Bomb threats to airlines: Govt looking at Meta, X for answers?
In a bid to curb the surge of hoax bomb threats to airlines, the Indian government has asked social media giants Meta and X to cooperate by sharing data about the sources of such messages. More than 250 flights have received bomb threats in 11 days,
India says 'enough' after fake bomb threats against almost 100 flights
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.
Bomb Threats at Odisha Airports Deemed Hoaxes
Authorities at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar and Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda faced bomb threats on two flights, which were later identified as hoaxes. Security was tightened as precautionary measures were implemented to ensure passenger safety and operations continued smoothly.
India plans to punish people making hoax bomb threats against flights
The Indian government is working on a new law to punish those spreading the menace of hoax bomb threat calls, which disrupt the flight schedules of airlines and cause massive inconvenience to thousands of passengers.
At Least 85 Flights Receive Fresh Bomb Threats On Thursday, 25 Akasa Planes Affected
Nearly 85 flights received fresh bomb threats on Thursday, including 20 Air India, 20 Indigo, 20 Vistara, and 25 Akasa Air planes.
Aviation Alarm: Multiple Bomb Threats Unnerve Indian Air Travel
A bomb threat targeted a Vistara flight approaching Bandaranaike International Airport. Emergency protocols were enacted, and the aircraft successfully landed with passengers safely evacuated. The incident is part of a proliferation of threats affecting over 250 flights from Indian carriers in recent days.
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions.
Fake bomb threats disrupt travel for scores of flights on Indian airlines
Bomb threats are causing disruptions, diversions and delays for scores of flights on multiple Indian airlines. Indian authorities said they were looking to increase punishments for perpetrators.
6 Indian airlines flights declare emergencies amid spate of fake bomb threats
Six flights from India declared emergencies within 30 minutes of each other. It comes as fake bomb threats are causing disruptions, diversions and delays for scores of flights on Indian airlines.
'X abetting crime': Indian govt blasts social media platforms over hoax flight bomb threats
A virtual meeting was held by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve with representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines
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Student responsible for pair of bomb threats in Penns Valley identified, superintendent says
The threats were found to be non-credible but still disrupted district operations, with all schools closed on Tuesday.
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Penns Valley student taken from school after bomb threats: ‘No plans for their return’
A student has been removed from Penns Valley High School and handed over to Pennsylvania State Police after bomb threats were ...
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Penns Valley School District Identifies Student Allegedly Responsible for Bomb Threats
Penns Valley Area School District officials say the student responsible for two bomb threats this week has been identified.
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Woman arrested for making false bomb threats
A woman is in custody after making false threats about a bomb placed at the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s ...
Airline bomb threats: 'Not the moment to spread panic, govt in control of situation,' says aviation minister Naidu
Speaking on whether the threats are part of a larger conspiracy, Naidu said, "I wouldn't make any hasty decision on this. Let ...
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Roland PD offering $5000 reward for information about bomb threats in local schools
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