Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla stated on Friday that the state government is closely monitoring the water contamination incident in Indore and has implemented all necessary measures to ensure proper medical care for those affected, reported news agency ANI. Speaking to reporters, Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical response with doctors. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief operations and coordinate administrative efforts. "The government will ensure the best possible treatment for all affected people. The reasons behind the water contamination will be thoroughly investigated," the Deputy Chief Minister said, reported ANI. Dy CM Rajendra Shukla said, "The CM is himself meeting patients and their families over there. He is also speaking with doctors. Our senior minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya, has been actively working in Indore for the last three days. The government will ensure the best treatment, and the reasons for the contamination will be investigated..." Shukla stressed that the state administration is working in coordination with health and municipal authorities to contain the situation and prevent any recurrence, while assuring citizens that strict action will be taken against those found responsible. Earlier, Indore Collector Shivam Verma said the initial report suggests water contamination, while authorities continue to assess the situation on the ground."The initial report indicates that the water is contaminated, but we are gathering more information. We have admitted 13 patients. Our survey team is going door-to-door to check for symptoms among people. We are distributing chlorine tablets everywhere," Verma said. He added that the situation is being closely monitored. According to ANI, currently, 201 patients are admitted across private and government facilities, and 71 have been discharged. The number of patients has decreased, but we are keeping an eye on the situation, and whoever is found infected is being treated," he said. Verma further stated that the state government has assured full support to the affected families. "As per the Chief Minister's instructions, free treatment will be provided to the victims, and if they have deposited any money, it will be refunded," he added. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident following reports of multiple deaths linked to contaminated water in the area. "Reportedly, the residents had been complaining about the supply of contaminated water for several days, but the authorities took no action," the NHRC said in a statement, seeking a detailed report from the Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary within two weeks. (With ANI inputs)
02 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | Maihar (Madhya Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondentContinuing an over three-decade practice, India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits the two sides from attacking each other’s atomic facilities. The exchange of the list came even as the ties between the two countries remain under deep freeze following four-day military hostilities last May. The list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It was done simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad. “India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels, simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, covered under the agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities between India and Pakistan,” the MEA said. The agreement was signed on December 31, 1988, and came into force on January 27 1991. The pact mandates the two countries to inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first of January of every calendar year. “This is the 35th consecutive exchange of such lists between the two countries, the first one having taken place on 1 January 1992,” the MEA said in a brief statement. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 January,2026 06:54 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe government has notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty on tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala will be levied, replacing the existing GST compensation cess levy on such ‘sin goods’. A health and national security cess and excise duty on pan masala and tobacco products respectively will be over and above 40 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate, while in case of ‘biris’ it would be on top of the 18 per cent GST rate effective February 1, 2026, as per notifications issued by the Finance Ministry late on December 31, 2025. Cigarettes, depending on length and filter, will be taxed in the range of Rs 2050-Rs 8500 per 1000 sticks. A new MRP-based valuation mechanism has been introduced for tobacco products (chewing tobacco, filter khaini, jarda scented tobacco, gutkha) whereby GST value shall be determined based on the retail sale price declared on the package. An additional excise duty of 91 per cent on gutkha, 82 per cent on chewing tobacco, and 82 per cent on jarda scented tobacco will be levied. Centre’s tax revenues form part of the divisible pool, and 41 per cent of it is shared among the states. Besides, the health cess will be levied on the production capacity of pan masala manufacturing units. Part of the revenue from this cess will be shared with states through health awareness or other health-related schemes/activities. Currently, a 28 per cent GST and a compensation cess at varying rates are levied on all tobacco products, including pan masala, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, hookah, zarda, and scented tobacco. Meanwhile, the manufacturers of chewing tobacco, gutkha and similar products have been ordered to install a functional CCTV system from February 1, covering all packing machines and preserving the footage for at least 24 months, according to a government notification. Such manufacturers will also have to disclose to excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities, and can also claim abatement in excise