Berlin’s primary international airport remained shut on Friday after severe winter weather created dangerous layers of black ice across runways and taxiways, forcing authorities to suspend flight operations and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The closure disrupted departures and arrivals across Germany and impacted several international routes, including those used by Indian travellers connecting through European hubs. Airport officials said persistent freezing rain and
Berlin’s primary international airport remained shut on Friday after severe winter weather created dangerous layers of black ice across runways and taxiways, forcing authorities to suspend flight operations and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The closure disrupted departures and arrivals across Germany and impacted several international routes, including those used by Indian travellers connecting through European hubs. Airport officials said persistent freezing rain and
In a historic move, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, will make a groundbreaking appearance in the Supreme Court to argue a case—marking the first time in Indian history that a sitting Chief Minister will represent themselves in court. The case revolves around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, an issue that has sparked intense political controversy across the state. Banerjee is challenging the Election Commission of India's ongoing rev
In a historic move, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, will make a groundbreaking appearance in the Supreme Court to argue a case—marking the first time in Indian history that a sitting Chief Minister will represent themselves in court. The case revolves around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, an issue that has sparked intense political controversy across the state. Banerjee is challenging the Election Commission of India's ongoing rev
A major political development unfolded in Telangana on Saturday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) concluded its first round of questioning of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in the high-profile phone tapping case. The SIT team arrived at KCR’s residence in Nandi Nagar in the afternoon and began questioning him at around 3:00 pm. What was initially expected to be a brief inquiry extended into a nearly four-and-a-half-hour session, drawing significant political and publ
A major political development unfolded in Telangana on Saturday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) concluded its first round of questioning of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in the high-profile phone tapping case. The SIT team arrived at KCR’s residence in Nandi Nagar in the afternoon and began questioning him at around 3:00 pm. What was initially expected to be a brief inquiry extended into a nearly four-and-a-half-hour session, drawing significant political and publ
The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained
The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conveyed a firm and uncompromising message during a visit to Washington months before the public announcement of a renewed India–US trade deal, underscoring that New Delhi would not yield to pressure or public criticism during negotiations. According to officials familiar with the discussions, Doval told senior American leadership that India was prepared to take a patient approach to trade talks rather than accept terms it considered unfair or
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conveyed a firm and uncompromising message during a visit to Washington months before the public announcement of a renewed India–US trade deal, underscoring that New Delhi would not yield to pressure or public criticism during negotiations. According to officials familiar with the discussions, Doval told senior American leadership that India was prepared to take a patient approach to trade talks rather than accept terms it considered unfair or
Russia has said it has not received any formal communication from India indicating that the country plans to stop purchasing Russian oil, casting doubt on recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that New Delhi had agreed to halt such imports as part of a new trade agreement with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has yet to hear any official statement from the Indian government suggesting that energy flows between the two countries are being curtail
Russia has said it has not received any formal communication from India indicating that the country plans to stop purchasing Russian oil, casting doubt on recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that New Delhi had agreed to halt such imports as part of a new trade agreement with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has yet to hear any official statement from the Indian government suggesting that energy flows between the two countries are being curtail
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an extensive telephone conversation on Wednesday, discussing a wide range of economic and geopolitical issues that could influence global trade flows, energy markets, and strategic stability across Asia, developments closely watched in India and other emerging economies. Sharing details of the exchange on his social media platform, Trump described the interaction as “excellent” and said the leaders engage
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an extensive telephone conversation on Wednesday, discussing a wide range of economic and geopolitical issues that could influence global trade flows, energy markets, and strategic stability across Asia, developments closely watched in India and other emerging economies. Sharing details of the exchange on his social media platform, Trump described the interaction as “excellent” and said the leaders engage
A Turkish Airlines passenger aircraft carrying 236 people made an emergency diversion to Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after its right engine reportedly caught fire shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, prompting swift action from flight crew and airport authorities in both Nepal and India. Officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe, and the aircraft landed without injuries, bringing relief to families and aviation authorities. The Airbus A330-303 wide-body
A Turkish Airlines passenger aircraft carrying 236 people made an emergency diversion to Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after its right engine reportedly caught fire shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, prompting swift action from flight crew and airport authorities in both Nepal and India. Officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe, and the aircraft landed without injuries, bringing relief to families and aviation authorities. The Airbus A330-303 wide-body