NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has sharply hit the global aviation sector, with worldwide air passenger demand falling 3.4 per cent in April. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), soaring fuel prices, airspace disruptions and security concerns triggered major operational challenges for airlines. In data released on Friday, IATA said…
NEW DELHI: A consumer court in Bihar has pulled up Indian Railways after four passengers with confirmed tickets were allegedly forced to travel standing throughout their journey because their reserved berths were occupied by others.The Bhojpur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the railways to pay Rs 20,000 in compensation to the passengers, along with…
WFI issues a show-cause notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court order allowing Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, observing that the athlete had brought laurels to the country through her…
The global economy has been deprived of nearly 20% of its fuel supply by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranians have closed the crucial waterway by threatening the ships that pass through the waterway that is just 39 kms wide at its narrowest point. The Iranians have threatened to use kamikaze or…
Representative image (AI) With the months-long ongoing war and despite the fragile ceasefire, mediators between the United States and Iran are now engaged in fresh negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.According to a report by The New York Times, officials involved in the talks are discussing a new draft memorandum that is said to be…
The aunt of 22-year-old Indian student Vidhi Megha, who was stabbed to death in Canada’s Niagara region AHMEDABAD: The aunt of 22-year-old Indian student Vidhi Megha, who was stabbed to death in Canada’s Niagara region, has urged the Government of India to expedite the process of bringing her mortal remains back to the country so…
Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure; Moscow says over 200 drones intercepted overnight (Image source: AP) The Russia-Ukraine war, triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has entered its fifth year, with intense fighting continuing across multiple fronts and no clear end to the conflict in sight.In a recent development, fuel storage facilities caught fire…
Canada has once again issued an advisory for the football fans who are planning to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026. The country has reminded the travellers that are responsible for their own immigration status and documentation. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar issued his first public statement after caretaker Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resigned from the office of chief minister. He praised the veteran Congress leader’s contribution to the state and signalling continuity in the party’s leadership and governance approach.Shivakumar, who is most likely to succeed Siddaramaiah, described the outgoing…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a set of binding directions to all high courts across the country to ensure faster delivery of judgements and reduce delays in the judicial system.Invoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said reserved judgments…
