Monday, March 09
IndiGo on Saturday cancelled over 400 flights across four major airports on Saturday due to ongoing pilot rostering issues, despite temporary relief from new duty rules. The airline has apologized, is processing refunds, and arranging support for stranded passengers. The Civil Aviation Minister has launched a formal probe into the disruptions.
IndiGo's operational crisis has caused widespread chaos for four days, leading to over 550 flight cancellations and stranding thousands of passengers. The airline attributes the disruption to unforeseen challenges and revised crew duty rules, while the DGCA points to misjudged manpower needs. Operations are expected to stabilize by February 10, 2026.
India and Russia are set to bolster their relationship with new visa initiatives. Russian citizens will soon benefit from a free 30-day e-tourist visa and a 30-day group tourist visa to India. This announcement came during President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to New Delhi, aimed at deepening bilateral ties through high-level discussions and state events.
Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been remanded to NIA custody for another seven days. Deported from the US, Bishnoi faces allegations of hatching a conspiracy with Babbar Khalsa International for terror acts. The court also allowed the NIA to collect his voice and handwriting samples.
As President Putin prepares for a visit to India, old images of him with Prime Minister Modi from 2001 have resurfaced. Then Gujarat Chief Minister Modi accompanied PM Vajpayee to Moscow, marking his first international engagement and early diplomatic interaction with Putin. The visit fostered cooperation between Gujarat and Russia's Astrakhan region.
In the bleak winter of 1962, 120 soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, faced a Chinese assault nearly twenty-five times their size at Rezang La. Despite being outnumbered and in harsh conditions, they held their ground, inflicting massive casualties and leaving a legacy of immense courage.
Pharmacies across India will soon feature a QR code and toll-free number to report medicine side effects. This initiative by the CDSCO aims to empower citizens and healthcare professionals to instantly flag adverse drug reactions, strengthening India's drug safety monitoring. The move is expected to significantly boost reporting, allowing for early detection and prevention of harm to a wider population.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar showcased unity after a second breakfast meeting, declaring they would govern together. This display follows a directive from the Congress high command to project solidarity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session, aiming to quell internal power tussle.
