'We failed our customers': Why IndiGo CEO says December disruptions lasted only 'three days'

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers addressed recent flight disruptions. He stated the airline failed customers for three days but stressed this should not overshadow 20 years of legacy. Operations stabilized within nine days. The DGCA imposed penalties following widespread cancellations and delays affecting over three lakh passengers. IndiGo carried 124 million passengers last year, operating over 2,200 flights daily.

Rupee returns to red! Currency falls to 92 per US Dollar

The rupee hit a record low of 92.00 against the US dollar on Thursday morning due to sustained greenback demand and a cautious global market. Heightened geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, exacerbated by US warnings to Iran, are pressuring emerging market currencies. Domestic equities also opened lower, reflecting investor caution.

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Redmi Note 15 Pro+ With 200-Megapixel Camera Launched in India Alongside Redmi Note 15 Pro: Price, Specifications

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Series 5G was launched in India on Thursday. The latest lineup from the Xiaomi sub-brand comprises two models — Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, which join the existing Redmi Note 15. Both handsets are equipped with 200-megapixel cameras as part of a dual rear camera setup. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, while the Pro model gets a MediaTek SoC.

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Rupee hits all-time low of 92 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee fell after the dollar index rose from its 4-1/2-year lows, following the FED's announcement that it kept rates unchanged at the conclusion of its first policy decision of 2026

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Spotted in Leaked Case Renders; Samsung Tipped to Launch 25W Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger

Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which could include the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to launch globally on February 25, while going on sale in March. The renders of the three smartphones have surfaced online again, giving a peek into the design of the Galaxy S26 series. Separately, the purported images of a 25W Qi2 Magnetic Charger from Samsung have been leaked, suggesting that the Galaxy S26 series could support 25W wireless charging. The phones are expected to be powered by an octa core 2nm Exynos 2600 SoC in select markets, while featuring the octa core 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in others.