nedumbassery. Police said she suffered multiple injuries and internal bleeding. Binu confessed, and authorities suspect a property-related motive. Investigation is ongoing

Twelve Naxalites and three DRG personnel were killed in a major encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, with two others injured. Security forces continue search operations in the West Bastar division, bringing the Naxal death toll in the state to 275 this year

A Delhi court extended NIA custody of Jasir Bilal Wani, accused in the Red Fort blast, for seven more days. Wani was arrested for allegedly modifying drones and helping plan attacks. Seven people have been arrested in the case so far

The Karnataka High Court rejected Prajwal Revanna’s appeal and bail plea in the sex CD and rape case, citing risks of influencing witnesses and the seriousness of pending cases. The bench held that suspending his sentence could impact related trials

Union IT Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted amid rising privacy concerns. The Centre’s pre-installation order has drawn criticism, even as the government says the move aims to curb cyber fraud

The Supreme Court asked the Election Commission to consider extending Kerala’s December 11 SIR deadline, noting that 1.76 lakh government staff are currently deployed for local body polls. It allowed the state to submit a representation and directed the EC to decide within two days

About 15 passengers had a narrow escape when a sleeper bus caught fire near Kashmiri Gate in Delhi on Tuesday morning. DFS rushed three fire engines to the spot and controlled the blaze by 7.35 am. No injuries were reported; the cause is unknown

Thirteen fishermen from Bangladesh drifted into Indian waters and reached the Srikakulam coast after their boat’s engine failed at sea. They survived mainly on water for days before being spotted by local fishermen. Authorities confirmed a violation of India’s EEZ laws

The Election Commission has extended all key deadlines under the three-stage Special Intensive Revision in 12 states and UTs by seven days, delaying enumeration, polling station rationalisation and draft roll publication. Opposition parties criticised the move, calling the extension an eyewash

A 21-year-old woman in Nanded “married” her slain boyfriend’s body after he was allegedly shot dead by her father and brothers. She demanded capital punishment for them, as videos of the emotional act went viral. Police said both men were history-sheeter

Five persons, including two children, died after two cars collided head-on at Kotekal village in Kurnool district early Saturday. Two others were injured, one critically, and shifted to Kurnool GGH. Police said the victims were from Karnataka and registered a case

India is in talks with 14 countries or blocs representing 50 nations on fair and balanced trade agreements, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He highlighted India’s focus on resilient supply chains, self-reliance, innovation, and expanding partnerships through major FTAs

The Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across medical colleges in ten states as part of a money-laundering probe into an alleged bribery racket involving National Medical Commission officials, middlemen and private college personnel accused of manipulating inspection data for regulatory approvals