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Air India's Birmingham-Delhi diverted to Riyadh after receiving bomb threat
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1m ago
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An Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi was diverted to Riyadh due to a bomb threat. The aircraft landed safely in Riyadh, and security checks were completed. Air India arranged alternative flights for passengers. This incident follows a similar one in June involving an emergency landing in Thailand. Air India is conducting enhanced safety checks and temporarily reducing services for operational stability after a previous aircraft crash in Ahmedabad.
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Delhi to Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to security alert
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1y ago
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An Akasa Air-flight en route from Delhi to Mumbai was diverted to Ahmedabad airport due to a security alert onboard. The flight had 186 passengers and six crew members.
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Air India’s Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata due to cabin heat issue amid ongoing operational woes
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1m ago
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An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was diverted to Kolkata due to unusual cabin temperatures, continuing a series of incidents affecting the airline. The diversion was a precaution, and the aircraft landed safely. Passengers were assisted in Kolkata with refreshments and alternative flights. This incident follows a string of issues, including a fatal crash in Ahmedabad, prompting heightened scrutiny of Air India's operations. The airline has expressed regret for the inconvenience.
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Air India crash, emergency landing and Iran-Israel tensions spark sky scare among flyers
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1m ago
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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, flight diversions due to Iranian airspace closures, and a bomb scare on a Phuket-Delhi flight have alarmed Indian travelers. Many are rescheduling trips amid this wave of disruptions. Air India's diversions, due to geopolitical tensions, have fueled concerns. Travelers are seeking flight and aircraft details post-crash, while travel agencies handle numerous rescheduling requests, highlighting the complexity of planning in uncertain times.
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TCS Bengaluru office receives hoax bomb threat from laid-off employee
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1y ago
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Bengaluru experienced panic as a former employee allegedly issued a hoax bomb threat. The threat was received at the TCS Think Campus, prompting the company to alert the local police. The police, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, thoroughly inspected the premises but found nothing suspicious. The police are now searching for the ex-employee, who reportedly made the threat out of anger. This incident follows a similar hoax bomb alert received by TCS Hyderabad six months ago. TCS has not conducted any recent layoffs despite a decrease in headcount.
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Saudi PIF-owned Riyadh Air forms partnership with US carrier Delta Air
VCCircle
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1y ago
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Saudi startup carrier Riyadh Air has partnered with US carrier Delta Air Lines to expand its potential network ahead of its commercial launch in 2022. Owned by Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, Riyadh Air will be a second national airline alongside Saudia. Under the agreement, Delta will be Riyadh Air's exclusive partner in North America, offering customers access to US destinations. The airlines also plan to expand the partnership into a joint venture in the future. Delta's partnership marks a shift from previous efforts by US airlines to limit competition from Gulf state carriers.
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Air India's Delhi-Pune flight suffers bird hit, return flight cancelled after safe landing
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Air India's Delhi-Pune flight, carrying over 100 passengers, experienced a bird strike and landed safely in Pune. Consequently, the return flight to Delhi was canceled for safety checks on the Airbus A320. The airline is providing accommodations, refunds, or rescheduling options for stranded passengers and is making alternative arrangements for their Delhi journey. Air India emphasized passenger safety as its top priority, ensuring minimal disruption due to the unforeseen incident.
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Bomb threats to IndiGo, Air India, Vistara: Centre asks Meta, X to share data as over 250 flights receive hoax threats
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9m ago
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The Indian government has requested social media platforms Meta and X to share data regarding hoax bomb threat messages targeting airlines. So far, over 80 flights have been affected by these threats. The government is now working to identify the individuals behind these activities. In the past 11 days, more than 250 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats, with many of them being issued through social media platforms. The government has traced some of the culprits but has not provided further details on their identities or the origins of the messages.
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Air India Express to resume flights to Middle East from Tuesday
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Air India Express is resuming flights to the Middle East from Tuesday after a suspension due to airspace closures. The Tata Group-owned airline will start with routes to Muscat, Riyadh, and Jeddah and plans to increase operations progressively. The airline typically operates 900 weekly flights to 13 Middle Eastern cities. Meanwhile, IndiGo's Gulf services have stabilized, though some flights may take longer due to restricted Iranian airspace.
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CBI arrests GAIL executive director, four others in bribery case
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1y ago
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Several top officials from India's Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) have been arrested, including Executive Director KB Singh, Chief General Manager Davinder Singh, and Director of Advance Infrastructures, Surender Kumar. The arrests are related to alleged bribes paid in connection with two GAIL pipeline projects. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched an operation after receiving information about the alleged bribe exchange, conducting searches in several locations, including Delhi, Noida, and Vishakhapatnam.
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“Do not open robots,” warns Oregon State amid college food delivery bomb prank
Arstechnica
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1y ago
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Oregon State University issued a bomb threat warning regarding Starship Technologies' food delivery robots. By the evening, a suspect was arrested and it was confirmed that there were no bombs inside the robots. The threat led to the suspension of the service. Starship Technologies stated that the threat was made by a student as a joke and they are cooperating with authorities. The robots are used by students and staff of Oregon State University for remote food deliveries. OSU introduced the robot food delivery system in 2020 and it is now in use at about 60 locations worldwide.
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