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A 29-year-old Chinese national has been detained in Srinagar after allegedly travelling through strategically sensitive regions of Ladakh and Kashmir in violation of visa conditions. Authorities say the case has triggered a national security probe amid concerns that the individual may have accessed or shared classified information.Hu Congtai arrived in New Delhi on 19 November on a tourist visa intended solely for Buddhist pilgrimage routes, including Varanasi, Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Sarnath, Gaya and Kushinagar. However, investigators claim he ignored these limitations and instead travelled to Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley without notifying the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). According to…

The Bombay High Court has intervened in a long-running dispute at the distinguished Marlboro House Cooperative Housing Society on Pedder Road, ordering a fresh verification of whether a tiny premises inside the Art Deco building can legally be recognised as a separate flat. The ruling comes at a time when the debate over the property has deeply divided residents ahead of society elections. Delivering its order on Friday, the court noted that membership was granted to a resident without first determining whether the so-called flat existed as an independent unit in the sanctioned building plan. The court has now paused…

The aviation ministry has warned of decisive action against IndiGo after the airline’s operational meltdown forced mass flight cancellations across the country. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the government intends to ‘set an example for others’ as it examines the disruptions that have caused widespread passenger distress. Explaining the cause of the crisis, Naidu stated that IndiGo’s problems stemmed from crew rostering and internal scheduling failures. The issue surfaced at the beginning of December, when the airline struggled to meet a 1 November deadline for stricter regulatory norms on night flying…

India Hosts UNESCO’s 20th ICH Session from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi, bringing global attention to the safeguarding of living cultural heritage. The event will take place at the iconic Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting the union of India’s tangible and intangible heritage. It is the first time India is hosting the ICH Committee session. The meeting will be chaired by H.E. Vishal V. Sharma, India’s permanent delegate to UNESCO. The timing also marks 20 years since India ratified the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. UNESCO defines intangible cultural…

Every year, India observes Mahaparinirvan Diwas to honour Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. His name is familiar to every Indian, yet his life holds layers that continue to guide our ideas of equality, dignity and justice. He was not only a scholar but also a person shaped deeply by the world around him. His journey was built on courage, pain and hope. Early Years and Harsh Realities Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow. He was the fourteenth child in his family. His father, Ramji, served as a Subedar in the British Army and followed the teachings of Sant…

We often hear people say that turning 18 means becoming an adult. You can vote, sign documents and take important decisions about your own life. Yet when it comes to relationships, the rules suddenly change. This confusion sits right at the centre of the ongoing debate on the Marriageable Age in India, and honestly, it affects more young people than we realise. By law, both men and women become adults at 18. They gain full legal identity. They can work, move, study and make financial decisions. But marriage tells a different story. Men cannot marry before 21, while women can…

IndiGo, India’s dominant carrier, was hit by a wave of flight cancellations in early December after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s tougher pilot flight-duty rules, introduced in two phases, with the final phase coming into effect on 1 November 2025, tightened weekly rest and night-duty limits to tackle fatigue. The new rules raised weekly rest requirements and capped night landings and consecutive night duties, and they have been widely credited as the main operational trigger for the recent rostering shortfalls. The disruption unfolded quickly. On 4 December, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda airport recorded several dozen IndiGo cancellations (widely reported as about…

Sion–Dharavi is entering a new phase as Mumbai prepares for one of its largest urban renewal drives. The district, long known for its dense streets and micro-industries, is now positioned for a shift that blends social change, economic revival and major real estate development. With the Dharavi Redevelopment Project moving ahead and Sion’s road and transport network improving, the area is emerging as a strong future growth corridor. Sion already holds strategic value. Its links to the Eastern Express Highway, Eastern Freeway and upcoming metro routes give it an advantage that few central locations can match. This connectivity is drawing…

माघ मेला भारत के सबसे बड़े और प्राचीन मेलों में से एक है, जो हर साल प्रयागराज के पवित्र संगम स्थल पर आयोजित होता है। यह मेला हिंदू धर्म के अनुयायियों के लिए बेहद खास होता है, क्योंकि यहां तीन पवित्र नदियाँ—गंगा, यमुना और अदृश्य सरस्वती मिलती हैं। माघ मेला के दौरान लाखों श्रद्धालु यहां संगम में स्नान कर अपनी आत्मा को शुद्ध करते हैं और धार्मिक अनुष्ठानों में भाग लेकर अपनी आस्था को मजबूत करते हैं। लेकिन माघ मेला सिर्फ एक धार्मिक उत्सव नहीं है, बल्कि यह प्रयागराज की स्थानीय अर्थव्यवस्था और पर्यटन के लिए भी एक बड़ी सौगात…

When global politics shifts, markets shift too. And honestly, The Race to Rewrite the Future Economy is no longer only about oil and military deals. Today India and Russia want something more permanent. You know, they want new industries, shared supply chains and strong consumer markets that can survive a world full of sanctions, trade wars and unpredictable superpower rivalries. It is easy to see why this matters now. The war has pushed Russia out of Europe. Trade tensions and shifting tariff policies in the West have complicated things, clearly affecting global exports, including India’s. The old trade routes feel…