IndiGo flight, with 140 onboard, suffers lightning strike at Kolkata airport
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Summary
Two IndiGo ground staff members were reportedly affected by the lightning strike and received medical treatment.
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Friday, 19 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)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right