A bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi. The aircraft has been moved to an isolation bay for investigation. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site: an Airport Official told the media. All necessary protocols were followed and aircraft was taken to a remote bay as per guidelines by airport security agencies.

Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211

In the highly talked about Pune accident case that has continued ever since there's breaking news coming yet another twist in the Pune Porsche case. New information reveals that around $3,500 cash was paid by the accused teen's family to change the accused blood sample report. This comes just a day after the Pune crime Branch arrested two doctors for allegedly tampering with the evidence.

Pune Porsche crash: Doctors given $3,500 bribe by accused father

Extreme fluctuations in Indian stocks India's Benchmark stock indices are likely to have another seesaw session on Tuesday. This comes after shares paired gains at Monday's close after the Sensex and Nifty registered fresh record highs.

India's Sensex breaches 76,000 for the first time

Let's shift our focus to India's demographic dividend. This has become a hot topic in an ageing world. Take a look at this report to understand the co-relation between investment decisions and demographic growth...

India Elections 2024: Demographics to play a bigger role in investment decisions? | WION Pollnomics

According to a report, cyber criminals launched an average of nearly 9,000 online attacks every day in 2023. These attacks mostly targeted Indian businesses the report from Kaspersky also revealed that in 2023 more than 3 million web threats have been detected and blocked for businesses in India.

Report: Cyberattacks on India businesses rose by 47% in 2023

India PM Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee both held rallies and roadshows in the Kolkata ahead of phase seven of the Lok Sabha elections. The seventh and final phase of the general elections will take place on June 1, and the results will be announced on June 4. Watch in for more details!

India General Election 2024: Massive rallies in Kolkata as PM Modi, CM Mamata lead campaign

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after being elected as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's President "unopposed" admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by Gen. Pervez Musharraf.

BREAKING: Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif accepts 'Kargil mistake'

India has one of the largest demographics of young people in the world, with 65 per cent of Indians being under 35 years old. This phenomenon drives a very large segment of working individuals towards our urban centres.

India has one of the largest demographics of young people in the world, with 65 per cent of Indians being under 35 years old. This phenomenon drives a very large segment of working individuals towards our urban centres. India's explosive growth is expected to continue—by 2030, it's projected that over 400 million people will call urban India home, highlighting the immense growth underway. Despite covering just 3 per cent of India's landmass, cities generate a staggering 60 per cent of its GDP, showcasing their economic importance. However, the lack of a cohesive national plan to manage this growth means urbanisation continues unchecked. This unchecked expansion is straining cities to their limits, evidenced by the emergence of massive slums where people live in dire conditions. The pandemic rendered a considerable chunk of India’s urban population homeless, forcing millions to walk back to their hometowns across the nation in one of the world’s largest reverse migrations. This clearly shows that our approach to urbanisation is mired in challenges, and curbing its spread is paramount. However, should the existing urban sprawls that have already become vital to the growth of our nation be excluded from this planning? It is necessary to map the 2,00,00,000 people who migrate from rural to urban areas daily in our country. To build new centres of growth that cater to future demands, potential areas where sustainable resources, renewable energy resources, and human capital may come together should be mapped and made available nationally. Government policies should be centred on these issues. Also Read: India's aggregate demand grows as rural spending rebounds: RBI I visualise these centres as satellite towns abutting rural areas and am not asserting that the entire rural population should migrate here. At the same time, this growing population’s agricultural needs must also be addressed in a sustainable, mechanised and more efficient growth-oriented path. When one member of the family, usually the male, leaves their rural setting and migrates across the country seeking work from, say, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar or Bengal to southern, western and northern India, it results in a fragmented family structure. The majority of rural India passes its knowledge bank of traditions, familial expectations and growth across generations by word of mouth. When these tightly woven bonds splinter, it creates a social rupture that the city has to address. Most of these migrants experience increased isolation and live in sub-optimal circumstances due to a lack of infrastructure, leading to Indian cities housing the largest slum populations in the world. The fragmentation of family structure has other serious repercussions. Whilst migration may lead to increased financial stability, in my opinion, it makes people devoid of choices. A large proportion of these migrants falls under the category of unskilled labour, resulting in a loss of generational skills. An example of this is the absence of vernacular construction techniques in the hilly regions of India, where people have forgotten how to build in that context. Instead migrant labour not familiar with the local architecture is building structures incompatible with the terrain and ecology that are now collapsing. This rapid urbanisation has led to a gap in demand and supply, especially in housing and infrastructure such as educational buildings, hospitals, and other essential services. Can this urbanisation really be equated to development? We recently had the opportunity to work on the Lodsi Community Project. Located in a remote part of Uttarakhand cut off from basic amenities like roads, electricity and water supply, it is a small 10,000 sq. ft. production facility for Forest Essentials, a luxury Ayurveda brand. The project was built during the pandemic by the people, for the people, using locally known construction methods. So not only does this initiative generate income, but it also promotes the community's growth. This, to me, is a prime example of decentralised growth. We created a small pocket of decentralised growth by tapping into the skills of the people and utilising the forest's natural resources. This was a private initiative, but it has helped us understand the need for a government policy that maps out sites where natural, renewable and human resources can be harnessed, which is critical for the nation's future. Watch: 'Liquid Tree’ that absorbs CO2 in urban areas Growth-oriented resources and government policies should be redirected to create a successful decentralised growth pattern. This will ensure that family structures are not ruptured, and people are encouraged to remain in an environment where their skills, traditions, and the oneness of being with their land and communities are maintained. This brings me to my next point of social sustainability: sustainability practised in growth cannot be devoid of the aspect of social sustainability. This roadmap, along with private initiatives, such as the local community project, is essential to produce a successful decentralised growth model. While government policies like the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and the Smart Cities Mission are a step in the right direction, they lack a cohesive blueprint. We need a national plan that pinpoints potential growth areas based on sustainable resources, renewable energy, and human capital. This map would guide both public and private investments toward a more equitable and sustainable future. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Reimagining growth beyond the city

Most parts of northwest India will not get respite from the scorching heat in June, even as there is a brief relief after three days due to western disturbances.

