NEW DELHI: Panic erupted at Varanasi airport on Saturday night after a foreign national aboard a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight claimed he was carrying a bomb, police said on Sunday. The passenger, identified as a Canadian citizen, has been detained, officials added.
The detainee is being questioned on the matter. A detailed probe has been ordered.
After the bomb scare, the aircraft was shifted to the isolation bay for a detailed inspection, but no explosives were discovered, said airport director Puneet Gupta. He said that IndiGo crew immediately alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) after the passenger made the threat.
The flight was grounded and thoroughly inspected following standard security procedures. Officials said the aircraft was cleared by security agencies and departed for Bengaluru on Sunday morning.

Following their five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Friday, the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad is headed to the Maldives for a quick retreat.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad social media team posted a 35-second video where the players can be seen enjoying their break in Maldives
The win at Chepauk has kept Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playoff hopes alive.
With the win, Sunrisers also ended their winless streak against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s next outing is on May 2 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Last year’s runners-up, Sunrisers, are currently languishing in eighth place with three wins in nine matches. To qualify for the playoffs, the Pat Cummins-led side can’t afford any hiccups and will have to win their next five games consecutively.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori said that working around their batting lineup and getting the matchups right with Kamindu Mendis in the mix served the team well against Chennai Super Kings.

“That’s why the likes of Kamindu came into the team. That’s why there was the shuffle in the batting order, putting Heinrich Klaasen up and Nitish Kumar Reddy down, to give us a more balanced approach, particularly in a chase,” he said.

“The initial plan revolved around left-right-hand combinations, partly to counter Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja and how good they are through those middle stages.”
“A lot of the logic behind picking him (Mendis) was specific to this ground. We knew what sort of surface we’d encounter, and having a batsman who can play all types of spin, be aggressive, and hit a multitude of shots was the starting point,” he added.

NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old social activist was injured after being shot by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday.
The activist, identified as Ghulam Rasool Magray, was attacked late Saturday night inside his residence in Kandi Khas area.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials said the motive behind the attack is still unclear.
The shooting comes at a time when security has been heightened across the Valley following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. In that incident, 26 people were killed when terrorists opened fire at Baisaran meadows, a popular tourist destination in the picturesque town of Pahalgam.
The Pahalgam attack is being described as one of the deadliest terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, which killed 40 CRPF personnel.
It also marks one of the biggest attacks in the region since the abrogation of Article 370.
Security forces remain on high alert in the Valley.

NEW DELHI: Government is considering making anti-lock braking systems (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers with engine capacity above 50cc. At present, ABS is only required in motorcycles over 125cc. This safety feature helps prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, enhancing control and reducing stopping distances, especially on slippery roads.
Experts from India and abroad have emphasised the need for this provision, in addition to the mandatory wearing of helmets for all two-wheeler occupants — which is currently enforced, to reduce deaths and serious injuries. Two-wheeler riders are among the most vulnerable road users after pedestrians and cyclists, as they have little to no protection.
“Since ABS has been a successful intervention to reduce the risk of road crashes and fatalities involving two-wheelers and fatalities, this should be a feature in all motorised two-wheelers above 50cc,” said David Ward of Global New Car Assessment Programme at a conference on ‘Vehicle and Fleet Safety’ at the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE). Safe technological systems, including ABS for all two-wheelers, cannot be ignored, he added.
Road safety expert Rohit Baluja highlighted the need to include two-wheelers in transport planning since they constitute 74% of all vehicles in India and 44% people killed on roads are two-wheeler occupants.
“Today, we only talk about putting helmets on two-wheeler riders. Is the helmet the only answer? Has anyone spoken about the transportation planning to reduce the number of these two-wheelers in the country? Two-wheelers are sandwiched between other vehicles due to poor traffic and transport planning… Powered two-wheelers destroy road discipline of all users and there is a need to address their requirement while planning and building roads,” Baluja said. He added that there is a need to have dedicated driving lanes for two-wheelers.
President emeritus of International Road Federation, K K Kapila, said two-wheelers are the lifeline of major cities, despite improvement in public transport, and the only solution is to find ways and means to make them safe with use of technology.

NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh etched his name into Punjab Kings‘ history books on Saturday, becoming the first uncapped batter from the franchise to cross the 1000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League. The young opener achieved the landmark during his scintillating knock of 83 off 49 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
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Prabhsimran’s innings, studded with six sixes and six fours, was instrumental in powering Punjab Kings to a commanding 201 for 4 after skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first. The Patiala-born batter stitched a brilliant 120-run opening stand with Priyansh Arya, who blazed away to a 35-ball 69, laying the perfect foundation for a big total.
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With Saturday’s innings, Prabhsimran now has 1048 runs from 43 matches, including one century and five fifties for PBKS. He surpassed former Punjab batter Manan Vohra, who previously held the record among uncapped players with 957 runs in 45 games.
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The 24-year-old has grown into a crucial pillar for Punjab’s top order and remains central to their title ambitions this season. His consistency has been particularly crucial, with Punjab aiming for their maiden IPL crown.

Among current PBKS players, Shashank Singh follows with 512 runs in 23 matches, while former stars Paul Valthaty (499 runs in 21 matches) and Shahrukh Khan (426 runs in 33 matches) round out the list.

Meanwhile, Prabhsimran’s new opening partner Priyansh Arya continues to impress in his debut IPL season, already amassing 323 runs in nine games, further strengthening Punjab’s top order for the playoff push.

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh credited MS Dhoni‘s advice for helping him stay composed in pressure situations, as he reflected on his evolving role as a finisher in the Indian Premier League.
Speaking during a chat with JioHotstar, Rinku shared that regular conversations with the legendary former India captain have shaped his approach.
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“I also speak to Mahi Bhai often — he tells me to stay calm and play according to the match situation. Things fall into place when you stay composed,” Rinku revealed.
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The 27-year-old, who typically bats at No. 5 or 6 for KKR and Uttar Pradesh, emphasised the importance of fitness and mental strength in maintaining consistency across a long season. “With 14 matches in the IPL, it’s my responsibility to maintain my body and recover well,” he added.

Rinku, known for his late-over heroics, also spoke about learning from senior teammates like Andre Russell. “I observe Russell closely, especially how he bats in the final overs and uses his body to generate power. I keep picking up things from him,” he said.

On the evolving nature of T20 cricket, Rinku backed the possibility of a team breaching the 300-run barrier in the IPL. “Yes, we can do it. IPL has reached a stage where even 300 is possible. Last year, Punjab chased 262. All teams are strong this season — anyone can get to 300,” he said.