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Boeing 777-300ER plane with 211 passengers and 18 crew was headed to Singapore when it made the emergency landing," the airline was quoted by Reuters as saying in a statement. “We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER," the carrier said in a statement. ALSO READ: Boeing plane makes emergency landing in New York after exit slide falls off The airlines informed that it is "working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed." According to Reuters, the aircraft, with 211 passengers and 18 crew on board, was traveling from London Heathrow and diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering the turbulence.

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₹50 crore while its operating revenue also grew 40 percent YoY to ₹255.8 crore. On the operating front, its EBITDA surged 68.5 percent YoY to ₹54.2 crore. “FY24 was a transformative year for RateGain, and it would not have been possible without the combined effort of our global teams to continuously deliver value to our clients.

Pune has already have already committed a crime which can lead to an adult being sentenced for life! 17-year-old Vedant Agarwal hit headlines when his Porsche SUV, knocked down two people who were travelling on a two-wheeler. The victims a pair of IT employees -Ashwini Koshta (24) and Aneesh Awadhiya, died on the spot. Both of them were from Madhya Pradesh. The incident took place at Kalyani Nagar, Pune. The vehicle, which did not have a registration number, collided with the roadside pavement railings after striking the pair. A video circulating on social media depicted a crowd of individuals assaulting the driver as he attempted to extricate himself from the crashed car. An eye witness told the police that The Porsche was traveling at a speed of approximately 200-240 km/hr, with three occupants, including Vedant, in an intoxicated state.

pick-up lanes at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will no longer come with a fee. Hours after Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which manages KIA, introduced an entry charge for accessing the arrival pick-up lanes at both Terminals 1 and 2, it has suspended the move, following protests, according to TOI. Initially, there was some resistance from a portion of the driving community, causing BIAL to temporarily halt the fee collection. However, a source within BIAL clarified that taxi aggregators and airport taxi operators, who have their own designated lanes, are exempt from this new fee. Private vehicles were earlier not charged for the first seven minutes of access to the pick-up lanes but had to incur a fee of Rs 150 for the subsequent seven minutes. Commercial vehicles, on the other hand, were to be charged Rs 150 for the first seven minutes and Rs 300 for the next seven minutes. Buses were required to pay Rs 600, and Tempo Travellers Rs 300. If a ticket is lost, a fixed fee of Rs 600 applied.

European Commission is set to increase Schengen visa fees from June 11, 2024. Slovenia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs confirmed that while visa fees for adults will increase from €80 to €90 for adult applicants beginning, visas for children aged six to twelve will also increase, from €40 to €45. Furthermore, countries not cooperating with the readmission of their irregularly staying citizens in the EU may face visa fees rising to €135 or €180. «The European Commission adopted a decision to increase short stay Schengen visa (visa type C) fees worldwide by 12 per cent. The increase will apply worldwide as of 11 June 2024,» the Slovenian government said in a statement. The fee increase follows a review of EU visa fees in December 2023, which occurs every three years as mandated by the Schengen Visa Code. The EU cites inflation and civil servants' salaries as reasons for the hike. The last increase was in February 2020 when fees rose from €60 to €80.

Americans traveling this summer have broadly seen prices fall for airline fares, a welcome trend after last year's sticker shock.

Personal loans can come to your rescue in such situations, providing you with the necessary funds to meet your travel expenses without putting a strain on your financial resources. Discussed here are six ways in which a personal loan can help you meet your travel expenses. 1)Flight tickets Booking flights, particularly for international holidays, can be a considerable expenditure. Peak travel seasons or last-minute bookings can cause ticket costs to skyrocket. A personal loan permits you to get your tickets without fretting about the immediate monetary stress. By considering a personal loan, you can select the most convenient flights and ensure a comfortable trip without any compromises on your budget. 2)Accommodation Figuring out the right place to stay is important for a memorable trip. Whether you like a magnificent resort, a quaint bed and breakfast, or a low-cost hostel, personal loans provide you with the financial freedom to book the perfect lodging. Loans with an affordable interest rate and flexible terms, like those offered by IDFC FIRST Bank FIRSTmoney, allow you to prioritise features like location, facilities, comfort, etc., without being restricted by your budget.

