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Sonia Gandhi criticises the Modi government’s silence over the targeted killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it an abdication of moral responsibility and urging a full debate in Parliament.

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi govt's silence on Khamenei killing, demands debate in Parliament

Sonia Gandhi criticises the Modi government&rsquo;s silence over the targeted killing of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it an abdication of moral responsibility and urging a full debate in Parliament.

In a scathing criticism of the Modi government, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said its silence on the targeted assassination of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not neutral but an abdication, and raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of India&rsquo;s foreign policy.
The former Congress president also demanded that when Parliament reconvenes for the second part of the Budget session, the government&rsquo;s &ldquo;disturbing silence&rdquo; over the breakdown of international order must be debated openly and without evasion.
In her article published in The Indian Express, Gandhi said there is an urgent need for &ldquo;us to rediscover&rdquo; the moral strength and articulate it with clarity and commitment.
&ldquo;On March 1, Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, had been assassinated in targeted strikes carried out the previous day by the United States and Israel. The killing of a sitting head of state in the midst of ongoing negotiations marks a grave rupture in contemporary international relations,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
Yet, beyond the shock of the event, what stands out equally starkly is New Delhi&rsquo;s silence, she said.
The Government of India has refrained from condemning the assassination or the violation of Iranian sovereignty, she noted.
&lsquo;Initially, ignoring the massive US-Israeli onslaught, the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) confined himself to condemning Iran&rsquo;s retaliatory strike on the UAE without addressing the sequence of events that preceded it. Later, he uttered platitudes about his &lsquo;deep concern&rsquo; and talked of &lsquo;dialogue and diplomacy&rsquo; &mdash; which is precisely what was underway before the massive unprovoked attacks launched by Israel and the US,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
&ldquo;When the targeted killing of a foreign leader draws no clear defence of sovereignty or international law from our country and impartiality is abandoned, it raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of our foreign policy,&rdquo; Gandhi said in her article.
Silence, in this instance, is not neutral, she asserted.
Gandhi pointed out that the assassination was carried out without a formal declaration of war and during an ongoing diplomatic process.
&ldquo;Article 2 (4) of the United Nations Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. A targeted killing of a serving head of state strikes at the heart of these principles,&rdquo; she said.
If such acts pass without principled objection from the world&rsquo;s largest democracy, the erosion of international norms becomes easier to normalise, she argued.
&ldquo;The unease is compounded by the timing. Barely 48 hours before the assassination, the Prime Minister returned from a visit to Israel, where he reiterated unequivocal support for the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, even as the Gaza conflict continues to draw global outrage over the scale of civilian casualties, many of them women and children,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
At a time when much of the Global South, along with major powers and India&rsquo;s partners in BRICS such as Russia and China, have kept their distance, India&rsquo;s high-profile political endorsement without moral clarity marks a visible and troubling departure, she said.
&ldquo;The consequences of this event extend beyond geopolitics. The ripples of this tragedy are visible across continents. And India&rsquo;s stance is signalling tacit endorsement of this tragedy,&rdquo; she claimed.
Gandhi pointed out that the Congress has unequivocally condemned the bombings and targeted assassinations on Iranian soil, describing them as a dangerous escalation with grave regional and global consequences.
&ldquo;We have extended condolences to the Iranian people and to Shia communities worldwide, reiterating that India&rsquo;s foreign policy is anchored in the peaceful settlement of disputes, as reflected in Article 51 of the Constitution of India. These principles &lsquo; sovereign equality, non-intervention and the promotion of peace &lsquo; have historically been integral to India&rsquo;s diplomatic identity. The present reticence, therefore, appears not merely tactical, but discordant with our stated principles,&rdquo; she said.
The present government would do well to remember that in April 2001, the then prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, during an official visit to Tehran, warmly reaffirmed India&rsquo;s deep ties with Iran, both civilisational and contemporary, Gandhi said.
&ldquo;His (Vajpayee&rsquo;s) acknowledgement of those long-standing relations seems to hold no relevance for our current government,&rdquo; she said.
Noting that India&rsquo;s ties with Israel have, in recent years, expanded across defence, agriculture and technology, the Congress leader said it is precisely because India maintains relations with both Tehran and Tel Aviv that it possesses diplomatic space to urge restraint.
&ldquo;But such space depends on credibility. Credibility, in turn, rests on the perception that India speaks from principle rather than expediency.
&ldquo;This is not merely a moral proposition; it is a strategic necessity. Nearly 10 million Indians live and work across the Gulf. In past crises &ndash; from the Gulf War to Yemen to Iraq and Syria &ndash; India&rsquo;s ability to safeguard its citizens has rested on its credibility as an independent actor, not as a proxy,&rdquo; she argued.
She further asked as to why should countries in the Global South trust India to defend their territorial integrity tomorrow if it appears hesitant to defend that principle today.
&ldquo;The appropriate forum for resolving this dissonance is Parliament. When it reconvenes, this disturbing silence over the breakdown of international order must be debated openly and without evasion,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
The targeted killing of a foreign head of state, the erosion of international norms, and the widening instability in West Asia are not peripheral matters; they touch directly upon India&rsquo;s strategic interests and moral commitments, she asserted.
&ldquo;A clear articulation of India&rsquo;s position is overdue. Democratic accountability demands no less, and strategic clarity requires it,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
&ldquo;India has long invoked the ideal of vasudhaiva kutumbakam &lsquo; the world is one family. That civilisational ethos is not a slogan for ceremonial diplomacy; it implies a commitment to justice, restraint and dialogue, even when doing so is inconvenient.
&ldquo;At moments when the rules-based order is under visible strain, silence is abdication,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
India has long-aspired to be more than a regional power and it has sought to serve as the conscience-keeper of the world, she said.
That stature was built on a willingness to speak for sovereignty, peace, non-violence and justice even when doing so was inconvenient, she said.
&ldquo;At this moment, there is an urgent need for us to rediscover that moral strength and articulate it with clarity and commitment,&rdquo; Gandhi said.
Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the US in the early hours of Saturday.
The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with US President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to seize control of their destiny and rise against the Islamic leadership that has ruled their country since 1979.&nbsp;

