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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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