Flights were suspended at 21:30 local time, with around 6,500 passengers affected. 

​Flights were suspended at 21:30 local time, with around 6,500 passengers affected.  

GST reduction on 375 items boosted consumer spending. Navratri sales reached a decade high. Government officials cited industry data. Families upgraded vehicles and bought white goods. This turned festive cheer into record consumption. Brands and retailers reported sales growth. This provided a boost for India’s consumption-driven economy. Car bookings also saw an increase.

US forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.