duty in case a machine is non-functional for a minimum of 15 consecutive days, according to the Chewing Tobacco, Jarda Scented Tobacco and Gutkha Packing Machines (Capacity Determination and Collection of Duty) Rules notified by the Finance Ministry. The Rules will apply to manufacturers who pack such goods in pouches. “Those manufacturing in other forms [such as tins] have to pay the applicable duty on assessable value,” an FAQ released by the Ministry said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 January,2026 06:51 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA woman was killed after her scooter was hit by a speeding car on the Ratnapur–Nagpur National Highway in Latur, Maharashtra, triggering protests by her family members, news agency PTI reported, quoting the police on Thursday. The accident occurred at Vasantrao Naik Chowk on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Pratiksha Tarachand Rathod, died on the spot, an officer said. Angered by the incident, Rathod’s kin brought her body in an ambulance onto the highway and staged a ‘rasta roko’, burning tyres, and raising slogans against the authorities. They demanded the immediate arrest of the car driver involved in the accident and urgent safety measures on the highway, PTI reported. Local residents claimed that the stretch between Rajiv Gandhi Chowk and Garud Chowk has witnessed nearly 100 fatalities over time due to high-speed traffic and the absence of speed breakers. Tension prevailed in the area for a few hours before police and civic officials intervened, pacified the protesters, and restored normal traffic movement on the busy arterial road, the officer added. BEST bus collides with truck at Mumbai’s Aarey Colony; one dead, two injured A fatal accident occurred early on New Year’s Day when a wet-lease Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus collided with a private truck at Aarey Colony in Mumbai, leaving the truck driver dead and the bus conductor and driver injured. The incident took place around 6.20 am near Gate No 5 of Aarey Colony. The bus, attached to Vikhroli Depot and operating on route A-478 Sr 33 was en route to Borivali Station. According to officials, the private truck, coming from the opposite direction, lost control on the rain-soaked road. The truck’s tyre reportedly slipped, causing the vehicle to veer towards the bus and hit its front-right portion near the driver’s cabin. BEST bus driver Mohammad Rafiq Shaikh (48) sustained a head injury on the left side due to the front windshield breaking, along with injuries to his right leg and knee. The conductor, Ravindra Pandurang Shembadkar (56), has suffered minor injuries to his left hand and left leg. The private truck driver, Cheharaj Thakur (30), a resident of Gujarat, sustained severe injuries and died during treatment. All the three—the bus driver, conductor, and truck driver—were immediately rushed to Trauma Care Hospital in Jogeshwari East. The BEST driver underwent a CT scan and is reported to be fully conscious and stable, while the conductor is recovering from minor injuries. (With PTI inputs)
01 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentA man is fighting for his life in Nanded district of Maharashtra after he was allegedly set on fire by a molestation accused and his family members in Bendri village, Naigaon tehsil, reported the PTI. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 29, 2025, shortly after the prime accused was released on bail. The victim’s wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the main accused, Santosh Madhavrao Bendrikar, who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, according to the PTI. Bendrikar was booked by the Naigaon police on December 22 and on December 28, after a week-long search, police arrested him in the Narsi area. The police said that on the early hours of December 29, Bendrikar was released on bail and returned to the village. Confronted the victim’s husband According to police officials, Bendrikar, accompanied by his father Madhav and brother Shivkumar, confronted the victim’s husband at around 5:30 AM while he was tending to his buffaloes near a tin shed. "They allegedly poured petrol on him and set him ablaze," a police officer said. Locals rushed the man to hospital after hearing his screams. He remains in critical condition in Nanded city. Police action The Naigaon police immediately arrested all three accused, who were later remanded in police custody on December 30 for further interrogation. A fresh case of attempt to murder has been registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Community response The brutal nature of the crime has caused significant tension in Bendri village. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shyam Panegaonkar visited the site to oversee the investigation and ensure law and order. Teenager trapped through Instagram, kidnapped; 4 held A 15-year-old Navi Mumbai boy was lured through a fake Instagram account and kidnapped for ransom by four young men before police moved swiftly and rescued him, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. According to police, the Class 10 student was befriended on Instagram by the accused, who posed as a young girl. Over time, they built an emotional connection with the boy, creating the impression of a romantic relationship and gaining his complete trust, according to the PTI. Using this facade, the accused invited him to meet at Nandivali in Kalyan (East) of Thane district. The boy reached the location in an app-based cab, said the official. However, four young men kidnapped him and confined him in a room in a residential building. They contacted his relatives and demanded a ransom of Rs 20 lakh, sending a WhatsApp voice message to press their demand, the news agency reported. Probe launched After receiving a complaint from the teenager's parents on December 28, police used CCTV footage and technical analysis to trace the vehicle that had dropped off the boy at the location and tracked down its driver. The police gathered more inputs and raided a room at Nandivali, rescued the boy and arrested the four accused within 24 hours of the complaint, the official said. The accused have been booked for kidnapping and extortion, the official said. (with PTI inputs)
