Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report finds

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active substance in a confirmatory test. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on the event. The Bureau recommended appropriate actions by…

Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report finds

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active substance in a confirmatory test. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on the event. The Bureau recommended appropriate actions by…

The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunity

India’s culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. This change is influenced by higher incomes and the fast-paced nature of modern life. As a result, the snack industry is experiencing significant expansion, introducing various innovative products. Quick-commerce services are playing a vital role in making…

CJP marches in Delhi, demands arrest of ‘influencer’ for ‘cracking skull’ of protester

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) marched to Parliament Street Police Station demanding action. They allege Swatantra Bhardwaj assaulted protesters at Jantar Mantar during a peaceful demonstration. Bhardwaj himself admitted to the assault in a widely shared video online. The CJP highlighted the victim’s injuries and the alleged caste angle involved. They questioned the Delhi Police’s…

AI flight incident: Hydraulic systems failed; pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance

An unsettling incident occurred when an Air India pilot’s post-flight drug test returned a non-negative result for a psychoactive substance. This followed a dramatic altitude drop over Odisha, resulting in injuries to twenty passengers and four crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has identified this as a serious problem, calling for the Directorate General…