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Dubai Airports update March 21: Etihad Airways asks passengers to check latest flight status and warns of online scams amid ongoing travel disruptions

As of 21 March 2026, flight operations at Dubai’s airports and other UAE airports—mostly on Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world, remain partially functional. The operations remain disrupted given the latest official airline statements and advisories. As per official airline updates, major UAE carriers including Emirates…

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UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & more: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces amid escalating Middle East tensions | India News

NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…

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‘Don’t be lax’: Delhi high court asks cops to ensure peace on Eid in Uttam Nagar | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Police must be “extra cautious” to ensure a conducive atmosphere for Eid so that the “situation doesn’t take an ugly turn”, the high court said Thursday while reviewing steps taken to secure Uttam Nagar, where a 26-year-old youth was killed in a clash on Holi.“Whatever happens in Delhi has a ripple effect, please…

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‘We don’t need anybody’: Trump asks allies to help with Hormuz crisis amid Iran war; gets snubbed

US President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Tuesday after several Western allies, including Germany, Italy and Spain, declined his request to send warships to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.Several key US partners cited domestic legal limits for refusing the request. German chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin lacked the mandate from the United…

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‘It’s their own territory’: Trump asks seven countries to deploy warships to police Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Sunday (US local time) that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid the ongoing war with Iran.Trump’s statement came amid reports that he is set to announce a global coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, through which…

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Freight pricing scrutiny: Govt asks shipping lines to avoid ‘predatory’ charges amid Middle East crisis

The government has asked shipping companies, vessel operators and their agents to refrain from “predatory, non-transparent and opportunistic pricing” practices as freight costs rise sharply amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, PTI reported citing sources.The advisory was issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on Monday after the regulator received…

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Etihad Airways releases limited Abu Dhabi flight schedule for March 10–12; asks passengers to travel only with confirmed bookings |

Etihad Airways has released a scheduled flight plan from Abu Dhabi for March 10, 11, and 12, 2026, as the airline gradually resumes operations, catering to passengers who were affected by the recent disruptions in the region’s airspace. The airline said the schedule will include flights to several key destinations, allowing passengers with existing bookings…

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SC asks Centre to draft ‘no-fault compensation policy’ for serious Covid vaccine side effects | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to frame a no-fault compensation policy for those who suffer from serious adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccine.A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that the existing mechanism for monitoring adverse events following immunisation shall continue.“Union of India to frame a no-fault compensation…

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