Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi
As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely
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Global database reveals why no two cities' food emissions look the same
Switching to a more sustainable diet could halve food-related emissions in cities such as Amsterdam, while in cities such as Dhaka and Delhi, the focus should be more on making food production more sustainable as they widen food access. A new database by Leiden researchers shows that different cities need different approaches to achieve a more sustainable food system.
India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
Deutsche Welle9 Sept
Hunnu Air to start once a week flights to Delhi
Hunnu Air, Mongolia’s largest scheduled carrier, will begin non-stop flights between Ulaanbaatar and Delhi from 28th September 2026, becoming the first Mongolian carrier to operate a scheduled service to India. The route will be flown once a week, every Monday, with MR301 departing Ulaanbaatar (UBN) at 0350hrs to reach Delhi (DEL) at 0720hrs, and the […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts31 Aug
Air India A320neo Lost Critical Flight Controls For 4 Seconds In 300ft Plunge, Airbus Says
24 people were left injured after an Air India Airbus A320neo flight from Phuket to Delhi lost key flight controls. The service, flight AI2379 on August 4th 2026, has prompted the planemaker to request checks on the airplane's hydraulics, sensors, and wiring. According to Reuters, Airbus' initial analysis suggests the plane lost all three hydraulic systems, causing it to drop 300 feet in a matter of seconds.
EVA Air: Taipei – Delhi flights beginning December 1st
EVA Air will begin a new non-stop service from Taipei to Delhi on December 1st, with bookings now open on EVA Air’s website or travel agencies. Follow Aeronews on Facebook,...
Air India adds capacity to Manila this winter
Air India is swapping the Airbus A321LR for the legacy Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on its Delhi-Manila route, a change that trades away the Premium Economy cabin the route has had since launch in exchange for a meaningfully larger aircraft. The A321LR flies in a 188-seat, three-class configuration: 12 Business, 24 Premium Economy and 152 Economy. […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts25 Aug
Review: Air India First Class Boeing 777 (DEL-FRA)
For the next flight of my Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I flew Air India’s Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 9hr25min flight from Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig23 Aug
Review: Turkmenistan Airlines Business Class Boeing 737 (ASB-DEL)
For the next sector ofmy Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I flewTurkmenistan Airlines Boeing 737-800 business classon the 3hr5min flight from Ashgabat (ASB) to Delhi (DEL).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 Aug
Review: Business Lounge Ashgabat Airport, Turkmenistan (ASB)
Duringmy Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I had a layover of a few hours at Ashgabat Airport (ASB), in Turkmenistan. I was arriving in Turkmenistan Airlines’ 777 business class from Frankfurt (FRA), and was connecting to Turkmenistan Airlines’ 737 business class to Delhi (DEL).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Aug
Coping with 54C heat: Delhi slum diaries detail living in extreme temperatures
With heatwaves now recognised as disasters, personal testimonies are key to a new project that looks to protect those living in the most cramped districts of India’s capital Every summer evening, Gulshan follows the same routine. She washes the floor of her one-room home several times so it cools a little for her four children to sleep on. Last summer, the family saved enough to buy a desert cooler, which uses evaporation as a cheaper alternative to air conditioning. The family uses the appliance cautiously to save on energy costs. But even when it is on, Gulshan, who does not use a surname, has to dampen everyone’s clothes before sleeping. The 39-year-old and her children now have rashes and one has a skin infection from the wet cloth against their skin. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Suchitra in Delhi17 Aug
Air India Sudden Descent Injures 24
On the 4th of August 2026, Air India flight AI2379 was en route from Phuket to Delhi when the aircraft suddenly and unexpectedly descended (“suddenly plunged”) 300 feet, resulting in multiple injuries. It isn’t completely clear what happened but the best source for the basic details seems to be covered by The Hindu reporting and Firstpost’s…
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Captain’s Dope Test Raises Concern After Plane Drops 300 Feet
The captain of an Air India flight that suffered a 300-foot loss in altitude whilst travelling to Delhi on Aug. 4 is facing investigation after his mandatory psychoactive screening test returned a non-negative result. A non-negative result means the sample has been flagged for potentially containing a substance but is not necessarily a confirmed positive […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis13 AugA
Air India: Injured passengers discharged after severe turbulence on Phuket flight
Air India has confirmed that all 13 passengers injured when a flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence have now been discharged from hospital, while four crew members remain under medical treatment. The incident occurred on 4 August aboard flight AI2379 (A320neo registered VT-EXO in Star Alliance livery), which was carrying 137 passengers and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5 Aug
Air India announces Mumbai-Toronto flights for the winter schedule
Air India has also deployed its brand-new 787-9 Dreamliner on Delhi-Toronto flights, bringing the airline’s all-new cabin product and onboard experience to Canada for the first time and significantly elevating...
Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route
17 occupants of Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi sustained injuries after the A320neo encountered severe turbulence enroute on 4 August.
AviationSource News•Len Varley5 Aug
Air India A320 Plunges 300 Feet In Severe Turbulence, Leaves 17 Injured
Air India's Phuket-Delhi A320 plunged 300 feet in severe turbulence, injuring 17 people before landing safely in Delhi amid a safety investigation.
Air India Expands Canada Flights with New Boeing 787-9 for Winter Season
Air India has announced major Canadian expansion plans for the Winter 2026-27 season, launched its brand-new Boeing 787-9 on Delhi-Toronto routes.
AviationSource News•Len Varley3 AugN
Come August, Dreamliner to help Air India fly non-stop to Toronto
From August 1, 2026, Air India will fly non-stop between Delhi and Toronto, retiring the Boeing 777-300ER on the route in favour of the newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The switch does more than swap one widebody for another — it eliminates the technical fuel stop at Vienna that has long added hours to the […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts23 Jul
Air India 777 First Class: Not Awful, But Totally Uncompetitive
Hello from Germany, as I just flew Air India’s Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 9hr25min flight from Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA), as part of my current review trip. Truth be told, my main motivation with flying Air India’s first class was to check out the new Air India First Class Lounge Delhi, which didn’t disappoint.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jul