# Air India captain’s dope test non-negative; Israel rejects US plan 2026-08-09T15:45:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The pilot of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet in turbulence on August 4 tested non-negative for psychoactive substances, the aviation ministry said. His sample is now being confirmed; both pilots have been removed from duty pending investigation. Israel rejected a 15-point US Gaza peace plan, with Benjamin Netanyahu demanding full Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal. Mamata Banerjee alleged stones, bottles and footwear were hurled at her convoy in Bengal, accusing police of protecting the BJP. Russia proposed a direct rail link to India via Iran and Pakistan. Pakistan's PML-N softened its stance on PoK protesters, calling 99% patriotic. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Air India, dope test, israel gaza, Mamata Banerjee, pakistan pok, russia rail link Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/air-india-captains-dope-test-non-negative-israel-rejects-us-plan/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/air-india-captains-dope-test-non-negative-israel-rejects-us-plan/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.