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IndiGo is under fire after passengers reported large deductions from refunds following cancelled flights, despite the airline claiming to offer full reimbursement. The budget carrier, owned by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, suspended all flights across India on December 5, 2025, prompting widespread complaints from affected passengers.
The issue of Indian citizens serving in the Russian armed forces was raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted India’s ongoing efforts to secure the safe return of its nationals while cautioning against further recruitment.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court at Patiala House has extended the custody of Anmol Bishnoi brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi by seven more days. The decision was taken during a high-security hearing held inside the NIA headquarters, reflecting the sensitivity and potential threat perception surrounding the case.
In a historic decision, the District Consumer Forum in Bhilwara has ordered D-Mart to pay ₹5,000 in compensation to a consumer for selling a low-quality carry bag priced at ₹6. The court deemed it a case of "deficiency in service" and directed D-Mart Avenue Supermart Limited to pay the amount within two months.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and musician Palash Muchhal were scheduled to get married on November 23rd, but the wedding was postponed due to Smriti's father's ill health. This led to various speculations on social media among fans and the media. Meanwhile, Smriti shared her first post after the postponement, but it wasn't a video related to the wedding or engagement, but rather a promotional video for a toothpaste brand.
Fans noticed that Smriti wasn't wearing her engagement ring in the video. Many claimed the video was recent, hence the missing ring, while some fans believed the video was shot before the wedding was postponed. This sparked a discussion on social media, and the video quickly went viral. People were questioning whether the absence of the ring had any particular significance or if it was simply a matter of timing.
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar emerges as a gripping patriotic action thriller that combines espionage, terrorism, and high-stakes missions. From its opening frames, the film establishes a tense, action-packed tone that keeps audiences hooked for its full runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes.
With a story spanning the 1999 Kandahar hijacking to the 26/11 attacks, the film captures the spirit of India striking back against terrorism.
The Flipkart Buy Buy Sale 2025 has officially begun, and the prices of many smartphones have dropped to record lows. If you are planning to buy a new phone, now is the perfect time. Flipkart has partnered with SBI Bank for this sale, under which buyers will get an additional 10% instant discount on payments made with an SBI card. This means that even more savings are possible on top of the already massive discounts.
With Bigg Boss 19 racing towards its grand finale, all eyes are on the top five finalists Tanya Mittal, Gaurav Khanna, Pranit More, Farrhana Bhatt, and Amaal Mallik. Hosted by Salman Khan, the season will crown its winner on December 7.
Beyond alliances, tasks and emotional breakdowns, this edition of the reality show has been marked by heated conflicts, allegations and headline-making moments. Here is a look at the biggest controversies that shaped the season.
On one hand, there are grand claims made about passenger safety, convenience, and improved airport services in the country, while on the other hand, a viral video has shamefully exposed the reality of this system. In the video, a father is seen crying and shouting, pleading for sanitary pads for his daughter at the airport, but no one around him, neither passengers nor staff, shows any compassion. This video, which surfaced amidst Indigo flight delays, is generating a huge discussion on social media, and people's anger has erupted against both the airline and the system.
This video was shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by an account named @grafidon. In the video, passengers, angered and frustrated by the flight delays, are seen questioning the airport staff. During this time, a man emotionally pleads for sanitary pads for his daughter. He repeatedly shouts:
“Give my daughter a pad… Please, she’s not feeling well…”
Today is the second day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India. He held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi today. Following this meeting between the two leaders, PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint press statement in Delhi.
Before this statement, India and Russia signed agreements for cooperation in the health and food safety sectors. According to reports, after the talks between PM Modi and President Putin, India and Russia also signed an MoU for cooperation in the port and shipping sector. Furthermore, India and Russia finalized plans to enhance cooperation in strategic areas of their economies.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 0.25 percent reduction in the repo rate, providing significant relief to the general public before the new year. The biggest impact of this decision will be on car loan EMIs, as a decrease in the repo rate directly leads to lower interest rates offered by banks. The repo rate has already been reduced several times in February, April, and June of 2025, and this is the fourth time the RBI has taken steps to make auto loans more affordable. This will provide relief to those who are already paying car loan EMIs and also to those planning to buy a new car.
Former MLA Abdullah Azam, son of SP leader Mohammad Azam Khan, has now been sentenced to another seven years by a court in two passport cases. He has also been fined Rs 50,000. Abdullah Azam appeared in court via video conferencing during the hearing.
Abdulla is already serving a seven-year sentence in a two-PAN card case.
On Friday, the Rampur court pronounced its verdict. The court convicted Abdullah Azam and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000.
Stranger Things, one of Netflix’s biggest global franchises and the platform’s most successful English-language series, returned this year with massive expectations. The final season was widely predicted to dominate the streaming charts for weeks, just as every preceding season has done.
However, in a surprising twist, the show was unseated from the top spot barely a week after its release by the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
In a major development in the ongoing money laundering probe linked to the Yes Bank loan fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹1,120 crore belonging to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group.
The action, taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), further intensifies scrutiny of the conglomerate as the total attachment in the case now nears ₹9,000 crore.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a major order, revoking its previous circular that prohibited weekly leave for crew members. According to the DGCA, the decision was prompted by increasing disruptions in airline operations, staff shortages, and flight cancellations.
