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Air India stops overflying Iran airspace as precautionary measure, reroutes planes via Iraq| India News

Air India stops overflying Iran airspace as precautionary measure, reroutes planes via Iraq| India News

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Air India has stopped its flights from overflying the Iranian airspace as a precautionary measure, sources told HT. The airline has rerouted its flights via Iraq. (PTI) This comes even as security concerns in the region grow amid nationwide protests in Iran. The airline has rerouted its flights via Iraq. This comes hours after IndiGo cancelled its flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till February 11. “We remain vigilant to developments in the region around Iran and are proactively reviewing flight operations, with safety being our highest priority,” the airline had said in a post on social media platform X. IndiGo initially said it was cancelling its flights to and from Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and Baku (Azerbaijan) on January 26, 27 and 28 in view of the prevailing situation in Iran and after careful assessment. However, the airline extended the cancellations. According to an official cited by PTI news agency, IndiGo operates flights over the Iranian airspace for the above destinations and due to the current situation, it is avoiding the …

Air India flight lands safely in Delhi after precautionary diversion to Mongolia

Air India flight lands safely in Delhi after precautionary diversion to Mongolia

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After the Embassy of India in Mongolia extended their swift assistance to passengers of the Air India Flight AI 174, which made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar International Airport on Sunday evening. The Air India spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed that the flight carrying Indian passengers has successfully landed in India. While highlighting the arrival of the Air India flight in Delhi, the spokesperson asserted that, “The relief flight carrying passengers and crew of AI174, who were stranded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after a precautionary diversion, has landed in Delhi this morning. Air India would like to thank local authorities in Ulaanbaatar, the Indian Embassy in Mongolia, the DGCA, the Government of India, and all those who helped us in ensuring that the passengers and crew were looked after during this time and bringing them to Delhi safely.” The airlines also highlighted the inconvenience caused to the passengers and stated that, “We also thank our passengers for their patience and understanding during the diversion. Safety and wellbeing of our guests and employees remains our foremost priority.”  The …

Blackout reimposed in several Punjab districts as precautionary measure | Latest News India

Blackout reimposed in several Punjab districts as precautionary measure | Latest News India

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Chandigarh, Punjab reimposed blackout measures in several districts as a precautionary measure after withdrawing it earlier on Saturday. Blackout reimposed in several Punjab districts as precautionary measure Blackout measures have been imposed in Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga and Muktsar districts. The development comes about two hours after district authorities in Punjab withdrew blackout measures and restrictive orders after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire. Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahwney said, “Since there are reports of ceasefire violation, we will remain on alert today.” “We will observe a blackout if and when needed. I advise all to kindly be prepared for enforcement of blackout if the need arises and be at home. Please do not indulge in bursting of firecrackers. We have done this drill several times, so please do not panic. This is by way of abundant caution.” The Hoshiarpur district administration said that blackout was imposed at 8:50 pm and an air raid siren was sounded. “Lights off as a measure of abundant precaution. Please cooperate,” said a message shared by …

“Precautionary Step Because…”: IPL Chairman Breaks Silence On PBKS vs DC Match In Dharamshala Being Called Off

“Precautionary Step Because…”: IPL Chairman Breaks Silence On PBKS vs DC Match In Dharamshala Being Called Off

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been called off at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday as a precautionary measure, said IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal to IANS. At the time of the game being called off, which was signalled from stadium floodlights being turned off, PBKS were 122/1 in 10.1 overs. “Yes, the match has been called off as a precautionary step, because there are some incidents which happened in Jammu, I believe. That’s what we got to know, so we thought it’s wise to call off the game,” said Dhumal to IANS from Dharamshala. This agency understands that fans and both teams have started to be evacuated from the HPCA stadium by the tournament and local authorities due to security reasons. The development happened after Jammu had a complete blackout, with reports of civilians witnessing missile streaks in the sky and drone attacks happening from Pakistan. A full blackout has been observed in Baramulla and Pathankot, while Chandigarh has also been signalled for a complete …

Take strict precautionary measures against illegal Bangladeshis, LG writes to Delhi Police – India TV

Take strict precautionary measures against illegal Bangladeshis, LG writes to Delhi Police – India TV

