January 30, 2026

Delhi HC Questions DGCA on Indefinite Pilot Rest Norms Relaxation for IndiGo

Delhi High Court has questioned DGCA’s indefinite relaxation on pilot weekly rest and leave rules given to IndiGo. The court wants to know why the flight duty norm withdrawal has no deadline unlike other relaxations. The DGCA and IndiGo must respond within two weeks. The issue was raised in a PIL over safety and pilot fatigue concerns.

January 30, 2026

16 Indian Seafarers Held in Iran After Ship Seizure Over Alleged Illegal Diesel

Iran seized an Indian-operated oil tanker in December, detaining 16 Indian crew members. Families are worried and have urged the Indian government for their safe return and consular access.

January 30, 2026

CID Begins Probe Into Ajit Pawar's Fatal Plane Crash in Baramati

Maharashtra CID has launched an investigation into the deadly plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others near Baramati. The case is registered as accidental death, with AAIB also investigating.

January 30, 2026

Suspicious UAV Lands Near Bengaluru House, Police Launch Investigation

A white UAV with a 360-degree camera landed near a house in Palanjogihalli, Bengaluru Rural on January 29. Police seized it and sent it for forensic tests after no one claimed it. Intelligence agencies are involved as the probe continues.

January 30, 2026

IndiGo Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad Over Bomb Threat, No Suspicious Items Found

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad due to a bomb threat found on board. The pilot safely landed the plane with 180 passengers. Security checked the plane thoroughly but found nothing suspicious. The flight may resume soon after final clearance.