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A detailed view of a drug test kit used in laboratory settings for health and safety screening.

Air India Pilot Tests Non-Negative for Drugs After Phuket to Delhi Flight Drops 300 Feet

An Air India pilot testing non-negative for psychoactive substances after severe turbulence on a Phuket to Delhi flight is currently under investigation.

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Side view of an IndiGo Cargo airplane on an airport runway during daytime.

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IndiGo Aircraft Strikes Pole During Parking at Srinagar Airport

An IndiGo passenger plane struck a pole while parking at Srinagar Airport. All passengers and crew safely deboarded using manual aircraft stairs.

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Happy senior man enjoying a bright sunny day in a lush garden landscape.

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Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman Retires From IAF and Joins FLY91

Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman has retired from the Indian Air Force after 22 years of service to embark on a new career as a commercial pilot with FLY91.

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