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Airports Closed, CBSE Cancels Board Exams: What Is Happening In The Middle East After Iran Attack? | World News

Airports Closed, CBSE Cancels Board Exams: What Is Happening In The Middle East After Iran Attack? | World News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 17:28 IST The CBSE cancelled board examinations scheduled for March 2 in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The new dates will be announced later. A passenger takes pictures of a flight information board at the Mumbai international airport after India’s two largest private carriers, IndiGo and Air India, suspended flights to all destinations in the Middle East on March 1, 2026. (Image: AFP) Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid-19 pandemic as airlines suspended services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), meanwhile, cancelled board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The new dates will be announced later, it said. Travellers were left stranded at airports on both sides – origin and destination –  after the coordinated strikes of the United States and Israel on Iran, which also killed Supreme Leader …

Winter Olympics anti-doping tests could begin at airports itself, overruling privacy concerns | Sport-others News

Winter Olympics anti-doping tests could begin at airports itself, overruling privacy concerns | Sport-others News

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3 min readFeb 3, 2026 12:41 PM IST Korean website Chosun has reported that enforcement of doping controls could begin at the airport upon athletes entry into Italy during the the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The International Testing Agency (ITA) has announced plans to implement a high-intensity testing system spanning the entire event, starting at arrival. Quoting the global sports media outlet Inside the Games, the Korean website reported that the ITA will conduct unannounced inspections and testing systems from the time of the participants’ arrival. ‘This measure accounts for increasingly sophisticated methods of concealing prohibited substances. While privacy infringement concerns may arise, the message prioritizing fairness is clear,’ Chosun noted. The New York Times also reported that testing could soon be handed over to independent authorities supervised by WADA, after years of leaving it to national anti-doping agencies. But doping controls announced for the Winter Games, could see it become the norm at future Summer Olympics too.‘The starting line is not the stadium but the airport,’ Chosun wrote. ‘Doping is the most serious violation …

India’s First: In Pics, Leh Airport’s New Terminal That Masters 12°C Eco-Heating | Details | Auto News

India’s First: In Pics, Leh Airport’s New Terminal That Masters 12°C Eco-Heating | Details | Auto News

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Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 12:01 IST The new terminal at Leh Airport, expected to be operational in July 2026, will feature modern passenger facilities, improved security areas and higher handling capacity. Once operational, the terminal can handle about 1,000 passengers in arrivals and departures. (Photo Credit: X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Leh in April 2026 to inaugurate the new terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Ladakh. The move comes as work on the project nears completion, with officials saying the terminal and other key infrastructure in the region should be ready by that time. Reports say that the foundation stone for the new terminal was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2019, and construction has been underway since then. Even while the upgrade continues, Leh Airport is still fully operational, serving commercial flights and handling air traffic without interruption. The terminal is being built to improve travel experiences for passengers heading to and from Ladakh, which draws both tourists and locals. Key Features: New Terminal To Boost …

Snowstorm forces cancellation of over 800 flights at New York airports as holiday travel turns into nightmare | World News

Snowstorm forces cancellation of over 800 flights at New York airports as holiday travel turns into nightmare | World News

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Hundreds of flights have been cancelled at New York City’s three major airports—John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark Liberty (EWR) (in New Jersey) due to a powerful winter snowstorm. Forecasted weather conditions may cause JFK Airport flight disruptions. Please check with your airline to determine the status of your flight. pic.twitter.com/FqgwZyo4lH — John F. Kennedy Airport (@JFKairport) December 26, 2025 Around 800 flights cancelled According to Flightradar24, over 520 flights have been cancelled at New York’s three main airports on Friday due to a winter storm warning across the metro area, and another 279 flights have been cancelled on Saturday. Over 520 flights have been cancelled at New York’s three main airports today due to a winter storm warning across the metro area. Another 279 flights are cancelled tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/lEZduH6lja — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) December 26, 2025 New York braces for heavy snow ABC 7 reported that the snow will reach New York City by Friday evening, resulting in reduced visibility, making travel treacherous. The snow will continue overnight, likely bringing 10 to …

Dense Fog Envelopes Northern India As Airlines Issue Advisories; Delhi AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ | New-delhi-news News

Dense Fog Envelopes Northern India As Airlines Issue Advisories; Delhi AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 07:13 IST RK Puram emerged as the most polluted area with an AQI of 447, followed closely by Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, and Sirifort, all recording 442. A layer of smog engulfs the city after air quality deteriorated, in New Delhi. (IMAGE: PTI) Delhi continued to reel under poor air quality, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at 6 am on Friday morning, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category and signalling no respite from the ongoing pollution spell. This marks a deterioration from Thursday morning’s AQI of 356, underscoring the steady decline in air quality across the city. Compounding commuters’ woes, dense fog also impacted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, prompting authorities to implement CAT III operations, which may lead to delays and disruptions. In a passenger advisory, Delhi International Airport Limited said on-ground teams are working in close coordination with all stakeholders to assist travellers across terminals, while passengers have been advised to check real-time flight updates with their respective airlines. Several pollution …

