NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra on Friday hailed India-Russia relations and claimed it to be a “North star” in the changing world order.While holding a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister said that both the countries have agreed on a economic cooperation program till 2030. Putin Sends Strong Message Backing…
The aircraft carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin became the most tracked flight in the world on Wednesday, according to Flight Radar 24. Putin was headed to Delhi for a two-day state visit.The aircraft, often referred to as the “Flying Kremlin” or “Doomsday plane,” is a specially modified Russian-made Ilyushin Il-80, adapted from the Il-86 passenger…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday marked the historic air operations carried out on December 5, the third day of the 1971 war, underscoring how air power proved decisive in shaping the conflict’s outcome and paving the way for India’s victory and the creation of Bangladesh.In a post on X, the IAF…
Rahul targets Centre over IndiGo crisis NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi weighed in on the IndiGo disruption, stating that it is a consequence of the monopoly model promoted by the government, for which ordinary citizens are paying the price. He took to X to share a post emphasising the need for fair competition…
PM Modi presents Russian edition of Gita to Putin (@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a copy of the Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin after receiving him at Delhi’s Palam Airport. Sharing a picture from their interaction, PM Modi highlighted the inspirational teachings of the Gita.“Presented a copy…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin, in India for a two-day visit to attend the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, is set for a packed schedule on Friday, the final day of his trip.Also Read | Putin’s India visit: From private dinner with PM Modi to Rajghat visit…
NEW DELHI: There were unprecedented disruptions at IndiGo and misery at airports across India, with about 300 IndiGo flights cancelled on Thursday. IndiGo’s problems had consequences for passengers of other airlines too at places like Pune. The airline, the DGCA said, admitted grossly under-estimating pilot requirements for its current schedule under new crew duty rules.These…
AHMEDABAD: An IndiGo Madinah-Hyderabad flight with more than 180 passengers and six crew members made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport Thursday after an alleged bomb threat mid-air. It later turned out to be a hoax.Crew allegedly got a message claiming that an explosive device had been planted in the aircraft….
Ten hours on plastic chairs, midnight boarding, pre-match heebie-jeebies. Mumbai City FC’s journey to a Super Cup semi-final became the face of a nationwide air travel meltdown as IndiGo cancellations and delays left thousands stranded across India.The former ISL champions reached Goa Thursday morning after their Wednesday afternoon flight was cancelled amid widespread disruption. “After…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet each other at the Palam Air Base in New Delhi (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Thursday agreed to further enhance their expansive defence partnership, including through collaboration in niche military technologies and stronger defence-industrial cooperation, which is likely to see Moscow…
