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Madras High Court dismisses as withdrawn a plea to declare ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme unconstitutional

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, grant liberty to the petitioner, who had challenged the constitutional validity of the no-fare bus travel scheme for women, to work out other remedies available under the law

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper set to cut 24-hour journey to under 16

The country's second Vande Bharat sleeper service is expected to substantially reduce the time taken to travel by rail between Bengaluru, India's technology hub, and Mumbai, its financial capital. Although the official launch date has not yet been declared, the railway zones have been asked to commence the service at…

IndiGo to hike fuel surcharge for flights from 6 October - here is how it will affect your travel plans

IndiGo Airlines on Monday announced a revision to fuel charges across its domestic and international routes, with the new charges taking effect for all bookings made after 1 am on Tuesday, 6 October.

IndiGo hikes fuel charges for all flights: Here's how much more you will end up paying

IndiGo will implement new fuel charges for its flights starting from October 6, 2026. The increase in charges will vary based on the distance of travel for domestic flights. For international flights, the revised fuel charges will range between Rs 1,000 and Rs 10,000. This decision follows the considerable increase in…

They sold almost everything to raise their daughter at sea: How an Indian family chose life on a sailboat

In 2022, Vaidehi and Gaurav made a significant decision to abandon their conventional lifestyle. They sold their possessions and bought a sailboat to travel the world. Their daughter, Kaeya, is growing up surrounded by oceans rather than conventional schooling. Although life on the boat presents new challenges, the…

Doctors Turn Delhi-Aizawl Flight Into Emergency Ward, Save Critically Ill Passenger

The passenger, who had been travelling for a medical check-up related to chronic kidney disease and dialysis, reportedly became breathless and his oxygen saturation fell to around 40 per cent.

U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son

The Justice Department said ‌Zhang travelled to Seattle in 2025 at the ​direction of Chinese officials and subsequently sent them photos, video and license plate information of ⁠the Taiwanese leader's son and his family

Declare ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme unconstitutional, urges private bus operator before Madras High Court

A private bus operator from Erode claims that no-fare travel for women in government buses alone would cause a severe dent to their business and force them to shut down operations

US Woman Accused Of Spying For China, Surveilling Taiwan President's Son

The Justice Department said Zhang travelled to Seattle in 2025 at the direction of Chinese officials and subsequently sent them photos, video and licence plate information of the Taiwanese leader's son and his family.

Researcher dies of ‘unknown infection’ at Russia's plague lab, at least 200 quarantined: Here's what we know so far

A researcher at Russia’s Anti-Plague Research Institute died after developing severe pneumonia, prompting quarantine measures and an investigation. Authorities are probing conflicting reports about whether she contracted a dangerous infection during travel or after a laboratory accident.

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EY India chief seeks easier GST refunds, tax credits

EY India chairman Rajiv Memani emphasized the importance of expediting GST refunds and addressing input tax credit issues. He suggested allowing companies to claim expenses related to travel and insurance as eligible credits. Memani highlighted the successful impact of recent GST reforms on India's economic growth. He…