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Srinagar International Airport will halt all flight operations for two weeks from October 1 to October 15 for crucial runway repairs. This closure, coinciding with the peak Durga Puja tourist season, is raising concerns among tourism stakeholders about its potential adverse impact on the region's economy. Phased maintenance has been ongoing since July, with daily restrictions already in place.

Trichy MP Durai Vaiko has urged the Airports Authority of India to allocate Rs350 crore for extending the Trichy International Airport's runway to accommodate widebody aircraft. This expansion is crucial for enhancing passenger and cargo handling capacity and realizing the full potential of the new integrated passenger terminal.

In a troubling turn of events, Paris finds itself at the center of a child abuse controversy, with reports surpassing 100 allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault within schools. Fueled by the Gisèle Pelicot case, concerned parents are pushing for thorough investigations and accountability from authorities.

A Pakistani journalist's query about India's alleged Agni-6 ICBM test at the Shangri-La Dialogue was based on misinformation. India confirmed a recent test involved an advanced Agni missile with MIRV technology, not the Agni-6. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth avoided singling out either India or Pakistan as a threat.

A mysterious glowing contrail over Odisha was identified as the trail of a successfully tested advanced Agni missile. The Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed the flight trial of an Agni missile equipped with a MIRV system, demonstrating India's capability to strike multiple strategic targets with a single missile platform.

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific.

The Notice to Air Men (notam) at Nagpur airport, to keep the runway shut between 1pm and 4.30pm, has been extended and it will be in effect till July 15.The notam of three-and-a-half hours was in effect from May 15.

Indian airlines may continue operating over Oman and Saudi Arabia, subject to conditions. The regulator said flights must not operate below FL 320, or 32,000 feet, in specified parts of these airspaces. About the nine airspaces, the DGCA asked airlines to "refrain from operating within the affected airspace...at all flight levels and altitudes".

Jodhpur Airport's commercial flights will be suspended from March 29 to April 27 due to Indian Air Force runway resurfacing. This closure, impacting air connectivity to seven major cities, is part of a three-phase upgrade. The joint-use facility's strategic importance near the western border led the IAF to prioritize maintenance.

Following Pakistan's airspace restrictions for Indian airlines, several European carriers, including Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, and SWISS, are now avoiding Pakistani airspace. This rerouting, prompted by safety concerns and notams indicating unavailable airways, adds up to an hour to flight times for routes like Munich-Delhi and Rome-Delhi, as airlines prioritize passenger and staff safety.

The Navi Mumbai airport's opening, initially slated for May 15 as per the Aeronautical Information Publication, has been delayed. The Airports Authority of India issued a notice to airmen (notam) indicating the airport will not be operational until August. This notice ensures pilots are aware of the airport's non-functional status, particularly in emergency landing scenarios.

Delhi airport has issued a notice to airmen (notam) for Independence Day celebrations as no landing or take-off for non-scheduled flights of schedule airlines and general aviation flights (non-scheduled charter flights) from 6am-10pm and 4pm-7pm shall be allowed.