IndiGo cancelled over 200 flights on Thursday due to staff shortages and operational disruptions, affecting major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has called IndiGo officials for a meeting to investigate the crisis. Flight delays are also impacting other airlines as IndiGo planes occupy parking bays, straining airport capacity. The Federation of India Pilots blamed the airline’s hiring freeze and lean staffing strategy, while ALPA India raised concerns over crew management and regulatory oversight. IndiGo cited technical glitches, weather, congestion, and new crew rules as reasons for disruptions. (PC: India Today)

Delhi is on high alert as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit India for two days. Over 5,000 police personnel, SWAT teams, snipers, and anti-terror units have been deployed across the capital. Anti-drone systems and secured VVIP routes are in place, with traffic advisories planned to reduce commuter inconvenience. During the visit, Putin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner and attend the 23rd India-Russia annual strategic summit. Discussions will include trade, defence, industrial cooperation, technology, healthcare, and space exploration. Security officials are closely monitoring every movement to ensure the safety of both leaders. (PC: HT)

Delhi is battling toxic air, with AQI levels touching 400, but city officials are still cutting large tree branches in the name of pruning. Residents say the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is hacking trees instead of doing light and scientific trimming. Social media is filled with complaints from areas like Vasant Kunj, Defence Colony and Greater Kailash. Experts warn this will reduce green cover at a time when trees are the only natural defence against pollution. Despite rules that restrict pruning without permission, poor coordination and alleged corruption continue. Citizens say this careless approach is worsening Delhi’s pollution crisis. (PC: India Today)

IndiGo has cancelled over 170 flights on December 4, 2025, with nearly 200 additional flights delayed or cancelled across major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. The disruption is primarily due to a severe shortage of pilots and crew following the implementation of stricter Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms on November 1, requiring longer rest periods and tighter rostering. Technical issues, winter schedule changes, airport congestion, and adverse weather have further compounded the situation. In November alone, IndiGo cancelled 1,232 flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and prompting DGCA to summon the airline for explanations. (PC: India Today)

The Indian rupee touched an all-time low of ₹90.41 per U.S. dollar on December 4, 2025, continuing its downward trend this year. Analysts cite three primary reasons for the 4 % decline in 2025: persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, a widening trade deficit driven by high imports—especially gold—and limited intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Delays in a potential India–US trade deal have also contributed to reduced dollar inflows. The depreciation raises concerns about rising import costs, inflationary pressures, and economic uncertainty for businesses and consumers.

IndiGo has cancelled over 150 flights and recorded just 35 % on-time performance amid implementation of the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms issued by DGCA. The rules, which came into effect in November, mandate 48 hours of weekly rest, limit night landings to two between midnight and 6 am, and restrict consecutive night duties. The airline blamed the disruptions on a crew shortage, tech glitches and weather, while the DGCA has sought a detailed report. (PC: PTI)

The Supreme Court of India held that in cases of divorce under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a Muslim man must return gifts received from the bride’s parents at or around marriage to the bride. The bench noted that Section 3 grants the woman a right over properties given to her before, at, or after marriage. It quashed a previous order by the Calcutta High Court which had allowed the man to retain such gifts. The court emphasised equality, dignity and lived realities of women in smaller towns and rural areas. 

The Indian rupee crashed past the 90-mark against the US dollar for the first time, hitting 90.14 amid strong dollar strength, heavy foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, and stalled India–US trade talks. Limited RBI intervention has allowed the currency to slide, with analysts warning it could touch 91 if support eases. The fall impacts everyday life: imported goods like crude oil and edible oils become costlier, raising inflation; foreign travel and overseas education expenses rise; and EMIs may increase with higher policy rates. The RBI’s upcoming Monetary Policy Committee decision on December 5 and the US Fed’s rate move on December 10 will be crucial for stability. (PC: Reuters)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sparked controversy by alleging that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public funds to build the Babri Masjid, but was opposed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Congress dismissed the claim as “lies” and accused Singh of “rewriting history.” Singh cited Inside Story of Sardar Patel: The Diary of Maniben Patel (1936–50), which records Patel telling Nehru that government money could not be used for a mosque, unlike the Somnath Temple reconstruction funded by a trust. Singh drew a parallel to the Ram Mandir, stressing no government funds were used. Congress leader Manickam Tagore insisted there is “zero archival evidence” supporting Singh’s assertion, calling it polarising rhetoric. (PC: NDTV & News18)

IndiGo issued a "sincere apology" Wednesday evening after over 150 flight cancellations and widespread delays across India due to multiple operational challenges. The airline announced "calibrated adjustments" to schedules for the next 48 hours to stabilize operations. Disruptions stemmed from technical glitches, winter schedule changes, adverse weather, aviation congestion, and new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules. Major airports saw significant cancellations: 67 from Delhi, 42 from Bengaluru, 32 from Mumbai, and 33 from Hyderabad. The Federation of Indian Pilots disputed IndiGo's FDTL explanation, attributing disruptions to the airline's "prolonged lean manpower strategy." Affected passengers were offered alternate arrangements or refunds. Other carriers also faced delays after Amadeus software outages Tuesday night.(PC: Indigo)