Airspace restrictions for Indian aircraft have been extended by Pakistan for another month. The ban applies to all Indian registered aircraft, including military flights, as well as those operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators.
A Notice to Airmen was issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority, stating the restrictions. The extension came into effect and will remain in place until October 24, 2026.
Further details of the airspace ban are available, including the background to the restrictions which were initially imposed after a terrorist attack.
Dubai: India’s Abhishek Sharma climbed to second place in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings released on Wednesday, while teammate Ishan Kishan retained the top spot after the reigning T20 World Cup champions took an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match series against Afg...
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday, snapping a two-session losing streak as buying in FMCG, realty and public-sector banking shares supported a market recovery. Softer crude oil prices also improved investor sentiment before the US Federal Reserve’s policy...
Wellington [New Zealand]: New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday cleared the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with lawmakers voting 93-29 in favour of the legislation, taking the bilateral trade pact closer to implementation. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Lux...
Jalna: Former minister Rajesh Tope has raised concerns over the financial viability of sugar-based ethanol distilleries in the state if the government restricts production from direct sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses. Tope said sugar factories had invested thousands of crores...
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal recently made a much-awaited public appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganeshotsav celebrations in Mumbai. The couple, who have largely stayed away from the paparazzi in recent months, stepped out together for the festive occasion, giving fans a glim...
The Centre has dismissed allegations that the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions was influenced by foreign interests, stating that India’s digital payments policies are decided independently. The Finance Ministry said the objective behind intr...
Mumbai: Kickboxers from Mumbai City made a strong mark at the WAKO India National Kickboxing Championship 2026 – Senior & Masters and the 1st Para National Kickboxing Championship 2026, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Athletes representing the Sports Kickboxing Association, Mumba...
First jhumkas, then Bandhani and now zardozi. Ralph Lauren has done it again. The American luxury label has found itself at the centre of another Indian craft debate, this time over a deep-pink evening gown from its Spring 2027 collection. The issue is not simply about a glamorou...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on September 17, giving fresh momentum to India’s ambition of becoming a major semiconductor and electronics manufacturing hub. The fifth edition of the three-day conference and exhibition wil...
Pune: Four schoolchildren were injured after an MSRTC bus carrying students overturned at Supe Ghat in Pune district on Wednesday morning. The bus reportedly developed a technical problem while climbing the ghat and began rolling backwards before overturning. The accident took pl...