An Air India flight from Mumbai to Delhi aborted its take-off on Tuesday night after an Air India Express aircraft, which had just landed, was still on the runway. Air India flight AI 816 was instructed by Air Traffic Control to discontinue its take-off run and returned to the bay for checks.
Air India ground handling staff staged a 3-hour work stoppage at Mumbai airport, delaying 31 departures and impacting baggage delivery for numerous flights. The protest by AIASL employees, affiliated with ABKKS, demanded better employment terms, including permanent status for contract workers and wage revision.
Suryakumar Yadav celebrated the birth of his daughter by distributing sweets to the paparazzi at Mumbai airport ahead of the IPL 2026 clash against RCB. He will lead Mumbai Indians in the absence of Hardik Pandya, whose fitness is being monitored. The team faces a crucial match to boost playoff hopes.
The US Department of Transportation has challenged the Adani Group's directive to move cargo carriers to its new Navi Mumbai airport, citing potential violations of the bilateral Air Transport Agreement and concerns over the conglomerate's market influence.
