News for 'flight incident'

Air India's A320neo plane's engine shuts down midair, returns to Mumbai

Air India's A320neo plane's engine shuts down midair, returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com20 May 2022

An A320neo plane of Tata Group-run Air India returned to the Mumbai airport just 27 minutes after takeoff as one of its engines shut down midair due to a technical issue, sources said on Friday.

IndiGo flyer says he's COVID positive before take off

IndiGo flyer says he's COVID positive before take off

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The sources said the passenger informed the cabin crew that he has tested positive for coronavirus, following which the aircraft returned to the bay and the person was offloaded.

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Granit Xhaka hammered two goals in what is expected to be his last game as Arsenal clinched a 5-o win over Wolves.

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

American Airlines peeing accused can still fly other airlines

American Airlines peeing accused can still fly other airlines

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Indian civil aviation norms don't apply to foreign aviation companies, experts said.

He Made Pawar Withdraw Resignation!

He Made Pawar Withdraw Resignation!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Ajit Pawar and some other people felt it was better to be supporting the BJP and have a coalition with the BJP than support the Congress.' 'But Sharad Pawar did not want to be a party to this kind of an opportunistic alliance.'

Why Shakib Refused To Leave Field

Why Shakib Refused To Leave Field

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Those who watched the DRS were convinced that Shakib was a victim of an umpiring error.

Maharaj Plays Cricket

Maharaj Plays Cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Saturday and Sunday.

'Grenade' on flight turns out to be plastic wrapper

'Grenade' on flight turns out to be plastic wrapper

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

A security drill on Sunday created a major scare and sent Air India and security officials into a tizzy after a grenade-like object was found on a Boeing 747 aircraft when it landed at Jeddah in the wee hours.

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.

Nepal plane crash victims' kin may lose millions in relief

Nepal plane crash victims' kin may lose millions in relief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The air carriers' liability and insurance draft bill has proposed a five-fold increase in compensation in case of death or injury, the report said.

Another tragedy on football field...

Another tragedy on football field...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Fan dies in Argentina, match abandoned as players forced off due to tear gas

Sensing conspiracy, BJP takes Modi flight delay issue to EC

Sensing conspiracy, BJP takes Modi flight delay issue to EC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Sensing conspiracy in the delay in Narendra Modi's flight from Delhi, BJP on Tuesday approached the Election Commission on the issue and sought directions to the Civil Aviation authorities for early clearances to its prime ministerial candidate.

3 passengers offloaded to make way for minister Rijiju and his aide in AI flight

3 passengers offloaded to make way for minister Rijiju and his aide in AI flight

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was at the centre of a controversy for delaying an Air India flight from Leh to Delhi for about an hour and for the offloading of three of its passengers, including a child, allegedly to accommodate him and his aide.

Naidu misses appointment due to AI flight delay; airline says pilot stuck in traffic

Naidu misses appointment due to AI flight delay; airline says pilot stuck in traffic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The flight was scheduled to depart at 1.45 pm but due to the non-availability of the pilot it could take off only at 2.30 pm.

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Reconsider move to scrap train fare concession to elderly: Varun to govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In another tweet, Gandhi also expressed concern over frequent emergency landings of flights due to one snag or another at a time when domestic air fares have almost doubled.

AI flight tyre goes flat seconds before take-off

AI flight tyre goes flat seconds before take-off

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The Boeing 737-800 Air India Express flight LX536, which was scheduled to leave at 12.10 pm (local time) on Tuesday, was delayed by nine hours after the 'tyre glitch' forced the pilot to abort the take-off.

India Sees 8 Aviation Accidents Every Year

India Sees 8 Aviation Accidents Every Year

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The number of serious incidents has more than doubled in the last seven years.

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The United States on Sunday shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada.

Jet Airways flight spins out of control in Goa; 15 hurt, 2 pilots suspended

Jet Airways flight spins out of control in Goa; 15 hurt, 2 pilots suspended

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The flying licence of the two pilots was suspended and a probe launched into the accident.

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Since I was held at gunpoint I had no option but to give them the car keys.' 'They took the car and drove away.'

PM regrets Khammam firing incident

PM regrets Khammam firing incident

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

On the eve of his visit, he spoke to Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy over phone and reviewed the situation arising out of the police firing in Khammam District.

Shah Rukh Khan, team stopped at Mumbai airport over luxury watches

Shah Rukh Khan, team stopped at Mumbai airport over luxury watches

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and five members of his team were stopped for an hour at the Mumbai airport by customs officials for not paying customs duty for six luxury watches as the payment facility was not operational in the early hours of Saturday, an official said.

'Human shield' incident circumstances-based, not SOP: Army chief

'Human shield' incident circumstances-based, not SOP: Army chief

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"But we are concerned about human rights and we make sure rights of people are not violated," he said.

US tightens no-fly rule after Shahzad incident

US tightens no-fly rule after Shahzad incident

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The US has tightened its no-fly rules for airlines. The new rules, enforced since Wednesday by the Transportation and Security Administration, came within two days of Shahzad's attempt to flee.

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

SpiceHealth had on January 6 and January 7 tested 469 passengers who arrived on two charter flights from Italian capital Rome and found 298 of them to be COVID-19-positive.

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

United States fighter jets on Saturday shot down an unidentified, unmanned high-altitude airborne object over northern Canada that had entered its airspace from Alaska, President Joe Biden said.

Woman alleges molestation on Delhi-Bhubaneswar flight; cops let accused go home

Woman alleges molestation on Delhi-Bhubaneswar flight; cops let accused go home

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

In high drama mid-air, a 32-year-old woman confronted a 60-year-old businessman who allegedly molested her on board an Indigo flight and shamed him in front of shocked passengers and crew with her outburst captured on camera.

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

On Kapil Sharma's 41st birthday, Subhash K Jha looks back on the comic's fall and resurrection.

Failure to deploy full flaps may have caused Nepal plane crash: Report

Failure to deploy full flaps may have caused Nepal plane crash: Report

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The aircraft that took off from Kathmandu at 10:30 am crashed into the Seti river gorge, killing all four crew members and 68 passengers. One person on board the aircraft is still missing.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Barcelona's Aubameyang assaulted in armed robbery at home

Barcelona's Aubameyang assaulted in armed robbery at home

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Armed robbers broke into the home of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang early on Monday morning, police said, and physically assaulted the player and his wife as they forced them to open a safe to steal jewellery.

7 killed in chaos in Kabul airport as hundreds try to flee

7 killed in chaos in Kabul airport as hundreds try to flee

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

At least seven people, including three Afghan nationals who clung to a US Air Force plane to escape Taliban rule, died on Monday in a melee at the Kabul airport, as hundreds of people scrambled to board flights in a desperate bid to get out of Afghanistan, following the toppling of the government led by President Ashraf Ghani.

Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially-abled boy

Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially-abled boy

Rediff.com28 May 2022

IndiGo had on May 9 said the boy was denied permission to board the Ranchi-Hyderabad flight as he was visibly in panic.

Pathan slams airline staff for 'rude' behaviour

Pathan slams airline staff for 'rude' behaviour

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Irfan Pathan, who was travelling to Dubai from Mumbai with his family, was clearly upset with the staff at the Vistara check-in counter at the Mumbai airport.