IndiGo cancellation: No flights to be operated to, from Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till 11 February, here’s why

IndiGo on Tuesday announced the cancellation of its flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till 11 February. Earlier, the airline had cancelled flights to these destinations only till January 28.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: National Capital’s AQI rises to 273, air quality remains in ‘poor’ category; Check IMD forecast here

The air quality improved slightly from Tuesday, with the AQI at 294. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in smog, and the overall air quality continues to be in the ‘poor’ category.
Ajit Pawar’s plane crashes in Maharashtra’s Baramati, multiple injuries reported; First photo emerges

A chartered plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar, flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati crash-landed at 8.45 am on Wednesday morning. As per repport, Pawar was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections. Further details about the crash are awaited.
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM, dies in plane crash in Baramati

Indian politician Ajit Pawar, serving as the 8th Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash on Wednesday (January 28), as reported by PTI. The politician was travelling with six others on the aircraft, which attempted to land in Baramati during a flight from Mumbai.
Who was Ajit Pawar? Deputy CM of Maharashtra dies in major plane crash in Baramati

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is reportedly declared dead in a major plane crash. Who was Ajit Pawar? Son of ex-CM of Maharashtra’s brother.
India-EU Trade Deal: PM Modi hails ‘mother of all deals’, will it help India become manufacturing hub or will Europe flood market here?

PM Modi made the remarks while virtually addressing the Opening Ceremony of India Energy Week 2026.He said, “Yesterday, a major agreement was signed between India and the European Union, widely regarded as the “mother of all deals.”
Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport in just 30 minutes with new metro line: Check stations, timeline, other details

The Maharashtra government has given its approval to build the metro line on a public-private partnership model, with the state and central governments each contributing 20 percent of the total cost. The remaining 60 percent cost will be brought in by the private party building the metro line.
Delhi on red alert as national capital braces for more rain, thunderstorms; Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air issue advisory

The IMD has placed North Delhi, North West Delhi, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, West Delhi, and South West Delhi under a red alert, forecasting moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and hail, with wind speeds expected to reach 40-60 kmph in the next hour.
What is Halal venture? How is it related to Muslim women in India?

A new generation of Indian Muslim entrepreneurs and professionals are opening halal ventures that prepare these young Muslims, especially women to blend with modern life. A halal venture is an entrepreneurial or any professional initiative that functions abiding by the Islamic ethical principles.
The law must provide equal protection to everyone: Legal experts on new UGC rules

These are not the first anti-discrimination guidelines to be enacted in the country. The UGC had first implemented such regulations in 2012 to prevent caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. But those guidelines did not provide for any punishment in case of complaints.