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Air India's San Francisco-bound plane returns to Delhi after 8 hours mid-air due to technical glitch
India | May 27, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTAn Air India Boeing 777 flying from Delhi to San Francisco was forced to return after a technical fault surfaced mid-flight. The aircraft, carrying around 230 passengers, diverted while over Chinese airspace and landed safely in Delhi after more than eight hours in the air.
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22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka goes missing in US; search on
World | Feb 14, 2026, 09:45 AM ISTThe Indian student has been identified as 22-year-old Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who hails from Karnataka. He had gone missing on Monday, his roommate said, adding that he is in touch with local police.
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San Francisco to Mauritius: Air India unveils 8 global destinations to visit this holiday season
Lifestyle | Dec 16, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTPlanning a holiday trip this winter? From snowy cities to tropical beaches, here are eight global destinations Air India flies to this festive season.
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Cockroaches found on Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai, passengers shifted to other seat
India | Aug 04, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTAir India said that during the flight’s scheduled fuel stop in Kolkata, the ground crew promptly conducted a deep cleaning process to address the issue, and the same aircraft subsequently departed on time for Mumbai.
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Indian consulate in San Francisco issues advisory as earthquake hits Russia, check helpline number
World | Jul 30, 2025, 09:20 AM ISTEarthquake hits Russia: Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take precautionary steps.
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Indian-origin Delta pilot arrested in San Francisco minutes after landing | Here's why
World | Jul 29, 2025, 05:20 PM ISTIndian-origin Delta Airlines pilot Rustam Bhagwagar was arrested inside the cockpit at San Francisco International Airport just 10 minutes after landing a flight from Minneapolis. The 34-year-old is accused of sexually abusing a child under 10 in an April case.
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Air India cancels six international flights amid tough post-crash checks, full list here
India | Jun 17, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTThe termination of the airlines led to chaotic scenes at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata as the 211 passengers on the Boeing 777-200 LR tried to convince officials to let them reach their destination at the earliest.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets top US diplomats ahead of Jaishankar US's visit
World | Dec 24, 2024, 11:02 AM ISTPrior to Jaishankar's visit to the United States, India’s Foreign Secretary held discussions with senior American diplomats, covering a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues.
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Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, drummer Sivamani pays tribute at final rites | WATCH
World | Dec 20, 2024, 10:04 AM ISTZakir Hussain, the exuberant maestro of tabla who once called the instrument his "mate, brother and friend" and embodied the universality of music in his 60-year career, died in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.
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Zakir Hussain, tabla maestro, dies: A complete 'wah ustad wah' journey of India's Padma Vibhushan
India | Dec 16, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTZakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro is celebrated for his global contributions to music, having started his illustrious career at a young age under the guidance of his father, Ustad Allah Rakha.
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OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco apartment, October post goes viral
World | Dec 14, 2024, 08:24 AM ISTIn August, Balaji resigned from the Generative AI firm OpenAI, which revolutionised the artificial intelligence domain with the widely popular ChatGPT. Balaji later accused the firm of violating copyright laws, a claim which became key development for lawsuits against GenAI firm.
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Passengers faint without AC on delayed US-bound flight at Delhi Airport amid heatwave | VIDEO
Delhi | May 31, 2024, 12:01 PM ISTThe passengers were reportedly kept without AC for 8 hours in the delayed flight at the Delhi Airport amid a sweltering heatwave in the national capital. After flyers expressed their anguish, they were deplaned and asked to come the next day for take-off.
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WATCH: Passengers engage in chaotic fist-fight in San Francisco-bound flight over empty seat
World | May 09, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTThe mid-air brawl after a passenger decided to occupy another man's seat without asking. Passengers screamed as the two dished out punches at each other while crew members struggled to contain the confrontation.
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United Airlines flight loses tyre mid-air during takeoff from San Francisco | VIDEO
World | Mar 08, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTUnited Airlines flight lost a tyre soon after takeoff from San Francisco and made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
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US: Indian origin student froze to death after denied entry in nightclub, say reports
World | Feb 22, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTAccording to reports, Akul Dhawan was denied entry into a club near the university. While his friends went inside, he was denied entry after repeated attempts. It was extreme cold outside that night as mercury dropped below minus two degree celcius.
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VIDEO: United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage of one wing
World | Feb 21, 2024, 11:26 PM ISTThe Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that it is investigating the incident. The plane landed safely in Denver, and passengers were put on a different plane and arrived later in the day in Boston, according to the airline.
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China's Xi Jinping arrives in US, set to hold talks with Biden to stabilise ties at APEC meeting
World | Nov 15, 2023, 08:11 AM ISTThis is the Chinese leader's first trip to the US in six years as the relationship between the two nations is not said to be very cordial. US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart have not met each other since the G20 in 2022.
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US: Biden, Xi meeting on cards in San Francisco next month amid strained ties
World | Oct 07, 2023, 10:46 AM ISTThe Biden administration previously made efforts to convince the Chinese to agree to a meeting. Relations between Beijing and Washington have been strained recently following the COVID-19 pandemic and China's rising aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Passenger onboard Air India flight suffers burns after crew accidentally spills coffee
India | Sep 29, 2023, 06:27 PM ISTThe passenger on social media claimed that she was in excruciating pain and screamed and cried for help. After some time, a physician on the plane offered assistance to her.
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NIA releases pictures of accused in vandalism of Indian Consulate in USA, seeks info from public
World | Sep 21, 2023, 03:53 PM ISTIn a statement released on Thursday, it has sought information about them from the general public. Notably, the Indian Consulate was attacked in March following a crackdown on Khalistani supporter Amritpal Singh in Punjab.