01 January,2026 08:57 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentDisgruntled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) loyalists in Nashik continued their protest on Thursday, expressing anger over the denial of civic poll tickets to long-time party members and their allotment to candidates who recently joined the party, news agency PTI reported. The protesters held demonstrations outside the BJP office at Nashik Road, shouting slogans against Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rahul Dhikle. When city party president Sunil Kedar attempted to pacify the activists, they ‘gheraoed’ him, demanding explanations for being denied candidature for the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) Elections. They questioned the basis on which others were granted poll tickets and accused the party of giving them false assurances. In a symbolic gesture, some protesters presented carrots to Kedar, highlighting their grievance over the party’s promises, PTI reported. Later, activists from Union Minister Ramdas Athawale’s Republican Party of India (Athawale) also arrived at the BJP office, raising slogans against the ruling Mahayuti alliance for allegedly sidelining their party during seat-sharing talks. Following these incidents, the BJP office was locked, and Kedar exited amid police protection. Security has been heightened around the office, and authorities said the situation is currently under control, PTI reported. The protests follow earlier incidents this week. On Wednesday, party loyalist Balasaheb Ghuge raised slogans against MLA Seema Hiray and even slapped himself in protest over being denied a ticket for Ward 29. On December 30, the final day to file nominations, angry party workers reportedly chased Kedar’s vehicle while he was distributing AB forms. Meanwhile, a total of 2,079 nominations have been declared valid for 122 seats across 31 wards of the Nashik civic body after scrutiny concluded late Wednesday night. Of the 2,356 nominations received, 277 were rejected for various reasons. The last date to withdraw nominations is January 2, with the final list of candidates scheduled for release on January 3. In the Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC), 808 nominations were received for 84 seats across 21 wards. Of these, 94 nominations were rejected, leaving 714 candidates in the fray. Nagpur civic polls: Long-time BJP workers rebel, to contest as independents after ticket denial Upset over being denied tickets by the BJP despite years of loyal service, several party workers have decided to contest the upcoming Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections as independent candidates. The aspirants allege that the denial of tickets to long-standing party members in favour of turncoats or newcomers has sparked discontent among cadres, prompting resignations in the home turf of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including Nagpur, are scheduled for January 15. The NMC has a total of 151 seats, with the BJP contesting 143 seats and supporting eight candidates from the Shiv Sena. Congress is contesting all 151 seats independently, while Ajit Pawar’s NCP is fielding candidates in over 90 seats. Among those rebelling is Vinayak Dehankar, a long-time BJP worker and husband of former mayor Archana Dehankar, who was denied a ticket from Ward 17. He has resigned from the party and will contest as an independent. However, his wife opposed his move, stating she would campaign solely for BJP candidates. The couple’s disagreement even led her to temporarily move to her brother’s residence to “avoid disputes.” "In order to avoid any more disputes at home, I decided to go to my brother's house for a few days. This is not a family dispute, but an ideological fight," she said. Similarly, in Ward 16 (D), around 80 BJP workers along with ward president Gajanan Nishitkar resigned after the latter was denied ticket by the party. Another seasoned local leader of the BJP and a six-time corporator, Sunil Agrawal, is also fighting the upcoming election as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket from Ward 14, which went to a woman candidate. Meanwhile, Ninad Dixit, a young entrepreneur and sportsman with strong RSS roots, is in the fray as an independent from Ward 22, located in Mahal area, which also houses the Sangh headquarters. (With PTI inputs)
01 January,2026 07:17 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that India is likely to receive its first Bullet Train on August 15 next year, reported the IANS. He said the country will witness its first Bullet Train running on tracks next year, marking a major milestone in India’s transport history. "Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027. The country will get its first Bullet Train," Vaishnaw said. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor India’s first Bullet Train project covers a total distance of 508 kilometres between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Out of this, 352 km falls in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, while 156 km lies in Maharashtra. The corridor will connect major cities including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Thane and Mumbai. Travel time to reduce to two hours According to the government, the Bullet Train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to around two hours. This is expected to significantly improve inter-city travel and economic activity. Construction progress so far As per the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL), more than 85 per cent of the corridor, or around 465 km, is being built on elevated viaducts. Of this, 326 km has already been completed. PM Modi reviews project In November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project during his visit to Gujarat. He inspected the Surat Bullet Train station, which is inspired by the city’s famous diamond