Fri Nov 07 12:52:03 UTC 2025: News Article:

Air Traffic Chaos at Delhi Airport, Supreme Court Addresses Dog Bites and Election Legality

New Delhi, India – November 7, 2025 – A glitch in the air traffic control system at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi caused significant delays for departing flights today, impacting air travel across India. According to flightradar24, over 265 flights were delayed between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m.

In other news, the Supreme Court has taken action on several pressing issues. Concerned about the escalating number of dog-bite incidents, the court directed all government institutions to properly fence their premises to prevent stray dogs from entering. The court also urgently listed arguments for November 11 regarding the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise conducted before the Bihar Assembly elections and subsequently expanded to 12 states and Union Territories.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court reviewed the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash from June, stating that the pilot was not at fault. The crash claimed over 250 lives.

On the political front, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of “wholesale theft” of elections, alleging Narendra Modi became Prime Minister through illegitimate means. Meanwhile, the Indian Army apprehended a Bangladeshi national working at a military station near Siliguri.

Internationally, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced another deadly strike on a suspected narcotics trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in three fatalities. This brings the death toll from the Trump administration’s anti-narcotics campaign in South American waters to at least 69. The Supreme Court also upheld the Trump administration’s policy blocking transgender and non-binary people from choosing passport sex markers that align with their gender identity.

China’s exports saw a contraction in October, largely due to a 25% decline in shipments to the United States, highlighting ongoing trade tensions despite recent agreements between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping.

On a positive note for the Indian economy, automobile retail sales experienced a surge in October, rising 40.5% year-on-year and reaching an all-time high. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) reported strong growth across various vehicle categories, including two-wheelers and passenger vehicles.

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