Akasa Air cancelled its Jeddah, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi flights for November 24-25 due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia. Passengers can get a refund or rebook, and the airline says safety remains its top priority.
A volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano reached northwest India, disrupting visibility and flights. The DGCA issued an advisory urging airlines and airports to stay alert, while Akasa Air, IndiGo and KLM cancelled several services as authorities monitored the shifting ash
The DGCA said a Volcanic Ash Advisory and an ASHTAM have already been issued by the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre and the Airports Authority of India, and asked operators to avoid all affected regions and altitudes.
Addressing queries raised by concerned chairpersons, Vig said November 26, 2025, will remain a working day, and all teachers and department heads must remain present in their respective departments from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, an official statement from the Panjab University said.
Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
Karachi is facing a severe water shortage this month as prolonged electricity outages disrupted operations at key pumping stations across the city, the Karachi Water Corporation reported, ARY News reported.
In a statement, the airline confirmed that it had been facing "technical challenges" that briefly affected several online functionalities. Due to the disruption, manual check-in and boarding procedures were activated across airports to ensure smooth passenger handling.
Meghalaya's cement manufacturers have told the state government that the 16-day strike called by the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) between October 27 and November 11 severely disrupted movement of cement and clinker from the Jaintia Hills cluster, and
Pakistan's short-term inflation has risen for the 16th straight week as food and energy prices continue to climb. Supply disruptions from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure and rising sugar and meat costs have deepened market shortages, straining households already struggling with shrin
India is set to restart air cargo routes with Afghanistan as Kabul seeks new trade options amid tensions with Pakistan. During his visit to New Delhi, Afghan minister Azizi discussed boosting exports, restoring payment channels and expanding trade through air corridors and Chabahar port.
"We live in a world which is more competitive and disrupted, and it is a time that we need stable and reliable partners," he said. "Despite all the global disruption, between India and Australia things are very stable. There is a high level of strategic trust, and we want to be a reliable
The US Department of State and Department of Treasury announced new sanctions targeting Iran's shadow oil network, naming companies and individuals across several countries, including India.