IndiGo canceled over 200 flights on Friday due to a global Microsoft outage disrupting travel systems. The outage affected services like bookings, check-ins, and boarding processes, necessitating manual operations and leading to long airport queues. Other airlines also experienced delays and urged passengers to check flight statuses before arriving at airports. The Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India have implemented manual backup systems to maintain continuity and deployed extra staff to assist passengers. Refunds and rebooking options are temporarily unavailable. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured active management of the situation.

A global service outage triggered by a CrowdStrike update has disrupted Microsoft Windows, causing "Blue Screen of Death" errors and affecting numerous airlines. IndiGo, impacted by the outage, issued handwritten boarding passes to maintain operations. Passengers experienced delays and longer wait times at airports. IndiGo acknowledged the issue, stating their systems were affected and they are working with Microsoft Azure to resolve it swiftly. Other airlines, including Air India and SpiceJet, also faced disruptions, leading to flight cancellations and delays. The outage highlights the critical need for backup systems in the face of technology failures.

IndiGo airlines announced the cancellation of 192 flights on Friday due to a global computer outage affecting travel systems worldwide. The airline cited a "cascading effect" from the Microsoft Azure network issue, which has disrupted operations and temporarily disabled rebooking and refund options. Delhi International Airport reported significant delays, with passengers experiencing long waits at check-in and baggage counters. Other budget carriers, SpiceJet and Akasa, also faced similar disruptions, resorting to manual processes. Civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu urged airlines and airports to provide extra amenities for affected passengers, emphasizing the need for patience and cooperation during the crisis.

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government is in contact with Microsoft regarding the global outage affecting multiple sectors. The reason for the outage has been identified, and updates have been released to resolve the issue. The National Informatics Centre's network, NICNET, is unaffected. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a technical advisory, stating that Windows hosts related to Crowd Strike's Falcon Sensor are experiencing outages and crashes due to a recent update, resulting in a "Blue Screen of Death". The government is working to address the issue.

A technical issue with Microsoft Azure has disrupted operations for major Indian airlines, including IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and Vistara. The outage has resulted in slower check-ins, longer queues, and increased wait times. To mitigate the issue, airlines and airports have switched to manual mode, with boarding passes being issued manually. Passengers are advised to arrive early and expect delays. The airlines are working to resolve the issue with Microsoft Azure, which has previously caused similar disruptions for US airlines. The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical aviation infrastructure to cloud service disruptions.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has filed a case against Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, for allegedly forging disability certificates to pass the civil services exam. The commission seeks to cancel her candidature. An investigation revealed Khedkar fraudulently availed of extra attempts by changing her identity, including name, parents' names, photo, signature, email, mobile number, and address. The UPSC has recommended her for the Civil Services Examination-2022, but her candidature is now under scrutiny. The case highlights the UPSC's zero-tolerance policy towards exam fraud. Khedkar's alleged misconduct has put her career in jeopardy.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a directive requiring all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owner's name. The order applies to all food establishments, including restaurants, dhabas, and food carts. This move aims to promote transparency and accountability in food services during the pilgrimage. The directive comes after a previous order by Muzaffarnagar police was revoked due to opposition backlash. The state government has instructed eateries to display the owner's name on a board, ensuring devotees have access to safe and hygienic food options during the religious journey.

Following the derailment of the Dibrugarh Express, loco pilot Tribhuvan reported hearing an explosion-like sound moments before several bogies derailed. The incident occurred near UP's Gonda, resulting in multiple injuries. Indian Railways has launched an investigation into the cause of the derailment, focusing on possible technical faults or external factors. Rescue operations by NDRF teams were swiftly deployed, supported by railway officials at the accident site. This development raises concerns over rail safety, prompting renewed calls for stringent safety measures across the railway network.

The Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, killing two and injuring over 60 passengers on Thursday. The accident occurred between Jhilahi and Gosai Dihwa stations. A 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances are on-site, with more en route. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed immediate medical care for the injured. Relief operations are underway, with the Indian Railways deploying medical vans and the NDRF dispatching teams from Lucknow and Balrampur. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is monitoring the situation.

Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was arrested for attempted murder after a video showed her threatening villagers with a gun. The video, linked to a land dispute, led to her arrest in Mahad, Pune. She had been hiding for days. Police charged her under the Arms Act and the new criminal code. She was sent to two days of police custody. The incident has added to controversies surrounding her daughter, whose IAS training is under scrutiny. Questions about Puja Khedkar’s selection and her father's past corruption charges are also being investigated.