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Air India Pilot Undergoes Drug Test After Flight Turbulence
An Air India pilot is undergoing a confirmatory psychoactive drug test following a flight that experienced severe turbulence between Phuket and Delhi on August 4. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost approximately 300 feet in altitude, injuring 17 people. Some reports indicate the pilot failed a drug test, while Air India stated it has not yet received the screening results. The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged caution pending confirmed findings and noted a pilot could lose their license if the test is positive.
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- Centre (13 votes, 15 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Financial Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), NDTV, Telangana Today, The Economic Times, The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The New Indian Express, The Statesman
- Right (9): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Times Now, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (3): Channel News Asia, Gulf News, South China Morning Post