The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has issued an urgent plea to the government, warning that skyrocketing aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices are pushing the Indian airline industry toward a financial collapse. Representing major carriers such as Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, the FIA stated that the sector is under extreme stress and on the verge of ceasing operations without immediate intervention.
Political Row Erupts in West Bengal
A confrontation between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and police has escalated after Uttar Pradesh-cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma went viral for warning TMC leader Jahangir Khan over alleged voter intimidation. In response, Khan retorted, 'If he is Singham, I am Pushpa,' vowing to resist any coercion by BJP-appointed officials. The incident occurred in South 24 Parganas ahead of Phase 2 voting.
BJP Sweeps Gujarat Civic Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a resounding victory in all 15 municipal corporations in the Gujarat civic elections. The party crossed the 50% vote share mark in every corporation, including the home turf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Polling covered 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka panchayats.
Greece Police Hunt 89-Year-Old Gunman
Greek authorities are searching for an 89-year-old man who allegedly opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens, wounding several people. The suspect, armed with a shotgun, remains at large, and the motive for the attacks is unknown.
Maharashtra CM on Thane Stabbing
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the Thane stabbing incident is being investigated as a possible 'lone wolf' case of self-radicalisation. The accused, Jabar Zubair Ansari, allegedly asked victims about their religion and forced one to recite the Islamic Kalma before attacking them. Authorities are examining any wider conspiracy.
