Priyanka Chopra commands the spotlight at a Jonas Brothers’ event and chooses to outshine everyone in a chic Stella McCartney monochrome ensemble.
Vasai police have arrested Assistant Municipal Commissioner Gilson Gonsalves in connection with the Virar building collapse. Investigators found Gonsalves and another official were aware of the illegal structure but failed to act. The corporation had also granted a water connection and collected taxes despite missing legal documents.
Gaining admission to top U.S. universities is incredibly tough, with Niche’s 2026 list revealing the nation’s most selective institutions. Caltech leads with a 3% acceptance rate, followed closely by Harvard, Minerva, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, University of Chicago, MIT, and Brown. These elite schools demand exceptional academic prowess and extracurricular achievements from aspiring students.
Hundreds of passengers, including Namita desperately trying to perform her father’s asthi visarjan, were left stranded as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights nationwide. The airline cited pilot and crew shortages for the operational meltdown, leaving travellers facing exorbitant rebooking costs and significant distress. Many missed crucial life events and appointments due to the unprecedented disruption.
Young professionals in West Hyderabad are embracing night-time box cricket on artificial turf as a popular after-work activity. Venues in Gachibowli, Madhapur, and the Financial District offer a convenient, affordable, and fun way to de-stress, stay active, and build community. These games provide a welcome escape, fostering camaraderie and reliving childhood joys.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flight to India became the world’s most tracked, with his arrival in New Delhi this evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him, and the two leaders are set to discuss defense and trade over two days. Putin traveled in his highly customized presidential aircraft, the ‘Flying Kremlin’.
Actor-dancer Siddharth Nigam debuts in the Broadway-style musical Kaneez. This marks a significant step in his artistic journey. Nigam is exploring new creative avenues. He is also working on upcoming projects for Amazon and a theatrical film. Nigam clarifies he is not related to singer Sonu Nigam, finding the association amusing.
IndiGo’s operational crisis has worsened, with its on-time performance plummeting to a record low of 8.5%. This has led to widespread cancellations and delays, forcing passengers to book expensive tickets on other airlines. Fares have skyrocketed, with some one-way economy tickets costing over Rs 39,000, leaving many stranded.
Kartik Aaryan is celebrating his sister’s wedding in Gwalior, winning hearts with his lively dance to ‘Lollipop Lagelu’. He also shared joyful Haldi moments with his sister Kritika. Meanwhile, he gears up for his next film ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, co-starring Ananya Panday, releasing on December 25.
IndiGo has grounded domestic departures from Delhi, extending a week of widespread flight cancellations and delays impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers. The airline cites unforeseen operational challenges, including new pilot duty regulations, but pilot unions point to flawed planning and a lean manpower strategy as root causes for the ongoing chaos.
