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Air India loses 1 luggage out of every 36, highest in the world, claims report
Air India leads in lost luggage among global airlines, with 50,001 bags lost in the past month, according to LuggageLosers.com. The site, created by Pieter Levels after Vueling lost his girlfriend’s luggage, ranks airlines by lost bags. Air India faces additional issues, including broken seats, dirty aircraft, and a recent staff protest causing flight disruptions.
How Pakistanis linked to ISI-backed terror attacks in India are dropping dead
Retired Pak army brigadier Amir Hamza was killed by unknown hitmen in Jhelum district, months after LeT commander Khwaja Shahid alias Mia Mujahid was founded beheaded in PoK
Man held for assaulting cabin crew, trying to open door of Bahrain-bound Air India Express flight
Nadukandee, who hails from Kerala, woke up when the flight took off from Kozhikode and immediately went to the back of the aircraft, where he allegedly assaulted the cabin crew and tried to open the door of the aircraft, he said. When the crew members managed to bring the man back to his seat, he started verbally abusing and assaulting other passengers and threatened to open the emergency door, the official said.
Ajay Gupta's arrest shot in the arm for President Ramaphosa as South Africa votes
ANC is seeking re-election in Wednesday's parliamentary polls and the arrest of Ajay Gupta will enable the current ANC leadership to target former president Jacob Zuma under whose rule the Gupta brothers ran a controversial business empire in South Africa.
Sat phones, special runners and more... all in place for polls in Anantnag-Rajouri
Elections in the last of the five seats in Jammu and Kashmir take place against the backdrop of four terror incidents, including one that claimed the life of an Indian Air Force soldier and a former BJP sarpanch.
Canada police warns Hardeep Malik, son of acquitted Air India bombing suspect of potential death threats
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a warning to Hardeep Malik, son of Ripudaman Singh Malik, acquitted in the Air India bombing case of 1985, about potential threats to his life. This comes after Ripudaman Singh Malik was murdered in 2022, with suspicions of Indian government involvement. The warning falls under the "Duty to Warn" protocol, with others associated with the Khalistan separatist movement in British Columbia also receiving cautionary notices.
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Election Commission to deploy 102 companies of central forces for second phase of polls in Odisha
State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal said that the highest of 22 companies of central forces would be deployed in Maoist-affected Kandhamal district, followed by Ganjam (20), Sundargarh (16), 14 each in Bargarh and Bolangir, five each in Jharsuguda and Boudh, four in Sonepur and two in Nayagarh.
Gaza fighting intensifies, Israel asks why armed men were at UN site
Israeli troops clashed with militants across Gaza, including in the city of Rafah, in a recent escalation of the seven-month-old conflict, resulting in tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties. Tensions between Israel and the United Nations rose as Israel sought explanations for footage showing armed men near U.N. relief agency vehicles. India worked to repatriate the body of a U.N. staffer killed in Rafah. The U.S. urged Israel to present a clear plan for Gaza's future, emphasizing the unacceptability of both Israeli occupation and Hamas governance. Netanyahu insisted on eliminating Hamas before considering an alternative Gaza administration.
Nijjar killing timeline: Here's how the events unfolded that led to arrest of three Indians over killing of Sikh separatist?
On June 18, 2023, 45-year-old Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, which is a Vancouver suburb known for its large Sikh population. He was a Canadian citizen who was advocating for the establishment of a separate Sikh homeland to be formed from India.
Air India staffer throws 'fragile item' while loading. Passenger shares video
An Air India worker was filmed mishandling a passenger's valuable musical instruments. The incident sparked criticism on social media, with mention of poor labor conditions and baggage mishandling issues faced by Indian flyers.
DGCA says no to any extension in pilot duty hour rule
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has declined to extend the deadline for implementing new pilot duty hours beyond June 1st. Airlines are instructed to prepare for the implementation of revised norms and have their new pilot flight duty schedules approved by April 15th.
Accused Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty, faces almost 17 years jail
The US airman accused of leaking top secret Pentagon documents online pleaded guilty in federal court Monday under a deal in which he accepted a roughly 16-year imprisonment in return for prosecutors dropping more serious espionage charges. Jack Teixeira, appearing in an orange prison jump suit, pleaded guilty to six counts of willful transmission of national defense information, but in the deal worked out between prosecutors and the disgraced serviceman's lawyers he faces no espionage charges.
80-year old Air India passenger dies of heart attack after walking 1.5km at Mumbai airport
An 80-year-old man died in a heart attack at Mumbai airport after having to walk over 1.5 km due to shortage of wheelchairs. As per Air India , the elderly man was advised to wait for wheelchair assistance, but he chose to walk with his spouse.
