India’s largest airline — has been ordered by the government to cut its flight schedule by 10%, doubling an earlier 5% directive from the regulator. The cut affects over 2,300 daily flights (about 2,150 domestic), meaning scheduled domestic flights now drop to under 1,950 per day. The airline’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, has been summoned to explain the repeated disruptions and approved cut. The rollback is a response to widespread cancellations triggered by poor crew-rostering and tough new pilot rest rules, which IndiGo struggled to implement. (PC: The Indian EXPRESS)

  Goa Police have detained nightclub co-owner Ajay Gupta in New Delhi, following a Look-Out Circular, as part of the investigation into the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane that killed 25 people. Gupta is likely to be formally arrested and brought to Goa for questioning. Meanwhile the club’s main owners — Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra — remain absconding, and an INTERPOL Blue Corner Notice has been issued to trace them. So far, five senior staff from the club’s management have already been arrested. The fire, which occurred around midnight in Arpora, sparked outrage due to alleged gross violations — including lack of fire-safety equipment, blocked or insufficient exits, and unauthorized construction on salt-pan land. (PC: PTI) 

IndiGo faced another day of major disruption on Tuesday, cancelling more than 400 flights across India. Delhi and Bengaluru saw the highest cancellations. The civil aviation ministry ordered IndiGo to cut its operations by 10%, saying the airline failed to manage its schedule properly. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said the airline is working “on a war footing” to restore normal operations and apologised to passengers. He said most refunds and baggage deliveries have already been completed. IndiGo plans to operate around 1,900 flights on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told MPs that passengers should not suffer due to operational chaos. (PC: HT)

Goa Police DIG Varsha Sharma has denied claims that police officers helped Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra flee India after the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people. She said the brothers escaped within five hours because they owned the place and knew what had happened. Sharma said the police began action at once but the owners had already travelled to Phuket from Delhi. She added that an LOC and a Blue Corner Notice were issued quickly. Sharma called rumours of senior officers shielding the accused “absolutely wrong” and said efforts to bring them back are ongoing. (PC: India Today)

Assam's Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre released 35 critically endangered vultures, 30 White-rumped and 5 Slender-billed into Kaziranga National Park Monday under Bishwanath Wildlife Division. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called them "guardians of our health," comparing them to Ramayana's Jatayu, marking the 6th edition release. Both species are IUCN Red List Critically Endangered and Schedule I protected, having suffered 97% population crashes in two decades from diclofenac poisoning, the fastest bird decline recorded. Assam remains India's last slender-billed vulture stronghold. The VCBC-Rani, a joint Assam Forest Department-BNHS initiative, has bred 800+ vultures nationwide over 15 years. Additional releases planned for early 2026 in Kamrup and Biswanath districts.(PC: HT)

Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu ordered a 10% curtailment of IndiGo flights Tuesday amid nationwide disruptions caused by crew roster mismanagement and inadequate communication. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was summoned, confirming 100% refunds completed for flights affected until December 6. Over 400 flights were cancelled nationwide Tuesday, Delhi's IGI Airport reported 152 cancellations, Bengaluru 121, Chennai 41, Hyderabad 58, Mumbai 31, Ahmedabad 16, and Patna 9. The minister emphasized IndiGo must comply with all directives, including fare capping and passenger convenience measures. Elbers stated operations have stabilized, with lakhs receiving refunds daily and most delayed baggage delivered, promising continued customer support.

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said the 50% US tariffs on India were not about Russian oil, but India countering Trump’s claim of brokering the May ceasefire with Pakistan. Speaking at the University of Zurich, he added that Pakistan “played it right” and faced only 19% tariffs. Rajan said the tension was driven by Trump’s personality and India’s response to his claims. He clarified that he did not know all details but hoped “sanity prevails” in India-US relations. The tariffs followed a series of personal attacks by Trump’s aides and escalated trade tensions.

The government has directed IndiGo to reduce its daily flights by 10% following massive cancellations affecting over 2,000 flights in recent days. With around 2,200 flights daily, this cut will mean over 200 cancellations. The move aims to stabilize operations and reduce further disruption. IndiGo confirmed it will continue serving all destinations and complete refunds and baggage handovers promptly. The airline’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, met the Civil Aviation Ministry to update officials. The DGCA has issued showcause notices and is investigating. The ministry emphasized compliance with fare caps and passenger convenience measures. (PC: NDTV)

The Centre has issued a strong warning to IndiGo after days of flight chaos left thousands of passengers stranded. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu told Parliament that “no airline, however large, will be allowed to cause hardship to passengers,” stressing that safety rules cannot be ignored. IndiGo’s cancellations began after new pilot rest rules came into force. The DGCA has cut IndiGo’s winter schedule by 5% and sent showcause notices to its top leaders. The minister said refunds and passenger support are being monitored. He added that the government will push more competition to improve safety and service. (PC: NDTV)

IndiGo cancelled nearly 500 flights on Tuesday, with Delhi and Bengaluru the worst affected. In response, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) directed the airline to reduce 5% of its winter schedule. Other affected cities include Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad. The MoCA deployed 10 officials to monitor airport operations and will hold a review meeting with airline executives, including IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers. The DGCA is also examining the disruptions. IndiGo said it has returned over 4,500 misplaced bags, arranged thousands of hotel rooms and transport for stranded passengers, and is working to restore full operations. (PC: India Today)