The Delhi Police has taken preemptive measures in anticipation of a planned farmers’ march to the national capital on February 13 by enforcing Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code across Delhi. This decision comes amid concerns of potential unrest and violence, reminiscent of past experiences, particularly the 2020 farmers’ agitation. Farmers are scheduled to … Read more
Aviation safety faced a turbulent start to the year, marked by a runway collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport and a door plug malfunction aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, both making headlines within days of each other. These incidents, along with four additional fatal accidents involving regional and business aircraft in subsequent weeks, have … Read more
Facing intense scrutiny following an incident in which a door plug blew out on a 737 Max over Oregon, Boeing announced on Monday that it is retracting a request for a safety exemption crucial to certify a new model of the plane. Last year, the company sought permission from federal regulators to commence deliveries of … Read more
More than 100 passengers aboard a Cunard Line cruise have fallen ill in an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Out of the 1,824 passengers on the Queen Victoria ship, 116 reported symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, alongside 15 crew members. The CDC has categorized the … Read more
For travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California is a pristine destination that promises Yellowstone-like landscapes without the crowds. Carlo Arreglo, the supervisory park ranger at Lassen Volcanic, enthusiastically describes the park as a haven for those who appreciate volcanic features and hydrothermal wonders reminiscent of Yellowstone but with the … Read more
On January 20, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 experienced a nose wheel detachment just moments before taking off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The incident occurred as the aircraft was preparing for a flight to Bogota, Colombia. According to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the “nose wheel came off and … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive for additional inspections on certain Boeing 737-900s, urging operators to visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure proper security. This recommendation comes after a recent incident on Alaska Airlines involving a Boeing 737 Max 9, which shares the same door plug design with the older 737-900ER. … Read more
As the popularity of Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, surges, concerns over environmental degradation and a spike in injuries among inexperienced climbers have prompted the implementation of restrictions on climbing during the upcoming summer season. The move is a response to the strain on facilities, the accumulation of trash, and growing safety risks associated with … Read more
In a recent turn of events, an IndiGo flight en route from Mumbai to Guwahati was compelled to make an unexpected detour, landing in Dhaka, Bangladesh, due to adverse weather conditions and low visibility at the intended Guwahati airport. Originally scheduled to reach Guwahati at 11:10 PM, the flight found itself touching down in Dhaka … Read more
Five individuals, including two guides and three tourists, have been successfully rescued from Križna Jama (Cross Cave) in southern Slovenia after being trapped for two days. The group entered the cave on Saturday morning amid heavy rain and failed to return later that day. After a third guide couldn’t locate them, the Slovenian Cave Rescue … Read more