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Railways cancel over 450 trains, reschedule and divert around 100 trains, check full list here

Railways cancel thousands of trains every day due to maintenance work.

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Railways have cancelled 468 trains today. According to the official notification, the timings for 27 trains have changed and the department has also diverted the routes of 72 trains.

The reasons for the cancellation of the trains can range from maintenance work on the tracks, platforms, stations, and overbridges. Railways cancel thousands of trains every day due to maintenance work.

As per the railway’s cancellation and refund rules, tickets purchased on the IRCTC website will automatically be cancelled, and a refund will be credited to the user’s original payment account. Passengers who purchased their tickets at the ticket counter, on the other hand, would need to visit the reservation counter to process the refund.

Passengers can go through the official website of the Indian Railways to check the list of cancelled trains to avoid any inconvenience.

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Cancelled Trains as of February 23

Rescheduled Trains as of February 23

27 trains rescheduled [ Start Date: 23-Feb ]
Train [Name]
 [SRC-DSTN]
TypeStart TimeResch. DateDelay
02570 NDLS-DBG CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG)
TOD23-Feb 12:1523-Feb 14:3502:20
03274 PNBE-JAJ MEMU PASS SPL
 PATNA JN (PNBE) – JHAJHA (JAJ)
PSPC23-Feb 09:5523-Feb 11:3001:35
04353 BLM-STP EXP SPL
 BALAMU JN (BLM) – SITAPUR (STP)
PSPC23-Feb 07:4523-Feb 08:1000:25
04782 RE-BTI SPL
 REWARI JN. (RE) – BHATINDA (BTI)
PSPC23-Feb 09:1523-Feb 09:3500:20
04998 FZR-LDH MEXP
 FIROZPUR CANT (FZR) – LUDHIANA JN (LDH)
PSPC23-Feb 13:5023-Feb 15:0001:10
06874 TJ-MV EXP SPL
 THANJAVUR JN. (TJ) – MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV)
PSPC23-Feb 10:0523-Feb 11:4001:35
11109 VGLB – LJN INTERCITY
 VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI RAILWAY STATION (VGLB) – LUCKNOW (LJN)
MEX23-Feb 06:1023-Feb 12:1506:05
11127 BSL KTE EXP
 BHUSAVAL JN (BSL) – KATNI (KTE)
MEX23-Feb 11:1523-Feb 15:1504:00
12222 HWH-PUNE DURANTO EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – PUNE JN (PUNE)
DRNT23-Feb 05:4523-Feb 17:0011:15
12238 JAT-BSB EXP
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – VARANASI (BSB)
MEX23-Feb 14:0023-Feb 15:3001:30
12419 GOMTI EXP
 LUCKNOW (LKO) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF23-Feb 05:4523-Feb 08:4503:00
12420 GOMTI EXPRESS
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – LUCKNOW (LKO)
SUF23-Feb 12:2023-Feb 13:2001:00
12511 RAPTISAGAR EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – KOCHUVELI (KCVL)
SUF23-Feb 06:3523-Feb 09:3503:00
12568 PNBE-SHC RAJYA RANI EXP
 PATNA JN (PNBE) – SAHARSA JN (SHC)
SUF23-Feb 12:3023-Feb 13:0000:30
12621 MAS-NDLS TAMILNADU SF EXP
 PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF23-Feb 22:0023-Feb 23:5001:50
12724 NDLS-HYB
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – HYDERABAD (HYB)
SUF23-Feb 16:0023-Feb 17:3001:30
12755 COA-BVC EXP
 KAKINADA PORT (COA) – BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS (BVC)
SUF23-Feb 05:3023-Feb 14:0008:30
12791 SC-DNR
 SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) – DANAPUR (DNR)
SUF23-Feb 09:2523-Feb 12:3003:05
12792 DNR-SC EXP
 DANAPUR (DNR) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
SUF23-Feb 12:1523-Feb 14:4502:30
14332 KLK DLI EXP SPL
 KALKA (KLK) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
MEX23-Feb 07:4023-Feb 11:4004:00
15705 CHAMPARAN HUMSAFAR EXP
 KATIHAR JN (KIR) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
SUF23-Feb 07:5023-Feb 15:0007:10
17409 ADB-NED EXP
 ADILABAD (ADB) – NANDED (NED)
MEX23-Feb 08:0023-Feb 09:1501:15
18006 JDB-HWH SAMBALESWARI EXP
 JAGDALPUR (JDB) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
MEX23-Feb 05:0023-Feb 10:0005:00
18478 YNRK-PURI EXPRESS
 YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK) – PURI (PURI)
MEX23-Feb 05:3523-Feb 07:3001:55
22453 RAJYA RANI EX
 LUCKNOW (LJN) – MEERUT CITY (MTC)
SUF23-Feb 14:2523-Feb 18:2504:00
22631 MDU-BKN EXPRESS
 MADURAI JN (MDU) – BIKANER JN (BKN)
SUF23-Feb 11:5523-Feb 14:5503:00
22861 HWH-TIG-KBJ ISPAT EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – KANTABANJI (KBJ)
SUF23-Feb 06:3523-Feb 11:3505:00

