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Fewer flights, no fare caps: Domestic airfares set to soar
Domestic air travel is poised for a significant price increase this summer, mirroring international flight costs. A 12% reduction in weekly domestic flights, coupled with the removal of fare caps and anticipated Aviation Turbine Fuel hikes, will drive up ticket prices. Only financially robust airlines are expected to maintain operations as demand and operating costs fluctuate.
President urged not to grant assent to transgender bill
Over 140 legal professionals and activists have urged President Murmu to reject the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the bill, passed hastily, violates constitutional rights by removing the right to self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for identity certificates, potentially excluding marginalized transgender individuals from essential protections.
PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in France from June 15–17 amid escalating Middle East conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit to be hosted by France from June 15 to 17, the Embassy of France in India announced. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay.
Govt announces lifetime free train travel for gallantry award winners and eligible family members
In a landmark decision honouring India's brave soldiers, the central government has approved lifetime free train travel for recipients of gallantry medals from the Army, Navy and Air Force. Defence officials confirmed that this benefit will also extend to certain categories of their family members which marks a major welfare initiative for the nation’s uniformed heroes.
Shashi Tharoor slams govt's silence, says India gets no credit while Pakistan is holding West Asia peace talks
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday expressed disappointment over Pakistan emerging as one of the key players in the mediation efforts surrounding the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He said that India, given its international stature and ties with both sides, should have taken the diplomatic lead. Reacting to reports of Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt engaging in backchannel efforts between the United States and Iran, Tharoor said he had backed the Indian government's cautious posture earlier, expecting New Delhi to step in with a constructive peace initiative.
IMD weather alert: Storms, heavy rain and temperature swings across 22 states today | Check here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a major weather alert for multiple regions as two active western disturbances continue to impact the country. The weather office has predicted thunderstorms, rain and strong winds across nearly 22 states, covering North India, the Northeast and parts of Central India. Officials said temperatures in northwest India may rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next two days before gradually falling again.
'LPG charge' not legal, will invite action, CCPA warns eateries
Hotels and restaurants face strict action for levying additional charges like "LPG charges" or "fuel cost recovery" on food bills. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) stated these are unfair trade practices, as operational costs should be included in menu prices. Consumers can dispute such charges and file complaints.
Middle East crisis: Amit Shah heading informal GoM on 'overall strategic issues'
Home Minister Amit Shah is leading an informal Group of Ministers to address strategic issues arising from the West Asia conflict, including impacts on cooking gas and LNG supplies. Another GoM, headed by Manohar Lal, is focusing on energy supply matters, particularly piped gas for homes, as the government prioritizes PNG adoption.
BRO entrusted with task of developing infra along 1600-km Myanmar border: Rajnath at parl panel meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will develop infrastructure along the 1,600 km Indo-Myanmar border to bolster management capabilities. The BRO is also ensuring all-weather connectivity in remote regions and adopting modern construction techniques to enhance operational mobility and defence preparedness.
Space co Agnikul successfully tests 3D-printed ‘Agnite’ booster engine
Indian space company Agnikul Cosmos has successfully tested its 3D-printed booster engine, 'Agnite'. This single-piece Inconel engine, a meter long, can be fully printed within a week, significantly reducing production complexity and turnaround time. The successful in-house testing marks a crucial end-to-end cycle completion for their larger engines.
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