Canada’s PM Trudeau met India’s PM Modi at the ASEAN summit in Laos, emphasizing the need to address significant issues. This marked their second meeting since tensions arose over allegations linking India to the murder of a Khalistani activist in Canada. Trudeau highlighted the ongoing violence affecting Indo-Canadians and emphasized safety as a priority.

An Air India Express flight from Tiruchirapalli to Sharjah faced hydraulic failure post-takeoff, resulting in a precautionary return landing. The issue prevented the landing gear from retracting, prompting the crew to circle and burn fuel before safely landing. Emergency measures were implemented, and no injuries were reported.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed that the flight had “landed normally” and that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was monitoring the situation