Diverted Trains as of February 23

72 Diverted Trains [ Train Start Date: 23-Feb ]
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Train [Name]
 [SRC-DSTN]
TypeStart TimeDivert From
Divert To
 00762 NZM-RU
 HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM) – RENIGUNTA JN (RU)
PEXP10:00MAJRI JN [MJRI]
DRONACHELLAM JN [DHNE]
 02563 BJU-NDLS CLONE SPL
 BARAUNI JN (BJU) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
TOD07:40BURHWAL [BUW]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 02564 NDLS-BJU CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – BARAUNI JN (BJU)
TOD17:55GHAZIABAD [GZB]
BURHWAL [BUW]
 02569 DBG-NDLS CLONE SPL
 DARBHANGA JN (DBG) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
TOD06:30BURHWAL [BUW]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 02570 NDLS-DBG CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG)
TOD12:15GHAZIABAD [GZB]
BURHWAL [BUW]
 04121 SFG-SC SUF WEEKLY SPL
 SUBEDARGANJ (SFG) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
TOD15:50SEVAGRAM [SEGM]
SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
 04444 NDLS-GZB MEX SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – GHAZIABAD (GZB)
PSPC09:55NEW DELHI [NDLS]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 04713 BKN-BDTS WINTER SPL EXP
 BIKANER JN (BKN) – BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS)
TOD15:00LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 09506 UJN INDB PASS SPECIAL
 UJJAIN JN (UJN) – INDORE JN (INDB)
PSPC08:10UJJAIN JN [UJN]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 09507 INDB UJN PAS SPECIAL
 INDORE JN (INDB) – UJJAIN JN (UJN)
PSPC18:00INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 11059 LTT-CPR CHHAPRA EXPRESS
 LOKMANYATILAK (LTT) – CHHAPRA (CPR)
MEX10:55JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
MAU JN [MAU]
 11060 CPR LTT EXPRESS
 CHHAPRA (CPR) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
MEX05:45MAU JN [MAU]
JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
 11125 RTM GWALIOR EXP
 RATLAM JN (RTM) – GWALIOR JN. (GWL)
MEX17:25RATLAM JN [RTM]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 12415 IND NZM EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF17:20INDORE JN [INDB]
NAGDA JN [NAD]
 12465 RANTHAMBOR EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – JODHPUR JN (JU)
SUF06:00INDORE JN [INDB]
NAGDA JN [NAD]
 12466 RANTHAMBORE EXP
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – INDORE JN (INDB)
SUF05:00NAGDA JN [NAD]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 12511 RAPTISAGAR EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – KOCHUVELI (KCVL)
SUF06:35BARABANKI JN [BBK]
UNNAO JN [ON]
 12562 SWANTRATA SENANI EXPRESS
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – JAYNAGAR (JYG)
SUF21:15AUNRIHAR JN. [ARJ]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 12650 NZM-YPR SAMPARKRANTI EXP
 HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR)
SUF08:20ITARSI JN [ET]
GUNTAKAL JN [GTL]
 12655 ADI-MAS NAVAJEEVAN EXPRES
 AHMEDABAD JN (ADI) – PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS)
SUF21:35AKOLA JN. [AK]
PEDDAPALLI [PDPL]
 12656 MAS-ADI NAVAJEEVAN EXP
 PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS) – AHMEDABAD JN (ADI)
SUF10:10PEDDAPALLI [PDPL]
AKOLA JN. [AK]
 12661 MS-SCT POTHIGAI SF EXP
 CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) – SENGOTTAI (SCT)
SUF20:40TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 12662 SCT-MS SF EXP
 SENGOTTAI (SCT) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
SUF18:20VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 12791 SC-DNR
 SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) – DANAPUR (DNR)
SUF09:25SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
MAJRI JN [MJRI]
 12792 DNR-SC EXP
 DANAPUR (DNR) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
SUF12:15MAJRI JN [MJRI]
SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
 12919 MALWA EXPRESS
 DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN) – SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK)
SUF11:50DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 12920 MALWA EXPRESS
 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK) – DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN)
SUF08:40UJJAIN JN [UJN]
DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
 12962 AVANTIKA EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – MUMBAI CENTRAL (MMCT)
SUF17:35INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 13005 HWH-ASR MAIL
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – AMRITSAR JN (ASR)
SUF19:15JANGHAI JN [JNH]
RAE BARELI JN [RBL]
 13006 ASR-HWH MAIL
 AMRITSAR JN (ASR) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
SUF18:25RAE BARELI JN [RBL]
JANGHAI JN [JNH]
 13009 HWH YNRK DOON EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK)
MEX20:25VARANASI [BSB]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13010 YNRK HWH DOON EXP
 YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
MEX20:55LUCKNOW [LKO]
VARANASI [BSB]
 13151 KOAA-JAT EXP
 KOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX11:45ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13238 KOTA – PNBE EXPRESS
 KOTA JN (KOTA) – PATNA JN (PNBE)
MEX18:10LUCKNOW [LKO]
ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
