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IndiGo's Slot Surrender and Its Impact on Domestic Aviation IndiGo, India's largest airline, has vacated more than 700 slots at domestic airports due to a 10% reduction in its winter flight schedule mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This decision follows significant operational disruptions in early December that led to last-minute cancellations affecting thousands of passengers. The airline continues to operate over 2,200 flights daily, with current reductions limiting this to 1,930 domestic flights per day.Among the vacated slots, 364 are from key metro airports, with Hyderabad and Bengaluru being most affected. In response, the civil aviation ministry has invited other airlines to submit requests for these slots, though interest may be low due to the majority being red-eye flights. The redistribution process involves several conditions, including maintaining existing routes.The DGCA's move comes after IndiGo canceled and delayed thousands of flights last year due to inadequately managed flight crew and systems. The authority has imposed fines and demanded a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee for systemic corrections. The incident has highlighted challenges within IndiGo's operational management, prompting a committee to discuss slot redistribution strategies with interested airlines.

Congress Files Complaint Over Alleged Voter List Tampering in Assam A Congress functionary in Assam has raised allegations against BJP leaders and government officials regarding unauthorized tampering with the electoral roll in the Boko-Chhaygaon Assembly constituency. This urgent complaint, filed on Friday, points to unauthorized deletion and inclusion of names, causing significant concern over electoral integrity.The complaint, lodged by Tuleswar Rabha, president of the Boko Block Congress Committee, was submitted to the Boko Police Station. Rabha accused the BJP leaders of manipulating the electoral roll, citing evidence of their access to the roll revision portal using official credentials.Key individuals named in the complaint include Zila Parishad member Prahlad Biswas and other BJP district secretaries, alongside unnamed election officials. Rabha is demanding a comprehensive investigation and accountability for those involved in these alleged clandestine activities.

Opposition Unites: Palaniswami and Dhinakaran Forge Alliance to Oust DMK In a surprising political twist, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran have reconciled their differences to challenge the ruling DMK. The leaders showcased their renewed camaraderie at a recent NDA rally, highlighting unity in the pursuit of power. Their commitment is rooted in the legacy of J Jayalalithaa, a formidable former Chief Minister who shaped their political journeys.This alliance, signaled by their joint appearance at an NDA event addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a significant strategic shift. Disagreements have been set aside as both leaders, often at odds in the past, announced their intentions to collaborate for a common cause.Despite past criticisms and rivalries, the determination to remove DMK overrides past animosities. Recently, Dhinakaran announced his return to the NDA fold after discussions with senior BJP figures, signaling the formation of a robust opposition intended to rejuvenate Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

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