A section of California’s scenic Highway 1 leading to the famous Big Sur coast has reopened to around-the-clock traffic

Elon Musk has traveled to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago nation

retirement planning have changed. It is old-fashioned to seek pension from the government and live an entitled life. Many investors prefer to take matters into their own hands.

benefits that are related to travel expenses. 2.These come with joining and annual fees. The rewards and benefits of the card should be more than the cost of the card. 3.Travel cards offer bonuses, like free airline tickets or hotel stays, at the time of signing up. Pick the one that is most suitable for you.

— Nitin Sreedhar It has always been deodorant sprays for me unless I am travelling, when I switch to deo sticks, and so, I never got the idea of a deodorant cream. I wasn’t really sure of how a cream could have you smelling nice for long. Well, it just took a dab of the Bare Bar deodorant I was gifted recently to make me an instant convert.

Pakistan over violence against foreign students in Bishkek reveals a sentiment of mistrust that is thwarting Islamabad's efforts to improve ties with the Central Asian nation by playing the religion card. The Kyrgyz government has not only lodged protests with Pakistani authorities but also issued a statement blaming the Pakistani media for spreading rumours.

₹15 crore, which he expects to achieve within the next five years. Guin began his career in software sales, but now works in a strategy role at a large telecom firm, which he transitioned to after earning an executive MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He discovered the FIRE movement on social media in 2018, but his interest deepened during the covid pandemic in 2020.

Netflix's latest miniseries, Bodkin, has captured the imagination of true-crime enthusiasts with its intriguing plot and compelling characters. As viewers eagerly follow the story of Gilbert Power and his team unraveling a decades-old mystery, the question on everyone's mind is whether there will be a sequel to this captivating series.

₹1,959 crore was paid as visa fees for the 1.4 million US visitor and work visas processed across consulates in India in 2023. Additionally, the average waiting time for visitor visa appointments was 250 days. Passport strength is closely connected to the business environment, especially for the high-ranked countries.

TV actor Gurucharan Singh, who went missing in April 22, returned home on Friday. The ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah’ star, who created quite a stir, by going completely off the radar for a month, was finally traced by Delhi Police, and upon interrogation, he revealed that he had renounced worldly life and was went on a spiritual journey. AnIndia Today report revealed that he had visited Gurudwaras in several cities such as Amritsar and Ludhiana, but later decided to return home. Also read: Taarak Mehta actor Gurucharan Singh update: Pending marriage, ATM transaction add intrigue over disappearance

YES Bank has launched YES Grandeur, a banking program targeted at the emerging affluent section of the society. So, only banking customers with an average monthly balance (AMB) of Rs 5 lakh or a net relationship value (NRV) of Rs 20 lakh will be eligible for the program, with additional consideration to loan relationships. “With a relentless focus on industry-first features and a profound understanding of the evolving needs of elite and emerging affluent households, YES Grandeur sets a new benchmark in personalised banking,” said Rajan Pental, Executive Director, YES Bank. YES Grandeur is aimed at enhancing and personalising the customer experience by offering unique banking, travel and lifestyle privileges. The banking benefits will include premium service, such as dedicated relationship managers, preferential rates on banking services, exemption across a host of charges, discounts on locker facilities, and a special 3-in-1 account with demat, trading and savings accounts.

Authorities reported that eight devotees lost their lives and numerous others sustained injuries when a bus they were traveling in caught fire on the Kundali-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana on Friday night. The devotees, who had been on a pilgrimage to Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, were returning when the fire erupted. The bus, which carried over 60 individuals from a family, including women and children, all hailing from Punjab, became engulfed in flames. Survivors recounted noticing flames at the rear of the bus around 1:30 am on Saturday and attempted to alert the driver. Observing the escalating situation, a passing motorcycle rider trailed the bus and alerted the driver, prompting a halt. Local residents rushed to douse the flames and rescue those seated at the front of the bus.

with a high risk of rabies, enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, will also lift on Aug. 1, bringing the regulation to align with the World Organization for Animal Health’s standards for the international movement of dogs from countries with a high risk of dog rabies.“We had a case in Toronto just a couple of years ago where dozens of people were exposed to a dog that was tested positive for rabies, and they all had to receive treatment,” Walton said.“Because the thing about canine rabies is if at any point you develop clinical signs and you don’t know that you’ve been exposed to rabies, it’s a death sentence.