IndiGo’s Mumbai airport operations have been severely impacted by a turf war between two unions, Bharatiya Kamgar Sena (BKS) and Hawai Karmachari Sena (Hakse), over wheelchair job allocations. Frequent flash strikes and reassignments have delayed baggage handling and flights, affecting thousands of passengers. The conflict centers on IndiGo’s ground-handling subsidiary, Agile Airports Services, ongoing since July.

Rahul Gandhi participated in a virtual meeting with senior Congress leaders to focus relief efforts in Wayanad after devastating landslides. He highlighted the necessity of revitalizing tourism and correcting misconceptions about safety. Gandhi emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination, adequate compensation, and resolving livelihood issues to assist the area’s recovery.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members directing them to take relief measures and set up control rooms in worst-hit areas like Suryapet, Khammam, Mahbubabad and Warangal