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Four airline staff have been suspended by the company following their arrest in alleged human trafficking at Delhi Airport, the airline said in a statement. The Air India SATS (AISATS) CEO, Sanjay Gupta said that the staff involved in supporting the illegal activities were suspended from services and handed over to Delhi police. “AISATS was part of an operation to uncover and prevent a human trafficking racket operating at Delhi Airport in collaboration with the Delhi Airport Authority and CISF on December 27, 2023,” Gupta said. “Three individuals attempted to illegally migrate, and one of them was apprehended during the…

A maiden century from Rahmatulla Gurbaz paved the way for Afghanistan’s 72-run victory over UAE in the first T20 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. The right-hander struck seven sixes and as many four in his 52-ball century to help the visitors post a challenging total of 203 for three wickets in 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran chipped in with a knock of 43 (59 balls) as the UAE struggled to contain the run flow. Left-armers Ayan Khan and Muhammad awadullah picked up a wicket each. Chasing a target of 204 to win the UAE were always behind the…

When it comes to keeping your floors clean, robot vacuums and cordless vacuums are among the best products you can buy. Robot vacuums have become increasingly popular over the past few years — thanks to premium models like the Ecovacs X2 Omni and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra — but cordless vacuums offer plenty of advantages over their robotic counterparts. Deciding between the two isn’t easy, and thankfully, it’s hard to make a wrong decision. Both are well-equipped to clean your floors, but there are some big trade-offs you’ll have to make for each class. So, which is better? Robot vacuums…

A salesman from the Indian state of Kerala won Dh1 million in Big Ticket’s weekly draw held in Abu Dhabi. Nalupurackal Keezhath Shamseer got lucky with his ticket number 027945. He started purchasing tickets with two childhood friends after they saw a Big Ticket advertisement on social media. “Seeing so many Malayalis winning Big Ticket inspired us to try our luck.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This was their fifth try, and Shamseer won with a free ticket bought through a special offer. “It was our fifth time buying Big Tickets. This…

China named former navy commander Dong Jun as its new defence minister on Friday, replacing a predecessor removed after just months as Beijing and Washington restart critical military-to-military talks. Dong’s promotion comes at a sensitive time, as Beijing ups military pressure on the self-ruled island of Taiwan ahead of presidential elections next month and grows increasingly assertive in disputed waters in the South China Sea. China and the United States are also in the process of re-establishing military lines of communication — crucial if the two powers are to stop competition from turning into conflict. Stay up to date with…

Tired of rom-coms and sweet comedies that plagued your Netflix queue this time of year? Well, we have three movies for you that are as far away from the holidays as you can get. These thrillers, all available to stream on Netflix, deal with a woman suffering a nervous breakdown, a couple destroying their relationship to get ahead at work, and maybe the end of the world. If this sounds depressing, it’s not, and that’s due to the quality of the three movies in question. So, if you don’t have any plans this New Year’s Eve, sit back, read this…

Abu Dhabi has announced free parking and toll for New Year’s holiday in the emirate. The Integrated Transport Centre declared free parking and Darb toll gate on Monday, January 1, 2024. Fees at the toll gates will resume from Tuesday, January 2. Mawaqif (surface parking) is free until 7.59 am on Tuesday, January 2. Parking will also be free in Mussafah M-18 truck parking lot during the holiday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents have been advised to not park in prohibited spots, not to obstruct the movement of of vehicles and…

Pakistan on Friday confirmed that India has sought the extradition of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind and a UN-proscribed terrorist, who is wanted by Indian probe agencies in several terror cases. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday said the request for extraditing Pakistan-based Saeed, along with certain documents, was sent to Islamabad recently. “We have conveyed a request along with relevant supporting documents to the government of Pakistan,” Bagchi told reporters in New Delhi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dawn.com reported that when…

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the Indian cricket team has not achieved the results to match its talent and resources at its disposal. Vaughan said India’s performances have not been noteworthy because they failed to land any global trophy in the last decade. While talking in a Fox Sports panel discussion during the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the MCG, Vaughan started the conversation thread on the Indian team, posing a question to former Australian batsman Mark Waugh. “Do you think, in terms of cricket, India are one of the most underachieving sports teams…

Now that the year is almost over, it is time to stock up on products that will make your life easier in 2024. If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect set of headphones, we’ve found a deal for you. Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones are $50 off at Best Buy. Originally priced at $400, you can get these headphones for $350 to help enhance your listening experience. We voted these the best headphones of 2023, so they are definitely worth a purchase. Why you should buy the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones If you want distraction-free listening,…