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify India’s stand on the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions.

Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's silence on assassination of Iran’s supreme leader

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify India&rsquo;s stand on the assassination of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions.

Amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must speak up and answer as to whether he supports the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order.
He said the unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran's attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned.
"Silence now diminishes India&rsquo;s standing in the world," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said on X.
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His remarks come days after Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been assassinated in targeted strikes carried out the previous day by the United States and Israel.
Gandhi said escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing a fragile region toward wider conflict.
Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty, he said.
"While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the crisis. The unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran's attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned. Violence begets violence -- dialogue and restraint remain the only path to peace," the former Congress chief said.
"India must be morally clear. We should have the courage to speak plainly in defence of international law and human lives. Our foreign policy is rooted in sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes -- and it must remain consistent," Gandhi said.
He said PM Modi must speak up.
Does he support the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order, Gandhi asked.
The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with US President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to seize control of their destiny and rise against the Islamic leadership that has ruled their country since 1979.

Delhi court discharges Kejriwal and Sisodia in the liquor policy case, citing lack of evidence. The court criticizes CBI's investigation.

Delhi Court Discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in Liquor Policy Case

A Delhi court discharges Kejriwal and Sisodia in the liquor policy case, citing insufficient evidence and critique of CBI's investigation.

The court cited lack of cogent evidence and noted lapses and internal contradictions in the investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a big relief to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, a Delhi court on Friday discharged the former Delhi chief minister and his ex-deputy in the politically charged liquor policy case, as it refused to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet. Besides the two leaders, 21 more were discharged in the case.
The CBI has been probing alleged corruption in the formulation and execution of the erstwhile-AAP government's now-scrapped excise policy.
Special Judge Jitendra Singh rapped the federal agency for lapses in investigation, saying there was no cogent evidence against Kejriwal, while there was no prima facie case against Sisodia. He underlined "some misleading averments" and said that the voluminous chargesheet had several lacunas not corroborated by evidence or witnesses.
"...The chargesheet suffers from internal contradictions, striking at the root of conspiracy theory," Judge Singh said.
He said that in the absence of any evidence, the allegations against Kejriwal could not be sustained and that the former chief minister was implicated without any cogent evidence. This, the judge said, was inconsistent with the rule of law.
Regarding Sisodia, the judge said there was no material on record showing his involvement, nor was any recovery made from him.
A detailed order is awaited.

14 protesters, including JNUSU office-bearers, were arrested after a clash during a march at JNU over remarks by the vice-chancellor and related issues. Police registered an FIR and detained 51 protesters amid allegations of assault.

14 protesters arrested after clash during JNU march over vice-chancellor remarks

14 protesters, including JNUSU office-bearers, were arrested after a clash during a march at JNU over remarks by the vice-chancellor and related issues. Police registered an FIR and detained 51 protesters amid allegations of assault.

