Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
Notably, 20 of the crew members were Indian nationals. The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia on Monday, nearly three months after it lost... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAir India Express cancels 75 flights; normal services by tomorrow
Air India Express on Friday cancelled around 75 flights due to cabin crew shortage and operations are expected to normalise by Sunday, an official said, a... Key Points
The Tribune India1 dead, 7 missing after 2 Japanese Navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean during training
The cause of the crash not immediately known. Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire does better than Kareena Kapoor's crew at India box office, earns ₹37 crore
The fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise has seeing a bumper opening at the box office in India. It has even surpassed the collection of Crew. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow crew is a breath of fresh air from Rhea Kapoor's brand of rich chick flicks
Crew has motifs of the Rhea Kapoor chick flick- luxury clothes, item songs, and product placements. But they feel more earned than imposed here. | Bollywood Key Points
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Priyanka Chopra's honest reaction to crew teaser: 'Obsessed'
Priyanka Chopra is 'obsessed' with crew teaser; honestly who can blame her. It has Tabu, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon together in never-before-seen avatars. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Timescrew teaser: Tabu, Kareena, Kriti take you on a flight that's ‘too hot for you’
Crew teaser is out. It's as dramatic and exciting as you would expect. Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon are definitely not your regular flight attendants. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Timescrew posters: Kareena, Tabu, Kriti are ready to steal, fake and risk it all
Crew stars Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon and Diljit Dosanjh are flight crew, planning a heist. First look posters are out now. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates
It is the second rescue operation within a day for the Indian Navy after saving another Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, FV Iman, from Somali pirates, which had 17 crew members onboard in its anti-piracy operations along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden on Monday, an official statement said. The Indian Navy said that its warship INS Sumitra intercepted the distressed vessel and pressed into action to locate the fishing vessel, which had been boarded by pirates and saved 19 Pakistani national crew members who were taken hostage. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian ship FV Iman from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, FV Iman, that had been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea. The distress signal from the vessel prompted the deployment of INS Sumitra, a Saryu class patrol vessel, which coerced the pirates to release the 17-member crew. The Indian Navy's prompt action is crucial as hijacked fishing vessels are often used by pirates as mother ships to launch attacks on larger commercial freighters in the region. Key Points
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Railway orders 15-day intensive safety drive
In the aftermath of the tragic collision between two trains in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, resulting in the loss of at least 14 lives, the Railway Board has taken swift action to enhance safety measures. The board has directed all railway zones to initiate an intensive two-week safety drive commencing from October 31. Key Points
Economic TimesISRO successfully launches Gaganyaan mission test flight after aborting first attempt
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the first test launch of the Gaganyaan space mission. The test involved the crew module, which is designed to provide a safe environment for the crew during descent and landing. The launch was initially delayed but was rescheduled for later in the day. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send three crew members into space for three days and make India the fourth nation to launch a manned spaceflight mission. Key Points
Economic TimesISRO gears up for Gaganyaan test vehicle mission launch: Key highlights of India's first human spaceflight
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct a crew module test as part of its Gaganyaan programme, which aims to send humans into space for a three-day mission. The test will involve the launch of a single-stage liquid propulsion rocket called the Test Vehicle (TV-D1), which will carry a crew module to an altitude of 17 km before making a safe touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. The success of this test flight will pave the way for further qualification tests and unmanned missions, with the goal of launching the Gaganyaan programme with Indian astronauts in 2025. Key Points
Economic TimesLift-off, Parachute, and Splash: How ISRO plan to send Indian astronauts into the space
Take a virtual tour of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) on Sriharikota island, where ISRO is preparing for the Gaganyaan mission. The upcoming test, known as the 'inflight abort demonstration,' will evaluate the crew escape system (CES) and the crew module (CM). If successful, the CM will carry Indian astronauts into space in two years. The mission will last approximately 8.8 minutes, simulating an abort condition during the ascent trajectory. Key Points
