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New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Air India plane's tail catches fire after landing at Delhi airport; all passengers safe
NEW DELHI: The tail section of an Air India flight from Hong Kong to New Delhi caught fire at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday afternoon. All 158 passengers on board were reported safe, and the aircraft has since been grounded. The fire reportedly originated in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), a backup power system located in the tail cone of the aircraft. 'The incident occurred around 12.30 p.m. and smoke was observed emanating from the APU exhaust, which is an opening on the outer portion of the tail,' said an airport official. Flight AI 315 had departed Hong Kong International Airport at 8.59 p.m. (local time) on Monday and arrived at Terminal 3 of the IGI Airport at 12.31 p.m. on Tuesday. In an official statement, Air India said: 'Flight AI 315, operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on 22 July, experienced an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire shortly after landing and parking at the gate. The incident occurred while passengers had begun disembarking, and the APU was automatically shut down as per system design. There was some damage to the aircraft; however, passengers and crew members disembarked normally and are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for further investigation and the regulator has been duly informed.' An airport source described the fire as a minor one. 'Most passengers were unaware of the incident. There was no panic. In fact, the majority had already deboarded by the time the fire occurred,' the source said. The APU provides electrical power and air-conditioning when the aircraft is on the ground and also serves as a backup power source in the event of main engine failure during flight. Aviation safety expert Captain Mohan Ranganathan said the incident does not constitute a major safety breach. 'There is an inbuilt fire extinguisher inside the APU housing, which is designed to douse such fires. In some aircraft models, a cockpit switch allows the crew to manually extinguish the fire,' he noted. Another source suggested that the fire was likely caused by residual fuel in the system following engine shutdown. ATC not alerted? In a potential breach of aviation safety protocol, Air Traffic Control (ATC) was reportedly not informed of the fire by the airline. Sources said officials at IGI Airport became aware of the incident only around 4.30 p.m after it was brought to their attention by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). 'It is mandatory for airlines to inform ATC about any such incident. The ATC would then alert the airport's control centre and the fire and safety departments to initiate immediate response. However, in this case, neither ATC nor the Safety Unit of the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was informed,' said a senior airport official. A response from Air India regarding the alleged protocol lapse is awaited.
Express Tribune
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Punjab assembly opposition leader, PTI supporters sentenced in May 9 violence case
Listen to article An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Sargodha sentenced PTI Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and other party workers to 10 years in prison each on Tuesday. They were found guilty of involvement in creating law and order disturbances, anarchy, and arson during the May 9 riots, which erupted following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. The ATC judge delivered the verdict after hearing detailed arguments and finding that the prosecution had established its case. The defense counsels argued that the accused were not involved in the charges brought against them, claiming that these were politically motivated cases. They further stated that no substantial evidence was available to link their clients to the offences outlined in the FIR. Read More: Imran involved in May 9 conspiracy, rules LHC However, the prosecution countered by presenting concrete evidence establishing the involvement of the accused. They argued that the defendants incited public unrest, leading to violent incidents across the country. The FIR included charges under anti-terrorism laws related to vandalism, arson, and inciting riots during protests that followed Imran Khan's arrest. According to court proceedings, the accused were found guilty of damaging public property, setting buildings on fire, and causing unrest. The ATC handed down the sentence after a thorough examination of the evidence, witness statements, and police reports. 'Black day of democracy' PTI's Deputy Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Moeen Riaz Qureshi, termed the sentences handed down by the ATC court as the 'black day of democracy,' stating that lawmakers, including the opposition leader of the largest province, were unlawfully sentenced based on fabricated evidence and witnesses. Also Read: PTI MNA, ex-MPA among 11 convicted in May 9 rioting case He emphasized that every child in Pakistan is aware of the fate of these cases and that the public is fully informed about the court's conduct. PTI will challenge the ATC court's decision in the appellate court. Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, the opposition leader, will continue to serve as the opposition leader in the future. PTI's Chief Whip in the Punjab Assembly, Rana Shahbaz Ahmad, stated that such decisions would not force them to bow down, as they stand firm for a cause and the future of the nation. May 9 Riots The May 9 riots erupted nationwide following the arrest of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, after which PTI leaders and workers staged protests targeting both civil and military installations, including Jinnah House and the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The military condemned the events as a "Black Day" and decided to try the protesters under the Army Act. As a result of the unrest, many PTI members were arrested and tried in military courts. In December, a military court convicted 25 individuals, including Imran Khan's nephew, Hassan Khan Niazi, and later sentenced 60 more. In January, 19 convicts had their sentences pardoned following successful mercy appeals, although PTI expressed dissatisfaction over the limited number of pardons. The military trials had initially been halted following a Supreme Court ruling but were resumed following the court's instructions to finalize pending cases and announce judgments for those involved in the violent incidents.
