Israel-Iran tensions disrupt flights at Bengaluru Airport, passengers stranded
Bengaluru: International flight operations at Kempegowda International Airport were hit on Saturday after escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The tensions led to widespread airspace restrictions across West Asia, leaving several passengers stranded and uncertain about their onward journeys.
Multiple flights connecting Bengaluru to Gulf hubs and onward destinations in Europe along with the United States were cancelled or rerouted as several countries.
Passengers scheduled to travel to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Italy reported abrupt cancellations. Airline staff attributed the disruption to the evolving security situation and closure of key aviation corridors. Some travellers were quoted by Hindustan Times as saying that they were informed that services would resume only after conditions stabilised while no timelines were indicated.
In an advisory posted on social media platform X, the Kempegowda International Airport said certain international flights were experiencing schedule changes due to developments in parts of the Middle East. A dedicated help desk had been set up at the kerbside of Terminal 2 to assist affected passengers with information and guidance.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, hundreds of flights nationwide were expected to be cancelled due to the airspace curbs. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been coordinating with airlines to facilitate passenger support.
Aviation experts cited by the Hindustan Times, indicated that disruptions could persist if airspace restrictions remain in place, affecting travel plans for passengers flying out of Bengaluru in the coming days.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
