Two-thirds of India's 160 airports, approximately 120, have very low utilisation rates, with only 40 operating at 70-80 per cent capacity.
Former India all-rounder and coach Ravi Shastri embarked on one of the world's longest non-stop commercial flights, travelling from Dubai to Auckland for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand, praising Emirates' hospitality for making the 16-hour journey 'an absolute breeze'.
India has strongly rejected a UN special rapporteur's report describing the Dawood Ibrahim-led D-company as an "India-based" criminal group, flagging "glaring inaccuracies" and cautioning against such incompetence. First Secretary Raghoo Puri stated that Dawood Ibrahim fled India much before his 2003 listing and is wanted in India for terror attacks since 1993, residing in the same country where Osama bin Laden was found. India also raised concerns about alleged bias in the report and funding allegations against the rapporteur.
Mahindra & Mahindra has officially expanded its popular compact SUV lineup with the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG, its first-ever mainstream CNG passenger vehicle at an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
More than three months after her midnight deportation, however, the central question remains unanswered: Where is Mumtaz Begum?
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and AISA have raised concerns over the detention of their leaders, Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora, by Delhi Police during protests. Both parties allege their leaders are being held at undisclosed locations and denied access to lawyers, while police confirm detentions were made to maintain law and order.
The Election Commission has removed an additional declaration related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) from the online voter enrolment Form 6 in states where the SIR process is complete. This decision follows internal objections from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding changes to the form and the process. The EC maintains the declaration was SIR-specific and not an amendment to Form 6 itself.
Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has voiced concerns over the country's tennis system, stating it's 'still not great' and that India loses talented players during their transition from junior to senior levels, despite an abundance of potential.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US, while Apple's official prices differ across countries and regions, reflecting local taxes, duties, currency values and market pricing.
If India's medal tally ultimately falls significantly short of Hangzhou, the conversation should not stop with the athletes or coaches. It should extend to a much more uncomfortable institutional question: After years of increased investment, programmes, infrastructure and policy attention, where exactly is the system failing to convert that investment into medals, champions and depth across sports? asks Jaydeep Ray.
Over centuries, the beloved deity travelled across Asia, acquiring new names, forms and traditions along the way.
The soil mingled with the blood of 114 soldiers, gathered from the battlefield, has been preserved in a glass bottle in Rezang La. When the frozen bodies of the were recovered, they had their rifles in hand, fingers on the trigger, pointed towards the enemy. The mountains they defended will never forget them. Neither should we.
Nearly a month after devastating flash floods in Nepal, search operations are ongoing for approximately 6,000 people who remain unaccounted for. The floods, originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, caused widespread destruction, killing over 1,400 in Nepal and 43 in China, and damaging critical infrastructure. Identification of recovered bodies is a major challenge, often requiring DNA testing due to severe damage.
An art display at the Asian Games Main Media Centre in Nagoya features drawings by artists from across the subcontinent, offering a unique perspective on the Games. The collection includes tributes to athletes like Neeraj Chopra and calls for cricket's global expansion, all while incorporating the mascot Honohon. It highlights the emotion and colour of sport beyond competition.
The latest streaming sensations this week, from the gripping psychological horror Obsession and the poignant Matthew Perry documentary to the action-packed Mirzapur: The Movie and a host of regional and international series across major OTT platforms.
'Value is not where you make money in India. It never has been.' 'You have to buy momentum.' 'Momentum is in technology, and I don't see that slowing down because I believe the AI infrastructure boom is going to last for a while.'
Data reveals that the number of voters in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, and Manipur has decreased by up to 13.24 per cent following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Across these five states, the electorate shrank by approximately 2.29 crore, a 12.2 per cent reduction, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for nearly 90 per cent of this drop. These states are slated for assembly polls early next year, and the Election Commission is conducting further revisions to include eligible voters.
A 50-year-old man in Ludhiana allegedly stabbed his 49-year-old wife to death on suspicion of infidelity, just two days after returning from Australia. The victim, Kamaldeep Kaur, was found with multiple stab wounds by her son. The accused, Ravinder Singh, has been arrested, and police suspect the murder was premeditated.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar believes the Indian women's cricket team is poised to dominate white-ball formats within two years, citing a strong talent pipeline from age-group cricket. He emphasizes a coaching philosophy focused on winning, discipline, and intense practice, drawing parallels to his Mumbai cricket upbringing. Muzumdar also highlights team unity and a positive dressing room atmosphere as crucial for success, similar to factors behind India's ODI World Cup win last November.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the accused in the Guwahati hotel firing that killed five, was taken to Hotel Bilas Inn for crime scene recreation on Monday morning. Police used dummies and videographed the process as Gogoi demonstrated the events of the October 26 shooting, which stemmed from a dispute over hotel management.
