American Airline flight to New Delhi diverted to Rome
The Hindu
American Airlines flight diverts to Rome due to bomb threat, escorted by Italian Air Force fighter jets.
An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was forced to divert to Rome on Sunday (February 23, 2025) evening. The Italian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to escort the aircraft to the airport.
American Airlines Flight AA292 took off from New York at 8.20 p.m. local time on Saturday for a 14-hour journey. With just four hours left to reach the destination, the aircraft took a U-turn shortly after crossing Azerbaijan, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.
Flightradar reported that the diversion was due to a bomb threat. However, there was no official statement from the airline.
After being escorted by Italian Eurojet fighter planes, the flight landed at Rome’s Fiumicino airport.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.
Sunali Khatun returns home to West Bengal after being detained in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing struggles for repatriation and justice.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel for the first time to strengthen ties amid recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
A study reveals rising heat amplifies health risks for women in seven Indian states, impacting physical, mental, and economic well-being.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty