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Drones hit Kuwait airport after Iran and US traded strikes; IndiGo issues advisory

In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal. This closure of Kuwait's airspace has led to considerable disruptions for travelers.

Health Ministry activates Ebola precaution measures: Issues advisory, shares helpline details

The ministry has clarified that no Ebola disease case has been reported in the country.

'Isolate yourself': Govt advisory for travellers from Ebola-hit countries showing symptoms

India's Health Ministry has issued a travel advisory for those arriving from Ebola-hit nations, assuring no cases are currently reported domestically. Travelers from affected regions within the last 21 days experiencing symptoms like fever, vomiting, or bleeding are urged to self-isolate and contact health authorities immediately via the 24x7 helpline 1075 for guidance.

Thailand tourists warned of heavy rain

Tourists planning a trip to Thailand this week may need to prepare for wet weather, possible travel disruptions and rough sea conditions, as the country's meteorological agency has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions. According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), a strong south-west monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system off the coast of Vietnam, is expected to bring persistent rain across the country on June 2. Authorities have warned of heavy rain in several provinces and very heavy rainfall along parts of Thailand's west coast in the south. The weather conditions could trigger flash floods and runoff in low-lying areas and locations near waterways. Which tourist areas could be affected? Popular destinations on Thailand's west coast, including Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Trang and Satun, are expected to see the heaviest rainfall, with thunderstorms forecast across 80% of the region.131421089 In eastern Thailand, tourist destinations such as Pattaya and coastal areas in Rayong and Trat could also experience thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain. The forecast for Bangkok and surrounding areas indicates thunderstorms in around 60% of locations, with isolated heavy downpours possible. What should island-hoppers and beachgoers know? Travellers planning boat trips, island tours or water activities should closely monitor local weather advisories. The TMD has warned of rough seas in both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Wave heights in the upper Andaman Sea, including waters around Phuket, are expected to reach 2-3 metres and could exceed 3 metres during thunderstorms. In the lower Andaman Sea, including waters near Krabi and southern islands, waves could rise above 2 metres during storms. Authorities have advised vessels to proceed with caution and avoid sailing through thunderstorm zones. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea have been advised to remain ashore. How could the weather affect travel plans? Heavy rain may lead to delays for ferry services, island excursions, outdoor sightseeing and adventure activities. Tourists visiting beaches, national parks and mountainous areas should be alert to local weather warnings, particularly in regions vulnerable to flash flooding.

'Isolate And Inform Authorities': Govt Issues Ebola Warning For Travellers From Affected Countries

The advisory follows the government's recent recommendation against non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

India issues fresh advisory amid Ebola scare: ‘Isolate if travelled through affected country'

The government said that those who have travelled to Ebola-affected countries and are developing some particular symptoms, should isolate.

Mehbooba Mufti Party Leader Arrested For Throwing Stones At Police In J&K

Police said the protest was held without permission and violated advisories.

Govt to retain AI labelling rule, bring schedule for advisories

The proposals are part of amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, released for public consultation earlier this year

