National
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express have alerted passengers about possible delays after a technical glitch impacted a large number of Airbus A320-family aircraft. The issue, linked to potential corruption of flight-control data, has prompted aviation regulators to mandate immediate software and hardware updates on affected jets. Majority Of Indian A320 Fleet Under
Defence National
India’s Ministry of Defence is preparing to request up to a 20 percent hike in its budget for the 2026–27 financial year, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has confirmed. The proposal aims to accelerate military modernisation and address emerging strategic challenges. Current Spending Already On Upward Path For 2025–26, the government allocated ₹6.81 lakh crore […]
International
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. This will be his first in-person meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year. The visit follows continued high-level engagement between the two sides across defence, energy and trade. Multiple MoUs Likely Across Key Sectors Several Memorandums of Understanding
International
The United States has paused all asylum decisions across nationalities after a shooting near the White House left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. The order was issued to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), directing an immediate and indefinite halt while authorities review vetting and security procedures. Security Concerns