A 22-year-old deaf and mute man died by suicide in Faridabad, just six months after his marriage. His family alleges marital discord, claiming his wife was having an affair and had left him after an alleged assault at her parental home. Police are investigating, but no formal complaint has been filed yet.
India's first woman Senior World Wrestling Championships gold medallist, Manisha Bhanwala, attributes her mental toughness and success to the rigorous schedule and international exposure gained from the Pro Wrestling League (PWL). She highlights how PWL's back-to-back bouts and shared training with global stars prepared her for high-pressure situations, especially after her Asian Games disappointment. Manisha also looks forward to PWL Season 6 for Olympic qualification practice and believes the league helps popularise wrestling's technical aspects.
Financial independence begins not only with earning or investing more but also with knowing what one owns, understanding where one's money is held and taking responsibility for managing it.
A Thane court has sentenced Pravin Santosh Mukane to eight years' rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in a 2018 assault case. Another accused, Satyawan Balkrishna Waghe, was acquitted. The incident involved a dispute where the victim was hit on the head with a wooden rod and later died.
Vaishnavi Adkar, India's women's tennis number one, is leveraging her distinctive heavy topspin forehand as a key weapon in her game. The 21-year-old, currently ranked 344, aims to break into the world's top 200, a goal she believes is achievable with her unique playing style and structured training. Her recent successes, including an ITF W100 final and a W35 title, highlight her rapid ascent in Indian tennis.
A police officer was killed and a constable injured in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district while attempting to intercept a truck carrying illicit liquor. The incident has led to a major crackdown on the liquor mafia, with key suspects arrested and a larger network being investigated. The Chief Minister has ordered an impartial probe and announced financial assistance and a job for the officer's family, while the incident has also sparked political debate.
A police officer was killed and a constable injured in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district while attempting to intercept a truck carrying illicit liquor. The incident has led to a crackdown on the liquor mafia, with three suspects, including the alleged kingpin, taken into custody. The truck was reportedly transporting illegal alcohol to Gujarat. The Chief Minister has ordered an impartial probe and announced compensation, while political parties are trading accusations regarding the state's law and order situation.
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remains a place of remembrance, resilience and reflection, discovers Tanisha Mehrotra.
A woman employed as a cleaning staff member at a clinic in Patna was fatally shot near her workplace on Thursday evening. She succumbed to her injuries at a hospital, and police have registered an FIR.
Real Madrid has issued an apology to the Chinese people after French forward Kylian Mbappe referred to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a 'Chinese dictator' in a podcast, leading to a fierce backlash and Chinese brands ceasing cooperation with the player.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed his alma mater Villanova and rivals Notre Dame at the Vatican, joking about divided college loyalties ahead of their basketball clashes in Rome on Sunday.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has strongly criticised a media outlet for misrepresenting his invocation to Lord Krishna, stating that they twisted his words into a challenge to opponents. He warned that his 50 million strong follower base is ready to retaliate if he gives the signal, calling the misrepresentation a 'grave insult' to his religious sentiments.
A drone attack on an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, injured three police personnel on Sunday. The quadcopter drone targeted Tower No. 3 of the camp. Security forces fired upon the drone, forcing it to retreat. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident, which has raised security concerns.
Two men accused of shooting a police constable during a raid in Varanasi were arrested after separate encounters, both sustaining bullet injuries. The incident occurred during a raid on illegal firearms, leading to a police search operation and subsequent arrests.
A 24-year-old man was killed in Lucknow's Saadatganj area after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon at Ambedkar Park on Saturday night. The victim, Rehan, succumbed to his injuries at KGMU Trauma Centre, and police have identified Ujefa as the alleged attacker.
A 32-year-old woman, Radhika Sawaiyan, was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Sunday night in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, while returning home from a weekly market. Police are investigating the murder to identify the attackers and determine the motive.
A police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district was killed when a truck carrying over 1,800 litres of illicit liquor ran him over while fleeing. The incident occurred during an investigation into an alleged spurious liquor racket that reportedly caused 10 deaths.
The reduction is primarily driven by high airfares, increased fuel costs, and rupee depreciation, leading to softer passenger demand.
India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. However, he emphasized the need for significant improvement in bowling and fielding, especially in unfamiliar overseas conditions. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also reflected on the tight series, noting that small moments in the initial games could have altered the outcome.
A woman who went to lodge a complaint at a police station in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district was allegedly raped by a constable. The accused has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Five other policemen, including the officer-in-charge, have been suspended for dereliction of duty. The incident has drawn criticism from the opposition BJP.
