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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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Security Threat On Delhi-Bound Indigo Flight, Cleared For Ops After Check
A security threat was noticed in a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Mumbai on Tuesday, an IndiGo spokesperson said. The aircraft was cleared for flight after necessary security checks.
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"I Was Curious": Afghan Boy Hides In Plane's Landing Gear, Reaches Delhi
A 13-year-old Afghan boy's "curiosity" brought him to Delhi from Afghanistan after he somehow managed to get inside the landing gear compartment of an aircraft that took off from Kabul, official sources said on Monday.
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Amit Shah's Plane Diverted To Jaipur Due To Bad Weather In Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's special aircraft, en route from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur on Monday evening due to bad weather conditions in the national capital.
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Delhi Police Ban Sub-Conventional Aerial Platforms Ahead Of Independence Day
Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh on Saturday ordered a ban on sub-conventional aerial platforms across the national capital from August 2 to August 16 in view of security preparations related to the upcoming Independence Day.
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US Has Likely Moved Nuclear Weapons In UK For First Time Since 2008: Report
The US has likely stationed nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time since 2008, in a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that it remains committed to European security.
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'Reported Defects Reappearing On Aircraft': Aviation Watchdog After Audit
A special audit of airlines, maintenance teams and other aspects carried out by the aviation watchdog at airports like Delhi and Mumbai has revealed several deficiencies, including reported defects reappearing on aircraft.
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No US In NATO? That's Ok. Rafale Calling, Says Emmanuel Macron On X
Emmanuel Macron has a message for the rest of Europe - the Rafale fighter jet is calling. The French President's quirky X post Friday afternoon featured an Apple iPhone with an incoming call from 'Rafale' and a close-up of the jet arcing over barren
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After Crash, Air India Cuts International Services On Wide-Body Planes By 15%
Air India has responded to the crash of its Ahmedabad-London Boeing Dreamliner aircraft with a slew of safety and prevention measures that includes massive safety and cutting down on the use of its wide-body planes for international flights by 15 per
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Mumbai Bans Drones, Paragliders For A Month Amid Security Concerns
The Mumbai Police have banned flying drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, para gliders and hot air balloons for the period of a month, to prevent any sabotage attempt, officials said on Thursday.
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"No Crew Was Dismissed": Emirates Clarifies Claims Of Firing Cabin Crew Over Viral In-Flight Video
The airline clarifies that no crew members were fired over a viral behind-the-scenes video. The clip, however, triggered a security review.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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Cabinet Committee Gives Nod To Procure 240 Aero-Engines For Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved on Monday a proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Defence Ministry said.
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Taliban Mark 3 Years In Power Since Afghanistan Takeover With Military Show
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces.
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Drones, Hot Air Balloons Banned In Delhi Ahead Of PM Modi's Oath Ceremony
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet's swearing-in on Sunday, Delhi Police has banned the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, hot air balloons and small sized powered aircraft on June 9 and June 10.
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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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Security Threat On Delhi-Bound Indigo Flight, Cleared For Ops After Check
A security threat was noticed in a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Mumbai on Tuesday, an IndiGo spokesperson said. The aircraft was cleared for flight after necessary security checks.
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"I Was Curious": Afghan Boy Hides In Plane's Landing Gear, Reaches Delhi
A 13-year-old Afghan boy's "curiosity" brought him to Delhi from Afghanistan after he somehow managed to get inside the landing gear compartment of an aircraft that took off from Kabul, official sources said on Monday.
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Amit Shah's Plane Diverted To Jaipur Due To Bad Weather In Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's special aircraft, en route from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur on Monday evening due to bad weather conditions in the national capital.
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Delhi Police Ban Sub-Conventional Aerial Platforms Ahead Of Independence Day
Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh on Saturday ordered a ban on sub-conventional aerial platforms across the national capital from August 2 to August 16 in view of security preparations related to the upcoming Independence Day.
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US Has Likely Moved Nuclear Weapons In UK For First Time Since 2008: Report
The US has likely stationed nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time since 2008, in a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that it remains committed to European security.
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'Reported Defects Reappearing On Aircraft': Aviation Watchdog After Audit
A special audit of airlines, maintenance teams and other aspects carried out by the aviation watchdog at airports like Delhi and Mumbai has revealed several deficiencies, including reported defects reappearing on aircraft.
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No US In NATO? That's Ok. Rafale Calling, Says Emmanuel Macron On X
Emmanuel Macron has a message for the rest of Europe - the Rafale fighter jet is calling. The French President's quirky X post Friday afternoon featured an Apple iPhone with an incoming call from 'Rafale' and a close-up of the jet arcing over barren
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After Crash, Air India Cuts International Services On Wide-Body Planes By 15%
Air India has responded to the crash of its Ahmedabad-London Boeing Dreamliner aircraft with a slew of safety and prevention measures that includes massive safety and cutting down on the use of its wide-body planes for international flights by 15 per
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Mumbai Bans Drones, Paragliders For A Month Amid Security Concerns
The Mumbai Police have banned flying drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, para gliders and hot air balloons for the period of a month, to prevent any sabotage attempt, officials said on Thursday.
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"No Crew Was Dismissed": Emirates Clarifies Claims Of Firing Cabin Crew Over Viral In-Flight Video
The airline clarifies that no crew members were fired over a viral behind-the-scenes video. The clip, however, triggered a security review.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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Cabinet Committee Gives Nod To Procure 240 Aero-Engines For Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved on Monday a proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Defence Ministry said.
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Taliban Mark 3 Years In Power Since Afghanistan Takeover With Military Show
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces.
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Drones, Hot Air Balloons Banned In Delhi Ahead Of PM Modi's Oath Ceremony
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet's swearing-in on Sunday, Delhi Police has banned the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, hot air balloons and small sized powered aircraft on June 9 and June 10.
