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Inaugural ILCA Open India International Sailing Championship concludes in Hyderabad
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Air India has been continuously extending its suspension of operations on the route for several months due to the prevailing security situation in the region. File (Representational image) | The airline has been continuously extending its suspension of operations on the route for several months due to the prevailing security situation in the region.The latest announcement comes amid renewed security concerns over the last 10 days, as the U.S. and Iran escalated military activity with the American forces targeting bridges, water desalination plants and electrical facilities in Iran and Tehran, in turn, hitting U.S. bases in allied countries throughout West Asia.A senior Air India executive heading the airlines’ Israel operations told PTI that the operations have been further suspended “till September end due to security concerns.” Several other major international carriers are also adopting a policy of “wait and watch” as tensions prevail in the region.Besides Israeli carriers such as El Al, IsraAir, Arkia and Air Haifa, only a few other international airlines have been operating, posing great challenges for those looking to travel abroad for work, vacation or family visits. Weeks after the Iran-U.S. conflict started in February end, the Indian carrier in April announced to put on hold its operations till the end of May, which was further extended till end July and now, extended till end of September.The suspension of Air India flights has caused major worries among more than 40,000 Indians living in Israel who wish to travel to India for personal/professional reasons, or even to escape the uncertainties in the region. Published - July 22, 2026 03:50 pm IST
Passengers to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Hyderabad outskirts were suggested to plan consider alternate travel options on Tuesday (July 22, 2026). The image is used for representative purposes only. Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Tuesday (July 22, 2026) has issued a travel advisory for passengers in view of the Telangana-wide strike called by drivers of app-based transport aggregators. The airport warned passengers that cab, auto and bike taxi services may be affected.Alternatives at airport“Airport operations at Hyderabad airport remain unaffected. Passengers are advised to plan their commute in advance, allow additional travel time and consider alternate transportation options at Hyderabad airport that includes prepaid taxis, car rentals and the Pushpak airport liner,” as per the advisory.Advisory posted at 09:12 hrs pic.twitter.com/JlA0xlZ6FG— RGIA Hyderabad (@RGIAHyd) July 22, 2026Passengers requiring assistance were asked to approach the transport help desk located near Aeroplaza at the airport. Published - July 22, 2026 11:22 am IST
Winners, officials and participants pose with their trophies during the closing ceremony of the 1st ILCA Open India International Sailing Championship and Yachting Association of India’s 40th Hyderabad Sailing Week 2026 at the Sailing Club, Hussainsagar Lake in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney, Commandant of the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) presided over the closing ceremony and presented awards to the winners, marking the culmination of a week-long sailing competition.“The championship had fulfilled the vision of hosting India’s first International ILCA Open Championship at Hussainsagar, while reaffirming EMESA’s four-decade contribution to promoting sailing in the country,” said Lt. Gen. Varshney while adding that the institution had produced Olympians, Arjuna Awardees and several accomplished sailors over the years.Hosted by EMESA under the aegis of MCEME in association with the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) and the Yachting Association of India (YAI), the championship featured 124 sailors, including 19 women and girls, representing 19 sailing clubs and institutions from the Army, Navy and civilian sailing establishments, along with international participants. The competition was held across the ILCA-7, ILCA-6 (men and women) and ILCA-4 (boys and girls) categories. Published - July 19, 2026 12:26 am IST
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