A recent incident involving two commercial aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has renewed longstanding concerns about the safety and congestion at one of the nation’s busiest and most space-constrained airports. The event, which occurred on a busy Thursday afternoon, involved two American Airlines flights that made contact while taxiing, resulting in damage to at least one aircraft but fortunately causing no injuries. The incident took place around 12:4

More than 250 passengers, including several Indian nationals, have been stranded for over 30 hours at Diyarbakir Airport in southeastern Turkey following an emergency landing by a Virgin Atlantic flight. The aircraft, operating under flight number VS358, had departed London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:40 a.m. local time on April 2 and was due to arrive in Mumbai at 1:40 a.m. IST on April 3. However, a medical emergency on board forced the aircraft to divert and land unexpectedly at Diyarba

Heathrow Airport in London, one of the busiest airports in the world, has been closed till midnight following a massive power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation in the western part of the city. The power failure has left over 16,000 homes without electricity, causing significant disruption for residents and travelers alike. The fire broke out at the North Hyde substation located in Hayes in London’s Hillingdon borough. Emergency services, including 10 fire engines and a

  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for strict restrictions on helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport. This request follows a tragic midair collision that claimed the lives of 67 people, marking the deadliest aviation accident in the United States in over two decades. The catastrophic collision occurred on January 29 near the nation's capital. Following the tragedy, NTSB Chairperson Jennifer Homendy urged the Federal Aviation Admin

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested Kannada actor Ranya Rao in connection with a ₹12.56 crore gold smuggling case. According to the DRI’s arrest memo, Ranya attempted to smuggle 14.2 kg of 24-karat gold into India, concealing it in her clothing, shoes, and pockets to evade customs duty. The DRI’s memo outlines that Ranya Rao was intercepted on March 3, 2025, at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Bengaluru while arriving from Dubai on Emirates Fligh

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made explosive allegations against BRS leader Harish Rao, accusing him of neglecting the SLBC tunnel accident and instead traveling to Dubai for personal engagements. Revanth, who visited the accident site in Domaalapenta to review the situation, strongly defended his government’s swift response while hitting back at opposition criticism.During his media interaction, the Chief Minister dismissed claims that he had ignored the incident, clarifying t

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced major updates to the RuPay Debit Select Card, offering enhanced lifestyle benefits in fitness, travel, wellness, and entertainment. These new features will be effective from April 1, 2025, providing cardholders with complimentary airport lounge access, gym memberships, spa sessions, OTT subscriptions, and accident insurance coverage.RuPay Debit Select was introduced as a premium debit card offering exclusive privileges. In a circ

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has launched its recruitment drive for 89 Junior Assistant (Fire Services) positions across India. Candidates interested in applying for these positions must meet the educational qualifications, which include being a 10th pass with a three-year approved diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, or Fire disciplines, or having completed their 12th standard (regular study). The online registration for the recruitment will close on January 28, 2025, and applicants ca

In South Korea's deadliest air disaster, a Jeju Air passenger jet, Flight 7C2216, crashed during its landing attempt at Muan International Airport on Sunday, resulting in 179 fatalities. The crash occurred after a series of events, starting with a bird strike reported by the pilot as the flight was approaching the airport. According to the final timeline of the flight, the aircraft was cleared by air traffic control at 8:54 am to land on runway 01. However, just minutes later, a

Flights Delayed in Longview, Cancellations Out of Tyler Due to Storms in DFW Area As of November 5, 2024, multiple flights have been affected by severe weather around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Three planes are currently grounded at the East Texas Regional Airport due to the storms. Two of these planes, originally bound for Dallas, had to divert to Longview. The third is a scheduled 2 p.m. flight to Dallas, which remains on hold while officials monitor we

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made bold predictions regarding the political future of former CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), suggesting that the BRS president is on the brink of losing his relevance in the coming year. This statement signals a potential end to KCR’s political era, according to Reddy. Revanth highlighted internal conflicts within KCR’s family, specifically mentioning the deteriorating relationship between K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and his brother-in-law, Raj

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

India has launched an innovative Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the time taken for immigration clearance, slashing wait times from a minimum of 30 minutes to just a few seconds. The program utilizes biometrics to provide pre-verified travelers with a smoother experience during both arrival and departure. The Ministry of Home Affairs has plans to expand the

Andhra Pradesh has been grappling with its worst flooding in decades, with Vijayawada and surrounding areas suffering severe impacts from the Krishna River’s wrath. For the past week to 10 days, the state has faced extreme distress, prompting relentless efforts from both the government and private individuals to restore normalcy. Among the notable contributors is philanthropist and entrepreneur Ka

In a surprising development, BRS working president KTR has declared that the Rajiv Gandhi Airport in Hyderabad will be renamed if the BRS secures another term in office. The proposed new names for the airport include PV Narasimha Rao Airport or Ravishankar Airport. This announcement has stirred significant political debate and is seen as a direct counter to the Congress government’s recent decision to place a statue of Rajiv Gandhi in front of the secretariat, a location that was initia

In a notable administrative shift, DGP Tirumala Rao of Andhra Pradesh has mandated that 16 IPS officers report to his office every morning and log their in and out times. This move is unprecedented in its scale and scope, requiring these officers to remain within the Vijayawada and Mangalagiri jurisdictions, while adhering to strict daily reporting requirements. The directive is reportedly linked to suspicions that these officers, who were previously aligned with th

Koratala Siva, a renowned filmmaker in the Telugu film industry, recently drew attention with his remarks about taxpayer privileges during a podcast hosted by former IAS officer Jayaprakash Narayanan. Known for his successful directorial career, Siva shared a personal anecdote about an incident at the airport where he felt entitled to special treatment due to his high tax contributions. During the podcast, Siva recounted an experience where, due to a tight schedule,

Since the formation of the YSR Congress government in Andhra Pradesh, the government has been at a crossroads with the former Intelligence Bureau chief AB Venkateswara Rao. The government suspended him from his duties, which was later challenged by the senior IPS officer at the Central Administrative Tribunal(CAT). The CAT recently mentioned that the suspension on ABV is against the regulations and lifted the suspension on him immediately, which came as as big relief to the senior I

Earliert, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said he would be the chief minister of Telangana for 10 years with the blessings of the Telangana people. But on the contrary, BRS senior Harish Rao wants Revanth Reddy to step down immediately as he wants to take charge as the new chief minister.  Harish Rao's statement is in contradiction to Revanth Reddy's comment in the assembly that KCR and his ministers wasted the public's money on failed projects like Medigadda and Kaleswh