Economic TimesCrucial test for ISRO's Gaganyaan tomorrow — how crew will escape if mission is aborted
Test flight at Sriharikota to last just over 8 minutes. It will check deceleration systems, parachute deployment, and structural integrity of crew module after separation from spacecraft. Key Points
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Air India passenger suffers ‘second degree burn’ as attendant spills hot water; airline apologises
‘To my shock, the crew members initially ran away from the situation,’ the passenger alleged. The attendant's lack of training and professionalism only added to ‘my distress’, she added. Key Points
mintOur Planet II’ Director experiences near death experiences - Shark Attack
Nowlan alongside his crew who showed up for the filming in one of Hawaii's most remote islands. The shoot lead to the tiger sharks being predators of them. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMalaria, trial delays & $15 mn settlement: 16 Indian sailors stuck in Nigeria to reach home this week
The sailors were accused of oil theft about 9 months ago and detained in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria until their release on 28 May. They are expected to reach India by 10 June. Key Points
ThePrintIndiGo announces 3% bonus to crew after record profit
IndiGo has announced to pay a bonus of 3% of salary to its crew after the airline recorded a profit in the January-March quarter. The bonus which was a tradition at IndiGo was stopped since FY20 due to the pandemic's impact on its business. However, due to the airline's strong performance in the past two quarters, IndiGo has decided to reinstate the bonus. Key Points
Economic TimesChinese fishing boat sinks in Indian Ocean; 39 on board missing
A boat carring 39 crew members sank in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday. The crew included 17 people from China, 17 from Indonesia and five from the Philippines. Key Points
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Licence renewal issue: Air India sends a strongly worded email to pilots
The mail stated that there have been various instances where the crew has not submitted the required documents or completed the required formalities, which are 'needed to be done w.r.t license renewals' Key Points
mint24 Indian crew on oil tanker seized by Iran: Operator
The Marshall Islands-flagged Advantage Sweet was being taken by Iran's navy to an unnamed port because of an international dispute , the operator said in a statement. Advantage Sweet is currently being escorted by the Iranian Navy to a port on the basis of an international dispute, Advantage Tankers said in the statement sent to AFP. Key Points
Economic TimesAir India Dubai-Delhi flight incident: DGCA orders derostering of entire crew pending investigations
Aviation watchdog DGCA has directed Air India to deroster the entire crew of a Dubai-Delhi flight after a pilot allowed a female friend into the cockpit in late February, according to a senior official. While there was no immediate comment from Air India on the latest development, the airline, on April 21, said it had taken a serious note of the reported incident and that investigations were underway. Key Points
Economic TimesNoiseFit crew smartwatch launched with Bluetooth calling, priced under Rs 1500
Noise has launched a new round display smartwatch -- NoiseFit Crew. The smartwatch comes with a Bluetooth calling feature, 7-day battery life, and more. It is available for sale for under Rs 1500. Key Points
India TodayHow Isro plans to save astronauts if Gaganyaan mission fails
Space is not easy and it punishes the simplest of mistakes. Scientists at Isro know that and are working on a system that will save Indian astronauts in case the upcoming mission to send Indians to space fails in the moments after launch. Key Points
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Mission Gaganyaan: Indian Navy units successfully recover crew module
The Indian Navy successfully recovered the crew Module from the ISRO's test vehicle after it lifted off for the Gaganyaan mission. The module was prescribed to be recovered using a dedicated vessel and diving team from the Indian Navy. The test flight, called TV-D1, was conducted by ISRO to demonstrate the crew escape system for the Gaganyaan program. The mission objectives included evaluating various subsystems and demonstrating the deceleration system at higher altitudes. This mission is a significant step towards India's goal of launching a manned spaceflight mission. Key Points
Economic TimesSpecial parachutes, cramped capsule — how Gaganyaan will take 3 astronauts to space & bring them back
ISRO is developing and testing life support and escape systems, engines, and special parachutes for India's maiden human spaceflight mission. The test flight is likely in July 2025. Key Points
ThePrint9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action, says Navy a day after rescuing 23 Pakistani crew fr
The Indian Navy has successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel and its 23-member Pakistani crew from pirates in the Arabian Sea. The nine surrendered pirates will face legal action in India under the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022. The Navy's commitment to maritime security and safety remains unwavering. Key Points
Economic TimesHow Isro plans to save astronauts if the Gaganyaan mission fails
Space is not easy and it punishes the simplest of mistakes. Scientists at Isro know that and are working on a system that will save Indian astronauts in case the upcoming mission to send Indians to space fails in the moments after launch. Key Points
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