An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai returned shortly after take-off on Monday. The aircraft, a Boeing 777, faced a technical issue mid air. Reports said engine oil pressure dropped to zero on the right engine. The crew shut down the engine as a safety step. The plane landed safely at Delhi airport. About 355 people were on board. Passengers disembarked without injury. The airline arranged another aircraft for the journey. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating. The Ministry of Civil Aviation sought a full report. (PTI/ File)

A video of an Indian pilot taking his 8-month-old son on his very first flight has captured hearts on social media. The clip, shared on Instagram by Gunjan Apte, shows baby Agastya dressed in a tiny pilot-style outfit matching his father Aakash Khanna’s uniform as he experiences the aircraft with wonder. In a touching scene, Khanna brings his son into the cockpit, introducing him to the controls, creating an unforgettable family memory. Social media users have widely praised the joyful moment, dubbing Agastya “Daddy’s little co-pilot” and celebrating the father-son bond. 

An off-duty Air India Express pilot, Captain Virender Sejwal, allegedly assaulted passenger Ankit Dewan at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 following a dispute over queue use during security checks. Dewan claims the pilot called him “illiterate,” sparking a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical attack, leaving Dewan bloodied and traumatising his family, including his children. The airline condemned the act, suspended the pilot and launched an inquiry. Sejwal’s statement counters that Dewan made casteist remarks and threats, framing the incident as personal. The Civil Aviation Ministry and security agencies are probing the case. 

President Droupadi Murmu approved the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a new rural employment framework aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Key changes include increasing guaranteed work days from 100 to 125 annually and shifting funding to a 60:40 Centre-state split from the previous Centre-heavy models. The law introduces a 60-day employment pause during peak agricultural seasons and narrows permissible works to four verticals: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood assets, and climate resilience. The government claims the changes promote cooperative federalism and better outcomes. Opposition leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi criticized removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and argued the Bill dilutes workers' rights-based entitlements. (PC: Reuters & The New Indian Express)

Indian Railways will revise ticket prices from December 26, 2025, increasing non-AC fares by Rs 10 for every 500 km traveled. Ordinary class fares beyond 215 km rise by 1 paisa per kilometer, while Mail/Express Non-AC and AC class fares increase by 2 paise per kilometer. Suburban services, monthly tickets, and journeys under 215 km remain unchanged, protecting daily commuters. The revision aims to address rising operational costs, manpower expenses at Rs 1.15 lakh crore, pensions at Rs 60,000 crore, and total operations at Rs 2.63 lakh crore. Railways expects Rs 600 crore additional revenue this financial year while maintaining affordability and improving safety standards across India's second-largest cargo railway network. (PC: Getty Images)

An Indian pilot's heartwarming video of taking his 8-month-old son Agastya on his first flight has gone viral, earning him the nickname "Daddy's little co-pilot." Shared by Gunjan Apte on Instagram, the footage shows Captain Aakash Khanna introducing young Agastya to the aircraft cockpit. The toddler wore a custom pilot-style outfit matching his father's uniform. The touching moment captured Agastya's wide-eyed wonder as he explored the aircraft, with his father patiently explaining the controls before takeoff. Social media users praised the "proud moment," calling it "the sweetest thing" online. Many commented on the child's confidence and called him a "future pilot in the making."

Dr. Nusrat Parveen, the Muslim AYUSH doctor at the centre of a heated hijab controversy in Bihar, has not yet joined her government posting despite deadlines and extended timelines after a viral video showed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing her hijab during an appointment event in Patna. Officials confirmed she did not report for duty by the expected date and contact with her or her family remains limited, keeping the issue in the spotlight. The widely-shared incident has ignited political and social debate about personal and religious rights — drawing reactions from leaders, bar associations, and rival states, while her future decision on whether to assume the job is still awaited. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati. Built at a cost of ₹4,000 crore, it is India’s first nature-themed airport terminal. Modi said the project opens “new opportunities” and marks “a new chapter in Assam’s development.” The terminal can handle over 13 million passengers each year, making it the largest in the Northeast. The airport is named after Assam’s first chief minister, whose statue was also unveiled. The terminal was developed by Adani Airports Holdings Limited and uses bamboo-inspired designs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first nature-themed airport terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday, calling it a "new chapter" in Assam's development. Built at nearly Rs 4,000 crore, the nature-inspired terminal reflects the region's natural landscape and will enhance passenger capacity, connectivity, tourism, and trade across the Northeast. Modi described the occasion as celebrating development for the entire Northeast, not just Assam. During his two-day visit, he will pay homage to 1979 Assam Movement martyrs, interact with students aboard Brahmaputra cruise vessel 'Charaideo' under 'Pariksha pe Charcha,' and lay the foundation stone for a Rs 12,000 crore ammonia-urea fertiliser plant in Namrup.

Security heightened along Jammu and Kashmir's International Border in Samba and Kathua districts following intelligence inputs warning of possible infiltration attempt by three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. The alert was shared with all sister security agencies, prompting intensified surveillance and coordinated deployment across vulnerable border stretches. Security forces maintain high vigilance to thwart infiltration bids. Separately, the National Investigation Agency arrested two absconders in Maharashtra's Dinesh Pusu Gawade murder case both CPI (Maoist) members identified as Raghu and Shankar Mahaka. Additionally, Budgam Police registered an FIR against Syed Khurshid Ahmad for attempting to enter Srinagar International Airport using a forged air ticket, discovered during routine security checking at the airport's drop gate. (PC: Times Now)