Mon Jun 16 07:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
An Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi returned to Hong Kong on Monday, June 16, 2025, due to a suspected technical issue. The plane landed safely, and all passengers disembarked. An inspection of the aircraft is underway. This news follows ongoing coverage of the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash, including updates on the funeral procession of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The Hindu also offers various newsletters and columns covering topics such as world affairs from an Indian perspective, Karnataka news, cinema, technology, science, data analysis, health, and books.
**News Article:**
**Air India Flight Returns to Hong Kong Due to Suspected Technical Issue**
**Mumbai, June 16, 2025 (The Hindu)** – An Air India flight bound for Delhi from Hong Kong was forced to return to its origin airport on Monday after the pilot in command reported a potential technical malfunction.
“The flight has landed safely in Hong Kong, all passengers have disembarked and the aircraft is undergoing inspection,” sources confirmed. The flight, which departed Hong Kong at 12:16 p.m. local time and was scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 12:20 p.m. IST, experienced the issue mid-flight.
The incident comes amidst ongoing coverage of the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash. The Hindu continues to provide updates on the aftermath of the tragedy, including the funeral arrangements for former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
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