Swati Nair

Donald Trump was set to become the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game. The visit for Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs brought tight security. Fans faced a large safety zone around Madison Square Garden. Entry lines were expected to be long for Monday night’s game. Police and the Secret Service created a security perimeter across several blocks. Ticket-holders faced a no-bag rule and several checkpoints.

India remains a key aviation market, but airlines face pressure from expensive jet fuel, IATA chief Willie Walsh said on Monday. Walsh spoke after briefings that followed the IATA Annual General Meeting. Walsh also flagged taxation as a factor that could curb growth. At the same time, Walsh said the country offers major scope for expansion. Walsh said the domestic segment already showed strong momentum, with more room to grow overseas.

Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor on June 28. The ceremony is due to take place at the Kennedy Center. John Mellencamp, Jay Leno and Whitney Cummings are among the planned guest speakers. The centre shared the speaker list with members in a Monday email. The message to members also set out ticket options for the event. Packages started at USD 99 for a seat reservation. Higher tiers cost USD 1,500 and more.