Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations

IANS | June 14, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and IndiGo, two of India's leading airlines, have issued public advisories to alert passengers about flight delays and reroutes due to the closure of Iranian airspace. Air India on Saturday said that it has rerouted several flights due to airspace closures. The airline announced that some of its flights are now operating on longer, alternative routes to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

Escalating geopolitical tensions hit investors' sentiment, defence stocks surge

IANS | June 14, 2025 10:37 AM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The Indian equity markets witnessed heightened volatility this week, ultimately closing in the red, analysts said on Saturday, adding that early optimism, driven by progress in US–China trade negotiations, was overshadowed by escalating geopolitical tensions after Israel launched a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.