Modi–Trump Hold ‘Warm’ Talks As Signs Point To Possible India-US Trade Breakthrough

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and constructive phone conversation on Thursday, focusing on sustaining momentum in bilateral trade ties. 

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday told Parliament that the government cannot impose caps on airfares throughout the year, stating that ticket price increases during festival seasons are a normal market phenomenon.

The group, which included six women, handed over weapons such as an AK-47, two SLRs, and a BGL (barrel grenade launcher), signalling their decision to embrace the rehabilitation policy offered by the central and state governments.

This marks the second instance within a week in which the ageing pipeline has been damaged due to ongoing MGL works, causing significant inconvenience to residents who are increasingly relying on tankers and bottled water to meet daily needs.

The idea surfaced in reporting by Politico, which said the concept appeared in a longer, unpublished version of the National Security Strategy released last week. Although the outlet stressed it could not verify the document’s existence, first mentioned by Defense One, the proposal has nonetheless stirred debate about Washington’s global direction.

Under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Women’s Employment Scheme, women are provided Rs 10,000 each to start income-generating activities.

The idea surfaced in reporting by Politico, which said the concept appeared in a longer, unpublished version of the National Security Strategy released last week. Although the outlet stressed it could not verify the document’s existence, first mentioned by Defense One, the proposal has nonetheless stirred debate about Washington’s global direction.

In a bizarre turn of events, robbers disguised as police officers allegedly stole goats purchased under Bihar’s CM scheme. 

In a mesmerizing scene, over two lakh flamingos have transformed Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake into a pink paradise, that has tourists and bird enthusiasts rushing to witness the spectacle. 
 

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal for conducting the Census of India 2027 at a cost of  Rs 11,718.24 crore.
 

In a significant move, the BJP is set to unveil its new Uttar Pradesh State President on December 14, marking an important shift in the party’s state leadership.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the Union Cabinet has approved an allocation of ₹11,718.24 crore for conducting the 2027 Census. 

The brothers left India early Saturday on an IndiGo flight to Phuket. Investigators say their tickets were booked at 1.17 am, while firefighters were still struggling to control the blaze. Their presence in Thailand was confirmed soon after, with photographs of Gaurav Luthra at Phuket airport circulating widely.

The move comes after IndiGo, India’s largest airline, cancelled hundreds of flights beginning December 2, resulting in severe congestion and long delays at major airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.

In a stark message to both sides, Trump expresses deep frustration over stalled Russia Ukraine peace efforts, warning that endless talks without progress risk dangerous consequences.

IndiGo on Friday said its board has cleared the appointment of an international aviation consultancy to conduct an independent assessment of the recent operational disruptions that led to widespread flight cancellations.

A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi made the remarks after examining a report submitted by the Registrar General of the Madras High Court.

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday underlined the growing air pollution in major indian cities and asserted that the opposition will cooperate with the government in the plan to get rid of air pollution.

PM Modi-led Cabinet is likely to approve renaming MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Bill 2025.' The move aims to broaden the scope of the flagship employment scheme.
 

A video from Delhi is going viral after it captured a young boy using an NHAI highway speed-measuring device to check how fast he can run.

PM Modi-led Cabinet is likely to approve renaming MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Bill 2025.' The move aims to broaden the scope of the flagship employment scheme.
 

Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform to speed up cybercrime investigations. 

Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil (90) passed away. His controversial legacy includes the 26/11 security lapse, where he allegedly changed clothes multiple times, and his later comparison of the Gita to 'Jihad.'
 

Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil (90) passes away. His controversial legacy includes the 26/11 security lapse where he allegedly changed clothes multiple times and his later comparison of the Gita to 'Jihad'.
 

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday dismissed four flight inspectors, who were responsible for monitoring the safety and operational standards of IndiGo and again summoned the CEO Pieter Elbers following the chaos at major airports due to flight cancellations and delays.

Luthra brothers stated that bulldozer action against their other properties in Goa after the fire tragedy was proof that they could be treated unfairly by the authorities.

Cold Wave Alert: Srinagar plunged to -2.9 degrees celsius. IMD warned of prolonged cold driven by Polar Vortex; Yellow Alerts issued for Central states. Rohtang Pass closed; Delhi smog persists.
 

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra, at the age of 91. He served during the UPA-I government.
 

In a heated escalation, Mamata Banerjee blames the BSF for pushing Indians into Bangladesh and attacks the Centre for blocking MGNREGA and housing scheme funds.
 

A tragic bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district claimed nine lives and injured twenty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the affected families. An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh was announced for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.