Akasa Air on Saturday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, the airline said the…
3 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 02:53 PM IST In the wake of the Centre’s decision to withdraw charges under the National Security Act (NSA) against Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, Apex Body, Leh (ABL) co-chairman Chhering Dorje Lakruk speaks to The Indian Express on how this decision will impact the movement for the Sixth Schedule,…
In a recent update, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international flights starting 14 March 2026. The charges will be applicable to all new bookings made from 00:01 hours on March 14. The decision comes after the airline struggles with a surge in fuel costs…
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: VVS Laxman, former India batter and current head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Centre of Excellence, looked back on the 25th anniversary of the famous fourth day of the historic India vs Australia Test at Eden Gardens 2001 — a match remembered…
3 min readNew DelhiMar 14, 2026 01:42 PM IST Almost six months after he was placed in detention under the National Security Act (NSA), environment activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to walk free after a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) decision to this effect Saturday, reigniting hope that those seeking a resolution to several issues…
The stunning Musandam Peninsula is sometimes called the “Norway of Arabia,” because of its dramatic, fjord-like inlets, or khors. Straddling between the United Arab Emirates and the mainland of Oman, the peninsula protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the Middle East’s most dramatic coastlines. The region’s principal town, Khasab, is a…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the “last time” fans see MS Dhoni playing for Chennai Super Kings.As the IPL 2026 season approaches, discussions around Dhoni’s retirement have once again gathered momentum. Gautam Gambhir reflects on India’s World…
Before the US and Israel even launched strikes, Iran had a plan ready, and it didn’t solely rest on conventional firepower. The country has been quietly preparing to turn the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the world’s oil supply, into a strategic lever, according to sources cited by Reuters. Any disruption to the…
(As Kerala gears up for the Assembly polls, every week, Shaju Philip decodes the electoral trends, political signals, and campaign moves shaping the contest.) With barely a month to go for the Kerala Assembly polls, veteran Marxist leader and ex-minister G Sudhakaran’s decision to quit the CPI(M) and contest the election as an Independent has…
The countdown to BTS’ long-awaited full-group comeback has sent fans across the world into a frenzy. After nearly four years of focusing on solo activities and completing military service, the global K-pop superstars are reuniting with their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, set to release on March 20, 2026. The comeback will be followed by a…