 13307 GANGASUTLEJ EXP
 DHANBAD JN (DHN) – FIROZPUR CANT (FZR)
MEX21:50VARANASI [BSB]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13308 GANGASUTLEJ EXPRESS
 FIROZPUR CANT (FZR) – DHANBAD JN (DHN)
MEX16:15LUCKNOW [LKO]
VARANASI [BSB]
 13484 DLI-MLDT FARAKKA EXP
 DELHI JN. (DLI) – MALDA TOWN (MLDT)
MEX21:40LUCKNOW [LKO]
ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
 14008 SADHBHAWNA EXP
 ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL (ANVT) – RAXAUL JN (RXL)
MEX16:30AUNRIHAR JN. [ARJ]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 14304 HW-DLI EXP SPL
 HARIDWAR JN (HW) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
MEX08:10TAPRI [TPZ]
DELHI JN. [DLI]
 14311 ALA HAZRAT EXP
 BAREILLY(NR) (BE) – BHUJ (BHUJ)
MEX06:35PALANPUR JN [PNU]
SAMAKHIALI B G [SIOB]
 14803 JSM SBIB SF EXP
 JAISALMER (JSM) – SABARMATI BG (SBIB)
MEX15:10LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 14804 SBIB JSM SF EXP
 SABARMATI BG (SBIB) – JAISALMER (JSM)
MEX23:00MAHESANA JN [MSH]
LUNI JN [LUNI]
 14806 BME YPR AC EXP
 BARMER (BME) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR)
MEX22:00SAMDHARI JN [SMR]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 15045 GKP – OKHA EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – OKHA (OKHA)
MEX05:00BARABANKI JN [BBK]
UNNAO JN [ON]
 15716 GARIB NAWAZ EXPRESS
 AJMER JN (AII) – KISHANGANJ (KNE)
MEX12:00BARABANKI JN [BBK]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 16105 MS – TCN EXP
 CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) – TIRUCHENDUR (TCN)
MEX16:05TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 16106 TCN – MS EXP
 TIRUCHENDUR (TCN) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
MEX19:10VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16128 GUV CHENNAI EXP
 GURUVAYUR (GUV) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
MEX23:15VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16210 MYS-AII EXPRESS
 MYSORE JN (MYS) – AJMER JN (AII)
MEX19:10HUBLI JN [UBL]
MIRAJ JN. [MRJ]
 16352 NCJ-CSMT EXP
 NAGERCOIL JUNCTION (NCJ) – CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ TERMINUS (CSMT)
MEX06:15VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16507 JU-SBC EXPRESS
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – KRANTIVIRA SANGOLLI RAYANNA (BENGALURU STATION) (SBC)
MEX06:05MIRAJ JN. [MRJ]
HUBLI JN [UBL]
 16788 SVDK-TEN EXP
 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK) – TIRUNELVELI JN (TEN)
MEX22:30TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 16848 SCT-MV EXPRESS
 SENGOTTAI (SCT) – MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV)
MEX07:00VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 18205 DURG NTV EXP
 DURG (DURG) – NAUTANWA (NTV)
MEX20:10PRAYAGRAJ JN [PRYJ]
GORAKHPUR [GKP]
 18309 SBP -JAT EXPRESS SPECIAL
 SAMBALPUR (SBP) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX11:00GARWA ROAD [GHD]
CHUNAR [CAR]
 18310 JAT-SBP EXPRESS
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – SAMBALPUR (SBP)
MEX14:35CHUNAR [CAR]
GARWA ROAD [GHD]
 19037 AVADH EXPRESS
 BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) – BARAUNI JN (BJU)
MEX22:00BAYANA JN [BXN]
AGRA FORT [AF]
 19045 TAPTI GANGA EXPRESS
 SURAT (ST) – CHHAPRA (CPR)
MEX10:10JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
MAU JN [MAU]
 19225 JU – JAT EXP
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX06:45JALANDHAR CITY [JUC]
PATHANKOT [PTK]
 19226 JAT – JU EXPRESS
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – JODHPUR JN (JU)
MEX21:00PATHANKOT [PTK]
JALANDHAR CITY [JUC]
 19303 INDB BHOPAL EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – BHOPAL (BPL)
MEX23:15INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 19305 DADN-KAMAKHYA EXP
 DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN) – KAMAKHYA (KYQ)
MEX12:45DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 19309 GNC INDORE EXP
 GANDHINAGAR CAPITAL (GNC) – INDORE JN (INDB)
MEX18:00UJJAIN JN [UJN]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 19329 VEER BHUMI EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – UDAIPUR CITY (UDZ)
MEX17:40INDORE JN [INDB]
RATLAM JN [RTM]
 20483 BGKT DDR EXP
 BHAGAT KI KOTHI (BGKT) – DADAR (DDR)
SUF19:50LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 20803 VSKP-GIMB WEEKLY EXP
 VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) – GANDHIDHAM BG (GIMB)
SUF17:35GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
BADNERA JN. [BD]
 20805 VSKP-NDLS AP EXP
 VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF22:00GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
NAGPUR [NGP]
 20806 NDLS-VSKP SUF
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
SUF20:00NAGPUR [NGP]
GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
 22114 KCVL-LTT BI-WEEKLY SF EXP
 KOCHUVELI (KCVL) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
SUF00:55KAYANKULAM JN [KYJ]
ERNAKULAM TOWN [ERN]
 22184 AYC-LTT SAKET EXPRESS
 AYODHYA CANTT (AYC) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
SUF14:00AYODHYA CANTT [AYC]
PHAPHAMAU JN [PFM]
 22944 INDORE – DAUND EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – DAUND JN (DD)
SUF16:30INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 22969 OKHA – BSB EXPRESS
 OKHA (OKHA) – BANARAS (BSBS)
SUF14:05NAGDA JN [NAD]
KANPUR CENTRAL [CNB]

