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Air India Crew Arrested for Gold Smuggling, Kenyan Woman for Cocaine

At Chennai Airport, an Air India cabin crew member was arrested for helping a passenger smuggle 1.7 kg of gold. The incident occurred when the flight from Dubai landed on Sunday. Customs officials intercepted the passenger and the crew member after the passenger admitted to handing over the gold during the flight. Upon searching the crew member, officials found the gold concealed in the undergarments, l

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17 Dec 2024 11:00 AM 1.43k views

Air India Crew Arrested for Gold Smuggling, Kenyan Woman for Cocaine

At Chennai Airport, an Air India cabin crew member was arrested for helping a passenger smuggle 1.7 kg of gold. The incident occurred when the flight from Dubai landed on Sunday. Customs officials intercepted the passenger and the crew member after the passenger admitted to handing over the gold during the flight. Upon searching the crew member, officials found the gold concealed in the undergarments, l

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Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Explosion

A high-ranking Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. Kirillov, who served as the chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops (RKhBZ), was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter. The blast occurred outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, located about seven kilometers southeast of the Kremlin. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the explosion. The attack comes as Mosc

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17 Dec 2024 09:20 AM 893 views

Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Explosion

A high-ranking Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. Kirillov, who served as the chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops (RKhBZ), was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter. The blast occurred outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, located about seven kilometers southeast of the Kremlin. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the explosion. The attack comes as Mosc

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India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence

During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's ongoing visit to Russia, talks are progressing on a major defence agreement worth $4 billion that could significantly enhance India’s air defence infrastructure. The deal revolves around the acquisition of the Voronezh radar system, manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, which specializes in anti-aircraft missile systems and radars. The Voronezh radar, with a range of over 8,000 km, is designed to detect threats such as ballisti

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10 Dec 2024 10:57 AM 1.24k views

India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence

During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's ongoing visit to Russia, talks are progressing on a major defence agreement worth $4 billion that could significantly enhance India’s air defence infrastructure. The deal revolves around the acquisition of the Voronezh radar system, manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, which specializes in anti-aircraft missile systems and radars. The Voronezh radar, with a range of over 8,000 km, is designed to detect threats such as ballisti

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Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

In response to improved air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has eased pollution curbs. The CAQM announced the revocation of Stage-4 and Stage-3 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR, effective immediately. This decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the relaxation, following consistent improvement in the air quality index (AQI) since November 29, with AQI levels falling below 300. Howev

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05 Dec 2024 11:24 AM 1.06k views

Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

In response to improved air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has eased pollution curbs. The CAQM announced the revocation of Stage-4 and Stage-3 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR, effective immediately. This decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the relaxation, following consistent improvement in the air quality index (AQI) since November 29, with AQI levels falling below 300. Howev

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Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the

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02 Dec 2024 10:49 AM 1.66k views

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the

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Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

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19 Nov 2024 05:55 AM 1.33k views

Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

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Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

The Supreme Court of India today expressed grave concern over the alarming pollution levels blanketing northern India, as Punjab reported the highest number of farm fires this season, with nearly 1,000 fires detected in just one day. This came on the same day that the court scrutinized Delhi's air pollution, which had reached unprecedented levels. Hiren Jethva, an aerosol remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, pointed out that the data collected betw

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18 Nov 2024 22:40 PM 1.36k views

Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

The Supreme Court of India today expressed grave concern over the alarming pollution levels blanketing northern India, as Punjab reported the highest number of farm fires this season, with nearly 1,000 fires detected in just one day. This came on the same day that the court scrutinized Delhi's air pollution, which had reached unprecedented levels. Hiren Jethva, an aerosol remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, pointed out that the data collected betw

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Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and

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14 Nov 2024 09:30 AM 944 views

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and

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"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

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11 Oct 2024 11:29 AM 1.07k views

"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

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"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, effective September 30, 2024. This significant transition will see him succeed the outgoing Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who will demit office on the same day. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Singh brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1984, Singh’s career spans sever

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21 Sep 2024 07:30 AM 1.24k views

"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, effective September 30, 2024. This significant transition will see him succeed the outgoing Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who will demit office on the same day. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Singh brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1984, Singh’s career spans sever

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Air India Crew Arrested for Gold Smuggling, Kenyan Woman for Cocaine

Air India Crew Arrested for Gold Smuggling, Kenyan Woman for Cocaine

Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Explosion

Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Explosion

India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence

India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence

Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

Delhi Eases Pollution Curbs After Air Quality Improves

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

Air India Passengers Stranded in Phuket for Over 80 Hours Due to Flight Delays

Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

Supreme Court Rips Into Delhi Govt. Over Pollution as Punjab Records Highest Farm Fire Count

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

Delhi Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels, GRAP Stage III Measures Activated

"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

"Air India Express Flight Safely Returns After Hydraulic Failure Shortly After Takeoff"

"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

"Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Appointed as Next Chief of Air Staff"

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