NEWS TODAY 21.12.2025

Passenger collapses after seizure mid-air on Delhi–Chennai flight, doctors save his life

Passenger collapses after seizure mid-air on Delhi–Chennai flight, doctors save his life

His companions told doctors he had epilepsy and had skipped his regular medication. He lay motionless for several minutes with frothing at the mouth before gradually regaining consciousness.

The passenger being treated by the doctors after suffering a seizure.Photo | S Lalitha

S Lalitha

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19 Dec 2025, 4:18 pm

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai witnessed tense moments early Friday after a passenger in his forties suffered a seizure mid-air, collapsed in his seat. Two doctors on board provided emergency treatment for nearly 20 minutes and managed to revive him before landing.

The incident occurred around 6 am on Flight 6E 6838, which had taken off from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at around 4:30 am, nearly two hours behind schedule due to fog. The passenger, identified as Arjun, was travelling to Chennai en route to his hometown Madurai along with two colleagues, who were deported from Malaysia to Delhi after a month in jail there for illegal overstay.

Arjun suddenly began screaming loudly, startling those asleep around him, and attempted to grab the attention of a co-passenger before collapsing. Cabin crew immediately sought medical assistance, following which two doctors rushed to help.

The doctors moved him into the aisle, placed him on his side to ease breathing and prevent choking, and administered first aid. His companions told the doctors that he suffered from epilepsy and had missed his regular medication that day. He remained motionless for several minutes, with frothing at the mouth, before gradually regaining consciousness, after he stabilised, Arjun was helped back to his seat.

One of the doctors later told the TNIE, "The patient had ignored the medication he was supposed to take to keep epilepsy under check. He has recovered now but we have advised all tests to be performed on him after landing including brain scans."

As soon as the flight landed, ambulance and paramedical staff were waiting. However, it was strange that all the passengers were allowed to deboard and then the medical staff reached the passenger. As per protocol, the priority needs to be given to the ailing passenger to assist him immediately until the right medical treatment is rendered.

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 தமிழகத்தில் வாக்காளா் பட்டியல் சிறப்பு தீவிர திருத்த (எஸ்ஐஆா்) பணிக்குப் பிறகு 97 லட்சத்து 37 ஆயிரத்து 831 வாக்காளா்கள் நீக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனா்.

எஸ்ஐஆருக்கு முன்னதாக 6,41,14,587 வாக்காளர்கள் இருந்த நிலையில் தற்போது 5,43,76,756 வாக்காளர்கள் உள்ளனர். சுமாா் 15 சதவீத வாக்காளா்கள் நீக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர். பேரவைத் தொகுதிகளைப் பொருத்தவரை சோழிங்கநல்லூா், பல்லாவரம், ஆலந்தூா் தொகுதிகளில் அதிக வாக்காளா்கள் நீக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனா்.

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ஒவ்வொரு தொகுதியில் உள்ள வாக்குச்சாவடி அலுவலரிடமும் அந்தந்த தொகுதி பட்டியல் இருக்கும்.

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https://elections.tn.gov.in/index.aspx என்ற தமிழக தேர்தல் ஆணைய பக்கத்தில் காணலாம். 'சிறப்பு தீவிர திருத்தம் 2026'(Special Intensive Revision 2026) என்ற இணைப்பை அழுத்தினால் அதன்பின் வரும் திரையில் உங்களுடைய மாவட்டம், தொகுதியைத் தேர்வு செய்தால் நீக்கப்பட்டவர்களின் விவரங்கள் பட்டியலாக கிடைக்கிறது.

NEWS TODAY 20.11.2025

Google launches Credit Card with Axis Bank —

Google launches Credit Card with Axis Bank — 

Here's what you need to know about Pay Flex 

Google Pay, in collaboration with Axis Bank, has launched its new co-branded credit card named ‘Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card,’ which seeks to simplify and integrate credit with UPI services. Here's all you need to know about the new credit card. 

 Anubhav Mukherjee Updated 17 Dec 2025, 05:43 PM IST

Google Pay, in collaboration with Axis Bank, has launched its Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. (Company release) Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card: 

Global digital payments platform, Google Pay and Indian institutional lender Axis Bank, on Tuesday, 17 December 2025, announced that the companies, in partnership, have launched a new UPI-powered co-branded credit card named “Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card.”

The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank credit card will be an Axis Bank-backed card built on the RuPay payments network and will help customers integrate with their everyday UPI payments.

“Built on the RuPay network, the card aims to make the credit experience as ubiquitous as the UPI payments people make every day, powered by Google Pay’s convenient, secure experience and Axis Bank’s trusted banking expertise,” the companies said in their official release.

What benefits does the credit card offer? The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank credit card offers its customers the opportunity to earn and redeem reward points instantly with every Flex transaction in an effort to turn their everyday spending into tangible benefits, according to the official announcement.

The credit card also offers flexible repayment options through the Google Pay application and allows users to convert credit card bills into EMIs.

“With UPI emerging as the preferred mode of payment, we identified a clear opportunity to co-create a credit offering tailored for the digital-first consumer. This brings together Axis Bank’s leadership in financial solutions and Google Pay’s cutting-edge technology to simplify everyday transactions with instant rewards, flexible repayment options, and more,” said Arnika Dixit, the President & Head of Cards, Payments and Wealth Management at Axis Bank.

Google Pay Flex Axis Bank credit card features

Digital use: The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank credit card customers will be able to apply for the card at “Zero Cost” from anywhere and start their transactions within minutes.

The credit card does not mandate the need for physical paperwork, and the card will be on the user's mobile phone, which helps in giving access to the same at any time needed.

Payment flexibility: The credit card is set up on the RuPay payments network, which gives the customers the option to pay at millions of offline merchants or checkout on their favourite online applications.

Credit card rewards: The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank credit card will have a 1 star (point) = ₹1 reward ratio, which the customers can instantly redeem on any Flex transactions, without having to wait for a month-end to use their points.

Flexible Repayment: The spending and billings on the credit card can be tracked through the customer's Google Pay application, with the option to pay in full or convert the credit card bill into EMIs.

The Google Pay app will also allow the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank credit card users to manage their credit card usage, block or unblock their card, or reset their PIN instantly.

Disclaimer: This article only intends to educate and spread awareness about credit needs like loans, credit cards and credit scores. Mint does not promote or encourage taking credit as it comes with a set of risks, such as high interest rates, hidden charges, etc. We advise investors to discuss with certified experts before taking any credit.

GOOGLE LANCHES CREDIT CARDS IN INDIA

Google launches first ever co-branded credit card in India 

India has just 50 million credit card holders, according to Google Pay, whereas its population exceeds 1.4 billion. 

PTI Last Updated : 17 December 2025, 21:13 IST 

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Alphabet Inc's Google Pay launched its first co-branded digital credit card in India on Wednesday in partnership with Axis Bank, intensifying efforts to monetize its massive user base in the country's crowded fintech sector.

Why it's important

While Google Pay is a dominant player in India's popular domestic payments network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), its core service generates zero revenue from user-to-user payments due to government mandates. It, however, earns commissions for in-app services like bill payments and mobile recharges.

The credit card launch opens a new avenue for Google to monetize its user base, mirroring strategies by domestic rivals Paytm and PhonePe to cross-sell lending products to payment users.

India has just 50 million credit card holders, according to Google Pay, whereas its population exceeds 1.4 billion.

Google Pay meanwhile is the second top app in India by number of UPI transactions, having processed nearly 7.2 billion transactions in October alone.

How it works

Axis Bank manages the credit risk and issuance, while the digital-only card will be linked to the Google Pay app to make online and offline payments on the go.