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12 Maoists killed, 3 security personnel lose lives in major anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh

A major anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh’s West Bastar region resulted in the killing of 12 Maoists, while three DRG personnel lost their lives amid intense gunfire.

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Security forces have intensified their combing operations in the dense West Bastar forests after a fierce encounter left 12 Maoists dead and claimed the lives of three DRG personnel.

A coordinated offensive involving teams of DRG Bijapur-Dantewada, STF, CRPF and CoBRA unfolded deep inside Maoist-dominated terrain early Wednesday. According to Bijapur SP Dr Jitendra Yadav, the forces came under sustained Naxal gunfire around 9 am, triggering a prolonged encounter.

By afternoon, the bodies of 12 Maoist cadres had been recovered, while weapons seized from the area included SLR rifles, INSAS rifles, .303 rifles and other ammunition. Bastar Range IG Sundarraj P confirmed that identification of the deceased Maoists is still underway.

Three DRG personnel killed, two injured

The operation came at a grave cost, with three DRG personnel — Head Constable Monu Waddi, Constable Dukaru Gonde and Jawan Ramesh Sodi — losing their lives. Two others sustained injuries but are reported to be out of danger after receiving medical care.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to the fallen personnel and lauded the forces, stating that the action reflects a clear weakening of Maoist networks in the region. He said arrangements for treatment of the injured have been ensured and reiterated the government’s commitment to ending Maoist violence.