Bombay HC dismisses plea to restrain demolition of vacant buildings at Air India colony
The Air India Staff Colony Association was challenging a January 25 order passed by the city civil court at Dindoshi in Mumbai that allowed MIAL to demolish the vacant buildings. The high court held that there is no infirmity in the civil court’s order that refused to grant an ad interim relief in favour of the association.
MEA's Moscow staffer held for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence
Satendra Siwal, an Indian Embassy security guard in Moscow, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Siwal, also a Ministry of External Affairs staff member, confessed to sharing sensitive information with a woman Pakistani intelligence operative for money. The authorities are investigating the ISI's modus operandi in Moscow, and Siwal's bank accounts will be analyzed to determine financial transactions. The incident is seen as a serious breach, and the Indian embassy in Moscow handles critical diplomatic missions.
MEA working with probe authorities, say sources after UP police arrests Indian embassy worker posted in Moscow
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is working with investigative authorities in the case relating to the Uttar Pradesh police arresting an Indian embassy staffer posted in Moscow for allegedly spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI, official sources said on Sunday. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Satendra Siwal, a resident of Shahmahiuddinpur village in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, in Lucknow after questioning.
Air India crew's murder: Noida police nabs another suspect after encounter, total arrests five
The Noida Police have arrested a gangster allegedly involved in the day-light murder of an Air India crew member here after a gunfight on Tuesday morning, officials said. The suspect had carried out recce before the killing of Suraj Mann near the Sector 104 market on January 19 and worked on instructions of jailed gangster Kapil Mann, according to the police.
Delayed flights, angry passengers: Air travel fraught with uncertainty as fog grips North India
Flight operations in north India have been severely affected due to dense fog conditions, resulting in flight delays and disruptions. On Monday morning, at least 168 flights were delayed and nearly 100 cancelled at the Delhi airport alone. Tempers ran high, with incidents of passengers assaulting pilots and rushing out of aircraft in frustration. The situation has prompted civil aviation authorities to issue show cause notices to airlines and airport operators.
View: 40 questions for breathless India to ask itself as ‘festive’ pollution continues to be in the air
Why is the subject of air quality not being discussed with seriousness across any public or private forum even as we are dying faster with every breath (while China has added two years to the lives of its people following improved air quality)? And why do expat Indians ascribe life quality (read: air quality) as the principal reason for not wanting to return, even as India remains the fastest-growing major economy?
NIA raids 14 places in Punjab, Haryana in Sikhs for Justice case naming listed terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
The NIA conducted raids at 14 locations in Punjab and Haryana linked to the banned outfit SFJ and its figurehead Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Coordinated with local authorities, the searches aimed to uncover ties to recent threats against Air India. Pannun, termed an 'individual terrorist,' has been under scrutiny for inciting disruptions and fostering false narratives. This move follows a series of legal actions against him since 2019.
NIA registers case against ‘listed individual terrorist’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for threatening Air India passengers
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a self-proclaimed General Counsel of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for his viral video threatening passengers flying with Air India Airlines with a global blockade and closure of operations from November 19. Pannun has been accused of creating a false narrative around Punjab's issues, particularly Sikh religion.
Stress in the Air? Another young pilot from Air India dies of cardiac arrest
An Air India pilot, approximately 37 years old, passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest at the airline's Gurugram office. This incident highlights the issue of stress and fatigue among pilots, with concerns about demanding schedules and faulty rostering practices. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released a draft of revised flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules to address these concerns.
"Don't travel by Air India on Nov 19, your life will be in danger": Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issues threat, security concerns arise
In the video that has been circulated widely on social media, Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is heard saying, "We are asking the Sikh people not to fly via Air India on November 19. There will be a global blockade. On November 19, don't travel by Air India or your life will be in danger."
Study links air pollution to Type 2 Diabetes risk in India
The 15-year study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) included over 12,000 residents from Delhi and Chennai. The researchers found a link between PM2.5 particles and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Pakistan says suspects behind killing of Pathankot attack mastermind Shahid Latif arrested
Prayer leader and close associate of Latif, Maulana Ahad was also hit by bullets and was shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to his wounds on Thursday. Without naming the country, the Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said a "rogue nation and its hostile intelligence agency are involved in executing the terror attack in Pakistan."
Delhi Police raids premises of NewsClick; arrests founder, staffer
Founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha was taken to the portal’s south Delhi office where a forensic team was present. Among those questioned were journalists Urmilesh, Aunindyo Chakravarty, Abhisar Sharma, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta as well as historian Sohail Hashmi.
Gujarat student arrested after claiming Akasa air aircraft 'will go down'
According to the student, his intention was not to create chaos with his tweet and he only wanted to know about the aircraft. . The accused said that had not realised the repercussions of such a post on social media, PTI reported.
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