IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad After Power Bank Fire Onboard
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11, 2026, after a passenger's power bank caught fire in the overhead luggage compartment. The cabin crew quickly extinguished the fire using onboard fire extinguishers, and all passengers and crew remained safe. The airline followed established safety protocols, diverting the flight and arranging an alternative aircraft for passengers to continue to Chennai. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, freepressjournal, english, thetelegraph, thefinancialexpress, thehindu, indiatvnews, hindustantimes, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 11 Oct, 12:04 pm. Other outlets followed.