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IndiGo 'profusely apologetic', DGCA to take action

IndiGo 'profusely apologetic', DGCA to take action

Rediff.com   4 hours ago

Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it has received IndiGo's response to the show cause notice issued over the large-scale flight cancellations and will take enforcement action.

Whatever party decides: Siddaramaiah on leadership row

Whatever party decides: Siddaramaiah on leadership row

Rediff.com   4 hours ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday reiterated that he will abide by the Congress high command's decision on the leadership change issue in the state.

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Rediff.com   4 hours ago

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facility, have fled to Thailand, prompting police to seek the help of Interpol to trace them, officials said in Panaji on Monday.

Cong suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu after '500 cr for CM' remark

Cong suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu after '500 cr for CM' remark

Rediff.com   4 hours ago

The Punjab Congress has suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after she made a controversial remark about the chief minister's chair costing Rs 500 crore.

Vande Mataram was never anti-Islam: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Vande Mataram was never anti-Islam: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com   4 hours ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocates for an unbiased evaluation of 'Vande Mataram', asserting it and 'Anand Math' were against British imperialism, not Islam.

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Saurabh Luthra, one of the owners of the North Goa nightclub where a Saturday blaze claimed the lives of 25 people, used social media on Monday to express 'profound grief' and vowed to provide assistance, support and cooperation to the victims' families in 'every possible form'.

BJP won't be able to put single blot on Nehru: Cong

BJP won't be able to put single blot on Nehru: Cong

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to 'rewrite history' and giving a 'political colour' to the Vande Mataram debate, and asserted that no matter how much the Bharatiya Janata Party tries, it will not be able to put a single blot on the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

The court, however, found six others, including prime accused Sunil N S alias Pulsar Suni, who directly committed the crime, guilty.

Will take strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt

Will take strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government has initiated an inquiry into Indigo's mass flight cancellations and will take strict action against the operator to set an example for other airlines.

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) ahead of IPL 2026, Indian pacer Shardul Thakur says former captain Rohit Sharma allowed him to express himself.

BJP committing 'big sin': Priyanka on Vande Mataram row

BJP committing 'big sin': Priyanka on Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

In a measured but scathing attack, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of committing a 'big sin' by creating a controversy over Vande Mataram and claimed that the government pushed for a debate on the national song as the West Bengal assembly polls were approaching.

Beat the heat! 2026 World Cup to have hydration breaks

Beat the heat! 2026 World Cup to have hydration breaks

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

World Cup matches to have mandatory hydration breaks in each half

Fix a time, let's close Nehru chapter: Priyanka to Modi

Fix a time, let's close Nehru chapter: Priyanka to Modi

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a Lok Sabha debate on Jawaharlal Nehru's 'mistakes' to address criticisms and focus on current issues like unemployment and inflation.

Trainer aircraft crashes after hitting power line in MP, 2 injured

Trainer aircraft crashes after hitting power line in MP, 2 injured

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

A trainer aircraft crashed in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, after hitting a power line, injuring the pilot and flight instructor. The aircraft belonged to Redbird Flight Training Academy.

India advises citizens visiting China to 'be careful'

India advises citizens visiting China to 'be careful'

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

India on Monday advised its nationals to be careful while travelling to or transiting through China, more than two weeks after a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly harassed at the Shanghai airport.

Goa fire: Dream trip turns fatal for 4 of Delhi family

Goa fire: Dream trip turns fatal for 4 of Delhi family

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

A Delhi family is in mourning after four of its members died in a massive fire that tore through a nightclub in Goa. The victims were part of a group of five who had traveled to Goa for a vacation.

'Need anti-dumping duties on Chinese excavators, cranes'

'Need anti-dumping duties on Chinese excavators, cranes'

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

The Indian government should urgently consider imposing safeguard or anti-dumping duties on imports of two construction equipment segments - crawler excavators and tower cranes - as Chinese companies are rapidly expanding their presence in these markets in India through 'predatory' pricing supported by lower raw material costs, substantial export subsidies, and extended credit schemes, said Sorab Agarwal, executive director at Action Construction Equipment (ACE).

IndiGo matter 'serious', says SC; Delhi HC to hear plea

IndiGo matter 'serious', says SC; Delhi HC to hear plea

Rediff.com   7 hours ago

The Delhi High Court agreed to hear a plea regarding mass flight cancellations by IndiGo, while the Supreme Court acknowledged the chaos as a 'serious matter'. IndiGo has cancelled 500 flights, leaving many passengers stranded.

China hails Putin's India visit, calls for closer trilateral ties

China hails Putin's India visit, calls for closer trilateral ties

Rediff.com   7 hours ago

China has reacted positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, emphasizing the importance of trilateral ties between China, Russia, and India for regional and global peace and stability.

Intel, Tata in JV to make, assemble semiconductors in India

Intel, Tata in JV to make, assemble semiconductors in India

Rediff.com   7 hours ago

US-based chip maker Intel has signed an agreement with Tata Group to manufacture and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, the Indian conglomerate said on Monday.