NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Monday replied to the DGCA’s show-cause notice, saying it is “realistically not possible to pinpoint the exact cause(s)” immediately due to the complexity and scale of its operations. The response addressed the recent large-scale operational disruptions and flight cancellations across the airline’s network. The reply by the airline’s chief executive officer…
NEW DELHI: India and Australia on Monday deepened their education and skills partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), ranked among the world’s top 20, receiving a Letter of Intent to establish a campus in India, becoming the fifth Australian university to get such approval. The two sides also sanctioned Rs 9.84 crore…
NEW DELHI: Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday defended the four Labour Codes in the Lok Sabha, citing their impact on women workers, particularly in Assam’s tea plantations, amid opposition’s criticism that the reforms dilute labour protections. His remarks came in response to questions on implementation and safeguards under the Codes.Responding to a question…
RAJKOT: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Gujarat government, accusing it of suppressing farmers through police action and falsely implicating them in cases. Kejriwal is on a three-day visit to Gujarat and addressed the media during a press conference in Rajkot, where he also met…
BENGALURU: The Army Service Corps (ASC), the oldest and one of the largest logistic arms of the Indian Army, marked its 265th Corps Day at ASC Centre and College in Bengaluru on Monday with a day of remembrance and tributes.“Founded in 1760, the Corps has supported every major military campaign undertaken by Indian forces. Its…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday welcomed the UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on pro-Khalistan extremist networks linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa,terming it a significant step in strengthening global efforts against terrorism and illicit financial flows.Responding to queries at the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday said that India continues to closely monitor developments in Pakistan, adding that “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together” in response to concerns about the weakening of democratic institutions in the neighbouring country.“We keep a close eye on every development in Pakistan. But regarding democracy, you’re saying…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday issued a strong-worded message asked China to issue assurance to India after the recent harassment of an Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai airport. The statement follows growing concerns over arbitrary checks and mistreatment of Indian passengers in transit, after reports emerged of an Arunachal Pradesh woman…
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wider political flashpoint. The exchange signalled that historical narratives and identity themes are set to remain central to political messaging in…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Prime Minister and claimed that the Centre wanted the discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha to serve its poll prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal.During her address in the Lok Sabha, Priyanka said that there…