NEW DELHI: Disruptions in air travel prompted swift government intervention on Saturday, with the Centre stepping in to cap domestic airfares after mass cancellations by IndiGo stranded passengers across major airports. On the economic and diplomatic front, India and the US signalled fresh engagement, with the next round of trade discussions slated to begin from December 10. Elsewhere, global and domestic developments added to a news-heavy evening — from South Africa’s Quinton de Kock smashing major ODI records against India, to the US Supreme Court agreeing to examine the legality of Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order, and the Enforcement Directorate filing a fresh chargesheet in a case linked to Robert Vadra.Here’s a roundup of the key developments making headlines this evening across business, politics, sports and global affairs.
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IndiGo crisis: Centre orders cap on domestic fares; check price detailsThe Centre has ordered a cap on domestic airfares after large-scale flight cancellations by IndiGo left thousands of passengers stranded across major airports. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of pricing practices during operational disruptions, with authorities stepping in to prevent surge pricing while the airline works to stabilise its schedule. Read full storyIndia-US trade: Next round of talks to start from December 10; ‘not a formal’ discussion, sources sayThe next round of India-US trade discussions is set to begin from December 10, though the talks will not be a formal negotiating round, sources said. The engagement comes amid ongoing friction over tariffs, market access and New Delhi’s energy ties with Russia, even as both sides keep channels open for a broader trade understanding. Read full storyQuinton de Kock on record run: Scores 7th century against India, goes past Virat Kohli, AB de VilliersSouth Africa’s Quinton de Kock continued his prolific run against India, scoring his seventh ODI century against them to move past Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in key records. The knock also saw him equal Sachin Tendulkar on major ODI charts, further cementing his stature among the game’s elite batters. Read full story US Supreme Court to examine legality of Trump’s birthright citizenship orderThe US Supreme Court will examine the legality of former president Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The case is expected to have far-reaching implications for immigration policy and constitutional interpretation ahead of the US presidential election cycle. Read full storyRobert Vadra case: ED files fresh chargesheet in Bhandari-linked case; hearing scheduled for January 24The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh chargesheet in a money-laundering case linked to businessman Robert Vadra and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. A court hearing in the matter has been scheduled for January 24, according to official details. Read full story
