1) Air India Flight Returns Safely
An Air India flight bound for New York returned to Delhi after engine damage. The aircraft ingested a foreign object during taxiing in fog. It was grounded for inspection. All passengers and crew were safe. The incident followed another recent engine issue involving the airline.
2) Mehbooba Seeks Student Evacuation
Mehbooba Mufti urged the Union government to ensure safe return of Indian students from Iran. Parents of Kashmiri students expressed fear. The embassy advised Indians to leave. Protests over economic crisis spread nationwide. Violence has intensified. Thousands are reportedly dead as security conditions continue to worsen. Calls grow for action.
3) Chinese Manja Claims Lives
Deaths and injuries from Chinese manja have raised alarm across India. A doctor died in Jaunpur after his neck was cut while riding. Children bikers and a police officer were injured elsewhere. The glass coated string remains banned yet widely used. Authorities urge strict enforcement awareness and caution. Nationwide now.
4) Mary Kom Onler Feud
Mary Kom and ex husband Karung Onler are locked in a public dispute. Mary alleges she was sole earner and her savings vanished. Onler denies this and says he quit his career to support her and raise children. He confirms divorce and asks respect for his contribution amid ongoing controversy.
5) Homebound Oscar Journey
Karan Johar said Homebound was made with passion not profit. The film earned an Oscars shortlist spot. He said creative control remains with him despite Adar Poonawalla partnership. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan the film follows migrant workers during lockdown and stars Ishaan Khatter Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.