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Image Source : X/PTI Actor Saif Ali Khan and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s office on Monday wrote a letter to Delhi CP (Police Commissioner), directing him to take strict precautionary measures regarding Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in the national capital. The letter was written in the wake of the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai. The LG office also urged the police to run an awareness campaign on the Bangladeshi issue. The letter’s caption read –  Bangladeshi nationals illegally residing in Delhi.  “This has reference to this Secretariat’s UO letter of even number dated 10.12.2024 (copy enclosed). Hon’ble Lt. Governor has taken note of the grave criminal incident involving a high profile Bollywood actor in Mumbai, wherein a Bangladeshi national was involved in house break and criminal assault,” the letter read. It has been widely reported that the concerned individual was living under an assumed identity and was working at a restaurant, it added, asserting the LG has observed that the involvement of illegal …

Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus – India TV

Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus – India TV

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Image Source : FILE Image used for representational purposes. In the wake of the Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, India has been closely monitoring the situation. On Sunday, the Delhi health authorities issued an advisory to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. According to an official statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), convened a meeting with chief district medical officers and the state programme officer of IDSP on Sunday to discuss preparedness to address respiratory illnesses in Delhi. Here are the precautionary guidelines for HMPV: Hospitals have been instructed to promptly report Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases through the IHIP Portal. Strict isolation protocols and the use of universal precautions for suspected cases have been made mandatory. Hospitals are required to maintain proper documentation of SARI cases and lab-confirmed influenza cases to ensure accurate monitoring.Hospitals were directed to ensure the availability of paracetamol, antihistamines, bronchodilators, and cough syrups for treating mild cases, along with oxygen. No need to …

Air India plane makes precautionary landing at Moscow; later takes off for Birmingham

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Air India flight from Delhi to Birmingham made a precautionary landing at Moscow. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu An Air India aircraft from the national capital to Birmingham made a precautionary landing at Moscow on Wednesday (September 4, 2024) due to suspected technical issues, according to an official. “After carrying out requisite checks, the aircraft took off from Moscow and landed at Birmingham on early Thursday (September 5) morning,” the official in the know said. The Boeing 787 plane was operating the flight AI 113. There was no official statement from Air India. The official said that due to suspected technical issues, the plane made a precautionary landing at the Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow. After the checks, the aircraft flew to Brimingham. Details about the number of passengers in the aircraft could not be ascertained. Published – September 05, 2024 10:10 am IST Source link

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move

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Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt “something” on his adductor muscles during a recent training session. India’s Neeraj Chopra in action during the men’s Javelin final at the Asian Games(REUTERS) Chopra said he would not want to risk injury in an Olympic year and hence decided to skip the prestigious meet. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Following a recent throwing session, I decided not to compete in Ostrava as I felt something in my adductor. I have had problems with it in the past and pushing it at this stage can lead to injury,” Chopra wrote on his Instagram. “Just to clarify, I am not injured but I don’t want to take any risk during the Olympic year so had to take this decision. Once I feel it’s fully …

Army chopper makes precautionary landing in Maharashtra’s Sangli; no casualty

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An ALH Dhruv helicopter of the Indian Army had to make a precautionary landing in a field near a village, in Sangli on May 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI An Advance Light Helicopter of the Indian Army has made a “precautionary landing” at a farm in Maharashtra’s Sangli district due to a technical issue in its engine, police said. Three Army personnel — two pilots and a technician — were on board at the time of the incident on May 4 morning, they said, adding that there was no casualty. The helicopter, belonging to the Army Aviation Corps, was going from Nashik in Maharashtra to Bengaluru, a police official said on May 4. It made the precautionary landing at around 9.50 am on May 4 at a farm near Erandoli village in Miraj tehsil of Sangli district due to some technical issue, he said. After a couple of hours, another chopper arrived with technical help. The issue was later fixed and both the choppers subsequently took off, the official said. Source link

Army chopper conducts precautionary landing in Sangli, no casualties

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AN ADVANCED Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv of the Indian Army conducted a precautionary landing in a field in Sangli district of Maharashtra on Saturday due to a technical issue in the morning, officials said. No casualties were reported in the incident.  “The incident took place around 9:50 am in Erandoli village under the jurisdiction of Miraj Rural police station in Sangli district. An ALH Dhruv chopper of the Army Aviation Corps conducted a precautionary landing due to a technical issue.” said Sub Divisional Police Officer for Miraj Division, Pranil Gilda.  Gilda added, “Two pilots and a technician were flying in it from Nashik to Bangalore. Around two hours later, another chopper arrived for technical assistance. After rectification of the technical issue, both the choppers took off from there. No casualties were reported in the incident.”  Sources said that the helicopter experienced some unusual vibrations in the air and the pilots decided to conduct a precautionary landing. Officials said that teams from the local police station were deployed for the assistance of the Army team.  Click …