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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicInternational Flights

Topic: International Flights

Tech titans flying into Lisbon have a parking problem – for their private jets

Organisers of next week’s Web Summit in Lisbon have advised speakers there will be a shortage of slots at the nearby airport, which is struggling to manage the volume of incoming aircraft.

India and China resume direct flights after a 5-year gap

The first flight, after the long hiatus, IndiGo 6E1703, carrying 176 passengers, took off from Kolkata's airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International airport.

India-China to resume direct flights later this month as New Delhi-Beijing thaw gathers pace

Announcement comes after Chinese fertilisers & tunnel boring machines that India asked for started coming in. Beijing has been pushing for direct air services, suspended since COVID-19.

At least 8 Air India flights cancelled due to maintenance, bad weather, and airspace restrictions

At least 8 Air India flights cancelled due to maintenance, bad weather, and airspace restrictions

Bomb threat letter found onboard an international flight in Ahmedabad, probe underway

The official said nothing suspicious has been found so far on the Jeddah-Ahmedabad flight that landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

Woman accuses top Jindal executive of showing her porn, groping her on international flight

According to her social media post, this happened when she was on an Etihad flight from Kolkata to Abu Dhabi on her way to Boston. JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal promises action.

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India following ‘repeated incidences’ of passenger discomfort

Action comes in wake of 20-hr delay in Delhi-San Francisco flight, during which passengers were kept seated inside aircraft for hours. Mumbai-San Francisco flight also saw delay on 24 May.

British Airways calls for more liberalised air service agreements, sees demand growth in India

British Airways CEO Sean Doyle said that while business travel is yet to pick up, strong demand is coming from leisure travel.

International business travel this fall shows signs of recovery post Covid, says ForwardKeys

The firm said that number of international business trips has increased from last year, however, climate concerns could curb demand for such trips.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.