KOLKATA: IndiGo Airlines pilots have alleged that the flight cancellation and delay crisis that brought India’s aviation sector to a standstill was engineered to undermine the implementation of new safety norms and pressure govt into putting the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules in abeyance.They questioned how a shortage of just 65 captains and 59 co-pilots following the rollout of...
December 2025
Gurugram: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has finalised the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed Namo Bharat RRTS project, connecting Gurugram, Faridabad, and Noida at an estimated cost of ₹15, 000 crore. Initially, 10 six-coach trains will operate on this route, with a total carrying capacity of 1,928 passengers per train, including 408 seats. (HT FILE...
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), the apex body overseeing coordination and supervision of city corporations, has issued over 8 lakh e-Khatas across Bengaluru and is now preparing to launch passport-style service centres to accelerate approvals and enhance citizen experience, the authority said in a statement.The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued over 8 lakh e-Khatas and is set to launch...
NEW DELHI: Disguised as a woman to evade detection in CCTV cameras, a 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a house in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden and fleeing with jewellery, watches and a handicam along with an associate.The incident came to light on Nov 16, when a complaint was received from a resident of Mohan Garden alleging overnight house theft while he was away for...
MUMBAI: Maharashtra urban development department led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde has approved allotment of an approximate 2-acre vacant BMC plot in Sion in Mumbai to Vishwa Hindu Parishad on lease for a period of 30 years. The civic body will charge a one-time premium of Rs 9.7 crore and Rs 10,186 per year as concessional rent thereafter. The plot will be used for medical and educational purposes....
For many people, working from home has settled into everyday life, which has created endless debates about its real impact on our minds. Yet, a new study cuts through the noise, drawing on two decades of data about more than 16,000 workers to say it can help mental health-but not equally for everyone. Women tend to gain the most from hybrid setups, while men feel the pinch more from long commutes....
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh verification of whether a small premises inside the historic Marlboro House Cooperative Housing Society on Pedder Road can legally be treated as an independent flat, a question that has fuelled a bitter divide among the Art Deco building’s residents. HC orders fresh check on ‘illegal flat’ claim that split Marlboro House Society in Pedder...
GREATER NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has stayed Uttar Pradesh government’s order that approved interest waivers and other benefits to realty firm Sunworld City in its 414,000 square metres mixed-land use township located in Sector 22D along the Yamuna Expressway. Yeida argued that the government had ignored the high court’s 2012 directions, ordered lease execution notwithstanding...
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday warned of a "strict and decisive" action against Bangladeshi and Rohingya "infiltrators" in the state. He advised the state residents to ensure that the "identity of any individual is thoroughly verified before employing them in domestic or business activities.""My esteemed residents of the state, The security of Uttar Pradesh, social...
Kolkata: Young talents from over 100 city schools showcased their vibrant imagination at the Colour Splash sit-and-draw contest recently. Organised by Jockey Juniors in association with Times NIE, the event had Birla High School Mukundapur as the venue partner on Nov 22.The participants had to chose between two themes—‘Around the World in a Day' or ‘Travelling Through a Land of Festivals.' The...