Air India Express flight with 180 passengers returns to Kannur after pilots detect technical issue mid-air
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Summary
The flight had departed from Kannur airport at 7.40 am and was en route to Jeddah when the pilots identified the problem.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedTuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Road TransportMinistry of Railways
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsCommutersTrucking IndustryRailways Employees
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