Indian government blasts X over handling of hoax bomb threats originating on its platform
The past few days have seen several of India’s largest airlines receiving an alarming number of hoax bomb threats. These threats, which have numbered over 100 in a week, have triggered the authorities to activate emergency protocols to ensure passenger safety.
How hoax bomb threats are causing global flight chaos
Indian airlines have been targeted with more than 100 hoax bomb threats in the last week, affecting the global aviation network both across the country and beyond its shores.
79 more flights get bomb threats in 24 hours
Seventy-nine flights operated by Indian carriers received bomb threats between Monday night and Tuesday, India Today reported. During this period, 23 flights from IndiGo, 23 from Air India, 21 from Vistara and 12 from Akasa received such threats. This took the total number of bomb threats received by airlines to 169 since October 14.
India says 'enough' after fake bomb threats against almost 100 flights
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.
Hoax bomb threats force India flights to diverge to Qatar, Saudi Arabia
More than 90 flights from Indian airline carriers have received bomb threats in a week. Several domestic and international flights from various Indian airlines have received bomb threats, causing
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions.
India Seeks To Bolster Law After Airline Bomb Hoax Threats
India's aviation minister said Monday he wanted to tighten laws after more than 90 fake bomb threats against Indian airlines in the past week triggered travel chaos and terror.
Officials reviewing response to Air India bomb scare in Iqaluit
Last week’s Air India bomb scare, which left hundreds of passengers stranded for 18 hours, has prompted a review into how Iqaluit International Airport can better handle emergencies, including bomb threats.
India’s airlines face uncertainties over fake bomb threats ahead of key holidays
Over two weeks, Indian airlines had received bomb threats affecting more than 120 flights, according to a media report.
Centre blasts X after bomb threats to over 100 flights, asks them to use AI solutions to block accounts
The Centre held a virtual meeting with airline officials and social media platforms regarding recent bomb threats. New laws are being prepared to penalize offenders, and AI solutions will be implemented to block hoax accounts.
'X abetting crime': Indian govt blasts social media platforms over hoax flight bomb threats
A virtual meeting was held by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve with representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines
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Man sentenced after making bomb threats, writing racist messages on school
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India plans to punish people making hoax bomb threats against flights
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India’s aviation safety body says ‘skies absolutely safe’ after 70 fake bomb threats disrupt air travel
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Hoax bomb email threat sent to two CRPF schools in Delhi, one near Hyderabad
As many as three CRPF schools in Delhi as well as Telangana have received a hoax threat email with claims that their ...