Technical Glitch: Microsoft Outage Continues to Disrupt Flight Operations at Indian Airports

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55am on 20 Jul 2024,Saturday India

Indian airports are still recovering from a massive Microsoft outage that occurred on Friday. Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Terminal 3 saw some improvement today, but issues persist. Automatic baggage and check-in systems remain non-functional, causing queues. International travelers face difficulties generating boarding passes, with some being issued manual passes. Domestic passengers can print boarding passes, but disruptions continue. Airport authorities are working to resolve the issues. The outage has caused travel chaos, affecting thousands of passengers. Efforts are underway to fully restore systems and minimize further disruptions.

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Yogi Adityanath Orders Eateries Along Kanwar Yatra Routes to Display Owners' Names

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:44am on 20 Jul 2024,Saturday India

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has extended a directive to all Kanwar Yatra routes across the state, ordering eateries and food carts to display owners' names. The move aims to avoid confusion among pilgrims and ensure transparency. Earlier, the directive was only applicable to Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Shamli. The CM has sternly instructed authorities to ensure compliance, making it mandatory for proprietors to display their names and identities. The decision comes ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, a major Hindu pilgrimage.

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Baby Cobra Found in Washing Machine, Technician Narrowly Escapes Snakebite

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18am on 20 Jul 2024,Saturday India

In a shocking incident, a technician in Kannur, Kerala, narrowly escaped being bitten by a baby cobra while repairing a washing machine. Janardhanan Kadamberi mistook the reptile for a piece of cloth inside the machine. Luckily, he realized his mistake and pulled his hand out just in time. The snake was found in the house of PV Babu in Taliparamba area. The incident highlights the importance of caution when dealing with unknown objects, especially in areas prone to snake infestations. Kadamberi's quick thinking saved him from a potentially deadly encounter.

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Court Grants Puja Khedkar's Father Dilip Khedkar Interim Protection From Arrest Until July 25

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12pm on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

A sessions court has granted interim protection from arrest to Dilip Khedkar, father of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, in a land dispute case. He is accused of threatening someone with a gun. His wife, Manorama, was arrested and remanded in police custody. The court has granted Dilip Khedkar protection from arrest till July 25. The case, registered at Paud police station, includes charges of attempt to murder, rioting, and criminal intimidation. Dilip Khedkar has applied for anticipatory bail, with the next hearing scheduled for July 25.

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Massive Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Goa Coast; Explosions Reported

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:47pm on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

A massive fire broke out on a cargo ship carrying dangerous goods, 102 nautical miles off the Goa coast. The vessel, en route from Mundra to Colombo, experienced multiple explosions. The Indian Coast Guard responded swiftly, diverting ships and deploying a Dornier aircraft for aerial assessment. Despite rough seas and poor weather, firefighting operations are ongoing. The crew has been reassured of their safety, with additional Coast Guard ships dispatched to aid the effort. This incident follows a recent Coast Guard rescue of 11 fishermen off the Kerala coast amid severe weather.

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Over 200 IndiGo Flights Cancelled After Global Microsoft Outage

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18pm on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

IndiGo canceled over 200 flights on Friday due to a global Microsoft outage disrupting travel systems. The outage affected services like bookings, check-ins, and boarding processes, necessitating manual operations and leading to long airport queues. Other airlines also experienced delays and urged passengers to check flight statuses before arriving at airports. The Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India have implemented manual backup systems to maintain continuity and deployed extra staff to assist passengers. Refunds and rebooking options are temporarily unavailable. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured active management of the situation.

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IndiGo Issues Handwritten Boarding Passes as Microsoft Outage Disrupts Flights Worldwide

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:24pm on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

A global service outage triggered by a CrowdStrike update has disrupted Microsoft Windows, causing "Blue Screen of Death" errors and affecting numerous airlines. IndiGo, impacted by the outage, issued handwritten boarding passes to maintain operations. Passengers experienced delays and longer wait times at airports. IndiGo acknowledged the issue, stating their systems were affected and they are working with Microsoft Azure to resolve it swiftly. Other airlines, including Air India and SpiceJet, also faced disruptions, leading to flight cancellations and delays. The outage highlights the critical need for backup systems in the face of technology failures.

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Global System Outage Grounds 192 IndiGo Flights; Refunds and Rebooking Temporarily Unavailable

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:59am on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

IndiGo airlines announced the cancellation of 192 flights on Friday due to a global computer outage affecting travel systems worldwide. The airline cited a "cascading effect" from the Microsoft Azure network issue, which has disrupted operations and temporarily disabled rebooking and refund options. Delhi International Airport reported significant delays, with passengers experiencing long waits at check-in and baggage counters. Other budget carriers, SpiceJet and Akasa, also faced similar disruptions, resorting to manual processes. Civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu urged airlines and airports to provide extra amenities for affected passengers, emphasizing the need for patience and cooperation during the crisis.

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India: Microsoft Outage Cause Found, Updates Released

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:02am on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government is in contact with Microsoft regarding the global outage affecting multiple sectors. The reason for the outage has been identified, and updates have been released to resolve the issue. The National Informatics Centre's network, NICNET, is unaffected. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a technical advisory, stating that Windows hosts related to Crowd Strike's Falcon Sensor are experiencing outages and crashes due to a recent update, resulting in a "Blue Screen of Death". The government is working to address the issue.

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Airlines, Airports in India Adopt Manual Mode Amid Microsoft Azure Outage

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:51am on 19 Jul 2024,Friday India

A technical issue with Microsoft Azure has disrupted operations for major Indian airlines, including IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and Vistara. The outage has resulted in slower check-ins, longer queues, and increased wait times. To mitigate the issue, airlines and airports have switched to manual mode, with boarding passes being issued manually. Passengers are advised to arrive early and expect delays. The airlines are working to resolve the issue with Microsoft Azure, which has previously caused similar disruptions for US airlines. The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical aviation infrastructure to cloud service disruptions.

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