Passengers who do not wear their masks can be off-loaded or even declared “unruly” under a 2017 rule that empowers airlines to place flyers classified as unruly on a no-fly list, the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) said on Wednesday, June 8. The DGCA order comes after a two-judge bench of the Delhi high court on Friday ordered strict action, including de-boarding of passengers violating Covid-19 norms such as the mandatory wearing of masks and maintaining hygiene at airports and on aircraft.
World
Chinese woman involved in 7 murders sentenced to death
Beijing (TIP): A Chinese woman who was allegedly involved in several robberies, abductions and the murder of seven people has been sentenced to death by a local court in the southeastern Jiangxi Province. Lao Rongzhi […]
Indian Americans
Indian American philanthropist Dr. Kiran C. Patel offers tuition-free education in Florida
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL(TIP): Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Kiran Patel in this northern Tampa suburb will provide free quality education to students from the area and beyond through a new state-of-the-art charter school. The […]
India
Free press makes for a stronger democracy: PM Modi on World Press Freedom Day
The United Nations General Assembly had declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about freedom of press. NEW DELHI(TIP): Multiplicity of ideas and human expression make us more vibrant as a […]
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