North Wales Live
13 hours ago
- General
- North Wales Live
RAF Hawk jets in 100ft near miss with mystery plane over North Wales
Two RAF Hawk jets had a near miss with a mystery civilian plane over Anglesey, a report has found. The incident happened near Brynsiencyn, one kilometre north of the Menai Strait earlier this year. Investigators found that the jets passed 150ft above the two-seater civilian plane, and 100ft to the side of it, with the risk of a collision described as "medium". No-one was hurt. A report by the UK Airprox (Air proximity) Board UKAB said the incident took place on January 30 at 3.35pm. It said the two Hawks had been flying westwards over the A5 area near Bethesda. Get the best island stories from our Anglesey newsletter - sent every Friday They climbed to 2,000ft and were told there was a "non-cooperating aircraft" nearby - which was "non-squawking" and "non-talking" on the radio - near the Menai Strait. The UKAB said it is recommended that they climbed from their 2,000ft altitude to 2,500ft but on this occasion it wasn't possible due to low cloud. The Hawk pilots turned gently south to try to spot the civilian C-42 plane which they did. It was ahead of them, two miles away and passing right to left, the UKAB reported. The Hawk pilots decided to fly over and ahead of it. There is no information about who was flying the civilian aircraft. The UKAB found: "Crew recollection estimated a height separation of approximately 150ft and lateral separation of approximately 100ft. "During the in-brief, ATC, (air traffic control) who were aware of the incident, and the Executive Flying Supervisor were informed of the Airprox. Furthermore, ATC contacted Caernarfon Aerodrome and enquired as to who was operating the aircraft in question. Information received from Caernarfon indicated that the aircraft was not local to Caernarfon." The UKAB noted there was a cloudbase of about 2,200ft and that the civilian pilot was apparently not using their fitted transponder, nor speaking to Valley air traffic control. Nor had three-way communications taken place between that pilot, Valley ATC and Caernarfon ATC. The UKAB found: "It is likely that if even one of the above was different, the (incident) would have been more distant and the probability of a collision reduced substantially further.
Business Recorder
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
IK's physical appearance or via video link: ATC judge says wrote three letters to Ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge on Monday remarked that he had written three letters to the Ministry of Law seeking direction regarding the production of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan in three cases registered against him and others in connection with vandalism at the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) before it. ATC judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing the cases, said that he had written three letters to the Ministry of Law for Khan's physical appearance or via video link and if these two options are not feasible, then transfer the hearing of the case to Adiala Jail. He said that the administration has so far not decided on the court letters. PTI lawyers Sardar Masroof, Murtaz Turi and Zahid Bashir Dar appear before the court. During the hearing, the court marked the attendance of the accused appeared before it and issued warrants for those who failed to attend the hearing. PTI leader Asad Qaiser and Chaudhry Pervaiz filed exemption applications through their counsels, which the court has approved. The court summoned the Investigation Officer (IO) along with the Station House Officer (SHO) in the case registered at BharaKahu police station. The court adjourned the hearing of cases registered at Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Golra, and BharaKahu police station till July 31. Meanwhile, the same court, while hearing another case registered against the PTI leader in connection with a protest against the disqualification of Imran Khan by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), rejected the PTI leader Faisal Javed's acquittal application. The ATC judge, Tahir Abbas Sipra, hearing the case registered against them at the Industrial Area police station related to the protest at Faizabad, following the PTI founding chairman Imran Khan's disqualification. During the hearing, two prosecution witnesses appeared before the court. The judge remarked that today (Friday) we will record statements of the two witnesses and defence will examine them in the next hearing. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, who is also an accused in the same case, did not appear before the court. Gandapur's lawyer requested the court to reiterate the previous order regarding his client's appearance. The judge responded, 'Submit a fresh application first, then I will consider it.' During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra addressing former PTI leader Amir Mehmood Kiani, said: Kiani! Please leave the courtroom. 'You are a proclaimed offender. If the police hear you raising your voice, you may be arrested.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hans India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM to make surprise visits at ATCs for reviewing progress
Hyderabad: ChiefMinister A Revanth Reddy will conduct surprise visits to ATCs (Advanced Technology Centers) to review the progress in the establishment of the institutions to provide skill development training to the youth. Reviewing the progress of the establishment of the ATCs in line with the 'Telangana Rising 2047', the Chief Minister ordered officials to complete the development works of the ATCs in a time bound manner. He said he will conduct surprise inspections on the development and progress of ATCs, asserting that the officials should perform their duties in tune with the goals set by the government. The officials briefed the CM about the status of the development of 111 ATCs in 3 phases in the state. 25 ATCs will be developed in Phase-1, 40 in Phase-2 and 46 will be completed in the Phase-3. The CM instructed the officials to seek the cooperation of skilled construction companies, if necessary, to complete the ATCs at the fast pace and also set up a model ATC in Genome Valley.
