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New Delhi: A New York-bound Air India flight carrying 239 passengers from Mumbai was on Monday diverted to the Delhi airport following a security concern arising out of a bomb threat in the aircraft, officials said here.

They said all passengers have disembarked and the aircraft was being searched.

“The aircraft is currently stationed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew on board,” a senior police officer said.

The officer said the threat was received through a tweet and is being verified.

Air India issued a statement saying, “Flight AI119 operating Mumbai to JFK on October 14 received a specific security alert and on instructions of the government’s security regulatory committee was diverted to Delhi.”

“All passengers have disembarked and are at the Delhi airport terminal. Our colleagues on the ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption,” it added.

Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew, the statement said.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddiqui

Mumbai: Mumbai Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui. The suspects, Gurmail Baljit Singh (23) from Haryana, Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap (19) from Uttar Pradesh, and Pravin Lonkar (29) from Pune, are linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This group has previously issued threats to Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Gurmail and Dharmaraj allegedly opened fire on Siddiqui during the attack.

The murder took place on Saturday when the assailants, taking advantage of the sound of firecrackers, shot at Siddiqui. He was immediately taken to Lilavati Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

According to police, the conspiracy was devised in Patiala jail with help from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, naming Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar as a key conspirator. One of the suspects, Pravin Lonkar, was arrested after his brother, Shubham, posted on social media claiming responsibility for the murder, though he later deleted the post.

Police are still searching for other individuals involved, including Shivkumar Gautam, another shooter who remains absconding. Gurmail Singh has a criminal record, having been arrested in a previous murder case in 2019 but later released on bail. His family claims to have disowned him more than a decade ago.

Dharmaraj Kashyap’s family expressed shock at his involvement, stating that he had left home two months ago to work at a scrapyard in Pune, and they had no knowledge of his activities since then.

Baiju Santhosh

Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam film actor Baiju Santhosh was arrested by the police early Monday for allegedly driving his car rashly under the influence of alcohol and hitting a two-wheeler.

The incident occurred at 11.45 pm on the Kowdiar-Vellayambalam road, under the Museum police station limits in the capital city.

Upon learning of the incident, the police arrived at the scene, took Baiju into custody, and recorded his arrest at 12.30 am on Monday.

He was charged under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) (Rash driving on a public way) and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Driving under the influence of alcohol).

Baiju was later released on station bail. The car has been taken into police custody.

The scooter passenger, who did not suffer serious injuries, has not lodged a complaint with the police.

Belthangady: A theft occurred at the Tri Star Wine Shop near the town’s bus stand on Sunday night.

Thieves broke the lock of the shop, lifted the shutter, and stole over ₹6,000 in cash along with several liquor bottles.

Belthangady police arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. Further information is awaited as the investigation continues.

Ratan Tata Death: Ratan Tata reportedly breathed his last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the last rites of industrialist Ratan Tata on behalf of the Government of India. Currently, Ratan Tata’s body is kept at NCPA lawns, Nariman Point in Mumbai for people to pay their respects and homage to the philanthropist.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the last rites of Mr Tata will be performed with full state honours. During this period, the national flag will fly at half-mast in government offices in the state and no entertainment or entertainment programs will be organized. CM has announced state mourning on Thursday (October 10).

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a philanthropist, died on October 9. He was 86. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital in a critical condition, where he breathed his last. Several politicians and industry leaders have expressed shock and grief over Ratan tata death. 

In a statement Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan tata a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation