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IndiGo grapples with massive disruptions, cancels 550 flights amid staffing shortages

IndiGo cancels 550 flights across India, passengers face chaos as delays persist

by Business Today Desk |Dec 5, 2025

The chaos primarily affected key airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad, with at least 191 flights grounded in these cities alone

The proposed reductions are part of Meta’s 2026 budget planning.

Mark Zuckerberg plans big cuts to Meta’s Metaverse projects to focus on AI and generative tech

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

Meta’s metaverse vision has not gained the traction Zuckerberg hoped for, though he still believes people will one day work and play in virtual worlds.

He added that India had been waiting for Putin’s visit for the 23rd Annual Summit.

‘We’ve been eagerly waiting for Putin’s visit’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Summit strengthening India-Russia partnership

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

The IRIGC-M&MTC session reviewed key areas of defence cooperation, including major contracts, licensed production and technology transfer.

Putin maintained that Russia’s demands are neither unusual nor unreasonable.

Putin highlights risks of Nato expansion, emphasizes Ukraine must not threaten Russian security

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

Ukraine's desire to join Nato is rooted in its pursuit of reliable security guarantees. With a smaller military and defence budget compared to Russia, Ukrainian officials argue that Nato offers the b...

Putin also highlighted the complexity of the Palestinian issue, noting that it cannot be resolved quickly or with simple solutions.

'Won't be resolved in a few months by clicking a button,' Putin on complexities of Israel-Palestine conflict

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

The Russin President stressed that a just and lasting resolution can only be achieved through the implementation of long-standing international frameworks and agreements.

He noted that while India needs Russian oil, petroleum products, and fertilizers, which boosts Russia's rupee earnings, the challenge lies in what Russian companies can purchase with these rupees in India.

Putin says no immediate plans for BRICS single currency, cites EU’s euro issues

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

When asked why the rupee-rouble trade mechanism has not gained traction despite mutual support for local currency settlements, Putin attributed the delay to economic factors rather than political ones...

The CEO assured travellers that the airline is working to resolve issues “as soon as possible,” adding that teams are proactively reaching out to affected passengers to minimise inconvenience. 

‘We could not live up to our promise’: IndiGo CEO apologises after 300 flight cancellations

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

Elbers pointed to a convergence of challenges — technology glitches, schedule changes, bad weather, congestion across the aviation ecosystem, and the rollout of revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (F...

He also stressed that India’s growing energy demand and its efforts to secure affordable supplies are consistent with global norms.

India’s growing economic influence unsettles global powers amid strong Russia ties: Putin

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

Putin emphasized that the India-Russia partnership, built over decades, remains resilient in the face of temporary Western policy changes. “Our energy cooperation with India is unaffected by current c...

The Russian leader implied that it is Western governments, not India or Russia, who have turned energy into a political weapon.

'India bought Russian oil long before Ukraine war': Putin slams West 'politicising' energy markets

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

According to Putin, the global oil market has rebalanced after Western price caps and sanctions, creating opportunities for non-Western buyers. “If the market changes, buyers respond. That is not poli...

The Russian President also spoke fondly about his personal equation with Modi, recounting an unplanned moment during the recent SCO Summit where the two leaders hopped into his car to continue their private conversation.

‘A major achievement’: Putin calls PM Modi the architect of India’s 7% growth surge

by Business Today Desk |Dec 4, 2025

The Russian President went further, offering rare praise for India’s developmental journey over the past 77 years since Independence. He called India’s progress “almost like a miracle,” citing the dou...