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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi-Leh IndiGo flight makes mid-air U-turn to return due to technical snag
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Leh returned to its source airport after taking off due to a technical snag which caused operational restrictions to land at the destination on Thursday. The aircraft took U-turn before reaching Leh as a precautionary measure. The Airbus A320-251N aircraft , operating flight 6E2006, had taken off from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 6.30 am and was scheduled to land in Leh at 7.50 am. The aircraft is undergoing necessary maintenance before resuming operations. Meanwhile, an alternative aircraft has been arranged to fly the customers to Leh, reported ANI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo On Wednesday, passengers on another IndiGo flight from Delhi to Raipur were left stranded inside the aircraft for around 40 minutes after landing, due to a technical fault with the door. The flight had landed in Raipur at around 2.20 pm. Among the passengers were former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey. Live Events The ground staff later assisted in opening the door. IndiGo confirmed it was a minor issue and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.
India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
IndiGo pilot aborts flight takeoff following bird hit on runway
An IndiGo flight was aborted just minutes before take off in Bhubaneshwar today. Kolkata-bound flight 6E 6101 was aborted due to a bird strike while the flight was on the runway, an IndiGo official to sources, the pilot informed Air Traffic Control about some technical snag, after which the take-off was airline later confirmed the incident and said that the flight was aborted following a bird strike on the "While the aircraft is undergoing necessary assessments before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen reason and all efforts are being made to minimize it including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates about the flight. At IndiGo, safety and security of our customers and crew are of utmost importance to us," an IndiGo spokesperson aircraft was then taken to the parking bay from the runway. All the passengers were de-boarded safely.A passenger shared a video from inside the flight after the pilot announced that the flight was aborted. The video shows chaos and disappointment among passengers. Earlier, an IndiGo flight faced a door glitch at Raipur airport this afternoon. Passengers were stuck inside the aircraft for half an hour after the flight's door failed to open after landing at Veer Narayan International airport. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was among those stuck inside the plane after the
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
This state is likely to roll back 5-day work week in government offices
A move to scrap the five-day work week in government offices has ignited a political row and triggered sharp reactions from employees, with the ruling BJP-led government in Chhattisgarh indicating that a policy reversal may be five-day week - implemented in February 2022 by the previous Congress government under then-Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel - was aimed at promoting work-life balance and improving administrative efficiency. Under the policy, government staff worked longer hours across five days, with Saturdays and Sundays current Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has now signalled a rollback of the system. Speaking to the media, Sai said the government was reviewing feedback from senior officers, many of whom believe the two-day weekend is hindering productivity and slowing down the pace of governance. "Even officials have said that two-day holidays are not helping them. They feel time is wasted and work is piling up, especially due to TL (time-limit) meetings on Tuesdays. Many employees also leave early by Friday afternoon, which slows down government functioning," the Chief Minister statement has drawn a sharp political response from the Congress party, which accused the BJP of dismantling progressive reform. "The CM's statement will create friction among employees. If he's so against the five-day week, let him write to the central government to revoke their similar policy too. Why reverse a decision that has improved work culture?" said Congress spokesperson and media cell chief Sushil Anand unions have also strongly objected to the proposal. Union leaders described the potential rollback as regressive, warning of protests if the decision is implemented without proper dialogue."Those advising the Chief Minister must be frustrated individuals. The five-day work week gave us time to rest and recharge, and improved our efficiency," one union leader government, however, maintains that essential public services are being affected by the current setup. Officials claim that early Friday departures, paired with weekend closures, are leading to delays in administrative work and bottlenecks in service debate comes at a sensitive time, as Chhattisgarh has crossed 100 active COVID-19 cases once again, prompting renewed health alerts. With questions being raised about the readiness and efficiency of the state's administrative machinery, the timing of this policy reconsideration has further intensified InTrending Reel
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bhupesh Baghel among flyers stranded after IndiGo flight door fails to open after Raipur landing
Panic briefly ensued at Raipur Airport on Tuesday afternoon after an IndiGo flight's door failed to open for 30 minutes after landing. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel was among the flyers stuck inside the flight.6E 6312 from Delhi encountered a technical malfunction upon landing, leaving passengers stranded inside the aircraft for nearly 30 minutes. The flight landed safely at 2:25 pm but was unable to disembark passengers due to a gate from Bhupesh Baghel, those onboard were MLA Chaturi Nand, and Raipur Mayor Meenal Chaubey. The incident took place after the flight landed at the Veer Narayan International airport in Raipur. When the crew tried to open the door to initiate de-boarding, the main exit door failed to aircraft's cabin screen, linked to the door's mechanism, reportedly displayed no signal, making it impossible to open the gate immediately. This led to confusion among passengers and a brief emergency response at the CM Baghel later confirmed the incident, saying, 'There was a technical issue with the gate. After half an hour of effort, the door was finally opened and all passengers were safely deboarded.'
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Baghel alleges raids in Chhattisgarh followed after his call for accountability over Pahalgam terror strike
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday (June 11, 2025) alleged that central investigative agencies conducted a series of raids in Chhattisgarh soon after he demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Addressing a press conference on what he termed as the 'failures' of the Narendra Modi government over the past 11 years, Mr. Baghel claimed that central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were functioning under political pressure from the ruling party. In this context, he stated that following a press conference he had addressed last month regarding the Pahalgam incident, as many as 55 raids were carried out in Chhattisgarh on individuals allegedly associated with him. 'Whenever I have made statements, which the government has found it difficult to answer, there have definitely been raids. Today, I have made this statement and you can be assured that there will be fresh raids,' Mr. Baghel said. He further claimed that between 650 and 700 raids have taken place in Chhattisgarh so far, including one at his own residence. 'This is their way to humiliate people,' he said. As of now, neither the Union government nor the central agencies mentioned by the former Chief Minister have issued any official response to the allegations. Mr. Baghel made these remarks during the Congress party's media interaction, organised as part of its critique of the Centre's celebration of 11 years of the Modi-led government. He contended that the past 11 years have been marked by 'failures and anti-people policies,' and accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of fostering social divisions. 'Modi ji's entire political journey has been of disintegration and division,' Mr. Baghel alleged.
