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Qatar Assures Actions Against Officials Over Forced Gynaecological Exams
Qatar government has ordered the prosecution of airport officials who forced women passengers from different countries to undergo gynaecological examinations. The contentious act was carried out after a newborn baby was found in an airport trash bin. The women passengers also complained that no consents were received by the officials before the test. The government issued a "sincere apology" and assured critical actions against the officials… read-more
Tags: Qatar, World news, Qatar Airport, Girl Child
Courtesy: BBC
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India Eyes Bilateral "Air Bubble" Pacts with 13 More Countries
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on August 18 confirmed that India is in process of establishing bilateral air bubble arrangements with 13 more countries. The countries with which negotiations are being held include Australia, Italy, Singapore and Japan among others. A bilateral air bubble agreement allows airlines of the countries concerned to operate with some restrictions. Since July, India has made such air bubble arrangements … read-more
Tags: International Flights, Union Civil Aviation Minister, India, Qatar, UAE
Courtesy: Times of India
