Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'U.S. President Trump dismissed fears regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln's lengthy deployment, asserting that a nearly nine-month mission is ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
5,000 sailors, 250 days at sea, food shortages and mouldy showers: Reported jump attempts raise alarm aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as USS George Washington prepares to replace itSailors of the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced an arduous deployment, surpassing 250 days with over 200 days at sea without making port call...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
US Navy sends new warship to replace USS Lincoln in Iran war amid mental health crisis, sailors threatening to jump overboardThe USS George Washington is heading towards the Middle East as concerns grow. The USS Abraham Lincoln faces an extended deployment, settin...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Trump orders Navy catapult system redesign, replacing state-of-the-art tech with older systemTrump steam catapults: President Trump has directed the US Navy to remove advanced electromagnetic catapults. Older steam-powered catapults...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Air India to stay on expansion course despite challengesAir India plans to add over 100 aircraft across the group in 2027 and 2028 while continuing its $400-million fleet retrofit programme. The ...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Pete Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresentedDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed claims regarding poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting that they have been exa...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
In 2024, passengers endured 3.5 hours inside a Boeing 777 without air conditioning while it sat on the Athens tarmac. The incident revealed how little aviation law specifically protects travelers from extreme cabin temperaturesBoeing 777 Athens heat incident: A flight delay in Athens turned into a dire situation for passengers aboard a Boeing 777, who endured swel...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
US Senator says Navy personel allegedly tried to jump of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed to fight Iran in Middle EastConcerns over the living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted US congressional Democrats to demand answers from the Navy...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reportsIndia's aviation ministry awaits drug test results for an Air India captain. The captain was flying a plane which dropped suddenly midair l...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
China's rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to submarine attacks: ReportChina's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces potential submarine threats. A US think tank report highlights this vulnerability in the weste...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?Two separate passenger incidents on US flights prompted emergency responses and law enforcement involvement. A United Airlines flight diver...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to operate 5 weekly Riyadh-Mumbai flights from October 3Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin five weekly flights connecting Riyadh and Mumbai. This new service adds over seven thousand seat...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
US redirects 53 vessels under Iran blockade, CENTCOM saysUS CENTCOM redirected fifty-three commercial vessels and boarded two ships. Over thirty ships were permitted passage for humanitarian aid p...
09 Aug, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Air India hikes pilot pay as airlines battle to retain cockpit crewIn a bid to enhance pilot retention, Air India and Air India Express have announced a salary hike of nine to fifteen percent. This initiati...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Riyadh Air aims to add 2nd India destination by end-2026: Senior executiveRiyadh Air aims to launch a second Indian destination by year-end. The Saudi carrier is focusing on premium travelers and cargo traffic. Mu...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam will have to handle airline's many challengesAir India has announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive officer. The airline is currently grappling with ...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST