Air India Caps Fares, Gives Refunds After Govt Order
Air India & Air India Express implement MoCA fare caps for economy tickets. Passengers who paid more during transition will get refunds. Details here.
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Bengaluru's New E-Khata Kendras; Low 'B' to 'A' Khata Applications
Bengaluru introduces passport-style centres for e-khata services. Officials report only 3,252 applications for 'B' to 'A' khata conversion, citing public awareness gaps. Learn more about the new initiative.
Air India Caps Fares as Govt Acts on Soaring Ticket Prices
Air India caps domestic economy fares after government directive. Action follows IndiGo flight cancellations and skyrocketing airfares. Details inside.
IndiGo Meltdown: Govt Sets Refund & Baggage Deadlines
Government issues key directives to IndiGo after operational meltdown. Airline must process refunds by Sunday night and deliver flyers' baggage within 48 hours. Details inside.
IndiGo Must Finish Refunds by Dec 8, Govt Sets Deadline
The Indian government mandates IndiGo to finalize all passenger refunds for disrupted flights by Sunday, 8 PM. Airlines barred from rescheduling fees. Full details here.
Pregnant Woman Returns After Wrongful Deportation to Bangladesh
Sunali Khatun, 9 months pregnant, returns to Birbhum after 6-month detention in Bangladesh. Her repatriation followed a Supreme Court directive. Read her harrowing journey.
Bengaluru Lake Revived After 30 Years, Holds Water
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
Bengaluru's future needs one accountable authority
Bengaluru's development is crippled by competing plans and fragmented authority. Read why the city's future demands a single, accountable governing body to end the chaos.
Gandhi Bazaar footpath clearance fails as encroachments return
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
Drunk Driver Assaults Kolkata Civic Volunteers at Nak
A heavily drunk motorist attacked Kolkata police volunteers during a check. The incident has forced Lalbazar to mandate operational body cameras for all personnel. Read details.
SC Demands Acid Attack Case Data from High Courts in 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Gandhi Bazaar footpath encroachments cleared in Bengaluru
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
Delhi's Raj Niwas Officially Renamed Lok Niwas
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
Govt Makes Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Install Non-Mandatory
The Indian government has withdrawn its directive for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing rising voluntary adoption. Discover the details and impact.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Cracks Down on Illegal Hoardings
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda warns against illegal hoardings violating BBMP guidelines. Action promised against violators. Read the full story.
Draft ESZ Map for Pulicat Sanctuary Submitted
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
Bengaluru BBMP Fund Misuse: Rs 61 Lakh Fraud Uncovered
A major financial fraud involving Rs 61.49 lakh in BBMP funds was exposed in Bengaluru. An internal audit revealed fraudulent salary payments. Read the full details of the scam and police action.
Owaisi: Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Enables Govt Snooping
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticises mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, citing privacy fears. Govt says app is for fraud reporting and is deletable. Read the full debate.
BJP vs Congress on Sanchar Saathi App Privacy Concerns
BJP counters Congress's 'snooping app' claims, defends Sanchar Saathi as a fraud prevention tool. MP Sambit Patra says app is deletable and does not access personal data. Get the full political debate details.
Sanchar Saathi Preload Mandate Sparks Privacy Concerns
DoT's directive to preload Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones raises data access alarms. Experts and phone makers, including Apple, voice concerns over user control and permissions.
Sanchar Saathi App Mandate Triggers Privacy Concerns
The Indian government's directive for mandatory installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app in all smartphones has ignited a major debate over user privacy and state surveillance. Read the full explainer.
Apple to Resist India's Sanchar Saathi Preload Order
Apple is set to challenge an Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app. Learn about the 90-day deadline and the growing political debate.
Sanchar Saathi App is Optional, Users Can Delete: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app is optional. Users can delete it from new smartphones, despite a DoT directive for preloading.
Opposition Calls DoT's Sanchar Saathi Directive Unconstitutional
Opposition MPs slam DoT's order to share Sanchar Saathi app details as unconstitutional. The directive, issued on May 20, demands compliance by June 18. Read the full controversy.
Opposition Trashes DOT's Sanchar Saathi App Directive
A major political row erupts as opposition parties call a DOT order on the Sanchar Saathi app unconstitutional and ridiculous. Get the full details on the controversy.
SIM-Device Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram Mandated by Dec 2025
The Indian government mandates SIM-device binding for WhatsApp and Telegram by December 2025 to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this new rule will impact your messaging security.
8 States, Ladakh Rename Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
Odisha's Raj Bhavan Officially Renamed Lok Bhavan
Odisha's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan, a historic name change announced by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. The move, inspired by PM Modi's vision, aims to foster public engagement and transparency. Read more.
DoT's SIM-Binding Rule: Telcos Support, Users Worry
DoT's new directive mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram. COAI calls it a 'landmark step', but users fear privacy erosion and practical hurdles. Details inside.
SIM Binding Mandate for WhatsApp, Telegram from 2026
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp by Feb 2026 to curb cyber fraud. New rules require continuous SIM verification & web logouts every 6 hours. Read the full details.
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