Ranchi-bound Air India flight diverted back to Delhi due to technical issue

An Air India flight operating from New Delhi to Ranchi had to return back mid-air after the pilot reported a suspected technical issue while airborne. The flight, AI 9695, had departed from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:25 pm and was scheduled to arrive at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Airport by 6:20 pm. “One of our flights returned to Delhi after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue. Post inspections and clearance, the aircraft continued scheduled operations,” Air India Express Spokesperson said.