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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Delhi–Singapore Air India flight aborts take-off twice, flyers endure 8.5-hour delay
NEW DELHI: The weekend began on a frustrating note for over 100 passengers on an Air India flight from Delhi to Singapore, as their journey was delayed by over eight hours on Saturday due to a technical glitch. Flyers were kept inside the aircraft for four hours before being deplaned and taken back to the terminal. Flight AI 2382, an Airbus A321 twin-jet model, departed from Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport at 12:47 pm, eight minutes ahead of schedule. However, problems arose during take-off. Speaking to TNIE, Abhiraj Singh, a student at the National University of Singapore, said, 'Our flight was moving on the runway and just about to take off when it was steered back to the starting point. We were told that there was some technical issue in the flight.' 'The aircraft was later taken to the parking bay to rectify the issue. All of us were made to remain seated inside the aircraft. Three hours later, it was announced we would take off. However, after the flight moved just 10 metres from the bay, we were told that the issue persisted and the flight could not take off again,' he added. 'We were asked to alight from the flight and shuttle buses took us to the terminal building. There were many senior citizens on board too and we were only given popcorn. We were informed that our flight would take off only by 8.30 pm. We were given an option to get the refund for our tickets if we wanted to cancel the flight,' Singh continued. He said, 'Those who had to take connecting flights from Singapore were quite anxious. A few of us spent money from our pockets and bought food at the airport. Finally, by 6.45 pm, we were served food. We were earlier asked to undergo another round of security checks for the night take-off.' Sahaj Agarwal, another student who was travelling to Vietnam via Singapore, said, 'I was given to understand that there was some problem with the engine. I wanted to stay with a friend for a night in Singapore and then head to Vietnam. That plan hangs in the balance now.' Agarwal added that what frustrated him most was the long delay in providing food. 'I can have my medicines only after food. With just popcorn given earlier, I could not have it,' he said. Air India sources confirmed that a technical glitch had delayed the flight. 'Passengers have been deboarded from the plane. It will take off by 8.30 pm. We have given them the options of complimentary rescheduling or the refund of the flight ticket if they would not like to travel by the late flight,' a source said. The flight finally took off at 9.25 pm on Saturday, instead of the scheduled departure time of 12.55 pm.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Delhi youngsters rock at Fresh Face finale
Winners Abhiraj Singh and Riya Sharma strike a pose with Delhi Times Fresh Face Season 16 celebrity judge Ashi Khanna The city finale of JOY presents Delhi Times Fresh Face Season 16, powered by AcneStar, was high on fun, talent and entertainment. The evening, graced by content creator Ashi Khanna as the celebrity judge, was held at Omaxe Mall, Chandni Chowk. TFF 16 contestants Neeti Rana and Manak Malhotra After competing with contestants from different colleges, 24 contestants made it to the city finale. The evening began with a ramp walk and introduction round where contestants impressed the judges and the audience with their confidence. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda This was followed by the talent round where the contestants showcased dance moves, vocal prowess, acting skills and even magic tricks. SAY HEY TO DELHI'S FRESHEST YOUNGSTERS by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo Celebrity judge and content creator Ashi Khanna, said, 'I had a lot of fun being here. I had always seen the coverage dedicated to Times Fresh Face in Delhi Times and followed the buzz around it on social media, but seeing so much talent live, that too by being on the judging panel, was an exciting experience. My motto in life is staying authentic, being real and that's my message to all the youngsters too.' Celebrity judge Ashi Khanna Spotlight on the freshest faces After the ramp walk, intro and talent rounds, five girls and five boys made it to the final Q&A round. The contestants tackled questions like, 'What's the one product that the world can live without' to 'What's the one theme song to describe you' with spontaneity and wit. TFF contestants during the talent round Having impressed the judges with their personality and prompt answers, Riya Sharma from Kamala Nehru College and Abhiraj Singh from Bharati Vidyapeeth were announced as the winners of the city finale. Arpita Das from Kirori Mal College and Bennett University's Bhumanyu Mishra were selected as the first runners-up and Dev Kishorre from Bennett University and Sanjana Sood from Mata Sundari College for Women were chosen as the second runners-up. Miss & Mr Youniquely You was presented to Bhavini Rana and Adhyay Bansal Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
