Air India's Phuket-Delhi turbulence-hit flight captain may have failed dope test

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A captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occurred near Odisha. The airline has not confirmed the test results, stating they were not shared. Pilots involved are currently off flying duty pending the ongoing investigation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is examining multiple aspects of the incident.