During a high-level summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin prioritized strengthening economic and energy cooperation, deliberately avoiding public discussion on defence deals or Russian oil imports. Both leaders outlined a “Vision 2030” roadmap aiming to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, with collaboration across energy, technology, civil nuclear power, and critical minerals. Russia reaffirmed its commitment to uninterrupted fuel shipments to India. Analysts view the summit as a strategic move to deepen economic engagement while navigating global geopolitical pressures, signaling a pragmatic approach to India-Russia relations. (PC: X)

Pregnant Sunali Khatun and her eight‑year‑old son returned to India 162 days after being pushed back to Bangladesh as alleged illegal immigrants. Their repatriation followed a December 1 bail order from a Bangladesh court. On Wednesday evening, the duo crossed into India at the Mahadipur border in Malda after coordination between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). While Sunali and her son were brought back, four others — including her husband — remain in Bangladesh. Social workers hailed their return as a historic moment, highlighting the struggles of migrant families wrongly labelled illegal. (PC: X)  

A viral video shows a distraught father confronting IndiGo staff at Delhi Airport, desperately demanding sanitary pads for his bleeding daughter amid the airline's fourth consecutive day of operational chaos. IndiGo cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi till midnight, with over 500 flights cancelled nationwide due to pilot shortages from planning deficiencies. The airline's punctuality has plummeted, affecting its 2,300 daily flights across 400+ aircraft. News18 couldn't independently verify the video's authenticity. The Union Government ordered a high-level inquiry into the disruptions, directing the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate accountability and recommend preventive measures. Thousands of passengers face severe stress, non-cooperative staff, and unclear communication.

SpiceJet announced it will operate 100 additional flights over the coming days to ease disruptions caused by IndiGo’s mass cancellations. Chairman Ajay Singh called the situation “extremely unfortunate,” noting the inconvenience to passengers while assuring government efforts to resolve the crisis. IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has cancelled over 1,000 flights nationwide in four days, citing the need to realign crew and aircraft. CEO Pieter Elbers said normal operations may not resume until next week. SpiceJet’s move aims to provide relief to stranded travelers amid the chaos, marking a rare instance of one airline stepping in to stabilize India’s aviation sector during widespread disruption. (PC: Instagram)

A viral video shows a distraught father confronting IndiGo staff at Delhi Airport, desperately demanding sanitary pads for his bleeding daughter amid the airline's fourth consecutive day of operational chaos. IndiGo cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi till midnight, with over 500 flights cancelled nationwide due to pilot shortages from planning deficiencies. The airline's punctuality has plummeted, affecting its 2,300 daily flights across 400+ aircraft. News18 couldn't independently verify the video's authenticity. The Union Government ordered a high-level inquiry into the disruptions, directing the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate accountability and recommend preventive measures. Thousands of passengers face severe stress, non-cooperative staff, and unclear communication.

IndiGo announced full refunds for all cancelled flights between December 5 and 15 as its nationwide meltdown continues. The airline said refunds will be processed automatically. IndiGo also waived all cancellation and rescheduling fees. To support stranded passengers, the carrier arranged hotel rooms, transport, and food at major airports. Senior citizens will get lounge access where possible. Over 750 flights were cancelled on Friday alone, with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad worst affected. IndiGo blamed a pilot shortage and winter pressures. The airline warned of more cancellations until December 8 and said services will be reduced after that. (PC: PTI)

A new study by the Esya Centre shows most Indians feel safer because of street dogs in their neighbourhoods. The survey covered 1,063 people across 10 cities. It found that 73.5% see community dogs as friendly, and only 10.8% find them aggressive. The report also shows a sharp drop in rabies deaths, from 534 in 2004 to 54 in 2024. Many respondents said dogs help deter crime and keep women and children safe. The study urges better reporting of dog-bite cases, improved sterilisation, and stronger cooperation between municipalities and community feeders. (PC: The Print)

A newlywed techie couple from Bhubaneswar was forced to attend their own wedding reception online after IndiGo cancelled their flight to Hubballi. The couple had planned to fly to Karnataka on Friday morning. But their flight was cancelled at the last moment due to the ongoing nationwide disruption in IndiGo’s operations. With no alternative flights available, they joined the reception through a video call while their families managed the event in person. Many passengers across India faced similar problems, with long queues, delays, and confusion at airports. The couple said they felt sad but tried to stay positive. (PC: X)

Russian President Vladimir Putin defended India’s right to buy Russian fuel, asking, “If the US has the right to buy our fuel, why shouldn’t India?” He made the remark during a two-day visit to Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him at the airport. Putin said the US still buys Russian nuclear fuel, so India should not face pressure for purchasing oil. India’s crude imports from Russia have recently dropped due to US tariffs and tighter sanctions. Putin said the decline is “a minor adjustment” and that oil trade with India is “running smoothly.” Both countries aim to boost and diversify trade. (PC: AFP)

A dangerous website called ProxyEarth is exposing the personal details and even live locations of people in India using only their phone numbers. The site, created by a man named Rakesh, shows names, addresses, father's names, email IDs and more by pulling data from leaked telecom records. Users only need to enter a number to see the information. Experts say this leak is extremely serious because the data can be used for financial scams and privacy violations. ProxyEarth has been live for nearly a week, and the creator remains active online. Authorities are yet to block the website.