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Patna: A SpiceJet's Patna-bound flight was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical snag on Thursday morning. Flight SG-497, carrying 160 passengers, had barely reached Faridabad when the pilot detected the issue and made a swift decision to turn back, prioritising passenger safety. The aircraft landed safely, and an alternate flight was arranged to ensure passengers and crew members reached their destination in time for Chhath puja celebrations."The aircraft made a normal landing and passengers were de-planed normally. An alternate aircraft was arranged to accommodate the passengers. Passengers' safety is our top priority. The Boeing 737-8A aircraft has been grounded for a detailed inspection, and checks are underway before being cleared for operations," a SpiceJet spokesperson.The flight departed at 9.41am from Delhi for Patna. After being in the air for hardly 10 minutes, the pilot made a U-turn and returned to Delhi. The alternate flight reached Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, with stranded passengers from Delhi at 1.47pm. The outgoing flight (SG-498) departed at 2.36pm for Delhi, which was supposed to take off at 11.30am.Many travellers en route to celebrate Chhath in Bihar expressed frustration over the delay. Passengers heading out of Patna were also irked due to the inconvenience.
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Sunday, graced the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha - International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar, as the Chief Guest, according to the Vice President's Secretariat. The festival, organised from 25th to 28th September 2025, is a celebration of literature in multiple languages, offering an excellent platform for writers, scholars, publishers, and poets from 15 countries, representing more than 100 languages. Also Read | Dehradun Shocker: Refused Sex, Obsessed Lover Strangles Girl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday and had an insightful discussion on a wide range of subjects. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and had an insightful discussion with him on a wide range of subjects. Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and had an insightful discussion with him on a wide range of subjects. Earlier today, VP Radhakrishnan graced the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha - International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar ...Read More >
Air India and Air India Express on Tuesday announced the addition of 166 flights to and from Patna to meet the surge in demand for travellers around the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. According to a press release by Air India, the Tata-owned carrier will operate 114 additional flights between Patna and different cities. In addition to that, the company's subsidiary Air India Express will operate 52 additional flights connecting the capital of Bihar to Delhi and Bengaluru. The additio ...Read More >
Patna: An IndiGo flight from Patna to Delhi made an emergency landing at Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport in Bihar's state capital shortly after take-off on Wednesday following a bird hit, causing panic among the 169 passengers on board. According to airport officials, the pilot's quick decision and presence of mind averted a major mishap. All passengers were safely evacuated, and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection. IndiGo is arranging alternate flights for the stranded passengers. Officials said that the plane began to shake shortly after take-off, prompting the pi ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. The property was earlier seized under Section 14(1) of the ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been shifted to safer locations. Also Read | Tejashwi Yadav Asked To Produce His '2nd' Voter ID Card a D ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: SpiceJet has launched special festive flights to enhance connectivity to Bihar ahead of Chhath Puja and Diwali. Air India and Air India Express today announced the addition of 166 flights to and from Patna to meet the surging festive demand. The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, had last week asked airlines to operate additional flights to cater to public rush and not to resort to any kind of surge pricing in the existing flights. The special flights by SpiceJet will be from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also increasing the frequencies of trip ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) star campaigner Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of derailing Bihar's growth through what he termed as "burqa politics" aimed at dividing society. Addressing public rallies in support of BJP candidate Ramkripal Yadav (Danapur) and NDA's Shyam Rajak (Phulwari Sharif), CM Yogi alleged that the opposition was trying to take Bihar back to an era of Jungle Raj and fraudulent elections. "Those who once pushed Bihar into Jungle Raj are ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party star campaigner Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, entered Bihar election battlefield, addressing rallies in support of BJP Ramkripal Yadav (Danapur) and NDA Shyam Rajak (Phulwari Sharif). Launching a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, he accused them of derailing Bihar growth by fueling divisive development versus burqa politics. Those who once pushed Bihar into Jungle Raj are again trying to mislead people, Yogi said, warning voters against fake polling and alleging that RJD-Congress wan ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) star campaigner Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of derailing Bihar's growth through what he termed as "burqa politics" aimed at dividing society. Addressing public rallies in support of BJP candidate Ramkripal Yadav (Danapur) and NDA's Shyam Rajak (Phulwari Sharif), CM Yogi alleged that the opposition was trying to take Bihar back to an era of Jungle Raj and fraudulent elections. Also Read | Punjab DIG Caught in INR 8 Lakh Brib ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Sunday, graced the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha - International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar, as the Chief Guest, according to the Vice President Secretariat. The festival, organised from 25th to 28th September 2025, is a celebration of literature in multiple languages, offering an excellent platform for writers, scholars, publishers, and poets from 15 countries, representing more than 100 languages. Before the valedictory session began at the Unmesha - International Literat ...Read More >
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday (September 28, 2025) asserted that it was the concept of "dharma" that kept the country united, despite its people speaking "different languages". He made the remark in his address to the valedictory function of Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna. "One dignitary from Europe once asked me how India remains united despite having no common language. I replied that the people here may speak in different languages, but they remain united th ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) star campaigner Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of derailing Bihar growth through what he termed as burqa politics aimed at dividing society. Addressing public rallies in support of BJP candidate Ramkripal Yadav (Danapur) and NDA Shyam Rajak (Phulwari Sharif), CM Yogi alleged that the opposition was trying to take Bihar back to an era of Jungle Raj and fraudulent elections. Those who once pushed Bihar into Jungle Raj are again ...Read More >