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An air india express flight from Delhi to Patna experienced a delay on Tuesday due to a technical issue with the original aircraft. Passengers were offered meals and the choice to reschedule or receive a full refund while an alternative plane was arranged for the journey.

Immigration authorities at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport intercepted six Thai nationals, seizing approximately 20 kg of hydroponic weed from their baggage. The group, traveling from Bangkok, was detained after initial suspicion, with officials believing their religious trip to Sarnath may have been a cover for narcotics smuggling.

An air india express flight to Kannur experienced a serious incident in Muscat when the Boeing 737-800 lined up with runway edge lights instead of the centreline during a night take-off. The aircraft struck and destroyed lights, leading to a rejected take-off, hydraulic leak, and engine damage from foreign object ingestion. Investigations are underway.

Bad weather in Patna on Friday morning led to several flight diversions to Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Flights from Delhi and Chandigarh experienced significant delays, with some passengers offloaded due to operational reasons. The airport spokesperson confirmed poor visibility forced these diversions, impacting travel plans.

air india express passengers faced a harrowing three-hour ordeal on a Pune-bound flight from Delhi due to a technical issue and malfunctioning air-conditioning. Flyers reported heat and suffocation as the cabin became uncomfortable, with the airline later acknowledging the problem and providing ground air-conditioning. The delay significantly impacted subsequent flight schedules.

Lucknow's airport became a busy hub Thursday evening as New Delhi's poor weather forced multiple flight diversions. IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air services rerouted to the state capital. One air india express flight made a priority landing due to a medical emergency, safely offloading an elderly passenger before continuing its journey.

"A coordinated priority is prepared through which we try to get our ships out. Currently, there are about 13 Indian-flagged vessels there: one LPG tanker, five crude oil tankers, one chemical or product tanker, three container ships, two bulk carriers, and one dredger. Our priority is to get our ships out that are currently inside," said Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Authorities apprehended two individuals from Indore at Varanasi airport, posing as a couple, with nearly 20 kg of hydroponic weed. Arriving from Bangkok, their suspicious travel history and inconsistent statements during questioning led to the discovery of the contraband, valued at Rs 6.93 crore. Both were arrested under the NDPS Act.

After two decades in a Saudi prison, Feroke native Abdul Rahim returned home on Eid Al Adha, a moment of immense joy for his family and the Malayali community. A massive crowdfunding effort raised Rs 47 crore, including Rs 34 crore in blood money, to secure his release from a death sentence and subsequent 20-year imprisonment.

An impromptu demonstration by AIASL ground handling staff at Mumbai airport caused significant disruptions, delaying 31 departures and impacting baggage handling for numerous flights. The protest, organized by ABKKS, demanded better employment terms, including permanent status for contract workers and pending wage revisions. Management agreed to address the demands following the agitation.