In a relief to Turkish aviation firm Celebi, the Bombay High Court has intervened. The court directed Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) to halt new contract awards. These contracts were for ground and bridge handling services. The legal battle arose after security clearance revocation for Celebi's Indian arm. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security cited national security concerns.
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In Bengaluru, a road rage incident led to severe injury for a businessman after his car unintentionally splashed rainwater on another vehicle. The enraged driver of the other car attacked Jayant Shekhar, biting his finger so severely that it required surgery. Police are now searching for the assailant and his female companion, who also threatened the victim and his family.
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