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In a major boost to urban transport, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Delhi Metro’s Phase-V(A) project, adding 16.076 km of new lines and 13 stations to the network. This expansion is expected to directly benefit over 2.6 lakh daily commuters.Project DetailsThe approval was granted during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹12,014.91 crore, to be funded by the Central Government, Delhi Government, and international funding agencies. The Phase-V(A) expansion includes three new corridors:R.K. Ashram Marg – Indraprastha: 9.913 kmAerocity – IGI Airport Terminal-1: 2.263 kmTughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj: 3.9 kmKey BenefitsThe R.K. Ashram – Indraprastha corridor will extend the Botanical Garden–R.K. ...

IndiGo is set to launch direct flights between Delhi and London Heathrow starting 2nd February 2026, offering passengers a seamless travel experience with two seating options: IndiGoStretch and Economy Class.Flight Details and ScheduleThe airline will operate this route five times a week — on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday — using a Boeing 787 aircraft leased from North Atlantic Airways in a dual-class configuration.Delhi to London: Departure at 09:40 AM, arrival at 02:55 PM (local time).London to Delhi: Departure at 05:15 PM, arrival next day at 08:15 AM (local time).These schedules are subject to regulatory approvals. With this addition, IndiGo will operate a total of 12 weekly flights to London, complementing its existing daily flights from Mumbai. The...

India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence capabilities with the successful testing of the Akash Next Generation (NG) Missile System, a development likely to raise concerns in neighboring China and Pakistan. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) confirmed that the user evaluation trials of the Akash-NG system have been successfully completed, paving the way for its induction into the Indian Armed Forces.Outstanding Performance Against Aerial ThreatsDuring the trials, the Akash-NG demonstrated high precision against a wide range of aerial targets, including fast-moving objects, low-altitude intruders, and targets located at long distances and high altitudes. Defence experts have hailed this achievement as a significant boost to India’s air defence c...

India’s left-wing parties have long championed the cause of social justice, equality, and the eradication of poverty, ignorance, and disease—a vision famously articulated by Jawaharlal Nehru. While India as a whole has struggled to fully realize these goals, the state of Kerala stands out as a notable exception, largely owing to the policies and governance of communist parties. Yet, ironically, the Left has often failed to acknowledge or take credit for these tangible achievements.Learning from HistoryThe Indian Left, much like Columbus in history, set out with ambitious objectives—Columbus sought India but reached the Americas; similarly, Indian communists aimed to usher in a revolution and establish socialism. Both fell short of their original goals. However, while Columbus is re...

The Supreme Court has delivered a strong message on how courts must assess the testimony of minor victims of sexual exploitation, ruling that minor inconsistencies in a child’s statement cannot be grounds to disbelieve her. The Court emphasized that forcing a child to repeatedly recall traumatic experiences only deepens her suffering.A Bench comprising Justice Manoj Mishra and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld the conviction of members of a human trafficking racket involved in the forced sexual exploitation of a minor girl in Bengaluru, dismissing the appeal filed by the accused under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA).Defence Arguments RejectedThe defence had challenged the prosecution case on multiple grounds, including alleged contradictions in the victim’s testimony. ...

Two of India’s most high-profile economic fugitives, Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi, have once again triggered public outrage after a video of them partying together in London went viral on social media. The video, reportedly recorded at Vijay Mallya’s birthday celebration, shows the duo laughing and openly referring to themselves as “India’s biggest fugitives”, a remark widely seen as mocking Indian authorities and the justice system.What has further intensified the controversy is that the video was shared by Lalit Modi himself on Instagram. In the clip, a visibly cheerful Lalit Modi is heard saying, “Here we are… two fugitives. India’s biggest fugitives,” while standing alongside Mallya. In the caption, Modi wrote provocatively, “Let me do something today that will break the internet ag...

The Chief Secretary of Delhi, Rajiv Verma, has been served a legal notice for contempt of court following the alleged failure of the Delhi government to distribute sanitary napkins to more than six lakh schoolgirls studying in Classes VI to XII in government schools across the capital.According to a civil rights organisation, the distribution of sanitary napkins has been disrupted for the past three months, in clear violation of Delhi High Court directions issued on July 6, 2022, which mandated uninterrupted supply under the Kishori Yojana Scheme. The scheme was introduced to ensure menstrual hygiene and prevent disruption in girls’ education.The legal notice states that no sanitary napkins have been distributed since October 2025, despite repeated judicial reminders and assurances...