Delhi, Mumbai Among Major Airports Hit With 1,951 Aircraft GPS Interference Cases In 2 Years: Govt | India News

Delhi, Mumbai Among Major Airports Hit With 1,951 Aircraft GPS Interference Cases In 2 Years: Govt | India News

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Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 21:37 IST Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing and jamming refers to attempts to manipulate a user’s navigation system by giving false signals On November 10, DGCA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for real-time reporting of GPS spoofing/ GNSS interference events around the Delhi airport. A total of 1,951 issues of interference with aircraft’s GPS system have been reported during the two years since November 2023, the government said on Thursday. In recent times, there have been instances of GPS spoofing and interference incidents at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai airports. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said GPS interference reporting started after the publication of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advisory circular on November 24, 2023 regarding GNSS interference in airspace. “Total GPS interference issues reported (November, 2023 to November, 2025) are 1,951 nos after publication of DGCA circular,” the minister said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing and jamming …

Chaos unfolds at airports amid mass disruption of Indigo flights | In pics

Chaos unfolds at airports amid mass disruption of Indigo flights | In pics

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Published on Dec 10, 2025 02:04 pm IST IndiGo has been facing significant disruptions to its services, having cancelled hundreds of flights since December 2. …read more 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 10, 2025 02:04 pm IST Visuals from the Jaiprakash Narayan Airport in Patna amid Indigo flight disruptions in Bihar on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) 2 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 10, 2025 02:04 pm IST Passengers at Delhi’s IGI airport wait for their flights amid mass cancellations and chaos(Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times) 3 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 10, 2025 02:04 pm IST Stranded Passenger at T1 Terminal of IGI Airport due to mass cancellation of IndiGo flights in New Delhi, India, on December 9.(Raj K Raj /Hindustan Times) 4 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 10, 2025 02:04 pm IST Flight schedule shows delayed flights at T1 of IGI Airport amid the mass disruption …

Airports are reporting normal conditions, without crowding or distress: Minister

Airports are reporting normal conditions, without crowding or distress: Minister

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Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Tuesday, while speaking on the floor of the House about the Indigo flight disruptions, informed that the operations were stabilising fast, with airports reporting no “crowding or distress”, news agency ANI reported. The Union Minister, addressing the Lower House during the Winter Session of the Parliament, further said that the safety in civil aviation remains non-negotiable. Naidu further informed the Lok Sabha that IndiGo operated 1,800 flights yesterday, compared to merely 706 on December 5, suggesting the situation was expected to improve further. “I would like to inform the House that the disruption caused by IndiGo`s operational failures is now rapidly stabilising. IndiGo`s daily flight count, which had fallen drastically to 706 on December 5, recovered to 1,800 yesterday and is expected to rise further today. All other airlines continue to operate smoothly across the country,” he said, adding, “The airports are reporting normal conditions, without crowding or distress. Refunds, baggage tracing, and passenger support measures remain under supervision by the Ministry.”  The minister also asserted that …

IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE: Disruptions Continue As Over 150 Flights Cancelled At Chennai, Bengaluru Airports

IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE: Disruptions Continue As Over 150 Flights Cancelled At Chennai, Bengaluru Airports

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IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE Updates: IndiGo is facing a major operational crisis, cancelling over 2000 flights daily since Tuesday due to staff shortages and new crew regulations. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said the government will curtail IndiGo’s winter flight schedule and allocate them to other operators following the airline’s recent large-scale operational disruptions. The minister also said that refunds worth Rs 745 crore have been given for 7,30,655 cancelled PNRs from December 1 to 8 (as of 5 pm). Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday confirmed that IndiGo Airlines has responded to the Show-Cause notice on the airline’s fiasco that led to widespread cancellations last week. DGCA, in a release, stated that the airlines have requested more time to respond to the Show-Cause notice, stating that it is “realistically not possible to pinpoint the exact cause(s)” at this time, considering the “complexity and vast scale of operations.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong …

‘Poor rostering, glitch in IndiGo’s software contributed to flight disruption’

‘Poor rostering, glitch in IndiGo’s software contributed to flight disruption’

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NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s nationwide flight disruptions were caused by poor rostering under the new flight duty time limits (FDTL) and a technical glitch in its crew-rostering and scheduling software, leading to widespread cancellations and delays across airports since Wednesday, two officials said. A series of meetings were held at the civil aviation ministry on Friday morning, with civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviewing the situation at the airports through the 24×7 control room (MoCA_GoI) Officials also said the airline faced technical issues in its baggage systems, affecting passengers in Delhi’s Terminal 3 and, more significantly, those in Terminal 1. While the technical glitch was resolved, cascading delays in receiving baggage continued to affect passengers. “The issue has led to mounting operational strain and increasing pressure on airport infrastructure, and hence all the stakeholders have been asked to observe a vigil,” one of the officials said, explaining why aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had ordered a probe into IndiGo’s flight disruptions. “The Government of India has decided to institute a high-level inquiry …