Overview
- India’s largest carrier said operations are stabilising after more than 650 cancellations, with the DGCA extending response deadlines for senior managers and the airline processing about ₹610 crore in refunds while returning over 3,000 delayed bags.
- The Delhi Consumer Commission president urged immediate, adequate assistance for affected IndiGo passengers, calling for clear accountability during the disruption.
- A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s northern coast, triggering tsunami alerts, and a separate seven‑storey building fire in Jakarta left over 20 people dead as emergency operations continued.
- Tata Group’s $14‑billion semiconductor venture named Intel as its first large customer, marking a key commercial step for India’s chip‑manufacturing ambitions.
- A government panel recommended royalties for creators from AI companies and NCERT confirmed Class 7 textbook updates reflecting security challenges, while the IPL 2026 auction was set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi with 350 players vying for 77 spots.