The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was evacuated on Monday after reports emerged of a burning smell coming from an elevator. The flights were halted for a brief period of time.

New York Post quoted the Federal Aviation Administration saying, “Arrivals and departures are temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower because of a burning smell coming from an elevator."

US: Newark Airport OPs Temporarily Suspended After Reports of Smoke

The US Embassy in India in post on X said, “The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country.&nbsp; However, there is no right to visit the United States.&nbsp; We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law. <a href="https://t.co/WvsUb4Mtqu">pic.twitter.com/WvsUb4Mtqu</a>&mdash; U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAndIndia/status/1932331904650334257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Monday (June 9), an Indian student was handcuffed and brutally pinned to the ground by officials at the Newark airport in the United States and deported back to India like a “criminal”, claimed a social media user who shared videos and pictures of the incident. The disturbing video that shows the Indian student pinned to the floor was shared on social media by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who said that the youngster was crying and was treated like a “criminal” by authorities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-embassy-reacts-to-video-of-indian-student-handcuffed-and-pinned-to-ground-by-us-officials-at-newark-airport-1749541652941">India Embassy reacts to video of Indian student handcuffed and pinned to ground by US officials at Newark airport</a>&nbsp;Jain called on the Indian Embassy in the United States to look into the incident and help the student.&nbsp;“I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;“He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy,” added Jain, president of HealthBots AI.&nbsp;One photograph shows a police officer wearing a cap that reads “Port Authority Police”.&nbsp;The Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), the largest transit law-enforcement agency in the US, protects critical infrastructure like airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, seaports, rail transit, and the World Trade Center complex in New York and New Jersey.&nbsp;The NRI said that the student appeared to be speaking Haryanavi and added that several similar cases of Indians being deported have happened over the last few weeks.

US Embassy says Wont tolerate illegal entry a day after video of Indian student handcuffed, pinned to ground at Newark airport went viral

The US Embassy in India in post on X said, “The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law.”

The disturbing video that shows the Indian student pinned to the floor was shared on social media by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain

US Embassy says, 'Won't tolerate illegal entry' a day after video of Indian student handcuffed, pinned to ground at Newark airport went viral

India Embassy has reacted to the video of Indian student handcuffed and pinned to ground by US officials at Newark airport.&nbsp;In their statement, they said, “We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard. The Consulate remains ever committed for the welfare of Indian Nationals.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard. The Consulate remains ever committed for the welfare of Indian Nationals.<a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a>…&mdash; India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainNewYork/status/1932087411678253061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Monday (June 9), an Indian student was handcuffed and brutally pinned to the ground by officials at the Newark airport in the United States and deported back to India like a “criminal”, claimed a social media user who shared videos and pictures of the incident. The disturbing video that shows the Indian student pinned to the floor was shared on social media by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who said that the youngster was crying and was treated like a “criminal” by authorities.&nbsp;Jain called on the Indian Embassy in the United States to look into the incident and help the student.&nbsp;“I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;“He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy,” added Jain, president of HealthBots AI.&nbsp;One photograph shows a police officer wearing a cap that reads “Port Authority Police”.The Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), the largest transit law-enforcement agency in the US, protects critical infrastructure like airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, seaports, rail transit, and the World Trade Center complex in New York and New Jersey.&nbsp;The NRI said that the student appeared to be speaking Haryanavi and added that several similar cases of Indians being deported have happened over the last few weeks.

India Embassy reacts to video of Indian student handcuffed and pinned to ground by US officials at Newark airport

India Embassy has reacted to the video of Indian student handcuffed and pinned to ground by US officials at Newark airport. In their statement, they said, “We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard. The Consulate remains ever committed for the welfare of Indian Nationals.”

In a terrifying incident, a United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Rome, Italy, plunged more than 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes and was forced to reverse its course and return to the Newark Liberty International Airport, reported the American media, on Friday (September 15).&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The Italy-bound United Airlines Flight 510 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday at 8:37 pm (local time) but never made it to Rome after the Boeing 777 experienced an issue with its cabin pressurization, said a report by the New York Post.

The issue forced the plane to rapidly drop and the pilot to turn the aircraft carrying 270 passengers and 14 crew members around, a spokesperson told The Post. The flight landed back at the Newark airport at 12:27 am (local time) instead of its planned destination of Rome–Fiumicino International Airport, according to flight tracker FlightAware.

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The flight tracker data showed that before the plane reversed its course, it fell some 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes.&nbsp;

The United Airlines Flight 510 returned to Newark “to address a possible loss of cabin pressure,” said a spokesperson for the airline, in a statement. The incident was also confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration which attributed the reported plunge to a “pressurization issue.”

The United Airlines passengers eventually made it to Rome after being flown in another aircraft, said the airline spokesperson.&nbsp;

<h2>Not the first time</h2>

According to flight tracking data, a United Airlines 777 that left Kahului Airport in Hawaii in December last year plunged towards the ocean for 21 seconds shortly after take-off. The plane came within nearly 800 feet of sea level. 
 
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The incident on United Flight 1722 happened on December 18 and neither the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nor the airline indicated that the incident caused any injuries.&nbsp;

The plunge had occurred around a minute after take-off. FlightRadar24 data shows that the plane lost more than half its altitude and came within 775 feet of sea level. It gained speed as it dropped 1,425 feet from 2,200 feet. Luckily, it regained its climb out of Kahului on the island of Maui. 
 
 
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In a terrifying incident, a United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Rome, Italy, plunged more than 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes and was forced to reverse its course and return to the Newark Liberty International Airport, reported the American media, on Friday (September 15).

