Evening news wrap: Govt halts new crew rules as IndiGo cancellations mount; India-Russia agree on economic cooperation plan by 2030 & more | India News

NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s operational crisis entered a fourth consecutive day, with hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed across major airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The government has suspended new flight duty time limitation rules for pilots, aiming to normalize IndiGo’s flight schedules by Monday.Prime Minister Modi hailed India-Russia ties as a “North star” in a changing world in a joint presser with President Vladimir Putin and also announced an economic cooperation program until 2030.Meanwhile, in a shocking development in Haryana’s ‘killer mother’ case, police said that Poonam, who is accused of murdering four children, showed psychopathic tendencies and a lack of remorse.Here are top 5 news stories: Government suspends new crew-duty rules as IndiGo cancellations mountAs flight-cancellations by IndiGo entered a fourth day, the government has put the recently introduced Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules for pilots in abeyance, aiming to ease the crisis and restore normalcy. With the temporary suspension of the new duty norms, officials expect IndiGo’s flight schedules to be fully stabilised by Monday. Read full story India and Russia agree on economic cooperation plan by 2030Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a long‑term economic cooperation programme running through 2030, designed to deepen bilateral trade, investment and strategic collaboration. The agreement covers key areas such as energy, defence, connectivity, industrial cooperation and export‑import diversification. Both leaders underscored their shared commitment to global peace and stability while pledging robust cooperation amid evolving global challenges. Read full story Haryana ‘killer mom’ held, family cites occult tie, police point to mental illnessPolice in Haryana arrested a woman, identified as Poonam, who allegedly murdered four children, including her own son, by drowning them, after claiming she felt compelled to kill any child she found “more beautiful than her own.” While her relatives suspect a “tantrik/occult” angle or spirit‑possession, authorities reject that, describing her actions as driven by severe mental disorder and psychopathic traits, with no remorse shown. Read full story Home loan rates set to fall to historic low of 7.1%Home loan interest rates in India are projected to dip to a historic low of 7.1 percent following recent rate cuts, potentially easing the financial burden for borrowers. Economists and lenders expect this drop to rejuvenate demand in the housing market, making mortgages more affordable for middle-income buyers. If sustained, the lower rates could lead to a surge in housing purchases and provide a boost to the real-estate sector nationwide. Read full story Chaos at Barabati Stadium as fans rush India–SA T20I ticketsThousands of cricket fans descended on Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Friday, triggering chaos when offline ticket sales began for the upcoming India national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team T20I. A video that went viral showed crowds sprinting, breaking queues and barging through security barriers in a desperate bid to get tickets. Read full story