Volcanic ash disrupts air travel: Multiple flights cancelled in India

Volcanic ash disrupts air travel: Multiple flights cancelled in India

Several flights were cancelled, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an urgent advisory to airlines and airports. IndiGo cancelled at least six domestic and international flights, while Akasa Air suspended its flights to Jeddah, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi for November 24 and 25. Nov 25, 2025
Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Orde

White House defends Trump's H-1B stance as 'common sense'

The US President's recent comments have sparked an intense debate with leading Republican and conservative leaders demanding the scrapping of the visa programme. The White House had earlier clarified its position over the visa policy, telling IANS that the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications is a "significant first step to stop abuses of the system." Nov 25, 2025
NCW launches new helpline number for women in distress

NCW launches new helpline number for women in distress

As the apex national body for women's rights, NCW works to ensure women's equality and participation in all spheres of life. It focusses on securing their rights and entitlements through policy recommendations, legislative review, enforcement of existing laws, and implementation of schemes and programmes aimed at addressing gender-based discrimination. Nov 24, 2025
No place for any double standards in fight against terrorism, says PM Modi at IBSA meet

No place for any double standards in fight against terrorism, says PM Modi at IBSA meet

Calling IBSA an "important platform" connecting three continents, he stated, "IBSA is not just a group of three countries; it is an important platform connecting three continents, three major democratic powers, three major economies. It is also a deep and intimate bond, characterised by diversity, shared values, and shared aspirations." Nov 23, 2025
Mekedatu project: Karnataka govt to convene all-party meet & finalise next step

Mekedatu project: Karnataka govt to convene all-party meet & finalise next step

The state of Tamil Nadu had approached the apex court seeking a stay on the operation of the permission given by the Central Water Commission on November 22, 2018, to Karnataka Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd., Bengaluru, an instrumentality of the state of Karnataka, to go ahead with the preparation of a detailed project report for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir-cum-Drinking Water project. Nov 23, 2025