Yatra founders explore stake sale

New Delhi: Travel portal Yatra Online's founders have opened discussions to sell a controlling stake with feelers having been sent to competitors and other potential buyers, people aware of the development said.The companies they have approached include Makemytrip, Paytm Travel, Rapido, Ixigo and a private equity fund, the people said. Yatra is working with advisors on the sale, they said. Suitors could submit non-binding term sheets to formally document their interest next week. Any formal offers will be subject to due diligence, they said.Also Read: Yatra bets on corporate travel as India’s business travel market heads toward $20 billion by FY27Yatra's founders include Dhruv Shringi, Manish Amin and Sabina Chopra. Shringi, also the chairman, said "there is no substance" to this information."We just reported record profits for the year, hence no reason for anyone to sell," Shringi said when ET sought his comment. "This would anyways not be the right time to do something in the travel industry," he said. The other two founders of Mumbai- and New York-listed Yatra could not be reached for comment. Emailed queries to the company did not elicit a response till press time Sunday.Ixigo and Paytm denied any interest in purchasing a controlling stake in Yatra. Makemytrip and Rapido said they would not comment on "market rumours"."That said, our inorganic growth playbook of investing in niche organisations across travel-adjacent categories has not changed," said a MakeMyTrip spokesperson.Also Read: Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far away"Online travel booking is becoming a crowded market. It looks ripe for consolidation," said a fund manager at an international investment firm on condition of anonymity.Yatra Online refers to itself as India's largest corporate travel services provider. The company reported consolidated total income from operations of ₹199.3 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, down from ₹228.5 crore a year earlier. Net profit for the quarter fell to ₹8.2 crore from ₹15.2 crore.On an annual basis, the company reported total income from operations of ₹1,032 crore for fiscal year 2026, and a net profit of ₹47 crore. Yatra said it reported its most profitable year in its history despite some "very significant" macro headwinds that impacted three months of the year.CEO Siddhartha Gupta said that its quarter four was affected by geopolitical disruptions and war-related uncertainty, which weighed on international travel demand, particularly in MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions).

The Hindu Huddle panel to throw light on AI and its impact

Secretary, MeitY, S. Krishnan; Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran; and former CEO, Cognizant Lakshmi Narayanan will discuss how India should prepare for the emerging threat to employment

Air passenger traffic drops in April

New Delhi: Domestic air traffic declined 4.2 per cent to little over 1.38 crore in April compared to March amid multiple headwinds, including relatively softer travel demand.The latest data from aviation watchdog DGCA showed that carriers flew more than 1.38 crore passengers in April, 3.47 per cent lower than over 1.43 crore passengers carried in April last year.Also Read: Delhi airport, SpiceJet issue travel advisory: Bad weather likely to affect flight operationsThe decline is 4.2 per cent compared to the traffic of 1.44 crore passengers recorded in March."Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January - April 2026 were 575.49 lakhs as against 575.13 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year thereby registering an annual growth of 0.06 per cent and monthly growth of -3.47 per cent," DGCA said in its report for the month of April.Airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including rising operational costs due to higher fuel prices and relatively slower demand.Amid the challenging scenario, carriers have also temporarily trimmed their network.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data showed that IndiGo's market share rose to 65 per cent in April from 63.3 per cent in March while that of Air India Group fell to 24.7 per cent from 26.2 per cent.The market share of Akasa Air inched up to 5.8 per cent last from 5.4 per cent in March and that of SpiceJet declined to 3.4 per cent from 3.8 per cent during the same period.Also Read: India's domestic air passenger traffic grows 1.4 pc to 1,677.4 lakh in FY26: ReportIn April, state-owned Alliance Air's share shrunk to 0.3 per cent from 0.6 per cent in March.A total of 3,266 passenger-related complaints were received by scheduled domestic airlines in April and the number of complaints per 10,000 passengers carried for the month stood at 2.36, as per DGCA.In terms of On-Time Performance (OTP) in April, IndiGo topped the list at 88.5 per cent, followed by Air India Group (82.4 per cent), Akasa Air (81.4 per cent), Alliance Air (71.2 per cent) and SpiceJet (31.2 per cent).OTP is computed for ten major airports -- Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Guwahati and Lucknow.Last month, around 1.12 per cent of the flights were delayed by more than two hours.According to DGCA data, over 1.35 lakh passengers were affected by flight delays and airlines shelled out little over Rs 2.41 crore towards facilitation whereas 77,065 passengers were impacted by flight cancellations and in this regard, carriers paid Rs 2.04 crore towards compensation and facilities.A total of 641 passengers were denied boarding and the airlines shelled out Rs 57.65 lakh for compensation and facilities.