Fourteen protesters were arrested in connection with a demonstration at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here on Thursday evening, police said.
Those held included JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) president Aditi Mishra, vice president Gopika Babu, former president Nitish Kumar, and joint secretary Danish Ali, among others, they said.
Police said an FIR has been registered under sections 132/3(5) (assault or criminal force), 221 (obstructing public servant) and 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Vasant Kunj North Police Station.
The arrests followed an attempted march by JNUSU members, who had gathered at Sabarmati T-Point on the campus and sought to move towards the education ministry as part of ongoing protests over JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit's recent remarks on a podcast over the implementation of UGC norms, rustication of JNUSU office bearers, and the proposed Rohith Act.
Police personnel, however, stopped the protesters at the heavily barricaded university gates, leading to a scuffle.
A total of 51 protesters, including Mishra and Kumar, were detained on Thursday evening, with Delhi Police claiming that the students resorted to physical assault, injuring several of its personnel, during the confrontation.
In a statement, the students' union called for a complete university strike and reiterated allegations of police excess during the march.
It claimed that 13 students, including three office-bearers, were detained and several students were "brutally attacked and injured", while a portrait of B. R. Ambedkar was damaged during the police action.
Among its demands, the JNUSU has sought the immediate and unconditional release of all, resignation of the vice-chancellor, action against police personnel over the alleged desecration of Ambedkar's portrait, and withdrawal of proctorial actions and FIRs against student activists.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA) had earlier condemned the police action.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath signed MoUs worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and secured investment proposals of Rs 2.5 lakh crore during his Singapore and Japan visit to boost global partnerships and industrial growth.

CM Yogi Adityanath signed Rs 1.5 lakh cr worth deals on Singapore-Japan visit: UP Govt

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath signed MoUs worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and secured investment proposals of Rs 2.5 lakh crore during his Singapore and Japan visit to boost global partnerships and industrial growth.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's four-day visit to Singapore and Japan has been "unprecedentedly successful" in terms of investment, technology and global partnerships, the state government said on Thursday.
Adityanath has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and also received investment proposals worth Rs 2.5 lakh crore, it said in a statement.
According to the statement, the chief minister's visit marked a decisive step towards achieving the state's target of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2029-30, with business leaders describing Uttar Pradesh as a "dream destination" for investment.
During the Japan leg of the tour, MoUs were signed with major companies including Kubota Corporation, Spark Minda (in collaboration with Toyo Denso), Japan Aviation Electronics Industry and Nagase &amp; Co.
In business-to-government meetings, leading firms such as Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Cars India Ltd, Konoike Transport Co Ltd, Mitsui &amp; Co Ltd, Rapidus Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Realty &amp; Development Co Ltd and MUFG Bank participated, it said.
The government said the key sectors of proposed investments include agricultural machinery, automobile OEM and components, auto R&amp;D, semiconductors, data centres, green hydrogen, power-to-gas, compressed bio-gas, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), logistics and warehousing.
It said a Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will be established in collaboration with the University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi Hydrogen Company, IIT Kanpur, Harcourt Butler Technical University, IIT BHU and Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology.
In the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area, a dedicated "Japan City" will be developed over 500 acres to provide a specialised industrial ecosystem for Japanese companies.
Dedicated auto clusters and R&amp;D facilities for OEM (original equipment manufacturers) and component manufacturers will also be set up, the statement said, adding that the "Japan Desk at Invest UP" will be further strengthened under the direct monitoring of the Chief Minister's Office.
The chief minister also visited the L0 Series Maglev train station and travelled on a high-speed train, exploring possibilities of cooperation in advanced transport technologies.
He inspected the industrial robotics and factory automation plant of FANUC Corporation, which expressed interest in investing in Uttar Pradesh and supporting technological upgradation in the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) sector.
On tourism, both the sides agreed to promote cooperation by linking Uttar Pradesh's Buddhist Circuit and Ramayana Circuit to boost spiritual, cultural and heritage tourism, creating fresh opportunities in hospitality, infrastructure and services. Skill development initiatives aligned with requirements of the Japanese industry, including language and technical training, will also be undertaken.
During the Singapore visit, wide-ranging cooperation was discussed in sectors such as MRO (maintenance, repair and operations), cargo hubs, semiconductors, data centres, logistics, skilling and fintech.
Adityanath met top leadership in Singapore -- including its president, prime minister and deputy prime minister -- to enhance industrial, technological and infrastructure collaboration, according to the statement.
Discussions were held on developing the Noida International Airport at Jewar as an MRO and cargo hub.
The outcomes of the visit reflected growing global confidence in Uttar Pradesh's transparent policies, improved law and order and robust infrastructure, the statement said, asserting that the agreements and proposals secured during the tour would significantly accelerate the state's journey towards becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Israel visit after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, upgrades in ties, key agreements, Knesset address, and a visit to the Holocaust memorial.

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding Israel visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Israel visit after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, upgrades in ties, key agreements, Knesset address, and a visit to the Holocaust memorial.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for India after concluding his two-day visit to Israel during which the two countries elevated their &ldquo;time-tested&rdquo; relationship to a special strategic partnership.&nbsp;
It was PM Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. During his visit, PM Modi held talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.&nbsp;
After the Modi-Netanyahu talks, the two countries inked several agreements and decided to work in the fields of civil and nuclear energy. The two sides vowed to expand their already close defence partnership; agreed to soon firm up a &ldquo;mutually beneficial&rdquo; free trade deal even as PM Modi strongly backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a victim of conflict.&nbsp;
India and Israel also discussed the implementation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and cooperation under the framework of I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA).&nbsp;
Earlier on Wednesday, in a historic address to the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, Modi described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path towards &ldquo;just and durable peace&rdquo; in the region even as he delivered a powerful message of solidarity with Israel, asserting that &ldquo;terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Modi was conferred with the &lsquo;Speaker of the Knesset Medal&rsquo; in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel, thus becoming the first foreign leader to receive the highest honour of the Israeli Parliament.&nbsp;
Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem memorial here and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust.