In a terrifying incident, a United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Rome, Italy, plunged more than 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes and was forced to reverse its course and return to the Newark Liberty International Airport, reported the American media, on Friday (September 15). What happened? The Italy-bound United Airlines Flight 510 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday at 8:37 pm (local time) but never made it to Rome after the Boeing 777 experienced an issue with its cabin pressurization, said a report by the New York Post. The issue forced the plane to rapidly drop and the pilot to turn the aircraft carrying 270 passengers and 14 crew members around, a spokesperson told The Post. The flight landed back at the Newark airport at 12:27 am (local time) instead of its planned destination of Rome–Fiumicino International Airport, according to flight tracker FlightAware. ALSO READ | Human error | Plunge of United flight towards ocean was mistake of pilot, says NTSB The flight tracker data showed that before the plane reversed its course, it fell some 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes. The United Airlines Flight 510 returned to Newark “to address a possible loss of cabin pressure,” said a spokesperson for the airline, in a statement. The incident was also confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration which attributed the reported plunge to a “pressurization issue.” The United Airlines passengers eventually made it to Rome after being flown in another aircraft, said the airline spokesperson. Not the first time According to flight tracking data, a United Airlines 777 that left Kahului Airport in Hawaii in December last year plunged towards the ocean for 21 seconds shortly after take-off. The plane came within nearly 800 feet of sea level. ALSO READ | Near-crash: United flight plunged towards ocean for 21 seconds, 800 feet away from water before climbing back The incident on United Flight 1722 happened on December 18 and neither the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nor the airline indicated that the incident caused any injuries. The plunge had occurred around a minute after take-off. FlightRadar24 data shows that the plane lost more than half its altitude and came within 775 feet of sea level. It gained speed as it dropped 1,425 feet from 2,200 feet. Luckily, it regained its climb out of Kahului on the island of Maui. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

United Airlines flight to Rome plunges 28,000 feet in 10 minutes. Here's what happened

Reports of drones disrupt flights at Newark Airport

Reports of drone sightings in northern New Jersey temporarily halted arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, but normal operations had since been resumed, officials said.

A spokesman from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier said flights into Newark - the 11th busiest US airport - were briefly suspended after two drones were seen flying at 3,500 feet over nearby Teterboro Airport, a small regional airport about 17 miles away that mostly handles corporate jets and private planes.

The federal agency said information about the drone sightings was turned over to law enforcement.

The FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center briefly issued a ground stop at Newark citing "drone activity," according to a document posted on its website.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates both the Newark and Teterboro airports, later said on Twitter that normal operations had resumed and that it was coordinating with the FAA and law enforcement authorities as they investigate the incident.

United Airlines, the largest carrier at Newark, said it was aware of the reports of drone activity and was working with the airport and the FAA. It said the impact on its operations had been minimal.

The issue of drones impacting commercial air traffic has taken on new urgency after reports of drone sightings in the United Kingdom impacted air travel.

Earlier this month, flights from London’s Heathrow airport were halted for about an hour after a drone was sighted near Europe’s busiest air hub.

Gatwick Airport, London’s second busiest airport, was severely disrupted in December when drones were sighted on three consecutive days, resulting in about 1,000 flights being cancelled or diverted and affecting 140,000 passengers.

Both airports responded to the Gatwick incident by ordering military-grade anti-drone technology.

Earlier this month, the US Transportation Department proposed rules that would allow drones to operate over populated areas and end a requirement for special permits for night use, long-awaited actions that are expected to help speed commercial use.

The Trump administration noted there are nearly 1.3 million registered drones in the United States and more than 116,000 registered drone operators. But officials say there are hundreds of thousands of additional drones that are not registered.

The US Congress last year gave the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security new powers to disable or destroy threatening drones after officials raised concerns about the use of drones as potential weapons.

In September 2017, a small civilian drone struck a US Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter near Staten Island, New York. The helicopter landed safely but there was some damage.

Reports of drone sightings in northern New Jersey temporarily halted arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, but normal operations had since been resumed, officials said.

Reports of drone sightings in northern New Jersey temporarily halted arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, but normal operations had since been resumed, officials said. A spokesman from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier said flights into Newark - the 11th busiest US airport - were briefly suspended after two drones were seen flying at 3,500 feet over nearby Teterboro Airport, a small regional airport about 17 miles away that mostly handles corporate jets and private planes. The federal agency said information about the drone sightings was turned over to law enforcement. The FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center briefly issued a ground stop at Newark citing "drone activity," according to a document posted on its website. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates both the Newark and Teterboro airports, later said on Twitter that normal operations had resumed and that it was coordinating with the FAA and law enforcement authorities as they investigate the incident. United Airlines, the largest carrier at Newark, said it was aware of the reports of drone activity and was working with the airport and the FAA. It said the impact on its operations had been minimal. The issue of drones impacting commercial air traffic has taken on new urgency after reports of drone sightings in the United Kingdom impacted air travel. Earlier this month, flights from London’s Heathrow airport were halted for about an hour after a drone was sighted near Europe’s busiest air hub. Gatwick Airport, London’s second busiest airport, was severely disrupted in December when drones were sighted on three consecutive days, resulting in about 1,000 flights being cancelled or diverted and affecting 140,000 passengers. Both airports responded to the Gatwick incident by ordering military-grade anti-drone technology. Earlier this month, the US Transportation Department proposed rules that would allow drones to operate over populated areas and end a requirement for special permits for night use, long-awaited actions that are expected to help speed commercial use. The Trump administration noted there are nearly 1.3 million registered drones in the United States and more than 116,000 registered drone operators. But officials say there are hundreds of thousands of additional drones that are not registered. The US Congress last year gave the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security new powers to disable or destroy threatening drones after officials raised concerns about the use of drones as potential weapons. In September 2017, a small civilian drone struck a US Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter near Staten Island, New York. The helicopter landed safely but there was some damage.

Newark Airport resumes normal operations after drone sightings temporarily halt traffic

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