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Air India Fares To Rise As It Imposes Fuel Surcharge Amid Iran War
Air India will introduce a phased increase in fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network, the airline announced today, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices driven by the Iran-US war in the Middle East.
India Defines 4 Priority Sectors For Using Natural Gas Amid Iran-US War
The Iran-US war in the Middle East has affected the supply of natural gas across the world. The Strait of Hormuz remains a part of the war zone for over two weeks, due to which more than 750 cargo ships are stuck at major ports in the region.
Eye On China, Centre Eases Foreign Direct Investment Rules For Neighbours
The rules for foreign investment by neighbouring countries - put in place amid the Covid pandemic to protect domestic firms - has finally been relaxed by the government.
Away From Home, Manipuri Students Lead Clean-Up Drive In Dehradun: "Our Responsibility To Bring Positive Change"
The idea for the drive came from a student who runs an environmental group called 'For Better Kangleipak' back in Manipur.
IITian Quits Startup Job, Studies From Home In Bihar, Secures AIR 102 In UPSC Exam
UPSC Success Story: Sharing advice for aspirants, Abhishek Chauhan said preparation strategies vary from person to person, but emphasised the importance of practising previous years' question papers and maintaining consistency.
Form Compensation Policy For Harm From Covid Shots: Supreme Court To Centre
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to formulate a no-fault compensation policy for people who suffered serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination.
Terrorist Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Attempt In J&K's Rajouri
Army troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Tuesday, killing one terrorist during an encounter, officials said.
Pieter Elbers: The Top Executive Who Headed IndiGo During Its Worst Crisis
Pieter Elbers resigned today as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo, India's largest airline, with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Quits: A Lookback At The Crisis That Hit Airline
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigned Tuesday evening as the airline which still holds nearly 60 per cent of the market battles back from the December 2025 operational crisis caused by failure to comply with revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules.
"Main Hoon Na": IndiGo's Interim Boss To Employees After CEO's Resignation
IndiGo's Managing Director Rahul Bhatia, who took interim charge of the airline after CEO Pieter Elbers quit, has written to employees a pep talk of sorts on the developments.
CEO Pieter Elbers Quits With "Immediate Effect" 3 Months After IndiGo Crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned and Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has been appointed interim charge of management of the affairs of the company, the airline said in regulatory filing today.
UPSC CSE 2025 Topper Anuj Agnihotri Scores 52.88%, Check What Others Scored
UPSC CSE 2025 Topper Marks OUT: The UPSC has recommended 958 candidates for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and other Group 'A' and Group 'B' central services.
Read IndiGo's Full Statement On CEO Pieter Elbers Resigning
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigned on Tuesday, three months after the airline faced massive operational disruptions.
Personal Laws Deprive Women Of Rights: Supreme Court Backs Uniform Civil Code
The Uniform Civil Code is key to restore the rights of large section of Indian women, but striking down all personal laws at one go could create a leal vacuum, the Supreme Court said today.
Cabinet Approves Rs 4,474 Crore Rail Projects In West Bengal And Jharkhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two multitracking projects of the Railway Ministry connecting West Bengal and Jharkhand with a total cost of Rs 4,474 crore.
Cabinet Okays 4-Laning Of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Section In Madhya Pradesh
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved four-laning of a section of the Delhi-Mumbai expressway in Madhya Pradesh on hybrid annuity mode at a cost of Rs 3,839.42 crore.
Supreme Court Grants Bail To Juvenile's Father In Pune Porsche Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to the father of the minor alleged to have been driving the Porsche car under the influence of alcohol in 2024 in Pune that killed two persons.
Opinion: Opinion | The One Big Reason This Indian T20i Team Is A Nightmare For The Rest
Overall, India have way more match-winners in their line-up than any other team. In fact, such is the depth of India's T20i resources that they can field two or three separate teams, and they will all be world-class.
Why Genetically Modified Food Crops May Be Key To India's Food Security
Overcoming water and food stress will be a big challenge for India as it becomes a Viksit Bharat. As India charts its path toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, few challenges loom as large as food security.
