US Lifts Flight Ground Stop; Indian Railways May Scrap RAC System
US Lifts Flight Ground Stop; Indian Railways May Scrap RAC System
The United States has lifted a nationwide flight ground stop following a telecommunications outage that disrupted air traffic control and impacted approximately 7,000 flights. Meanwhile, Indian Railways is considering scrapping its decades-old Reservation Against Cancellation system, and the Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted searches across six states in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.
The United States Transportation Department has lifted a nationwide flight ground stop that had disrupted air traffic control and affected approximately 7,000 flights. The suspension of the ground stop follows a significant telecommunications outage that hindered operations across the national airspace.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the disruption to aging infrastructure and urged Congress to provide funding for modernization efforts. In response to concerns regarding the cause of the failure, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ruled out a cyberattack as the source of the incident. Air India issued an advisory to passengers regarding the situation.
In domestic developments, Indian Railways is considering scrapping its decades-old Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) system. The current facility allows two passengers to share a single berth while paying the full fare. The railway administration is also reviewing the implementation of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, which are designed to have no shared berths.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at 33 locations across six states in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. The action followed disclosures by the app's promoter, Sourabh Chandrakar, who was extradited from Oman and remanded to judicial custody until November 19.
In the banking sector, YES Bank denied allegations of a ₹32 crore cyber fraud incident. In a clarification issued on November 13, the lender stated that its systems remained secure, no government accounts were affected, and it suffered no financial loss. The bank challenged the accuracy of the report and requested a retraction.
On the sports front, Team India skipper Lakshya Raichandani avoided shaking hands with Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf during the toss for the U19 Asia Cup final. The incident occurred amid the fierce rivalry between the two nations and gained significant attention among cricket fans. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
In Mumbai, police are reviewing the structure of specialized crime branches due to workload concerns. The Anti-Extortion Cell has lost several investigations, including the case involving actor Tiger Shroff, while the Social Service Branch has seen its powers curtailed. Twelve regular Crime Branch units may remain operational.
Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh remembered former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 137th birth anniversary. India observes November 14 as Children's Day in memory of Nehru, who was popularly known as 'Chacha Nehru' for his affection toward children.
Devotees across Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities observed Chhath Puja timings. On the final day, participants gathered before dawn to offer Usha Arghya, the offering to the rising Sun, marking the conclusion of the fast. Large crowds were reported at Digha Ghat in Patna for Kharna rituals.
German DJ Adam Port apologized after his concert at the NSIC Exhibition Ground in Delhi ended abruptly. Fans complained that the performance concluded before he could play his popular track 'Say What.' Videos showed the DJ appearing surprised by the sudden end.
M.Stewart--CT
