Lakshadweep’s lakshya: New airport, more hotels

LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News

Polling in 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections commenced at 7 am on April 19 and ended at 6 pm. Over 102 parliamentary constituencies in 21 states and union territories headed to the polling booth on Friday, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. West Bengal recorded the highest turnout till 5 PM at 77.57 per cent, followed by Tripura at 76.10 per cent. Voter turnout in Assam stood at 70.77 per cent, while Manipur recorded a voter turnout of 68.58 per cent till 5 PM. #Phase1Voting #Phase1VotingEnds #ManipurPollViolence #ChhattisgarhPollViolence #LokSabhaElections2024 #Elections2024 ##loksabha2024electionkabhai #loksabha2024electionnews #loksabhaelection2024 #loksabhaelectionsexplained #loksabhaelection2024dateindiahindi #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

India Commences Troop Withdrawal from Maldives As Relation Worsens: Reports| Oneindia News

India starts withdrawing troops from the Maldives as per President Muizzu's order. Amid geopolitical tensions, 25 Indian soldiers leave ahead of schedule, with a total of 89 set to depart by May 10. China signs a military assistance deal with the Maldives, causing concerns for India. New Delhi reinforces naval presence near Lakshadweep islands in response to shifting dynamics. #India #Maldives #MohamedMuizzu #IndiaOut #MaldivesIndia #Lakshadweep #PMModi #Indiannavy #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

India-Maldives Row: Indian Navy to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands | Oneindia

The Indian Navy is set to enhance its operational capabilities with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at the Minicoy islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, marking a significant advancement in bolstering security infrastructure in the broader area. Against the backdrop of its strategic significance, the commissioning ceremony, overseen by Chief of the Naval Staff Adm R Hari Kumar on March 6, 2024, marks the dawn of a new era in naval operations. The establishment of Naval Detachment Minicoy in the early 1980s, under the operational command of the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Lakshadweep), underscores India's steadfast commitment to enhancing maritime security in the region. #IndiaMaldivesRow #INSJatayu #IndianNavy #Lakshadweep #MinicoyIslands #NavalCommissioning #MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics #DiplomaticTensions #IndianOceanRegion #MilitaryPresence #CapacityBuilding #BilateralRelations #GeopoliticalDynamics #NavalBase #INS Dweeprakshak #IndianMilitary #MaldivianGovernment #DiplomaticFallout #RegionalSecurity ~PR.152~PR.282~GR.121~

Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover

Southwest Flight From Denver , Loses Engine Cover. On April 7, a Boeing 737-800 plane in use by Southwest Airlines lost an engine cover which hit the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration said. . According to air traffic control audio, a pilot said that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing.". After determining the issue, the plane safely returned to Denver, and Southwest issued an apology. . We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees, Southwest Airlines, via statement. There were no reports of injuries. . According to FAA records, the plane was last certified to be airworthy in May of 2015. The agency will investigate the incident. . Boeing refused to comment and instead pointed to Southwest for details "about plane and fleet operations," CNN reports. . The incident is just the latest in a series of mechanical issues Boeing has experienced over the last several months.

Engine cover falls of Boeing 737 in latest safety scare

Southwest Airline Triggers Emergency landing in Colorado as Engine Cover Detaches Mid-Air| Oneindia

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 encountered a mid-flight emergency as its engine cover tore off, prompting a return to Denver International Airport. This incident adds to Boeing's recent string of safety concerns, reigniting scrutiny over aircraft safety standards. Boeing and the FAA are investigating the incident, underscoring the need for rigorous oversight and accountability within the aviation industry to ensure passenger safety. #SouthwestAirlines #EmergencyLanding #Boeing737 #DenverInternationalAirport #FAA #Colorado #BoeingSafety #Flightnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~

Another Mid-Flight Boeing Incident Occurs Amid Increased Scrutiny

Another Mid-Flight , Boeing Incident Occurs, Amid Increased Scrutiny. On March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737 flight was forced to make an emergency landing after bursting into flames mid-air. . 'The Independent' reports that the plane's engine exploded shortly after taking off from Fort Meyers, Florida. . The Houston-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing just moments after taking off. . No injuries were linked to the incident. According to United Airlines, , "the flight landed safely, and the passengers deplaned normally.". The airline added that it, "arranged for a new aircraft to take our customers to their destination.". 'The Independent' reports that the cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). . In January, Boeing came under increased scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9 blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. In January, Boeing came under increased scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9 blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. Following the incident, in which several passengers were injured, all Boeing 737 Max 9s were grounded, and investigations were opened by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements. Making foundational change will require a sustained effort from Boeing’s leadership, and we are going to hold them accountable every step of the way, Mike Whitaker, FAA administrator, via 'The Independent'