Air India has advised passengers to use lavatories appropriately after a Chicago-Delhi flight on March 5, 2025, was forced to return due to clogged toilets. The airline found inappropriate items like polythene bags, rags, and clothes had been flushed, causing significant discomfort and disruption to the passengers.
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Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI. They clinched the series 2-0. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scored 73 and 80 runs respectively. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah took key wickets. A heated exchange occurred between players. Heinrich Klaasen argued with Haris Rauf and Rizwan. Babar Azam intervened to calm things down.
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