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  Passengers scheduled to travel to or from the nine affected cities today are strongly advised to check their flight status.  Flights Cancelled:  IndiGo and Air India announced the cancellation of all flights to and from nine airports across North and West India for today, May 13, 2025. The affected airports include Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, Jodhpur, Jamnagar, Bhuj, and Rajkot. The airlines cited renewed safety concerns as the primary reason for this abrupt suspension of services. This development follows a brief resumption of civilian flights on Monday after a temporary shutdown that began on May 7 due to heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan. In a statement, IndiGo emphasized that “passenger safety remains its highest priority” and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to travelers. The airline assured passengers that its teams are “closely monitoring the situation.” Air India confirmed the cancellations and echoed IndiGo’s c...

  In the rich spiritual tradition of Sanatan Dharma, a wide spectrum of seekers, teachers, and renunciates exist, each playing a unique role in the spiritual evolution of society and self. Among these, the figures of the Rishi, Muni, Sadhu, and Saint hold a revered place. Though often used interchangeably in casual discourse, each of these titles refers to distinct spiritual paths and responsibilities. Rishi – The Seer of Truth The Saptarishis (Image Credit: Freepik) The word Rishi comes from the Sanskrit root  “ṛṣ” , meaning “to see” or “to know.” A Rishi is not just a scholar or a wise man but a seer of cosmic truths. The Rishis were those who heard (or "saw") the Vedic mantras in deep states of consciousness and passed them on in the form of hymns. These were not composed through logical thinking but revealed in a state of heightened awareness. Rishis like Vasistha, Vishwamitra, and Atri were the original transmitters of divine knowledge, whose insights still form the back...

  IAF stand junks reports of 'radioactive leakage' NEW DELHI: India did not strike Kirana Hills in Pakistan’s Punjab province, a fortified complex with underground nuclear infrastructure and storage facilities, though some strategic messaging was certainly done by hitting the Nur Khan and Sargodha airbases. IAF fighter jets like Sukhoi-30MKIs, armed with BrahMos missiles and other weapons, did target nine airbases in Pakistan and PoK as well as some radar sites, but Kirana Hills wasn’t among the targets. On whether IAF hit Kirana Hills nuclear storage facility, director general of air operations Air Marshal A K Bharti first said in a lighter vein, “Thank you for telling us Kirana Hills houses nuclear installations. We did not know it.” IAF's categorical denial that it had bombed Kirana Hills in Pakistan's Punjab province effectively junks reports of "radioactive leakage" at the site due to a missile hit, which had found some traction in international circles. ...

  Delhi: Two years after makeover for G20 Summit, Bhairon Marg drain is in a shambles In the run-up to the G20 Summit in September 2023, Delhi rolled out the red carpet for visiting dignitaries -- roads were relaid, new fountains in all shapes and sizes were built, and street art adorned the walls. As part of the transformation of the city, a portion of Pragati Maidan’s Bhairon Drain near the Summit venue — Bharat Mandapam — received a quiet makeover. Under the supervision of the Delhi L-G and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), a 240-metre section of the drain was given a ‘canal-like’ appearance. Beautified at a total cost of Rs 2.46 crore, the work was done in three phases. When  The Indian Express  visited the site on April 8, it bore a scant resemblance to its spruced-up version. Decorative rocks, once meticulously laid in a mosaic pattern along the sides, are now barely visible under wild overgrowth. Tall, unkempt plants have sprung from the gaps between the st...

  delhi airport Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. (File) Now, passengers flying in and out of Delhi airport will be able to use India’s first 360° virtual navigation map at Terminal 3, which is aimed at simplifying transit for domestic and international transfer travellers. “Delhi Airport is on the way to becoming a global hub and committed to making every passenger's journey as smooth and hassle-free as possible. The launch of our 360° Virtual Navigation Map marks a major step forward in enhancing the airport experience, especially for transfer passengers who need efficient and clear directions. This initiative is designed with the needs of every traveller in mind—from first-time flyers to those travelling with children or elderly family members,” said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). DIAL, led by the GMR airports consortium, announced the launch of the virtual navigation panel on Monday. Delhi-Airport The virtual map can be acc...

  A luxurious Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is set to become US President Donald Trump's new official aircraft with the call sign 'Air Force One' after the Qatar government decided to 'gift' the Queen of the Skies to the Trump administration. A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, also known as the “Queen of the Skies” in the aviation industry, from the Qatar government is all set to potentially be US President Donald Trump's new presidential aircraft, i.e., ‘Air Force One’, according to multiple media reports.  “So the fact that the Defence Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane,” said Donald Trump in a social media post on Truth Social. US officials aware of the development told  The New York Times  that the Trump administration is set to accept a “luxury...

  New Delhi : Shares of Yes Bank on Monday morning jumped over 8 per cent after State Bank of India and seven other lenders announced selling 20 per cent of their combined stakes in the firm to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for a consideration of Rs 13,483 crore.The stock climbed 8.7 per cent to Rs 21.74 on the BSE.At the NSE, shares of the firm surged 8.39 per cent to Rs 21.70.The company's market valuation went up by Rs 1,415.15 crore to Rs 64,123.38 crore. File Image State Bank of India (SBI) and seven other lenders on Friday announced selling 20 per cent of their combined stakes in Yes Bank to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for a consideration of Rs 13,483 crore, making it the largest cross-border investment in the Indian banking sector. Following completion of the transaction, SMBC will become the single largest shareholder of the Mumbai-based Yes Bank.Of the 20 per cent stake, SBI would dilute 13.19 per cent stake in Yes Bank in favou...

  Tata Steel announced its fourth quarter results on Monday, May 12, 2025. Tata Steel Q4 Results:  Tata Group's steel manufacturing arm, Tata Steel Ltd, announced its January to March quarter results for the financial year ended 2024-25. The company recorded a 117 per cent rise in its consolidated net profits to ₹1,201 crore, compared to ₹554.56 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.  Tata Steel Dividend  Tata Steel's board of directors announced a 360 per cent dividend issue of ₹3.60 per equity share with a face value of Re 1 apiece. This means that every shareholder will receive a dividend of ₹3.60 for each equity share they own of the steel making giant.  “Recommended a dividend of ₹3.60 per Ordinary (Equity) Share of face value ₹1/- each (360%) to the shareholders of the Company for FY2024-25,” said the company in the NSE statement.  “The Board of the Company has fixed Friday, June 6, 2025 as the Record D...

  India, Pakistan DGMOs agree to reduce troops on borders Two days after they decided to end military action against each other following Operation Sindoor, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan Monday “agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas”. DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Major General Kashif Abdullah at 5 pm Monday — their second conversation since Saturday when they agreed to stop all military actions. The Indian Army said: “Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed. It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas.” Earlier in the day, releasing more visual evidence of the damage inflicted on 13 Pakistani military installations in retaliato...