Shocking twist: Sunanda Pushkar was murdered, says Delhi police chief

January 6, 2015

New Delhi, Jan 6: In a dramatic twist to the Sunanda Pushkar death case, the Delhi Police confirmed on Tuesaday that she was murdered, with the medical board calling her death 'unnatural'.

According to Times Now reports Delhi Police commissioner BS Bassi has said that a case of murder will be registered soon.

A year after the death of MP Shashi Tharoor's wife, the Medical Board said that her death was 'unnatural' and was because of poisoning.

ANI quoted Bassi as saying, "Medical report says she was poisoned, oral or injected we do not know, it is being investigated."

"We have to investigate whether she poisoned herself or whether she was forcefully given poison," Bassi told the media.

"We are taking all necessary measures in the case. It is clear that Sunanda Pushkar's death was not natural," Bassi said and added, "The Post-mortem report does not say whether poison was taken or injected. Need to send samples abroad for further tests."

CNN-IBN reported that an FIR has been registered under Section 302 (murder) and other relevant sections. "The FIR is not against any particular person," Bassi said.

"We can only say which substance caused the poisoning after further investigation," Bassi said.

The police also said that Shashi Tharoor will be questioned.

Pushkar was found dead in her hotel room number 345 of the Leela Palace in New Delhi's Chanakyapuri. Her body was found by her husband Shashi Tharoor.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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