AAP leaders Isudan Gadhvi and Jigisha Patel allege a pre-planned attack and question police action in the case, demanding strict action and claiming bias in handling complaints and public processions in Gujarat.

AAP leaders claim conspiracy behind attack on Jigisha Patel, demand strict action

AAP leaders Isudan Gadhvi and Jigisha Patel allege a pre-planned attack and question police action in the case, demanding strict action and claiming bias in handling complaints and public processions in Gujarat.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi and party leader Jigisha Patel addressed a press conference in Samega, Manavadar, alleging that the attack on Jigisha Patel was a pre-planned incident and raising concerns over police action in the case.
During the press conference, Isudan Gadhvi stated that the attack on Jigisha Patel was part of a &ldquo;pre-planned conspiracy.&rdquo; He questioned why police reportedly took out a procession in one case at midnight but asked when similar action would be taken against those accused of wrongdoing.
He claimed that in Gujarat &mdash; which leaders often describe as prioritising women&rsquo;s safety &mdash; several women, including Jigisha Patel, have allegedly been attacked and subjected to atrocities in broad daylight.&nbsp;
Referring to a question raised in the Assembly by MLA Gopal Italia, Gadhvi said details were sought about how many complaints were registered in Amreli and Bhavnagar districts within a year and in how many cases public processions were taken out against the accused.
Gadhvi alleged that around 96,000 complaints were registered, out of which approximately 200 cases reportedly saw processions being taken out. He asked what happened in the remaining cases and alleged that such public processions were generally conducted in cases involving poor or vulnerable individuals, while influential persons allegedly avoided similar public action.
He questioned whether the system was biased in favour of the powerful and whether only formal legal action &mdash; without public processions &mdash; was taken in most cases.
On the specific incident involving Jigisha Patel, Gadhvi alleged that appropriate police action has not yet been taken. Addressing Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, he said that assurances are often given regarding the safety of women but claimed that adequate action was not taken earlier in similar cases, including that of Payal Ben.
He stated that Jigisha Patel also belongs to the Patidar community and asked whether injustice against women from the community would be addressed properly. He further said that if the Chief Minister is unable to discharge responsibilities effectively, resignation would be appropriate.&nbsp;
He added that if justice is not delivered within 48 hours, the government would bear full responsibility. He also pointed to visits to temples such as Khodiyar Mata and Umiya Mata, stating that protection of women should align with those commitments.
Gadhvi announced that a public meeting has been organised in Gondal on the first of the upcoming month regarding this issue and farmers&rsquo; rights. He appealed to people of Gondal and Rajkot to unite against alleged injustice and participate in the meeting.
Speaking at the press conference, Jigisha Patel, who was the alleged victim of the attack, said that the incident in Gondal is visible to the public. She claimed that people were called to discuss road and infrastructure issues and that even though a Bharatiya Janata Party corporator was present and expectations were high for resolving the matter, the situation allegedly turned into an attack instead of a solution.
She said that although a complaint has been registered, minor sections have reportedly been applied in the case, which she alleged attempts to dilute its seriousness. She stated that if it was a murderous attack, strict and appropriate legal action should be taken.
Jigisha Patel further claimed that a person wearing a red cap is visible in footage from the incident, seen making gestures. She said it is unclear whether police have identified the individual but added that they have examined his social media profile and found allegedly provocative and threatening posts. She stated that screenshots of those posts will be shared with the media.
She also alleged that vehicles with black-tinted glasses and without number plates had previously been linked to illegal activities during elections in Gondal. She added that police had recently conducted a drive against such vehicles, including inspections at houses to remove black film from vehicle windows.
Jigisha Patel said she expects justice from the State Home Minister in connection with the matter.

The DGCA has revised airline refund rules, allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets free of charge within 48 hours of booking under certain conditions.

DGCA revises air ticket refund norms; no addl charges for changes within 48 hrs of booking

The DGCA has revised airline refund rules, allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets free of charge within 48 hours of booking under certain conditions.

Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines.
The option would not be available for domestic flight bookings where the departure date is less than 7 days and in the case of international bookings, the departure date should be not less than 15 days.
Coming out with the amended norms that are more passenger-friendly, DGCA also said that airlines should not levy any additional charge for correction in the name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours of making the booking, when the ticket is booked directly through the airline's website.
"In case of purchase of ticket through travel agent/portal, onus of refund shall lie with the airlines as agents are their appointed representatives. The airlines shall ensure that the refund process is completed within 14 working days," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
Besides, there are changes with respect to norms for ticket cancellations due to a medical emergency faced by the passenger.
The amendments to the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for 'Refund of Airline Tickets to Passengers of Public Transport Undertakings' comes against the backdrop of the rising passenger complaints about not receiving refunds on time.
The ticket refund issue also got highlighted during the IndiGo flight disruptions in December 2025 and at that time, the civil aviation ministry had directed the airline to complete the refunds within a specified timeline.
The revised CAR was issued on February 24.
Now, the airlines have been asked to provide 'Look-in option' for a period of 48 hours to passengers after booking tickets.
"During this period a passenger can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except for the normal prevailing fare for the revised flight for which the ticket is sought to be amended.
"This facility shall not be available for a flight whose departure is less than 7 days for domestic flight and 15 days for international flight from booking date when ticket is booked directly through airline website," the regulator said.
Beyond 48 hours of initial booking time, this option would not be available and the passenger would have to pay the relevant cancellation fees for amendment.
In a significant move, the watchdog said that airlines should not levy any additional charge for correction in name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours of making the booking, when ticket is booked directly through airline website.
According to DGCA, in the event of ticket cancellations due to a medical emergency, where the passenger or a family member listed on the same PNR gets admitted/hospitalised during the travel period, airlines may provide either a refund or a credit shell.
"For all other situations, refunds will be issued once an opinion on the passenger's fitness to travel certificate is received from an airline's Aerospace Medicine specialist/ DGCA empanelled Aerospace Medicine specialist," it said.
In December 2025, scheduled airlines received a total of 29,212 passenger-related complaints and 7.5 per cent of them were related to refunds.
During that month, domestic carriers carried over 1.43 crore passengers, as per DGCA data.
India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets and domestic airlines carried over 16.69 crore passengers in 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney will hold talks next week to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation in trade, energy and technology.

PM Modi, Mark Carney to chart 'forward-looking' roadmap for bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney will hold talks next week to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation in trade, energy and technology.

India on Thursday said the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney next week will provide an opportunity to advance a forward-looking partnership between the two nations.
Carney will undertake a four-day visit to India beginning Friday, in his first trip to the country as the prime minister.
The visit is largely aimed at imparting a new momentum to the bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a diplomatic row over the killing of a Khalistani separatist in 2023.
It is learnt that trade, energy and technology will be the main focus areas of talks between Carney and Modi.
The Canadian prime minister's first stop will be Mumbai, where he will participate in separate business engagements, interact with top Indian and Canadian corporate leaders, financial experts and innovators.
The Canadian leader will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday, and the two prime ministers will hold wide-ranging talks on Monday.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both leaders will review the progress achieved till date across diverse areas of the India-Canada strategic partnership, building on their earlier meetings in Kananaskis and Johannesburg in June and November, respectively.
"They will also take stock of ongoing cooperation in key pillars, including trade and investment; energy; critical minerals; agriculture; education, research, and innovation; and people-to-people ties. The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global developments," the MEA said.
The two prime ministers will also attend the India-Canada CEOs Forum on Monday.
"The visit comes at an important juncture in normalisation of India-Canada bilateral relations," the MEA said.
"The two prime ministers have earlier agreed to pursue a constructive and balanced partnership grounded in mutual respect for each other's concerns and sensitivities, strong people-to-people ties, and growing economic complementarities," it said.
"The forthcoming meeting between the leaders will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the positive momentum and shared vision of India and Canada in building a forward-looking partnership," it added in a statement.
In the last few months, India and Canada have taken several steps to normalise relations.
The India-Canada relations hit rock bottom following then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in 2023 of a potential Indian link to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India had dismissed Trudeau's accusation as "absurd".
In October 2024, India recalled its high commissioner and five other diplomats after Ottawa attempted to link them to the Nijjar case. India also expelled an equal number of Canadian diplomats.
However, Liberal Party leader Carney's victory in the parliamentary election in April last year helped in beginning the process to reset relations.
Subsequently, both sides have already posted their high commissioners in each other's capitals.
In June last year, Modi travelled to Canada's Kananaskis to attend the G7 summit. Modi and Carney held extensive talks on the margins of the summit with a focus on rebuilding the ties.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed regret over the NCERT Class 8 chapter on judicial corruption and assured accountability, saying action will be taken against those responsible.

