Satellite phone calls tracked again, high alert in Karnataka

American student held in Chennai for carrying banned satellite phone

Jackson, a university student from the United States, had arrived in Chennai from Delhi the previous week on a tourist visit. During questioning, he claimed ignorance of the ban on satellite phones in India, stating that he had carried the device from the US to Delhi and then to Chennai without encountering any issues. 23 days ago
British Airways Chennai flight diverts over mid-air flap failure, dumps fuel, lands safety [Watch]

British Airways Chennai flight diverts over mid-air flap failure, dumps fuel, lands safely [Watch]

Another day, another incident: British Airways flight BA35 to Chennai had to turn back shortly after takeoff from London Heathrow due to a serious flap system issue. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was forced to return mid-morning, shocking both travellers and aviation experts. The emergency diversion caused delays at Heathrow and raised fresh concerns about aircraft safety and the future of UK–India air travel. Jun 16, 2025
Tech startups raise $2.5 bn in Jan-March, make India 3rd most funded globally

Indian startups raise $184.75 million this week; Bengaluru leads

The startup activity was also spread across cities. Bengaluru led with nine deals, followed by Delhi-NCR with five. Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai also saw their startups securing investments. Sector-wise, fintech startups emerged at the top with six funding deals. Jun 15, 2025