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New Delhi: Following significant setbacks during Operation Sindoor, Turkey has broken its silence on the failure of its drones supplied to Pakistan. The Turkish drone manufacturer stated that Pakistan misused its Songar drones, expecting them to perform against India—an assumption that proved disastrously wrong. Turkish Drones Exposed During Operation Sindoor, India successfully targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In retaliation, the Pakistani military deployed swarms of drones, hoping to harass Indian forces. However, India’s advanced air defense systems neutralized the Turkish-made drones with ease, leaving Turkey embarrassed on the international stage. A Turkish defense company source revealed:"We provided drones to Pakistan for light op...

The recent week-long disruptions across IndiGo’s network have exposed a long-ignored truth: air passengers in India have virtually no power, and the airline industry is fully aware of it. Unlike global markets, where passengers can demand compensation for operational failures, India’s system allows airlines to neglect responsibility without any financial penalty. A Pattern of Systemic Collapse IndiGo’s crisis followed a familiar pattern observed in mature airline markets worldwide: over-optimization, minimal reserves, and limited staffing. Even minor errors—like rostering mistakes, IT failures, or weather disruptions—can cascade across the network. Europe (2017): Ryanair faced massive cancellations—20,000 flights in six months—due to pilot shortages and roster errors. USA (202...

New Delhi: In a rare and landmark judgment, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has, for the first time after assuming office, allowed a minor girl to obtain a Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate based on her mother’s caste, despite her father belonging to a non-SC community. The decision aims to facilitate the child’s education and access to reservation benefits. Supreme Court Upholds Mother’s Caste-Based Certificate The bench, comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, upheld a Madras High Court directive granting the SC certificate to the girl from Puducherry, emphasizing that without it, her academic prospects could be adversely affected. The court clarified that the legal question regarding caste inheritance remains open, leaving room for further deliberation in sim...

New Delhi / Moscow: The recent 23rd annual India-Russia summit sent strong geopolitical signals that have caught the attention of the United States, China, and Europe. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in sensitive sectors such as defense and nuclear energy, driven not by fear of any third country but by mutual national interests. Strategic Autonomy at the Forefront The summit emphasized that India will shape its bilateral relations based on its own interests, not under pressure from any other nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a wide range of areas including nuclear energy, defense, and strategic technologies, highlighting the enduring friendship between the two nations. China Factor and Defense Coopera...

In Delhi, residents will experience slightly warmer temperatures, making the cold feel less severe. The capital has seen below-normal temperatures for most of December, but on Monday, the maximum temperature rose above the seasonal average, providing respite from the winter chill during daytime. This change is attributed to a Western Disturbance passing through the region. However, temperatures are expected to drop again starting Wednesday, though no severe cold wave is forecast for next week. Tuesday will see partly cloudy skies, with surface winds reaching 15–25 km/h, conditions favorable for dense fog formation. Maximum temperatures may reach 24°C, while minimums could drop to 9°C. From December 10–14, partly cloudy skies are expected, with highs between 23–25°C and lows of 7–10°C. ...