New Delhi: With immediate effect, Air India has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 8, 2024, due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. This decision comes in response to increased instability in the Middle East, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew.

"In light of the current situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv effective immediately, through August 8, 2024," Air India wrote on X.

The TATA-owned airline also stated it is closely monitoring the situation and will assist passengers with confirmed bookings during this period, offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation fees.

Air India typically operates four flights per week from Delhi to Tel Aviv.

Several global airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways, have also suspended their flights to Israel, reported The Hindu.

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Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.

Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.

The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”

The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.

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