India heatwave: Delhi records 48 degrees | Rajasthan's Phalodi records 49.4 degrees

Most parts of northwest India will not get respite from the scorching heat in June, even as there is a brief relief after three days due to western disturbances...

Heatwave continues in Northwest, Central India; IMD predicts heatwave days for June

In the highly talked about Pune accident and the case that has continued ever since there's breaking news coming yet another twist in the Pune Porsche case. New information reveals that around $3,500 cash was paid by the accused teen's family to change the accused blood sample report. This comes just a day after the Pune crime Branch arrested two doctors for allegedly tampering with the evidence.

At least 16 people have been killed in India and Bangladesh after strong gales and heavy rain triggered by the first major cyclone of the year lashed their coastlines, further cutting power to millions.

Cyclone Remal: Bengal coast bears the brunt of severe cyclone

Climate change is now impacting horticulture in northern India. Apple farmers in states like Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir have reported erratic weather and climatic conditions like rainfall, reduced snow and high temperatures, resulting in bad produce.

Climate change degrades apple produce in Northern India

Heatwave continues in northwest, central India

In WION's Poll Countdown we get you a roundup of all the latest updates in the realm of Indian politics. In the latest, Home Minister Amit Shah is confident of a third term for the Modi led government. He asserted that Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across the country in the next 5 years. Watch in for more details!

India General Elections 2024: UCC to be implemented in next term, says Amit Shah

Political observers are handing India's poll result to prime minister Narendra Modi ahead of the last phase of polling. But investors are taking a more cautious approach despite the likely and expected result. So, how do you position your portfolio during such volatile times? Take a look at this report for more.

India General Elections 2024: How markets could react to Indian poll results?

On May 27th, 1964, India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru passed away at the age of 74.

Gravitas | Gravitas recall: India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru passed away

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel's Rafah strike: At least 35 killed - Pune Porsche crash: 2 doctors arrested - Beijing to host Arab leaders this week - Papua New Guinea landslide: At least 670 killed - Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' weakens into cyclonic storm

Pune Porsche crash: 2 doctors arrested | Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' weakens into cyclonic storm

India General Elections: Should you bet on the India growth story?

Ankur Gupta, an Indian researcher, and his colleagues have unveiled a cutting-edge technique that has the potential to dramatically accelerate how quickly computers, cellphones, and electric vehicles (EVs) charge.

Indian-origin researcher discovers new tech device that fully charges EVs in 10 minutes

High-profile Pune Porsche crash case: In the latest, the head of the forensics department and another doctor from the hospital have now been arrested for allegedly tampering with the evidence. The arrest comes after it was discovered that the blood samples of the minor involved in the accident was switched with those of another person who had not consumed alcohol. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: 2 doctors arrested on charges of manipulating teen driver's blood sample

After making landfall on Sunday night, Cyclone Remal pummeled Bangladesh and West Bengal with intense rain and strong winds that might reach 135 kmph. The wind destroyed trees and left several lakh residents without power.

PM Modi holds meeting to discuss details as Cyclone Remal makes landfall in West Bengal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that following its landfall on Sunday night between the beaches of West Bengal and Bangladesh, the strong cyclonic storm "Remal" started to move northward and is still doing so, progressively weakening on Monday, May 27.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall in West Bengal, moves at a speed of 135 kmph uprooting trees from roots

A major update in the high-profile Pune Porsche Crash from India's state of Maharashtra officials have seized over 150 plus CCTV footage at Kalayninagar which is an upscale Pune residential locality. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: Pune police seize over 150 CCTV footage

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 'Remal' weakened into a cyclonic storm on Monday morning, sustaining wind speeds of 80-90 kilometres per hour, following landfall around midnight of Sunday. Watch in for more details!

Severe cyclone 'Remal' weakens significantly

Political observers are handing India's poll result to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the last phase of polling. But investors are taking a more cautious approach despite the likely and expected result. So, how do you position your portfolio during such volatile times? Take a look at this report for more.

Global investors' guide to Indian stocks; how markets could react to Indian poll results

Amid intensified efforts to investigate the gruesome game zone fire incident in Rajkot, the first purported CCTV footage from the accident site has been released. According to the visuals captured in the CCTV footage, the fire which initially broke out in the extension area due to welding work. Watch in for more details!

Rajkot Game Zone Fire: CCTV footage shows sparks from the welding at game zone

Another hit and run case in India - an elderly man died after a speeding Audi car hit him in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Sunday morning. The accident was captured on CCTV camera.

Noida Hit and Run case: Audi car rams into elderly man on morning walk, accident captured on CCTV

India and Bangladesh brace for year's first cyclone. Cyclone Remal made landfall late on May 26. The storm crossed coastal regions of Bangladesh's Mongla port and the Sagar Islands in India's West Bengal.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall in coastal West Bengal, Assam and Odisha on high alert

The severe cyclonic storm Remal has now weakened into cyclonic storm in the wee hours of 27th may hovering around 80-90 km per hour. Watch in for more details!

Cyclonic Remal: Massive damage to infrastructure & property on coastal lines of Bengal

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