Neelam Kothari faints mid-flight after meal, slams Etihad airline; netizens say ' drama queen seeking attention'

Neelam Kothari faints mid-flight, slams airline; netizens call her "drama queen"

Neelam Kothari has publicly called out an airline after what she described as a deeply distressing experience during her recent Toronto–Mumbai flight. Taking to social media, the actor shared that the journey turned into an ordeal marked by a prolonged delay and a serious medical emergency onboard, with little to no support from the airline's cabin crew. Dec 10, 2025
BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

He also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of repeatedly disrespecting Congress leaders, including the first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. Taking part in a discussion on Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha, Kharge said, "The PM misled the House on facts related to correspondence between Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose." Dec 9, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Indian stock markets open lower amid profit booking

Sentiment weakened further after reports suggested that US President Donald Trump may consider imposing new tariffs on Indian rice, raising fresh worries about unresolved trade issues between Washington and New Delhi. Dec 9, 2025
Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump links tariffs to new farm aid, flags Indian rice imports

The President framed the new assistance as essential to stabilising the farm economy after what he repeatedly called inherited inflation and depressed commodity prices. "Farmers are an indispensable national asset, part of the backbone of America," he said, arguing that tariff leverage was central to his strategy for reviving US agriculture. Dec 9, 2025
IndiGo crisis day 5: Apologises to customers, says it is addressing all refunds on priority

IndiGo disruption: 16 flights cancelled in J&K, passengers suffer

While reports suggest that IndiGo flights were impacted due to the new rules limiting pilots' duty hours, IndiGo management has blamed a multitude of unforeseen operational challenges, including minor tech glitches, winter schedule changes, congestion, and weather, for the chaos. Dec 8, 2025
Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

What emerges is not merely a debate over history but a struggle for political ownership of Ambedkar's legacy. Sonia Gandhi's recent remarks at the launch of The Nehru Centre India encapsulate Congress' defensive posture. In a lengthy post, she lamented what she described as "systematic attempts" to denigrate Nehru, accusing the ruling establishment of trying to erase his contributions and destroy the foundations of the nation. Dec 8, 2025
Crime

Delhi Police bust multi-state scam syndicate with suspected Chinese links

Technical surveillance helped identify the key directors of the fake firm -- Shivam Singh, a resident of Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, and Lakshay, a resident of Delhi, the Delhi Police said in its press note. Investigators found that Rs 10.38 lakh from the defrauded amount had been routed through Belcrest-connected accounts. Dec 7, 2025
Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

Forging iron curtain of East: India's bold bet on multipolar future

This alliance is not an act of fealty but enlightened pragmatism, a catalyst for India's transcendence beyond Western orbits toward a sovereign multipolarity. By steering with intellectual clarity, unwavering resolve, and iterative refinement, perhaps commissioning an independent impact audit by mid-2026, India can transform the Eastern iron curtain from a mere shield into a dynamo of global influence, redefining multipolarity not as chaos, but as opportunity. Dec 7, 2025