Pakistan Sets December 23 Bidding Date to Sell State-Owned PIA Airline

December 4, 2025

Pakistan Sets December 23 Bidding Date to Sell State-Owned PIA Airline

Pakistan will auction its state-owned airline PIA on December 23 to kickstart privatisation under a $7 billion IMF deal. PM Shehbaz Sharif promises full transparency and aims to restore PIA's global presence.

IndiGo Cancels 73 Flights on Dec 4, Pilots Demand DGCA Review Flight Schedules

December 4, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 73 Flights on Dec 4, Pilots Demand DGCA Review Flight Schedules

IndiGo cancelled 73 flights on December 4 amid operational challenges. ALPA India blamed pilot shortages and called on DGCA to consider pilot numbers when approving airline schedules.

IndiGo Cancels 68 Flights, Chaos at Hyderabad Airport Continues

December 4, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 68 Flights, Chaos at Hyderabad Airport Continues

IndiGo cancelled 68 flights at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on December 4, 2025. Travellers faced delays, confusion, and long waits. The airline blamed multiple issues including weather and tech problems. Passengers expressed anger and distress on social media.

India’s Labour Codes to Get Full Force from April 2026, Says Minister Mandaviya

December 4, 2025

India’s Labour Codes to Get Full Force from April 2026, Says Minister Mandaviya

India's four new labour codes will be fully operational by April 1, 2026. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says draft rules will soon be shared for public feedback. The codes aim to unify labour laws, expand social security, and protect workers with measures like an 8-hour workday and overtime.

Australian Tests Show EVs Fall Short of Advertised Range, Tesla Leads but MG4 Lags

December 4, 2025

Australian Tests Show EVs Fall Short of Advertised Range, Tesla Leads but MG4 Lags

Tests by the Australian Automobile Association reveal all electric vehicles tested fail to meet their promised driving range. Tesla Model Y came closest, missing just 16km, while the MG4 fell short by 124km. This new data helps buyers make confident EV choices.