This week saw a whirlwind of events in India, from the appointment of a new RBI governor to bomb threats across multiple cities, the passing of a former Karnataka CM, a young chess champion’s victory, and a tragic stampede resulting in an actor’s arrest. This comprehensive news wrap covers it all.
A wave of bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting US lawmakers and Trump administration nominees has prompted a joint FBI investigation. The attacks, which included threats delivered via mail and false reports to police, caused significant fear and disruption during Thanksgiving.
Multiple bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees have sparked serious concerns about the safety of public officials and their families. The FBI and other agencies are investigating these escalating attacks, highlighting the dangerous and increasingly prevalent practice of swatting.
The 2024 Presidential Election is underway with millions casting their ballots. While the voting process has been largely smooth, the day has seen some setbacks, including bomb threats investigated by the FBI, a man arrested at the US Capitol, and voting machine issues in Pennsylvania. Despite these incidents, voter turnout remains high, with millions already casting their ballots.
Indian airlines have been facing a wave of hoax bomb threats in recent weeks, with multiple flights across various carriers receiving false alarms. The incidents have caused widespread disruption and raised concerns about passenger safety and national security. Authorities are investigating the source of these threats, which have proven to be unfounded but have still caused significant inconvenience and fear.
A tumultuous day in global news, with Indian markets taking a hit, US election updates, bomb threats on flights, and new timelines for ISRO space missions. Read on for a detailed breakdown of these top stories.
A wave of bomb threats has disrupted flights across India, with over 300 flights receiving hoax threats in just two weeks. The latest incident involved a 25-year-old man, arrested for sending threats to IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara flights. Authorities are working to curb this alarming trend of misinformation and disruptions in air travel.
Over the past two weeks, nearly 300 flights operated by various Indian airlines have been targeted by bomb threats, causing widespread disruption and delays. The threats, largely believed to be hoaxes, have been issued via social media, prompting authorities to investigate and leading to heightened security measures at airports across the country.
India faced a wave of bomb threats on October 24 and 25, targeting both hotels in Tirupati and numerous flights across various airlines. While the hotel threats proved to be a hoax, authorities are investigating their origin. Meanwhile, airlines continue to grapple with a surge in bomb threats, impacting operations and raising concerns about security.
Air India passengers are facing double trouble. The airline is experiencing technical difficulties with its contact centers, making it hard for customers to reach service executives. On top of that, a wave of bomb threats has disrupted operations for Air India, Vistara, Akasa Air, and IndiGo, impacting numerous flights.
