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Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Sunday released its preliminary report into the serious incident involving a Swiss International Air Lines flight that suffered an engine failure during take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 26.  According to the report, SWISS flight LX147 from New Delhi to Zurich was forced to abort take-off at around 1:27 am after the aircraft’s left-hand engine failed during the take-off roll. The AAIB has classified the occurrence as a “serious incident” that resulted in injuries to six people. The Airbus A330-343 was carrying 245 people, including 232 passengers and 13 crew members. Investigators said the flight crew rejected take-off after the failure of Engine No. 1 at a speed of around 106 knots. The pilots immediately informed air traffic control and sought emergency assistance. The crew later reported hearing a “loud bang” and observed a large flame coming from the left-hand engine. The aircraft also veered to the left before the pilots managed to bring it to a safe stop on the runway. Following the incident, …

Swiss International Airlines flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport; 6 hurt

Swiss International Airlines flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport; 6 hurt

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A Swiss International Airlines flight bound for Europe aborted takeoff and was evacuated shortly after midnight at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday after a technical issue was detected in one of the engines. The Airbus A330 aircraft (registration HB-JHK), operating as flight LX147, was carrying 228 passengers and four infants when the crew noticed the issue shortly after 1 am and immediately rejected takeoff as a precautionary measure. Following the aborted takeoff, the pilots decided to evacuate the aircraft. All passengers and crew exited using emergency evacuation slides, while those unable to use the slides were assisted with airport stairs. Six passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation and received medical attention on site. No crew members were injured in the incident. In a statement, SWISS International Airlines said it has set up a task force to manage the situation and assist passengers. “Such a situation is stressful for everyone involved. Our local teams are taking care of our passengers on site and are in direct contact with them,” the airline said. Passengers …

Six injured as Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight aborts takeoff after engine ‘failure’| India News

Six injured as Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight aborts takeoff after engine ‘failure’| India News

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Six passengers required medical attention after a Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich aborted take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport early Sunday morning following a suspected engine failure, which triggered an emergency evacuation. The Swiss airline said it was arranging alternative travel for passengers. (Ishan Jain/X) “The aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 operating as flight SWR146 from Delhi to Zurich, rejected take-off from runway 28 at 1.27 am on Sunday. The aircraft was carrying 245 people on board, and the pilot in command was Captain Guillermo Maximiliano Mulet,” an official aware of the matter said. A statement issued by the airline said, “We are aware of an incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi. The aircraft involved is an Airbus A330, registration HB-JHK. SWISS has established a task force. There were 228 passengers and four infants on board. Shortly after take-off, just after 1 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines. The crew rejected the take-off and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to …

Swiss Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag withdraw before quarter-finals

Swiss Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag withdraw before quarter-finals

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India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have pulled out of the ongoing 2026 Swiss Open Super 300 ahead of their quarter-final clash on Friday. Rankireddy and Shetty, the top seeded men’s doubles pair in the competition, have given a walkover into the semi-finals to Christian Kjaer and Rasmus Kjaer of Denmark. The reason behind the former world No 1 pair’s withdrawal is yet not clear. Rankireddy and Shetty had survived a scare in the Round of 16 clash against Hiroki Okamura and Kyohei Yamashita of Japan on Thursday to enter the last eight. The Indians were embroiled in a 74-minute long, tiring battle before advancing to the quarter-finals. They fought a thrilling contest, winning the decider 28-26. Rankireddy and Shetty’s withdrawal leaves the Indian hopes in the tournament pinned on men’s singles shuttler Tharun Mannepalli. Mannepalli will take on Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting in the quarter-finals later in the day. He had beaten Justin Hoh of Malaysia 21-14, 22-20 in 43 minutes in the Round of 16 earlier in the competition. Disclaimer: We do not own …

Swiss Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag win thriller to reach quarters

Swiss Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag win thriller to reach quarters

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The Indian badminton men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a massive scare to enter the quarter-finals of the 2026 Swiss Open Super 300 on Thursday. Up against a lower ranked Hiroki Okamura and Kyohei Yamashita of Japan, the Indians registered a hard fought 21-15, 15-21, 28-26 victory after a 74-minute long battle. The decider was an exciting battle with neither pair willing to give the other an inch. Right from 13-13 in the game, neither pair was able to cling on to the required two-point lead. Rankireddy and Shetty will next face off against Christian Kjaer and Rasmus Kjaer of Denmark in the quarter-finals on Thursday. Elsewhere, Tharun Mannepalli also made it to the quarter-finals in men’s singles. The Indian beat Justin Hoh of Malaysia 21-14, 22-20 in 43 minutes. Mannepalli will face Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting in the next match. Kiran George, Tanisha-Dhruv exit Among the other Indians in action, Kiran George went down 18-21, 21-16, 16-21 to Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan in 70 minutes. Kiran had earlier stunned former world …

Swiss Open badminton: Satwik-Chirag survive epic deciding game 28-26 to enter quarterfinals; Tharun Mannepalli also through to last 8 | Badminton News

Swiss Open badminton: Satwik-Chirag survive epic deciding game 28-26 to enter quarterfinals; Tharun Mannepalli also through to last 8 | Badminton News

