The aviation regulator's response to the IndiGo flight disruptions was the central focus. In the early morning, reports confirmed the sacking of four Flight Operations Inspectors overseeing the airline, with the CEO also summoned for questioning. This development continued the ongoing story of IndiGo's operational issues that have dominated headlines for several days.
Concurrently, the efforts to deport the Luthra brothers, owners of the Goa nightclub, from Thailand progressed throughout the day, following their detention yesterday. Separately, the Union Cabinet approved a substantial 11,718 crore rupee budget for the 2027 Census, a significant domestic policy decision. Discussions between PM Modi and Donald Trump also continued to be reported, focusing on trade and a potential new 'Core 5' international forum.