industry. Features of Bullet Train station in Surat The Surat station stands 26.3 metres tall and has a built-up area of 58,352 square metres. It has three levels: Ground floor for parking and security checks Concourse level with lounges, restrooms, kiosks and ticket counters Platform level for boarding passengers While the main structure is complete, interior work and passenger facilities are still being developed. Track and Bridge Work Near Completion Track work, including RC track-bed construction and temporary track installation, has been completed at the Surat site. Work on river bridges is also progressing well, with 17 out of 25 bridges already built. The 47-km Surat–Bilimora stretch is one of the most advanced sections, where civil works and track-bed preparation have been fully completed. Vande Bharat sleeper trains coming soon The minister also announced that a new overnight journey experience will begin with the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. “These sleeper trains will offer the same comfort, safety and standards as the chair car version,” he said. Vaishnaw said the Vande Bharat Express chair car has created a new sense of confidence among passengers across the country. He added that people have appreciated the trains greatly, and requests are now coming from all parts of India to introduce more Vande Bharat services. According to him, almost every Member of Parliament wants a Vande Bharat train for their region. (with IANS inputs)
01 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHeavy footfall around India Gate and along Kartavya Path led to traffic congestion on New Year’s Day as large numbers of people gathered with family and friends to welcome 2026, news agency PTI reported. From early morning, families with children, groups of youngsters and tourists were seen heading to the Central Vista to spend time near the iconic monument. Several visitors took leisurely car rides along Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate, while others walked along the boulevard, clicked photographs and relaxed on the lawns, soaking in the festive atmosphere. The surge in visitors resulted in congestion on adjoining roads and added pressure on public transport services in central Delhi, PTI reported. A commuter said the Central Secretariat Metro station witnessed heavy rush as a large number of people used the Metro to reach India Gate and nearby areas. “There was a huge rush at the station as many people were heading towards India Gate to celebrate the New Year,” the commuter stated. Sudhir, a resident of Gurgaon, said he had come to the Central Secretariat Metro station for some work but encountered a massive crowd moving towards India Gate, forcing him to wait for over 10 minutes in a queue to scan his ticket. New Year 2026: Commuters flag Metro overcrowding as police step up deployment around India Gate “I came here for some work, but the station was extremely crowded with people heading towards India Gate. It took me more than 10 minutes just to enter,” he told PTI. Devashish, who visited India Gate with his family, said the area was heavily crowded, though police personnel were seen trying to manage the situation. Visitors were being guided properly and movement was regulated despite the large number of people present, he added. Another commuter, Fatima, said she was travelling from Shahdara with her children for a picnic but faced overcrowding at Kashmere Gate. “There was a huge crowd and I had to wait for more than 10 minutes to board the Metro because of the rush,” she said. A police officer said additional personnel had been deployed in and around the India Gate area to maintain law and order and ensure smooth movement of people and vehicles. “We have deployed additional police personnel in and around the India Gate area to maintain law and order and ensure the smooth movement of people and vehicles. Police personnel are requesting visitors to follow traffic rules, cross roads safely, park vehicles only at designated places and cooperate with the police. We also wish everyone a very happy New Year,” the officer said. Police personnel were seen regulating traffic and guiding pedestrians as celebrations continued through the day. Many people had also gathered near the monument late on New Year’s Eve to mark the end of 2025, with celebrations continuing past midnight. (With PTI inputs)
01 January,2026 05:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA family in Indore district has lost its six-month-old son, born after 10 years, after he fell ill allegedly due to consumption of contaminated water, news agency ANI reported, quoting officials and family members of the infant. According to the family, the child developed diarrhoea on December 26 and was taken to a local doctor, who prescribed medication. After the check-up, the child was brought back home. However, on December 29, he suffered a high fever, vomited, and died at home. Sunil Sahu, the child’s father, said, “He had diarrhoea and fever. We took him to the doctor on December 26. The doctor gave medicine and we brought him home. The child was fine for two days but again, suddenly, at night, he developed a very high fever. He vomited, and he died at home on December 29. This child was born after 10 years. I have a daughter, and this son was born 10 years later. He was six months old.” On Wednesday, Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Yadav visited hospitals in the district where people are undergoing treatment after falling ill due to allegedly contaminated water, ANI reported. He enquired about the patients’ health and reviewed the medical arrangements being provided. The CM also interacted with affected residents and directed authorities to ensure proper and timely treatment for all patients. After his visits, CM Yadav told reporters, “I visited four-five hospitals and met all the patients undergoing treatment. Everyone’s condition is stable, and proper treatment is being provided in the hospitals. Primarily, action has already been taken against the concerned official for negligence. ACS Sanjay Dubey is