What Is Swatting? The Dangerous Tactic Targeting Trump’s Incoming Cabinet

28 Nov 2024

Several members of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet and administration nominees faced bomb threats and "swatting" incidents earlier this week, which led to concern, prompting swift action by the law enforcement agencies, said a spokesperson for the transition team on Wednesday. Threats Escalate in the Transition Period On Tuesday night and...

Bomb Threats Target 23 Hotels Across Three States Following Recent Flight Scares | WATCH

27 Oct 2024

On Saturday, several hotels in Kolkata, Tirupati, and Rajkot faced bomb threats sent through emails, prompting major security measures and evacuations. Over 20 Hotels Across Three States Face Hoax Bomb Threats Across Kolkata, Tirupati, and Rajkot, more than 20 hotels were on high alert after receiving bomb threats, which ultimately...

Bomb Threats Target Over 25 Flights, Prompting Heightened Security Measures

25 Oct 2024

More than 25 domestic and international flights operated by Indian carriers received bomb threats on Friday, as the wave of hoax threats targeting the aviation sector continues. Flights operated by IndiGo, Vistara, SpiceJet, and Air India were among those affected. IndiGo alone reported threats against flights including 6E 87 (Kozhikode...

Bomb Threats Target 10 More IndiGo Flights, Total Surpasses 120 In Just Over A Week

22 Oct 2024

Bomb scares against Indian airlines continued on Tuesday as 10 IndiGo flights, both domestic and international, received fresh bomb threats, the airline said. The affected IndiGo flights included 6E-63 Delhi-Jeddah, 6E-12 Istanbul-Delhi, 6E-83 Delhi-Dammam, 6E-65 Kozhikode-Jeddah, 6E-67 Hyderabad-Jeddah, 6E-77 Bengaluru-Jeddah, 6E-18 Istanbul-Mumbai, 6E-164 Mangalore-Mumbai, 6E-118 Lucknow-Pune, and 6E-75 Ahmedabad-Jeddah, the...

Govt Considers Legislative Measures Against Hoax Bomb Threats, Aiming to Place Perpetrators on No-Fly List

21 Oct 2024

In response to a surge in bomb threats targeting Indian airlines, the government is contemplating new legislative measures to enhance aviation security. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced that the administration aims to place individuals responsible for such threats on a no-fly list. This announcement comes in the...

Over 20 Flights Hit By Bomb Threats On Sunday, Details Inside

20 Oct 2024

Over 20 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats, according to sources. Flights operated by IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air received the threat calls. Among them were domestic flight schedules as well as international ones. Sources confirmed that six such threat calls involved flights operated by IndiGo,...

Bomb Threats Impact Indian Airlines: Understanding the Costs of Hoaxes

19 Oct 2024

The recent spate of bomb threats targeting Indian airlines has imposed significant logistical and financial burdens. For the fifth consecutive day, fake threats disrupted operations, leading to the diversion of a Vistara flight from Delhi to London, which landed safely in Frankfurt for mandatory security checks. In the last few...

How Passengers Should Respond To Bomb Threats On Flights

16 Oct 2024

It has been a rollercoaster ride for airlines, passengers, airports, security, and government officials over the last three days when over 10 flights have been diverted due to bomb threats. From a Boeing 777 landing at Iqaluit Airport in Canada to fighter jets escorting an aircraft near Singapore, this week...

Breaking: More Than 50 Hospitals Receive Bomb Threats, Mumbai Police Said

18 Jun 2024

Mumbai: More than 50 hospitals received bomb threats on Tuesday, Mumbai Police reported. "More than 50 hospitals in Mumbai including Jaslok Hospital, Raheja Hospital, Seven Hill Hospital, Kohinoor Hospital, KEM Hospital, JJ Hospital, St. George Hospital and many more hospitals receive bomb threats. The threat emails have been sent using...

Multiple Indian Airports Receives Bomb Threats Causing Flight Delays

18 Jun 2024

Several airports across India faced bomb threats on Tuesday, leading to heightened security measures and flight delays. In the morning, a Dubai-bound flight scheduled to depart from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) received a bomb threat via email. Preliminary investigations revealed that the same threat was emailed to 40...