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Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Air India's Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata due to cabin heat issue amid ongoing operational woes
Live Events Ahmedabad crash casts long shadow (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The string of disruptions that have plagued Air India since the deadly Ahmedabad crash continued on Sunday as flight AI357, travelling from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to Delhi, was diverted to Kolkata after the crew noticed unusually high cabin a statement, Air India confirmed that the diversion was a precautionary measure and that the aircraft landed safely without incident."Air India flight AI357, operating from Haneda to Delhi on 29 June 2025, made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to persistent warm temperatures experienced in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely in Kolkata and is currently undergoing checks," an airline spokesperson said, reported to the news agency, the airline added that ground staff in Kolkata are assisting passengers with refreshments and arranging alternative flights to Delhi at the earliest opportunity.'We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and are providing all necessary support,' the spokesperson two days earlier, on June 27, Air India flight AI639 from Mumbai to Chennai was forced to return to Mumbai shortly after takeoff after the crew detected a burning smell inside the cabin. The airline said the flight landed safely, and passengers were accommodated on another a separate episode the same day, Air India reported a non-specific security alert on one of its aircraft. Standard security procedures were carried out, and the plane was subsequently cleared for its next was marked by a third incident as an Air India Express flight operating from Delhi to Jammu had to turn back mid-flight due to a technical issue. Passengers were shifted to an alternative aircraft to complete their multiple incidents have drawn attention to operational safety and reliability across India's aviation sector, particularly following the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 260 tragedy has prompted a series of internal inspections and intensified regulatory scrutiny.
India Today
29-05-2025
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- India Today
Radico Khaitan withdraws brand name of new single-malt whisky after objections
Radico Khaitan, one of India's leading liquor manufacturers, has decided to withdraw the 'Trikal' brand name from its new range of single-malt whisky following concerns over religious sentiments. The company announced the move in a stock exchange filing on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.'We understand that concerns have been raised regarding the brand name. As a responsible and sensitive organisation, post internal review we have decided to withdraw the brand,' the company said in its Khaitan emphasised that the decision was not merely commercial but a mark of respect for public sentiment. 'This is not just a business decision, it is a gesture of respect, reflection, and our unwavering commitment to honour the sentiments of our people and our country.' The matter escalated after the excise department in Uttarakhand stated that the company had not received any approval to manufacture, register, or sell the whisky in the state. 'The whisky has neither been allowed to be manufactured in the state, nor has any approval been granted for registration or sale,' Excise Commissioner Harichandra Semwal told newsagency to the company, the name 'Trikal' was inspired by a Sanskrit term meaning 'three times' — the past, present, and future. Radico Khaitan said the brand was intended as a tribute to India's timeless spirit and official spokesperson elaborated: 'The name 'Trikal' comes from Sanskrit and means 'three times' referring to the past, present, and future. It reflects our deep-rooted belief in honoring India's rich heritage while embracing progress and innovation.""'Trikal' is not just a name; it is a tribute to the timeless spirit of India, to the hands of our artisans, and to the soul of our culture. It is our humble effort to showcase Indian craftsmanship to the world and make our nation proud," the spokesperson added. The company added that it remains committed to upholding Indian values and respecting every voice that speaks for the country's shared identity.