here, along with the minister and mayor, to reassess the situation. We have stated that the government will not tolerate any negligence under any circumstances, especially in all areas where there are complaints related to water supply. A thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent such incidents in the future.” CM Yadav also announced Rs 2-lakh financial assistance to the families of the victims and free treatment for all the affected people, ANI reported. Indore water contamination: Two officials suspended, one dismissed Earlier, he had directed strict action against officials responsible for the lapse. Following this, two officials have been suspended, while one has been dismissed from service. Indore Collector Shivam Verma said that Zonal Officer Shaligram Sitole and Assistant Engineer Yogesh Joshi have been suspended with immediate effect, while in-charge sub-engineer (PHE) Shubham Shrivastava has been dismissed. A three-member committee has also been constituted to investigate the matter. The panel will work under the supervision of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Navjeevan Panwar, with Superintendent Engineer Pradeep Nigam and Associate Professor Dr Shailesh Rai from the Medical College included in the committee. (With ANI inputs)
01 January,2026 04:30 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondentBunty Jahagirdar, one of the accused in the 2012 Pune blasts case, was allegedly shot dead by unidentified attackers on Wednesday afternoon, police officials said, reported the PTI. The incident took place in Shrirampur town in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra, police said. According to the PTI, Jahagirdar, who was in his mid-50s, was travelling on a two-wheeler with another person when two bike-borne assailants opened fire on him. The attack happened around 2 pm on Borawake College Road as he was returning from a burial ground. Rushed to hospital, succumbed to injuries After the shooting, Jahagirdar suffered bullet injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him dead during treatment, as per the PTI. Ahilyanagar Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge confirmed the incident and said the exact reason behind the attack is still unknown.Police Launch Investigation “The motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. Multiple teams have been formed to probe the case, and the investigation is on,” Gharge said, the news agency reported. Police are examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to identify the attackers. Pune serial blasts case Jahagirdar was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for his alleged role in the 2012 Jangli Maharaj Road serial blasts in Pune. On August 1, 2012, four low-intensity bomb blasts occurred at busy locations on Jangli Maharaj Road, including near Balgandharva Theatre, a Dena Bank branch, a McDonald’s outlet and Garware Bridge within a span of nearly 40 minutes. The blasts caused panic but no fatalities. The explosions occurred at locations within a radius of 1 km in Jangli Maharaj Road. A fifth live bomb was found on JM Road which was later defused. The blasts that shook Pune city left and had left a 34-year-old tailor injured. Criminal cases registered against Jahagirdar According to the police, Jahagirdar allegedly had several criminal cases registered against him in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. These cases include serious allegations against him with charges of murder, bodily offences and criminal intimidation. He had been out of jail after a court granted him bail in 2023 in the Pune blasts case. (with PTI inputs)
01 January,2026 04:15 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to the Air India cockpit crew for operating multiple flights between Delhi and Tokyo, news agency IANS reported. In its notice, the regulator stated that Air India is operating multiple flights despite being aware of safety and compliance lapses and sought a response in two weeks. The notice pertains to operations of flight AI-357 from Delhi to Tokyo and AI-358 from Tokyo to Delhi, IANS reported. “The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) applicable to the aircraft was incompatible,” the DGCA notice said. Air India is yet to reply to the notice, which further mentioned that this was not an isolated incident and that similar issues had been detected in other sectors in the past. The aviation regulator has also asked the pilots to explain why action should not be initiated against them under the Aircraft Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR). In November 2025, following an engine shutdown on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight, DGCA had called for a probe into the incident. The Mumbai-bound Air India B777-300ER aircraft returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue and landed safely in the national capital. “The AIC 887 (Delhi-Mumbai) was involved in an air turnback, as during flap retraction after take-off, the flight crew observed low engine oil pressure on Engine No. 2 (right-hand engine),” DGCA mentioned. Soon after the take-off, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero. Following the procedure, the crew shut down the No 2 engine, and the aircraft landed safely at Delhi, it added. The DGCA, while highlighting the issues, noted that “the inspection/rectification is in progress”. The regulator further said, “The incident would be investigated by the Permanent Investigation Board of the Airline under the supervision of Director Air Safety (NR), DGCA”. Dense fog leads to 128 flight cancellations at Delhi airport Flight and train operations across several parts of the country were severely affected last week due to dense fog, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. A total of 128 flights, including 64 arrivals and 64 departures, were cancelled at airport. Additionally, eight flights were diverted, while more than 30 flights were delayed due to poor visibility conditions. (With inputs from IANS)
01 January,2026 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