Will fix accountability, take action against those involved: Education minister on NCERT row

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed regret over the NCERT Class 8 chapter on judicial corruption and assured accountability, saying action will be taken against those responsible.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed anguish over NCERT coming up with a chapter on judicial corruption in its Class 8 textbook, while promising to fix accountability and take action against those involved in drafting the controversial portion.
He also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution.
The remarks came on a day the Supreme Court observed that there appeared to be a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" to defame the judiciary and imposed a "complete blanket ban" on the Class 8 NCERT book and ordered that all copies, physical and digital, be seized.
"They have fired the gunshot. The judiciary is bleeding," a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said, a day after the National Council of Educational Research and Training apologised for "inappropriate content" in the social science textbook, and said it would be rewritten in consultation with appropriate authorities.
The bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, issued show cause notices to the NCERT director and the secretary of the department of school education and asked them to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against those responsible.
Reacting to the development, Pradhan said, "I am very sad at what has happened and express regret... There was no intention to insult the judiciary. An inquiry will be conducted and accountability fixed. Action will be taken against those involved in drafting the chapter. As soon as we got to know (about it), the circulation of the textbooks was put on hold."
"In a democratic country like India, the judiciary is supreme and we have utmost respect for it. We have taken the issue very seriously. The court's directives will be complied with," he told reporters in Jamshedpur.
Pradhan was in Jamshedpur to take part in a ceremony where President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone for a Jagannath spiritual centre.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) social science textbook for Class 8 in question states that corruption, a massive backlog of cases, and the lack of an adequate number of judges are among the challenges faced by the judicial system.
After stern words by the Supreme Court that it will not allow "anyone on earth" to tarnish the judiciary's integrity, the NCERT pulled the textbook from its website, with sources saying the government was livid with the controversial references in the curriculum.
The NCERT on Wednesday also apologised for "inappropriate content" after facing the Supreme Court's ire over the chapter and said the book will be rewritten in consultation with appropriate authorities.

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AAP's Manish Sisodia gets interim bail for 3 days

AAP's Manish Sisodia&nbsp;gets interim bail for 3 days
Court granted interim bail to Sisodia for niece's wedding
Sisodia's interim bail from February 13-15

AAP's Manish Sisodia gets interim bail for 3 days to attend niece's wedding

AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been granted interim bail by a Delhi court from February 13-15. He has been given the 3-day relief to attend his niece's wedding in Lucknow. The former deputy chief minister of Delhi is in jail due to allegations of corruption in the liquor policy formulated by the AAP govt.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens not to panic over LPG supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, urging people to rely only on verified information while addressing an NDA rally in Tamil Nadu.

Energy crisis: No need to panic or pay attention to rumours, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens not to panic over LPG supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, urging people to rely only on verified information while addressing an NDA rally in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to the people not to pay attention to rumours or panic in the wake of the LPG supply disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and urged that only verified information be disseminated.
The PM's comments come in the wake of the commercial LPG short supply that has affected the hotel industry across the country and opposition criticism over the issue and also amidst fears of a possible shortage of or spurt in prices of petrol and diesel in the coming days.
Addressing a mega NDA poll rally in Tiruchirappalli, the PM also slammed the DMK rule in Tamil Nadu and said that people wanted a government that worked for every family, and not just for one family.
"I would like to appeal to people, let us only spread correct, verified information," he said, apparently referring to the LPG crisis triggered by the supply disruption due to the conflict between US-Israel and Iran that has affected the Gulf region.
The conflict has affected whole world's energy supply chain, he said.
"There is no need to panic or pay attention to rumours," he said.
"In any situation, we have seen how our government always puts interests of India above everything."
He said he was confident that as a nation, "we will navigate every situation successfully."
Sharpening his attack against the DMK, he said, "In DMK rule, everything starts and ends with one family..."
"In 2021, people of TN brought DMK to power; and instead of taking it as a responsibility, they have betrayed the mandate."
People know that NDA could bring change in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister said, addressing the massive rally of the opposition bloc, here, the third one for the state since January 23.
The AIADMK heads the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu and its constituents include the BJP, PMK and AMMK.
Further, just like all rivers go to sea, all corrupt money in the state goes to one family, he said, targeting the DMK regime.
The Dravidian party was infamous for its "scientific corruption model," he alleged.
Mounting a blistering attack on the ruling DMK dispensation, Modi said that "today same scientific graft model is used to make Tamil Nadu an ATM for one family."
The DMK was "infamous for their scientific corruption" model, he said retorting to party president and Chief Minister M K Stalin's refrain on the Dravidian model of governance, and alleged that "ministers may change, MLAs may change, but power remains only with one dynasty."
Targeting DMK in the cash for jobs scam, he said when jobs were sold for money, the dreams of the middle class and poor were destroyed.
"The whole of Tamil Nadu has made up its mind to throw out DMK regime," Modi said.
On the international airport status for Madurai, he said the Centre brought the world to the doorstep of the city.
Also, he underscored a new terminal for Tiruchirappalli airport, which is 'modern, also fully immersed in culture of TN.'
He could feel the pulse of the state very clearly that a desire for change was gaining huge momentum.
He took a keen interest in connecting with Tamil people, and when it came to respecting TN and its culture, the Centre has always been at the forefront.
It was a matter of pride that C P Radhakrishnan, a son of TN, has become the Vice-President.
Recalling his "divine experience" in the city two years ago, he said it was a privilege to be among the people again in Tiruchirappalli, "a land of courage and faith."
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran, AMMK founder TTV Dhinakaran and PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss among others participated.

