December 5, 2025

IndiGo Flight Crisis Sparks Record Demand for Charter and Business Jets in India

IndiGo’s ongoing delays and cancellations have sent demand for charter and business jets soaring across India. Operators face fivefold enquiries and threefold flight increases. Passengers, from business travellers to families, are paying big to beat disruptions, with prices doubling and face logistic challenges due to packed airports.

December 5, 2025

UAE Fines 1,300+ Firms AED 34M for Fake Emiratisation Jobs Scam

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources fined more than 1,300 companies AED 34 million for fake job records, punishing firms for cheating Emiratisation quotas and illegally claiming Nafis benefits.

December 5, 2025

Equator Geo Bags ₹20 Lakh Grant for Cutting-Edge Water Credit Solution in AMRUT 2.0 Challenge

Equator Geo clinched the top spot in the AMRUT India Pitch Pilot Startup Challenge with its smart water credit system. The start-up now gets ₹20 lakh to pilot this innovative water conservation solution that helps cities earn and sell water credits, driving sustainable water governance.

December 5, 2025

IndiGo Cancels All Flights From Bangalore Airport Until Night of December 5

IndiGo has cancelled all its flights from Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport until 10:59 p.m. on December 5. Flights to Mumbai and Delhi are specifically affected. Passengers are urged to verify flight status before heading to the airport.

December 5, 2025

UAE Lottery shifts to weekly draws with Dh30m jackpot and Dh5m second prize split among winners

From December 6, UAE Lottery's Lucky Day moves to weekly Saturday draws. The prize pool resets to Dh30 million, and the second prize jumps to Dh5 million, split if multiple winners share numbers.