India faces multiple crises on August 12, 2026, including an IndiGo engine failure emergency at Chennai airport, a deadly Mumbai landslide and fire, an Air India pilot testing positive for marijuana, and food safety raids on quick commerce firms.
Chennai recorded the highest on-time performance for domestic flights in May at 92.2%, followed by Kolkata and Hyderabad. IndiGo led airlines in punctuality, while SpiceJet lagged significantly. Domestic air travel saw a 10% increase in May compared to last year.
A 34-year-old passenger from Pudukkottai allegedly opened an emergency exit door while an Air Arabia flight was taxiing at Chennai International Airport on Sunday morning. The aircraft had arrived from Sharjah with 231 passengers. The pilot immediately stopped the aircraft and alerted authorities. CISF personnel, bomb disposal experts, and armed officers rushed to the spot. The passenger was detained and taken into custody. A formal complaint has been lodged and the passenger is being questioned while their mental condition is being assessed.
A 34-year-old passenger opened an emergency exit door while an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah was taxiing at Chennai International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft carrying 231 people was moving towards the terminal when the incident occurred. The pilot immediately halted the aircraft and alerted security. CISF personnel, bomb disposal experts, and armed officers responded, boarded the plane, and apprehended the man. He has been taken into custody for investigation, with his mental condition also being assessed.
A 34-year-old male passenger from Pudukkottai opened an emergency exit door while an Air Arabia flight was taxiing at Chennai International Airport early Sunday morning. The aircraft had arrived from Sharjah with 231 passengers. The pilot immediately halted the plane and alerted authorities. CISF personnel, including bomb disposal experts and armed officers, responded swiftly, arrested the passenger, and took him into custody. The accused is currently being questioned and his mental condition is under assessment.
