British Airways Flight To Chicago Declares Emergency, Descends 28,000 Feet
British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago declared an emergency while flying over Ireland and began diverting back to London after transmitting the 7700 emergency squawk. The aircraft rapidly descended to around 9,000 feet, although the exact cause of the emergency has not yet been disclosed; such a descent can sometimes be associated with cabin depressurisation. The incident follows the September 30 flydubai FZ1073 emergency, in which the aircraft diverted to Tabuk after an emergency squawk was activated. READ MORE
PM Modi Gifts Swiss President Three Award-Winning Indian Cheeses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Swiss President Guy Parmelin three award-winning Indian cheeses—Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor—during their meeting in New Delhi on Monday, showcasing India’s premium dairy products while honouring Switzerland’s cheese-making heritage. The leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, mobility and critical technologies. Parmelin is on a three-day visit to India, his first state visit to the country. READ MORE
Florida School Bus Crash Kills 2, Injures Multiple People
Two people were killed and several others injured after a school bus carrying 37 students, the driver and his 9-year-old daughter overturned in a multi-vehicle crash in Winter Haven, Florida, on Monday morning. Authorities said a white Chevrolet Malibu crossed the centre line and struck the bus, which then collided head-on with a Jeep; several victims were taken to hospitals, including one in critical condition, while investigators continue to determine the cause of the crash. READ MORE
SC Questions Changes To Form 6, Says Modified Version Was Not Approved
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it had not approved any changes to Form 6, the statutory application for inclusion in electoral rolls, and issued notice on a plea challenging alleged modifications to its online version. The petition questions additional declarations concerning applicants’ ancestry and previous electoral rolls, while the court said it would examine records to determine who authorised the changes. The issue has also drawn political criticism, with Rahul Gandhi alleging that the form was changed unlawfully, a claim that remains contested. READ MORE