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2 min readMar 13, 2026 08:46 AM IST The official BWF progress chart for the decider between Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Hiroki Okamura and Kyohei Yamashita, which indicates how a certain game ebbs and flows, said its own story. After 13-13 in Game 3, neither pair could hold a two-point lead as serves kept getting broken, and the thrill kept escalating. Eventually, the top seeds from India came through an epic battle against the scratch Japanese pairing to reach the quarterfinals at the Swiss Open in Basel on Thursday. The Indians won 21-15, 15-21, 28-26 in a 74-minute thriller. Also reaching the quarterfinals was Tharun Mannepalli in men’s singles, as he overcame Justin Hoh of Malaysia 21-14, 22-20 in a 43-minute clash. Tharun comfortably took the opener, going on a good run from 14-13 to win seven out of the next points. The second game too saw Tharun open up a handy 13-7 lead but Justin, who is ranked five places above the Indian, caught up. Eventually, Tharun had to save a game point at …

Winter Olympics: Swiss broadcaster accuses Israeli athlete of ‘supporting Gaza genocide’ on air; US ambassador condemns his ‘bigotry’ | Sport-others News

Winter Olympics: Swiss broadcaster accuses Israeli athlete of ‘supporting Gaza genocide’ on air; US ambassador condemns his ‘bigotry’ | Sport-others News

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3 min readFeb 18, 2026 10:44 AM IST The Winter Olympics was mired in another controversy after a Swiss commentator used a Winter Games broadcast to accuse an Israeli athlete of backing “genocide in Gaza” — triggering outrage from the athlete himself and the U.S. ambassador to Israel. During live coverage on Radio Télévision Suisse, commentator Stefan Renna zeroed in on Israeli bobsleigh pilot Adam Edelman as the two-man team completed their second qualifying run. Renna declared: “Adam Edelman, first-time Olympian and self-defined Zionist to the core, who has posted several messages on social networks in support of genocide in Gaza. Genocide is the term used by the UN Commission of Inquiry into the region. Edelman described the Israeli military intervention as, and I quote, ‘The most morally just war in history’.” He then invoked the case of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified over his “helmet of memory” tribute to athletes killed since Russia’s invasion, adding: “Just goes to show sport is obviously eminently political.” The backlash was immediate. Edelman blasted what he called …

Swiss major UBS opens GCC in Hyderabad, to hire 3,000 people over two years

Swiss major UBS opens GCC in Hyderabad, to hire 3,000 people over two years

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Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, officials and senior executives of UBS at the opening of the firm’s GCC in Hyderabad on Wednesday (February 11, 2026). | Photo Credit: Arrangement Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company UBS opened its new global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) and with it announced plans to onboard nearly 3,000 professionals over next two years. Describing the opening as a significant step in strengthening its presence in the city and reaffirming long-term commitment to India, UBS said the facility in Gachibowli reinforces Hyderabad’s growing position as a global hub for high-value financial technology, operations and GCC leadership. Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, who inaugurated the GCC, sought to highlight the growing importance of the city for leading firms on the back of the talent pool and other advantages the city offers. “Hyderabad has emerged as a preferred location for the world’s most respected financial institutions. UBS choosing to deepen its presence here reflects the city’s credibility as a …

Madhavan quit acting for 4 years after he felt humiliated by Swiss farmer: ‘I travelled across India, spoke to rickshaw pullers’ | Bollywood News

Madhavan quit acting for 4 years after he felt humiliated by Swiss farmer: ‘I travelled across India, spoke to rickshaw pullers’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 2, 2026 09:02 PM IST R Madhavan can do no wrong — from his author-backed performances in films as wide-ranging as Vikram Vedha, Kesari 2, Shaitaan and Dhurandhar. However, the actor has now revealed that this version of Madhavan 2 came from a four-year break from acting, which started with a Swiss farmer giving him a disdainful look while he was dancing in a Tamil song. The break transformed him from a “lover boy” into the powerhouse performer. R Madhavan took a 4-year break from acting in 2011, only making a comeback with his hit film Saala Khadoos in 2016, and went on to choose very different characters than earlier. In a recent interview, Madhavan opened up about the reason behind going on a sabbatical. During a conversation with Unfiltered Entertainment, he shared, “Vikram Vedha happened to me after a sabbatical. Before Saala Khadoos, I had to take a break because I was very disillusioned with the kind of work I was doing. I was shooting in Switzerland with orange pants and …

Swiss fire fatalities not given routine autopsies: lawyers| India News

Swiss fire fatalities not given routine autopsies: lawyers| India News

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The victims of the Swiss New Year fire disaster have not undergone routine autopsies to determine how they died, lawyers representing their families said Friday. Swiss fire fatalities not given routine autopsies: lawyers The January 1 fire at Le Constellation, a bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, in Switzerland’s southwestern Wallis canton, killed 40 people, mostly teenagers, injuring 116 others. “It is incomprehensible that autopsies were not ordered immediately,” lawyer Romain Jordan, who represents several victims’ families, told AFP. “These are violent deaths, so the cause must be precisely established fire, smoke, trampling, something else?” he said. “It is also important to determine how much alcohol the victims had consumed,” he added. Jean-Luc Addor, a lawyer representing the family of a teenager killed in the tragedy, told AFP: “This is not normal, because in cases of violent deaths, it should be standard procedure. It should have been done.” In Switzerland, autopsies are ordered by the public prosecutor’s office. As some funerals have already taken place, there is a risk that bodies that have …