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Khaleej Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
High-speed Wi-Fi: UAE's Etihad to upgrade flights to Kolkata with new Airbus
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways on Wednesday, July 9, announced that it would enhance its Kolkata (India) service by launching the next-generation Airbus A321LR aircraft. Starting September 26, 2025, all Etihad flights between Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, will be operated by the A321LR, offering travellers an upgraded travel experience across all cabin classes. The aircraft is equipped with luxury First Suites, fully lie-flat Business seats, and Economy class featuring 4K touchscreens and high-speed Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout the journey. 'India is a key market for Etihad, and we are delighted to elevate our Kolkata service with our latest A321LR aircraft. With this upgrade, our guests can now enjoy a superior travel experience, whether in our luxurious First Suites, Business Class lie-flat seats, or next-generation Economy cabin. This investment underlines our ongoing commitment to providing world-class service and greater connectivity across the Indian subcontinent,' said Arik De, Etihad's chief revenue and commercial officer. The Airbus A321LR is a wide-body single-aisle aircraft, offering enhanced space and privacy. The First Suites provide an exclusive experience with forward-facing fully-flat beds in a 1-1 configuration, while Business Class features 14 lie-flat seats, ensuring maximum comfort on medium-haul routes. Economy Class passengers will enjoy next-generation seating, complete with advanced in-flight entertainment and connectivity, making every journey more enjoyable. The new A321LR aircraft brings enhanced efficiency and comfort, making Etihad the premier choice for travellers between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata. The airline continues to strengthen its footprint in India, offering passengers greater access to Etihad's global network.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- The Hindu
Two involved in cyber slavery offences, arrested
Two arrests were made by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) in a case of cyber slavery. The accused were involved in multiple cases of cyber slavery linked to fraudulent call centres operating out of Southeast Asia. One of the accused, Kolanati Nagashiva alias James, 36 and a resident of Jeedimetla in Hyderabad, was arrested at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on May 19. Nagashiva is an accused in three other cases registered at Central Crime Police Station (CCPS) in Nizamabad and at Armoor police station. Acting on a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued by the SP of Operations at TGCSB, authorities detained him upon arrival from Laos. He was later taken into custody by the Nizamabad police on the basis of a transit warrant issued by the magistrate in Barrackpore, West Bengal. The second accused, Hithesh Arjana Soumya, 29 and a native of Porbandar in Gujarat, was arrested in Delhi. He had recently been repatriated from Myanmar along with several victims of cyber slavery through efforts coordinated by the Ministry of Home Affairs. He has been linked to two criminal cases at Manakondur police station in Karimnagar district and another at Khanapur police station in Nirmal district. While TGCSB teams were in Delhi to assist with the return of the rescued victims, they identified Hithesh and informed local police to secure his arrest. The arrests follow 23 cases registered at various police stations in Telangana in March and April based on complaints of Indian nationals who were rescued from illegal cyber fraud call centres in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. Further investigation into the cases is underway.
News18
13-05-2025
- News18
Kolkata Airport On High Alert After Bomb Threat To Mumbai-Bound IndiGo Flight
Last Updated: The officials said that 195 passengers were quickly asked to deplane and were safely taken away from the aircraft The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata was placed on high alert Tuesday afternoon after an unidentified caller claimed there was a bomb on a Kolkata–Mumbai IndiGo flight, prompting the evacuation of all passengers. The officials said that 195 passengers were quickly asked to deplane and were safely taken away from the aircraft in line with the airports' emergency protocols. The flight, 6E5227, was scheduled to depart at 1:30 PM and land in Mumbai at 4:20 PM. 'The call came after the passengers had checked in. The flight was scheduled to take off at 1.30pm and land in Mumbai at 4.20pm. All 195 passengers were asked to deplane following emergency protocol and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay," an official said. The Bomb squad personnel immediately rushed to the plane and conducted searches, said the officials, adding that Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have tightened security all over the airport. This marks the second bomb scare at an airport since the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror groups earlier this month. On May 6, Mumbai airport received a call claiming a bomb was on board an IndiGo flight arriving from Chandigarh, which was later confirmed to be a hoax. First Published: May 13, 2025, 16:53 IST
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kolkata airport on high alert after caller claims bomb threat to IndiGo flight
The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata was put on high alert on Tuesday afternoon, and passengers who had boarded the Kolkata-Mumbai IndiGo flight No 6E5227 were taken to safety, after an unidentified person called the airport claiming there was a bomb on the plane, officials said. 'The call came after the passengers had checked in. The flight was scheduled to take off at 1.30pm and land in Mumbai at 4.20pm. All 195 passengers were asked to deplane following emergency protocol and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay,' an airport official said requesting anonymity. 'Luggages have been unloaded from the aircraft. Bomb squad personnel are on board. They are scanning the aircraft. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have tightened security all over the airport,' the official added. This is the second incident of bomb scare at an airport since the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror groups earlier this month. On May 6, the Mumbai airport received a call claiming that a bomb was on board an IndiGo flight arriving from Chandigarh. Later, it turned out to be a hoax.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Man held with forged passport at airport
Kolkata: A man travelling under a false identity was arrested at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Thursday after immigration officials uncovered that he was holding a fraudulently obtained Indian passport . The arrest comes amid a red alert issued last week, prompting enhanced security checks and stricter passenger man, identified as Ajit Yadav , a native of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, attempted to clear immigration under the name "Ajeet Kumar" using a different passport. He was earlier deported from Bangkok and intercepted by authorities upon his arrival for an immigration check . His inconsistencies during immigration clearance raised suspicions, and further profiling revealed his true was previously issued three valid Indian passports in his original name — Ajit Yadav — with details matching his real credentials. He later fraudulently procured a fourth passport under the alias Ajeet Kumar, altering his name, parents' names, and date of birth. He travelled to Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur in Oct 2022 using the fake identity, thereby bypassing Indian immigration man was immediately handed over to local police. Operation Sindoor 'Decided to strike where it would hurt': Air Marshal on Op Sindoor Op Sindoor: IC-814 hijackers, Pulwama plotters among over 100 terrorists killed 'Pak Army lost 35 to 40 personnel': Takeaways from armed forces' briefing on Op Sindoor Cops have begun an investigation into his background. Kolkata: A man travelling under a false identity was arrested at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Thursday after immigration officials uncovered that he was holding a fraudulently obtained Indian passport. The arrest comes amid a red alert issued last week, prompting enhanced security checks and stricter passenger man, identified as Ajit Yadav, a native of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, attempted to clear immigration under the name "Ajeet Kumar" using a different passport. He was earlier deported from Bangkok and intercepted by authorities upon his arrival for an immigration check. His inconsistencies during immigration clearance raised suspicions, and further profiling revealed his true was previously issued three valid Indian passports in his original name — Ajit Yadav — with details matching his real credentials. He later fraudulently procured a fourth passport under the alias Ajeet Kumar, altering his name, parents' names, and date of birth. He travelled to Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur in Oct 2022 using the fake identity, thereby bypassing Indian immigration man was immediately handed over to local police. Cops have begun an investigation into his background. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
