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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian carriers operating flights between north India, which means primarily Delhi, and the west have been asked to inform passengers at check-in time about rerouting, longer flying time and the possibility of a enroute halt for refuelling the aircraft and crew change.Following the closure of Pakistan airspace forIndian airlines that will lead to “extended flight durations and technical stops”, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued “mandatory guidance” regarding “passenger handling measures.” “Passengers will generally remain onboard such stops,” says the advisory issued by DGCA CFO Captain Shweta Singh. “Airlines must ensure that catering uplift is revised based on actual travel time (including technical halt). This includes: adequate meals and beverages for the full duration. Additional hydration and dry snacks. Special meals as per requests.”Airlines have been asked to ensure the enroute technical halt airports […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The India vs Pakistan cricket debate has once again reignited following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan women's cricket team opener Gull Feroza has reinforced her team’s position regarding participation in matches scheduled in India.Feroza, who featured in three games during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier as an opener, confirmed that Pakistan will not travel to India for the main tournament. Pakistan secured qualification for the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India this September.With Pakistan’s qualification now confirmed, so is the likelihood of a hybrid model for the tournament—similar to the one used in the Asia Cup—where their matches against India will be hosted at a neutral venue. The development has sparked controversy, especially with India set to host the global event.PollDo you agree with […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said he had been too busy to buy First Lady Melania Trump a birthday present as she turned 55 on Saturday, instead opting for a dinner aboard Air Force One as the couple returned from Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.“She’s got a working birthday,” Trump told reporters on the presidential plane, adding, “I haven't had time to buy presents, it's been pretty busy.” The dinner on board Air Force One would serve as a celebration, he said: “I’m taking her for dinner on the Boeing — I’m taking her for dinner on Air Force One.”The Trumps, who flew to Rome on Friday (local time) for the late pontiff’s funeral, skipped any plans to dine out in the Italian capital and headed directly back to the US.The president, now in his second term, said the demands […]

[ad_1] The NFL Draft’s first round attracted 13.6 million viewers, showcasing the league’s unmatched ability to turn off-field moments into thrilling, must-watch entertainment. (Credit: Getty Images) The NFL Draft has long been a spectacle that blends uncertainty with unfiltered hope, and the 2025 edition proved once again why it holds a unique place in sports culture. Averaging 13.6 million viewers across ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN Deportes, and various digital platforms, the first night of this year’s draft became the second-most watched opening round in NFL Draft history, according to data released by the league and Nielsen. It marked a solid 11% increase from 2024’s numbers and reaffirmed its role as the crown jewel of the offseason.NFL Draft 2025: A ratings smash that captures Football’s offseason magicWhile these figures still trail behind typical prime-time NFL games, the context is key—this […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that the team hasn't been successful in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, but acknowledged that such outcomes are part of the process. Taking responsibility for CSK’s poor season, Fleming urged the players to raise their performance levels. A four-wicket haul by Harshal Patel and composed knocks from Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secure a five-wicket victory over CSK."Other teams have got better, and that's the point of the auction. But we just haven't been able to get it right. So you take responsibility from the top down, and then you just ask a little bit more of the players," Fleming said at the post-match press conference.He pointed to a mix of injuries, lack of form, and an unsettled approach as key reasons […]

[ad_1] A senior Russian general has been killed in a car bombing just outside Moscow, in what authorities described as a targeted assassination likely carried out by Ukrainian special services. The incident, which claimed the life of Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, marks the second deadly attack on high-ranking Russian military officials in recent months.The Russian Investigative Committee confirmed that Moskalik, who served as deputy head of the main operational department of the General Staff, died after an explosive device was detonated in his parked vehicle in the city of Balashikha, near the capital. According to spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko, the bomb had been rigged with shrapnel to maximise damage, and video footage later surfaced showing the vehicle engulfed in flames in the courtyard of an apartment complex.Russian General Killed In Moscow Car Bomb Amid Trump Envoy’s Kremlin Meeting With PutinAlthough investigators […]

[ad_1] A peaceful protest by members of the Indian diaspora outside the Pakistan High Commission in London on Friday turned into a flashpoint after a senior Pakistan Army officer was caught on video making a threatening throat-slit gesture toward demonstrators.The video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows Colonel Taimur Rahat, Pakistan Army and Air Advisor in the High Commission, drawing his hand across his throat while staring at protestors who had gathered to condemn the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead.More than 500 members of the Indian and Jewish communities in the UK participated in the demonstration, waving Indian flags and holding placards that called out Pakistan’s support for terror outfits. Protesters chanted slogans demanding justice and accountability, and urged the UK government to take diplomatic action."This is not […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Two more houses belonging to suspected terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam terror attack have been demolished, bringing the total number of razed properties to five.On Cam: Pak’s War Pitch After Pahalgam Attack; ‘Blood Of Indians Will Flow Through Indus’ | WatchAccording to PTI, the houses of Zakir Ahmad Ganie in Kulgam and Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shahid Ahmad Kuttay in Shopian's Chotipora were destroyed in controlled explosions.Kuttay, who has been actively involved in numerous anti-national activities over the past 3-4 years, joins the list of suspects whose properties have been targeted. Earlier, authorities demolished the houses of three other suspects: Adil Hussain Thoker (alias Adil Guree) in Bijbehara, Anantnag; Asif Sheikh in Awantipora; and Ahsan Sheikh in Pulwama.Intelligence sources reveal that Thoker, who legally entered Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border in 2018, allegedly received terrorist training before secretly […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The expression on captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s face said it all as Chennai Super Kings suffered another defeat—this time a five-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. A visibly disappointed Dhoni admitted that a total of 154 was far from “justifiable” on a Chepauk pitch that didn’t have any demons, as SRH dealt a near-fatal blow to CSK’s IPL 2025 play-off chances.Sunrisers chased down the modest target in just 18.4 overs. Dhoni pointed out that it's always tough when several players fail to deliver simultaneously.He also believed that SRH batted under slightly tougher conditions in the second innings, yet CSK couldn't capitalise. For the skipper, the lack of cohesion in the team's overall effort was most frustrating."I think we kept losing wickets and another thing is in the first innings […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in their Indian Premier League clash on Friday, keeping their play-off hopes alive. With this loss, CSK are now virtually out of the race for the knockouts, while SRH remain in contention—at least mathematically.Asked to bat first, Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 154. In response, SRH chased down the target in 18.4 overs, thanks to key contributions from Ishan Kishan (44), Kamindu Mendis (32*), and Nitish Reddy (19*).This marked Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first-ever win over CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.While SRH's clinical bowling performance was the highlight on the field, it was co-owner Kavya Maran’s animated reactions during the chase that stole the spotlight online. Her emotional response during the 16th over, in particular, went viral on social media.The moment came when CSK’s Noor Ahmad overstepped, […]