Forces strengthen search and area sealed

SP Yadav said additional reinforcements have arrived and the encounter zone has been fully cordoned off for intensified operations. Continuous combing is underway to locate remaining Maoist cadres.

Chhattisgarh Home Minister Vijay Sharma noted that forces have been consistently making gains in anti-Naxal missions, calling the latest action a significant strike against Maoist groups.

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IndiGo flight cancellations cross 200 as crew shortage and new duty norms hit operations

IndiGo’s operations witnessed major disruption for the second day, with over 200 cancellations and severe delays triggered by crew shortage under new duty norms.

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India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is grappling with widespread disruption across major airports as flight delays and cancellations continue for the second consecutive day. With operations strained and punctuality plunging sharply, thousands of passengers have been left inconvenienced across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

IndiGo’s on-time performance dips sharply

Government data showed the airline’s on-time performance had dropped to 35%, a rare slump for the carrier known for punctuality. IndiGo, which operates more than 2,200 flights daily, saw over 1,400 flights delayed on Tuesday, followed by around 200 cancellations by Wednesday afternoon.

Mumbai Airport issued an advisory alerting passengers to check their flight status, citing airline-related operational issues impacting departures and arrivals.

New duty norms trigger severe crew shortage

A major factor behind the disruptions is the implementation of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules last month. The updated norms mandate longer rest hours and more humane rosters for pilots and cabin crew. Sources indicated many flights were grounded over the past 48 hours as crew availability dipped sharply.

IndiGo acknowledged a “multitude of unforeseen operational challenges” including technology glitches, winter schedule adjustments, weather-related issues and the new rostering norms. The airline said it has begun calibrated schedule adjustments for the next 48 hours to restore normalcy.

FDTL rules cap crew flying to eight hours a day and mandate a minimum rest period of 10 hours within a 24-hour window, with rest time amounting to twice the flight duration.

Airports across India see cancellations

The ripple effect of IndiGo’s disruptions has been felt nationwide:

  • Hyderabad’s RGIA reported 33 cancellations, leading to long queues and disrupted travel plans.
  • Bengaluru Airport saw 42 cancellations, including 22 arrivals and 20 departures, impacting routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa and Kolkata.
  • Delhi Airport also saw congestion as a slowdown in the Amadeus system, used for check-ins and reservations, added to delays.

Passengers vent frustration

Several passengers took to social media to share their ordeal.
One traveller stranded in Hyderabad since early morning said they missed an important meeting due to continuous delays. Another flyer complained their Udaipur-bound flight was repeatedly delayed, calling the experience “a joke”.

IndiGo issues apology, offers rebooking

IndiGo said it is offering alternate travel options or refunds to affected travellers and urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. The airline reiterated its commitment to stabilising operations “as quickly as possible”.

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Centre withdraws order on mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-installation after protests

The government has withdrawn its order making the Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on smartphones, following two days of intense criticism from opposition leaders and civil rights groups over privacy concerns.

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The Centre has reversed its directive that required all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app, following backlash from opposition leaders, civil rights groups and users who raised concerns over privacy and potential misuse.

Government cites rising downloads, public feedback

According to the government, the order was rolled back as user downloads had surged — with over six lakh installations within 24 hours and 1.4 crore total users. Officials said the mandate was originally intended to push wider adoption, but public feedback prompted a re-evaluation.

The official statement reiterated Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s earlier assurance in Parliament that the app is deletable and does not enable snooping. The minister emphasised that in a democracy, every user has the right to remove applications they do not wish to use.

Opposition slams move, flags privacy concerns

Several opposition leaders criticised the initial directive, claiming it risked turning the app into a surveillance tool, echoing earlier privacy controversies. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the decision “ridiculous”, while Karti Chidambaram compared the mandate to practices in authoritarian countries. Leaders from other parties also raised objections, describing it as a move that could compromise personal data.

What the Sanchar Saathi app offers

Sanchar Saathi, developed by the Department of Telecommunications, is designed to help users secure their digital identities, report suspicious activity and access cyber safety awareness material. It is available both as a mobile app and a web portal. The government maintains the app has no function beyond safeguarding users from cyber threats.

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