New Delhi/Calicut: Two new airlines — Al Hind Air and FlyExpress — are set to enter India’s aviation sector after receiving No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation. Among them, Al Hind Air is being promoted by the Kerala-based Alhind Group, a travel and tourism major founded in Calicut more than three decades ago.

Al Hind Air is promoted by Mohammed Haris T, a well-known name in the travel and pilgrimage services sector. With the NOC now in place, the airline is preparing to commence operations later this year as a regional commuter carrier.

Mohammed Haris T is the promoter of the Alhind Group and brings long-standing experience in the travel and tourism industry. He is also the founder general secretary of the Indian Haj Umrah Association. Born in Calicut, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Economics and has also studied Pharmacology.

Established in 1990, the Alhind Group has grown into a major player in travel and tour management across Asia. The group offers a wide range of travel-related services and has built a strong international presence over the years, with offices and partners in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bangladesh and Kuwait. The company serves a diverse global clientele, particularly in pilgrimage and international travel segments.

As part of the group’s expansion into aviation, Al Hind Air will begin operations with a fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft. The airline will initially focus on domestic routes, aiming to provide reliable and efficient regional air connectivity.

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Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.

Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.

He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.

Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.

Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.

According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.

He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.

On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.

Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.