New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel is likely to summon top executives of private airlines and the civil aviation regulator over the mass cancellation of IndiGo flights that has left thousands of travellers stranded across the country's airports. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, is likely to seek an...

Mumbai: IndiGo reportedly cancelled more than 220 flights at Delhi and Mumbai airports Sunday as large-scale disruptions entered the sixth day, prompting urgent monitoring by the airline’s board and scrutiny from aviation authorities. The cancellations and delays over the past several days have caused hardships to thousands of passengers. Sources said at least 112 flights were cancelled...

Bhubaneswar: The 37th National Sub-Junior Badminton Championship concluded at Dalmia Bharat Gopichand Badminton Excellence Centre in Kalinga Stadium Complex in Bhubaneswar Saturday, with local star Tanvi Patri dominating the girls’ categories by clinching a remarkable double crown. Tanvi emerged victorious in both Under-15 and Under-17 Girls’ Singles categories on the final day of the championship, showcasing exceptional...

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at injury prevention, Sports Science India (SSI) successfully conducted the first-ever free Bone Mineral Density (BMD) screening camp for young athletes at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar Saturday. 150 budding and state-level athletes were screened using DEXA-based portable scanners to check for bone-related deficiencies. SSI founder and sports science expert Sarthak Patnaik stated...

Karachi: Security forces foiled an attempt to attack the frequently-targeted Jaffar Express passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, according to a media report Sunday. Unidentified insurgents planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on the track used by the Peshawar-bound train in the Nasir­abad area of the province Saturday, the Dawn newspaper reported. Law enforcement agencies cordoned off...

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Sunday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the fire at a nightclub which claimed 25 lives. Speaking to PTI, Sawant said an FIR has been lodged against the owner and the general manager of the nightclub and they would be arrested. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane after midnight....

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has held IndiGo’s top management accountable for ongoing flight disruptions, issuing a show-cause notice to its CEO Pieter Elbers, as the low-cost airlines cancelled more flights Sunday amid an ongoing crisis. The aviation regulator has sought explanation from him within 24 hours on why enforcement action should not...

Mumbai: Ranveer Singh–starrer Dhurandhar released December 5; however, within hours, the movie was leaked online. Illicit piracy platforms uploaded the film in multiple formats, ranging from low-quality 240p prints to full 1080p HD versions, making the title widely accessible through illegal channels. Indian filmmakers have long battled this persistent issue, and despite government crackdowns, new piracy sites...

Baripada: A sharp fall in temperatures has intensified the cold wave across Mayurbhanj district, with Similipal recording a minimum of 2°C in the past 24 hours. The biting cold has begun to affect wildlife in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, while human activity in urban areas, particularly Baripada, has started slowing down before dusk. The steady flow of...

Rajanagar: Forest officials seized a trawler and arrested 19 persons for allegedly fishing illegally inside the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary near Agarnasi, authorities said Saturday. The patrol team intercepted the trawler Maa Kalijai, reportedly operating from Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts, while it was engaged in unlawful fishing activities within restricted waters. The team seized the vessel along with...