Police issue advisory on post-IPL 2026 final celebrations in Bengaluru

Once the final result is announced, the public should not engage in any kind of celebrations in public places, the police said, adding that maintaining law and order, public peace, and safety is the responsibility of every citizen.

For mall outlets, it's time for some cool biz

New Delhi: Restaurants, fashion and beauty retailers, and multi-brand outlets in malls are raking it in as heatwave conditions, school holidays, and lesser travel combine to drive customers indoors into air-conditioned retail outlets and eating joints."Our restaurants have waiting periods stretching to hours at key locations like Mall of India in Delhi NCR even on weekdays. We have over 15 outlets across key malls in India, and the mall business is higher than last year. Our sales would be up by around 15-20% for outlets in malls compared to last year," said Saurabh Khanijo, managing director of Kylin chain of restaurants.Also read: After Zudio boom, Trent still has a long runway for growth: Noel TataPushpa Bector, group executive director at DLF Retail, said revenues for DLF malls should be up by around 10-11% for April and May compared to last year. “People are not travelling as much this summer,” said Bector. “Because of adverse weather conditions, disposable incomes are going into malls, and per capita spending seems to have gone up. We should be doing considerably well all the way till August. Categories such as F&B, beauty and fashion are doing well,” she added.The average time a family spends at the mall has increased since the start of summer vacations, said Ravinder Choudhary, vice president of Vegas & Unity Group that operates half a dozen malls in Delhi and Punjab.“We have also created activity zones in the malls that we operate. That crowd then spends time shopping and eating out as well. Food and entertainment zones are doing extremely well while there is a stable growth in fashion brands,” he added.Café Delhi Heights, which operates around 44 outlets across malls in India, is seeing a 10% uptick in sales over last year.For standalone outlets in local markets and high street areas, restaurateurs are running offers like extended happy hours to lure more crowds.Also read: The 9 pm rule inside India’s predictable summer shopping pattern"Extreme weather is increasingly becoming a factor in consumer decision-making. During periods of intense heat, air-conditioned malls gain a natural advantage as they offer a complete ecosystem of shopping, dining and entertainment in a comfortable environment,” said Shriram PM Monga, co-founder, SRED, a retail advisory firm.Monga said that it was not merely a seasonal spike in footfalls but a shift in ‘dwell-time economics.’“Based on what we are observing across our portfolio, mall footfalls increase by 15–25% during peak holiday and high-temperature periods, resulting in stronger sales for F&B and lifestyle brands,” he said. “As Indian cities continue to urbanise and temperatures grow more extreme, well-planned retail destinations are poised for sustained demand. The consumption story inside organised retail is only getting stronger."

Who is Gen NS Raja Subramani? Officer who assumes charge as CDS with focus on tri-services synergy

Before his appointment as the CDS, Gen Subramani was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). He retired as the Vice Chief of Army Staff on July 31 last year.

Who Is Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, India's New Chief Of Defence Staff

Gen Subramani was serving as the Military Advisor at National Security Council Secretariat

General Subramani takes charge as new Chief of Defence Staff

Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat and he retired as the Vice Chief of Army Staff on July 31 last year

Bengaluru Police issue strict advisory ahead of RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final

Bengaluru Police have issued a stern advisory for the IPL 2026 final, urging fans to celebrate responsibly following last year's tragic stampede. Public gatherings, unauthorized LED screens, live screenings outside venues, firecrackers, bike rallies, and public intoxication are prohibited. Authorities emphasize cooperation to ensure safety and prevent disorder.

RCB vs GT Final: One year after Chinnaswamy stampede, Bengaluru Police issues strict advisory

Bengaluru Police have issued a stern advisory for the IPL 2026 final, urging fans to celebrate responsibly following last year's tragic stampede. Public gatherings, unauthorized LED screens, live screenings outside venues, firecrackers, bike rallies, and public intoxication are prohibited. Authorities emphasize cooperation to ensure safety and prevent disorder.

Telangana launches weather advisory initiative to help farmers