An Etihad Airways flight heading to Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborted takeoff from Chennai on Monday after a fire was detected on its left wing. The crew halted departure, and passengers were safely disembarked with no reported injuries. Airport fire services extinguished the blaze quickly, and the flight was later cancelled.
A massive fire broke out at the Gaur Green Avenue residential complex in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on Wednesday. Residents were thrown into panic as the blaze started spreading quickly. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported, and firefighters are currently working to bring the flames under control.
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Winter storm Devin is disrupting peak holiday travel in the US Northeast, with multiple airlines cancelling more than 1,800 flights and delaying thousands. Major airports across the region are seeing widespread disruptions as snow and ice worsen conditions. New York and New Jersey have issued state of emergency declarations, underscoring the severity of the storm.
A fire broke out at the Liftbyte Automation Private Limited factory near Punjabi Bagh Metro Station in Delhi on Wednesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the blaze, as reports of smoke and emergency response spread in the area. Authorities and responders are working to assess the damage and ensure safety nearby.
Noida was founded on April 17, 1976, during India’s Emergency, when Sanjay Gandhi imagined relocating Delhi’s factories through an aerial blueprint. The early years were marred by land acquisition controversies, but the city later evolved into an economic hub powered by IT, electronics manufacturing, and better connectivity. Today, land has jumped from about Rs 4 to Rs 4–5 lakh per sq yard.
The Indian government has designated June 25 as “Constitution Murder Day” to mark the 1975 Emergency imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the move, recalling how civil liberties were curtailed, media freedoms were suppressed, and opposition leaders were jailed. Officials say the day honors resistance and reinforces commitment to democratic values over authoritarian tendencies.
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