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over a growing LPG shortage in India, linking supply disruptions to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and criticising the Centre’s foreign policy stance amid the Iran-US-Israel conflict.

Arvind Kejriwal raises concern over LPG shortage, questions Centre’s foreign policy

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over a growing LPG shortage in India, linking supply disruptions to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and criticising the Centre&rsquo;s foreign policy stance amid the Iran-US-Israel conflict.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed concern over what he described as a growing LPG shortage in the country and criticised the Centre&rsquo;s foreign policy decisions in the context of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal claimed that disruptions in supply routes linked to the conflict have affected the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is widely used in households, restaurants and several industries. He warned that the situation could lead to economic disruption and potential job losses if the shortage persists.
&ldquo;At this moment the country is passing through a very serious crisis. Across the country there is a massive shortage of LPG gas which is used for cooking in households, restaurants and in various kinds of industries. A severe shortage has emerged in the country because the daily production has fallen by 50 percent,&rdquo; Kejriwal said.
He noted that India imports around 60 percent of its LPG requirements and claimed that nearly 90 percent of these imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, disruptions in that route have significantly reduced supply.
&ldquo;In our country, around 60 percent of the LPG that we consume is imported. Out of this 60 percent import, nearly 90 percent comes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now the supply that used to come to India through the Strait of Hormuz has stopped for India. As a result, nearly 90 percent of those imports have been cut off,&rdquo; he said, adding that the overall supply in the country could fall by about 50&ndash;55 percent.
Kejriwal also highlighted the potential impact on restaurants, hotels and certain industries that rely heavily on LPG. He said that some establishments in major cities have already begun shutting operations due to supply constraints and warned that more closures could follow.
&ldquo;The biggest and most immediate impact of this crisis is being borne by restaurants and hotels as the government has issued orders that LPG gas will not be supplied to restaurants and hotels,&rdquo; he said, adding that many establishments do not maintain stock due to safety regulations.
He cited examples from different parts of the country, including Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Delhi NCR and other states, where he claimed restaurants, hotels and industries are facing operational challenges because of limited gas availability.
Referring to the industrial sector, Kejriwal mentioned Morbi in Gujarat, a major hub for the tile industry, stating that several units there have been affected.
&ldquo;Morbi in Gujarat, which is considered the capital of the tile industry, has around 650 industries. Out of these, 170 industries have already shut down and nearly one lakh people have become unemployed,&rdquo; he said.
He added that if the crisis continues, large-scale unemployment could occur across the country.
Kejriwal also alleged that LPG cylinder prices have increased in recent days and claimed that black marketing of cylinders has been reported in several places.
Linking the shortage to global geopolitical developments, the AAP leader said the disruption was related to tensions involving Iran and control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route.
&ldquo;This is happening because Israel and the US have attacked Iran. A large portion of the world&rsquo;s oil and gas supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran currently has control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has stated that only those countries that are friendly to them will be allowed to move their ships through that route,&rdquo; he said.
Kejriwal criticised the Union government&rsquo;s foreign policy stance, saying India should have maintained neutrality during the conflict.
&ldquo;The biggest mistake made by Prime Minister Modi is that in a war where India had no stake, we should not have supported either side. We should have remained neutral. For the past 75 years India&rsquo;s foreign policy followed the principle of Non Alignment in policy,&rdquo; he said.
He also questioned the Prime Minister&rsquo;s handling of relations with the United States and former US President Donald Trump, alleging that India&rsquo;s interests were being compromised. Kejriwal further said that foreign policy decisions should be guided solely by national interests.
&ldquo;India&rsquo;s foreign policy must be shaped according to the interests of our country,&rdquo; he said.
The Centre has not yet issued a response to Kejriwal&rsquo;s remarks at the time of publishing.

80 international flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport due to escalating Middle East tensions, even as select services by Emirates and Air India resumed and additional passenger facilities were arranged.

Middle East conflict: 80 international flights cancelled at Delhi airport

80 international flights were cancelled at Delhi&rsquo;s Indira Gandhi International Airport due to escalating Middle East tensions, even as select services by Emirates and Air India resumed and additional passenger facilities were arranged.

