1) Air India Flight From Dubai Lands In Delhi
Air India flight AI916D from Dubai landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport with 149 passengers and eight crew. Operations resumed after airspace disruptions. Authorities in India and Dubai coordinated efforts. Airports announced limited restart as airlines monitor West Asia tensions closely.
2) Sonia Gandhi Questions Government Silence
Sonia Gandhi criticised the government for silence over the reported killing of Ali Khamenei. She said absence of condemnation weakens foreign policy credibility. Gandhi urged Parliament debate and called for principled stance rooted in constitutional values and international law.
3) AAP Opposes Pink Card Rule In Delhi
Political tension rose after BJP government made Pink Cards mandatory for free travel in Delhi buses. Saurabh Bharadwaj of Aam Aadmi Party called move discriminatory and unnecessary. He warned migrant women may face exclusion and demanded rollback of new rule.
4) Esha Gupta Recounts Abu Dhabi Airport Scare
Esha Gupta described tense hours in Abu Dhabi after reported US and Israel strikes on Iran halted flights. She praised swift support from UAE authorities and Etihad Airways. Gupta later boarded first resumed flight to Delhi and thanked Indian and UAE governments for ensuring safety.
5) Sunil Gavaskar Urges Early Bumrah Attack
Sunil Gavaskar urged India to use Jasprit Bumrah early in powerplay against England at Wankhede Stadium. He said early wickets of Jos Buttler and others could decide match. Gavaskar praised Bumrah variations and highlighted Will Jacks as key threat.