Delhi weather update: Heavy rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; causes waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight diversions | India News

Heavy rain lashes in several parts of Delhi NCR (Image credit: PTI) Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday, providing much-needed relief from the extreme heat. However, many areas witnessed the problems of waterlogging and traffic congestion.According to official sources, around 12 flights were diverted at Delhi airport between 3 pm and 4…

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Plane shortage and snags: Air India cancels nine long hauls today, mostly Dreamliners | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday cancelled at least eight international flights to be operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner and one on a B777. The B787 cancellations were for: Ahmedabad-London Gatwick; Gatwick-Amritsar; Delhi to Vienna, Paris and Dubai; Bangalore-London & return and Paris-Delhi. A Boeing 777 (not a Dreamliner) operating San Francisco (SFO)-Kolkata (where it…

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Air India plane crash: DNA match confirmed for 162 victims, 120 bodies handed over to families | India News

NEW DELHI: Authorities have confirmed that DNA samples of 162 victims from the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad have matched with their family members, and the mortal remains of 120 have been handed over, officials said Tuesday.Earlier on Monday, Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi had announced that DNA of 125 victims had been successfully…

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Multiple Air India flights cancelled amid safety checks, airspace restrictions | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday cancelled several international flights, including services to London, Paris, San Francisco and Dubai, attributing the disruptions to airspace restrictions, safety checks, and operational constraints.The affected flights included: London-Amritsar Delhi-Dubai Bengaluru-London Mumbai-San Francisco Ahmedabad-London Gatwick Delhi-Paris In a statement, the airline clarified that flight AI159 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick…

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Evening News Wrap: Trump warns Iran to not touch US troops; Pakistan’s Asim Munir faces public protest outside Washington hotel during US visit; & more | India News

Today’s top five news of the day includes crucial updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, aviation news, sports and follow-up on Meghalaya honeymoon murder case. As the tensions in the middle east between Iran and Israel escalates, US President Donald Trump warned Iran against targeting US troops, clearly warning of the consequences.Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Army Chief General…

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‘Jija-jamai aayog’: Tejashwi Yadav slams NDA’s ‘family politics’ in Bihar; says ‘relatives are being given positions’ | India News

Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: RJD leader and Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday renewed his attack on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, accusing the NDA-led state government of favouring relatives of alliance leaders by awarding them key positions. Taking a sarcastic jibe, Yadav proposed the formation of a “Jamai Aayog” (Sons-in-law Commission)…

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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: ‘3 blows, 2 machetes, 1 broken phone’; police recreate Meghalaya crime scene | India News

Forensic team arrives for crime scene reconstruction in connection with the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, at Cherrapunjee in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: In the latest update on the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, police on Tuesday recreated the crime scene at Wei Sawdong Falls in Sohra, where Raja Raghuvanshi…

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Another flight cancelled: Air India cancels Paris-bound AI143 flight after ‘issue’; releases statement | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday said its Paris-bound flight AI143 was cancelled after pre-flight checks identified an issue.The Air India spokesperson further said that the flight was cancelled as Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport in Paris restricted night operations.“Flight AI143 from Delhi to Paris of 17 June has been cancelled. The mandatory pre-flight checks…

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