BCAS engages airline CEOs in response to surge in hoax bomb threats

IANS | October 19, 2024 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) As a result of an alarming series of 70 bomb threats targeting flights operated by Indian airlines within just six days, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the airlines here on Saturday.

US Congressman seeks briefing on 'plight of Hindus' in Bangladesh

IANS | October 17, 2024 11:25 PM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has requested a briefing from the State Department on reports of "the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus" and other minority communities in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.