"flight-suspension"

Air India will suspend its Delhi–Washington, DC, flights from September 1, 2025, citing fleet shortages due to Boeing 787 retrofits and operational hurdles from Pakistan airspace closure. Passengers will be offered rebooking or refunds, with alternative one-stop connections available

CM Majhi outlined the extensive evacuation efforts by the state government, detailing the deployment of security forces, NDRF, and ODRAF to ensure safety and assistance amid the approaching cyclonic storm 'Dana'.

The decision was taken during a meeting of Cabinet's national security committee to consider the move to temporarily restrict flights from India.