Air India Issues Notification, Reschedules Mumbai-NY Flight On October 15

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by Shambhu Datta Mishra

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The Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi Monday, following a security concern arising out of a bomb threat

According to the sources, Mumbai airport received a message on X (formerly Twitter) regarding a bomb threat on a flight bound for New York

Mumbai, Oct 14: After the bomb scare threat received to the Mumbai-New York Air India flight earlier in the day. The Air India spokesperson Monday stated that guests will be moved to hotels once security protocols are completed. The flight has been rescheduled to the morning of October 15.

The Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi Monday, following a security concern arising out of a bomb threat. Thereafter, the message was conveyed to Delhi security agencies about the received bomb threat information.

According to the sources, Mumbai airport received a message on X (formerly Twitter) regarding a bomb threat on a flight bound for New York. The message was conveyed to security agencies in Delhi and the call was taken to divert the aircraft to Delhi.

According to Delhi Police, the aircraft is currently stationed at the IGI Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on board. All security agencies at the airport are on alert.

"We request your cooperation and refrain from spreading unverified information. Further updates will be shared in due course," said a senior police officer at Delhi airport.

Earlier also, Air India Spokesperson released a statement, saying "Flight Al119 operating Mumbai to JFK on October 14 received a specific security alert and on instructions of the government's security regulatory committee was diverted to Delhi. All passengers have disembarked and are at the Delhi airport terminal."

The statement further reads "Our colleagues on the ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption. Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew."

(ANI)

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Sensex Jumps Up 591 Points, Realty And Banking Stocks Shine

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

Mumbai, Oct 14: The Indian benchmark indices closed in green on Monday with a strong start for the week, as buying was seen in realty, banking, and IT stocks.

The BSE Sensex closed at 81,973.05, rising 591.69 points or 0.73 per cent. NSE Nifty closed at 25,127.95 after rising 163.70 points or 0.66 per cent.

The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed in the green mark at 59,465.45 after rising 252.75 points or 0.43 per cent. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index closed at 26,197.90 after rising 143.80 points or 0.55 per cent.

Buying was seen in Nifty's realty, IT, financial services, private banks, auto, PSU banks, pharma, and FMCG sectors. At the same time, there was pressure on the media, metal, and oil and gas sectors.

The market trend remained positive.

On the BSE, 1,952 shares were trading in green and 1,919 shares in red. About 140 shares closed without any change.

Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, L&T, and HDFC Bank were among the top gainers of Nifty. ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Finance were the top losers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their selling October 11 and sold equities worth Rs 4,162.66 crore. On the other hand, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also increased their buying and they bought equities worth Rs 3,730.87 crore on the same day.

According to market experts, optimism around potential RBI rate cuts, driven by strong domestic tax collections, further boosted sentiment. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming earnings reports from major companies, including Infosys, and the highly-anticipated Hyundai Motor India IPO.

"Globally, the focus remains on the third-quarter earnings season and the upcoming European Central Bank rate decision, with US stock futures and European shares edging higher," said Vikram Kasat from Prabhudas Lilladher.

Trade analysts said that on the daily charts, "we can observe that the Nifty has resumed its up-move towards 25,500 after a brief three-day consolidation".

(IANS)

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Hockey India League Auction Day 2: Strategic Approach From Franchises In The First Half

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

New Delhi, Oct 14: In the first half of Day 2 of the Hockey India League (HIL) Player Auction 2024/25 Monday, all eight franchises bid strategically on overseas players.

The biggest buy of the first half was Belgium's Victor Wegnez, who was sold to Soorma Hockey Club for Rs 40 lakh.

Some notable overseas buys included the Dutch duo of Thierry Brinkman (Rs 38 lakh) and Arthur Van Doren (Rs 32 lakh), who were sold to Kalinga Lancers. Tomas Domene (for Rs 36 lakh to Delhi SG Pipers),

Australia's Aran Zalewski (for Rs 27 lakh to Kalinga Lancers), and Blake Govers (for Rs 27 lakh to Tamil Nadu Dragons) were also top buys in the first half, as per a press release from Hockey India.

Meanwhile, Moriangthem Rabichandra (for Rs 32 lakh to Kalinga Lancers) and Mohd. Raheel Mouseen (for Rs 25 lakh to Tamil Nadu Dragons) were among the top Indian buys.

It was an eventful opening day of the Hockey India League Player Auction 2024/25 as 54 players, including 18 overseas players were sold here Sunday.

All eight franchises spent as many as Rs 16 crores 88 lakhs 50 thousand on day one as the Indian Men's Hockey team core players, along with overseas drag-flickers fetched big bids.

Gurjant Singh (Rs 19 lakh) was the first player who went under the hammer, while star drag-flicker and Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh (Rs 78 lakh) emerged as the costliest buy on the opening day of the HIL 2024/25 Player Auction. Both players were acquired by Soorma Hockey Club.

Abhishek became the second-most expensive buy of the day, acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 72 lakh, while Hardik Singh went to UP Rudras for Rs 70 lakh. Germany's Gonzalo Peillat was the most expensive overseas player as he was bought for Rs 68 lakh along with the Netherlands' Jip Janssen who was acquired for Rs 54 lakh by Tamil Nadu Dragons.

Other notable buys from the first lot included Amit Rohidas (for 48 lakh to Tamil Nadu Dragons), Jugraj Singh (for Rs 48 lakh to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers), Sumit (for 46 lakh to Hyderabad Toofans), and Araijeet Singh Hundal (for Rs 42 lakh to Team Gonasika).

The Netherlands' duo of Lars Balk and Duco Telgenkamp were among the day's top buys. While Balk was acquired for Rs 40 lakh by UP Rudras, Telgenkamp was bought for 36 lakh by Tamil Nadu Dragons.

Foreign goalkeepers - Ireland's David Harte (for Rs 32 lakh to Tamil Nadu Dragons), Germany's Jean-Paul Danneberg (for Rs 27 lakh to Hyderabad Toofans), and the Netherlands' Pirmin Blaak (for Rs 25 lakh to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers) also fetched big bids.

Top five buys in the first half of Day 2

1.   Victor Wegnez (Belgium) - Soorma Hockey Club - Rs 40 lakh
2.   Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands) - Kalinga Lancers - Rs 38 lakh
3.   Tomas Domene (Argentina) - Delhi SG Pipers - Rs 36 lakh
4.   Moriangthem Rabichandra - Kalinga Lancers - Rs 32 lakh
5.   Arthur Van Doren (Belgium) - Kalinga Lancers - Rs 32 lakh

Purse remaining for franchises

1.   Kalinga Lancers - Rs 79 lakh
2.   Team Gonasika - Rs 59.20 lakh
3.   Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers - Rs 66 lakh
4.   Tamil Nadu Dragons - Rs 68 lakh
5.   Delhi SG Pipers - Rs 56.50 lakh
6.   Hyderabad Toofans - Rs 83 lakh
7.   Soorma Hockey Club - Rs 97 lakh
8.   UP Rudras - Rs 114 lakh.

(ANI)

Air India Issues Notification, Reschedules Mumbai-NY Flight On October 15

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