Manipur: Ahead of PM Modi Visit — No-Fly / No-Drone Zone Declared Over Churachandpur
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Manipur: Ahead of PM Modi Visit — No-Fly / No-Drone Zone Declared Over Churachandpur

The Churachandpur district administration in Manipur has declared the entire district a “no-drone/no-fly zone”, banning drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), balloons and other aerial devices with immediate effect — a security move issued ahead of a likely visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in September. The order, issued by the District Magistrate, warns of…

Technical Snag Grounds IndiGo Flight: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next
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Technical Snag Grounds IndiGo Flight: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next

Summary of the Incident A short-haul IndiGo Airbus A321 flight 6E‑5118 from Delhi to Imphal had to turn back mid‑air on July 17, 2025, after departing IGI Airport at approximately 10:25 AM. The crew detected a “minor technical snag” shortly after takeoff and elected to return as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi around 11:16 AM. After…