The DGCA stated in its order that the previous circular had stipulated that “no leave will be granted in lieu of weekly rest.” However, considering suggestions received from various airlines and the need to ensure operational stability, the DGCA reviewed this provision. Officials clarified that this order is withdrawn with immediate effect.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a crucial bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Friday, where both leaders reiterated that peaceful negotiation is the only viable pathway to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The high-level talks took place at Hyderabad House, marking another significant chapter in India-Russia diplomacy.
An attempt was made to burn alive Mahant Mahesh Das of Hanuman Garhi Govindgarh Ashram on Friday in the early hours of the night.
'At around 2:45 am, some unidentified individuals cut the window mesh of his room and threw inflammable material inside while he was asleep and fled,' said Mahesh Das.
The saint said that he woke up when the heat of the spreading fire reached near his bed.
The US has made significant changes to the H-1B and H-4 visa process. The Trump administration has mandated that all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents undergo a social media profile check starting December 15th. According to the new rules, all applicants must make their social media profiles public so that officials can easily review their online activities.
The US State Department, in an order issued on Wednesday, stated that H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, as well as applicants for F, M, and J category non-immigrant visas, must make all their social media profiles public. The department clarified that a visa is not a right, but merely a privilege. Officials will determine, from a national security perspective, whether the applicant poses a threat to the United States.
IndiGo Airlines' operational difficulties have created a difficult situation for air travelers across the country. Passengers at major airports like Delhi, Kerala, Goa, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad had to wait for their flights for hours. More than 150 flights were cancelled at Delhi Airport on Wednesday, forcing passengers to spend time waiting at the terminal to reach their destinations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the few world leaders who completely abstain from using smartphones and personal mobile devices. Putin's unique style is adopted with the highest level of security and privacy in mind. He believes that using a smartphone can be risky for any high-profile leader.
The Rajasthan High Court has granted two consenting adults the right to live in a live-in relationship, even if they have not reached the legal age of marriage. The court clarified that a person's constitutional rights cannot be restricted solely on the basis of not having reached the marriageable age. This decision was given on a petition filed by an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man from Kota.
The petitioners informed the court that they were living together of their own free will and had also entered into a live-in agreement on October 27. They stated that the woman's family members were opposing the relationship and threatening them with death. The petitioners sought protection from the Kota police, but the police did not take any action.
On December 5, gold prices in India saw a slight increase. 24-karat gold was trading at ₹130,260 per 10 grams, ₹410 higher than the previous closing price. The price of 22-karat gold was recorded at ₹119,405 per 10 grams, and 18-karat gold at ₹97,695 per 10 grams. According to experts, this increase is due to expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in the global market.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the Government and said that the IndiGo "fiasco" is the cost of the Centre's "monopoly model".
He took to social platform X and wrote that the recent disruptions in the airlines is the result of a monopoly in the aviation sector, demanding "fair competition" in the market. Rahul Gandhi said it is ordinary Indians who "pay the price in delays, cancellations and helplessness".
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The primary objective of this visit is to further strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries. The agenda for the talks includes the procurement of Su-57 stealth fighter jets, S-400 and S-500 air defense systems, and technological collaboration.
Indian and Russian defense officials will hold detailed discussions on aircraft modernization, naval cooperation, and long-range missile systems. Besides the potential purchase of Su-57 jets, the next phase of S-400 system procurement and possible cooperation on the S-500 platform are also key issues.
A police-Naxalite encounter that began on Wednesday (December 3) in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh continued until Thursday (December 4) morning. In this long and fierce encounter, security forces killed 18 Naxalites. This included 9 women Naxalites. 16 of the killed Naxalites have been identified. All were active cadres of PLGA Battalion No. 2. A total reward of Rs 1.3 crore had been announced for them.
Several IndiGo flights have been disrupted once again. The airline's flights are either delayed or canceled, causing significant problems for passengers.
Between 12 AM and 8 AM today (December 5), IndiGo canceled 32 flights. These included 16 arriving flights and 16 departing flights. Additionally, a flight from Nagpur to Pune was diverted to Hyderabad.
The central bank today reduced its policy repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5.25%. This decision to lower the repo rate was taken unanimously by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
This rate cut is to increase liquidity in the economy and encourage investment and spending by reducing the cost of borrowing. A lower repo rate will make borrowing cheaper for banks, which could lead to a reduction in EMIs for home loans, car loans, and other types of loans.
A layer of fog and smog continues to blanket Delhi-NCR today, Friday, resulting in air quality being recorded in the 'very poor' category.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 350 at 7 am on Friday, which is considered to be in the 'very poor' category.
Air quality remains at dangerous levels in many areas of Delhi today, making it difficult for people to breathe. Those most affected are people with respiratory problems, the elderly, and children. Experts have advised them to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
Due to VIP movement in Delhi today, several major routes in the New Delhi area will be completely closed from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. During this time, no vehicles will be allowed to stop or park on Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP, and Janpath Road.
Vehicles parked in these areas will be towed immediately. Towed vehicles will be deposited at the traffic pit located near Kali Bari Temple Marg and in front of Bhairav Temple.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening, where he had a private dinner at Prime Minister Modi's residence. This visit to India is his first official trip since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022.
December 5 (Friday) will begin with a state welcome – a formal reception at the Presidential Palace, followed by a tricolor guard of honor. Putin will then visit Rajghat to pay tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial. Following this, the summit talks will be held at Hyderabad House.
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