As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
Some airlines, including Emirates, have partially started operations to and from the Middle East.
An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport.
Meanwhile, an Emirates flight, EK513 enroute to Dubai returned to the national capital due to airspace restrictions, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
"Due to the ongoing political situation in the Middle East, several westbound international flights are causing delays or schedule adjustments," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.
In the last three days, Indian airlines cancelled 1,117 overseas flights due to the crisis in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Air India operated a flight from Dubai to Delhi carrying 149 passengers on Tuesday.
"We are happy to welcome our guests and crew from Dubai aboard flight AI916D. This is the first flight by an Indian carrier to arrive in New Delhi today with 149 passengers and 8 operating crew members onboard, amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East," the airline said in a post on X.
As many as 143 cockpit and cabin crew members of Air India and Air India Express who were stranded in Dubai returned to the national capital in another Air India flight AI918D on Tuesday.
The official said, on Tuesday early morning Emirates flight EK512 from Dubai landed at the Delhi airport.
DIAL has taken various measures to help passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to the crisis.
More than 400 additional seating arrangements, including recliners, have been put in place and washroom teams have been augmented to ensure clean facilities for stranded passengers, the official said.
Two additional medical teams have also been deployed.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport, operated by DIAL, handles over 1,300 flights daily.

India has expressed “great anxiety” over the intensifying West Asia conflict, highlighting risks to nearly one crore Indians in the Gulf and warning that disruptions to trade and energy supply chains could seriously impact the economy.

Safety of one crore Indians top priority, says India as West Asia conflict widens

India has expressed &ldquo;great anxiety&rdquo; over the intensifying West Asia conflict, highlighting risks to nearly one crore Indians in the Gulf and warning that disruptions to trade and energy supply chains could seriously impact the economy.

As the conflict in West Asia intensified, India on Tuesday emphasised the interest of one crore Indian nationals in the region and voiced concern over possible disruptions in energy supplies because it could have serious consequences for the Indian economy.
New Delhi also strongly called for "dialogue and diplomacy" to ensure an early end to the conflict, while noting that India has critical stakes in the security and stability of the region as a proximate neighbour and the current developments "evoke great anxiety".
In its second statement since the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran's subsequent retaliation, India said the safety and security of Indians living in West Asia is its "utmost priority".
"In recent days, we have not only witnessed an intensification of the conflict but also its spread to other nations. The destruction and deaths have mounted, even as normal life and economic activities come to a halt," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
"As a proximate neighbour with critical stakes in the security and stability of the region, these developments evoke great anxiety," it said.
The MEA, however, did not mention the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel strike.
"There are almost one crore Indian citizens who live and work in the Gulf region. Their safety and well-being is of utmost priority. We cannot be impervious to any development that negatively affects them," it said.
"Our trade and energy supply chains also traverse this geography. Any major disruption has serious consequences for the Indian economy."
"As a country whose nationals are prominent in the global workforce, India is also firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping," it said.
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The MEA said that already, some Indian nationals have lost their lives or are missing as a result of the attacks in the last few days.
"In this background, India strongly reiterates its call for dialogue and diplomacy. We raise our voice clearly in favour of an early end to the conflict. Already, many lives have been regrettably lost and we express our grief in that regard," the MEA said.

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai airports as escalating tensions between the US, Israel and Iran disrupted international operations, with over 1,100 Indian flights grounded in three days.

Middle East conflict: Over 250 flights cancelled at four airports

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai airports as escalating tensions between the US, Israel and Iran disrupted international operations, with over 1,100 Indian flights grounded in three days.

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai airports on Tuesday due to the Middle East conflict, officials said.&nbsp;
For the fourth day, flight operations continued to be disrupted as airlines cancelled flights amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran.&nbsp;
As many as 80 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport while 107 services were cancelled at the Mumbai airport, the officials said. At Bangalore, at least 42 flights have been cancelled for the day.&nbsp;
In a post on X, Chennai airport said 30 flights have been cancelled. The numbers include departures and arrivals.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLIGHTUPDATE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FLIGHTUPDATE</a> | Kindly take note of the list of flight cancellations at Chennai International Airport due to airspace closures over parts of the Middle East on 03.03.2026. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiAirport</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/TYxbt7iGLY">pic.twitter.com/TYxbt7iGLY</a>
&mdash; Chennai (MAA) Airport (@aaichnairport) <a href="https://twitter.com/aaichnairport/status/2028703561685832180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Since the Middle East crisis erupted on February 28, Indian airlines have cancelled 1,117 international flights in the last three days.&nbsp;
"Given the changing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, some west-bound international flights may be subject to delays or operational adjustments," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Passenger Advisory issued at 15:00 hrs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiAirport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PassengerAdvisory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PassengerAdvisory</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DELAdvisory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DELAdvisory</a><a href="https://twitter.com/MoCA_GoI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoCA_GoI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DGCAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DGCAIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/gaFeNX4fa9">pic.twitter.com/gaFeNX4fa9</a>
&mdash; Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiAirport/status/2028765612076564988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel that started on February 28, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. In retaliation, Iran is firing drones and missiles at Israel and US military installations around the Gulf.&nbsp;

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