1 min readUpdated: Oct 11, 2026 05:40 PM ISTThis is a breaking news story, more details awaited.An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a passenger’s power bank caught fire mid-air.The cabin crew extinguished the fire, and the aircraft landed safely. All passengers and crew members are safe. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdNikhila Henry is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in Hyderabad. With a career spanning 17 years, she has established herself as an authoritative voice on South Indian affairs, specialising in the complex intersections of politics, education, and social justice. Experience & Career: Nikhila commenced her journalism career in 2007 as an education correspondent for The Times of India in Hyderabad,where she gained recognition for her coverage of student politics. Her professional trajectory includes a four-year tenure at The Hindu, where she focused on minority affairs and social welfare. In 2019, she took on a leadership role as the South Bureau Chief for The Quint, where she directed regional coverage across all five South Indian states. Her expansive career also includes a tenure at the BBC in New Delhi and contributions to prestigious international outlets such as The Sunday Times (London) and HuffPost India. Expertise & Focus Areas Nikhila’s reportage is marked by a deep-seated understanding of grassroots movements and institutional policy. Her core focus areas include: Regional Politics: Comprehensive analysis of the socio-political dynamics across South India. Education & Student Movements: Chronicling the evolution of Indian academics and the rise of youth activism. Minority Affairs: Rigorous reporting on the welfare, rights, and challenges facing marginalized communities. National Beat: Elevating regional stories to national prominence through investigative and on-ground reporting. Authoritativeness & Trust A respected figure in Indian media, Nikhila is not only a seasoned reporter but also an accomplished author and editor. She authored the critically acclaimed book The Ferment: Youth Unrest in India and edited Caste is Not a Rumour, a collection of writings by Rohith Vemula. Her dual background in daily news reporting and long-form authorship allows her to provide readers with a nuanced, historically-informed perspective on contemporary Indian society. Find all stories by Nikhila Henry here. ... Read More AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia Vs West Indies Live Score, 3rd T20I: Toss and playing XI coming up from Indore1 minute agoDelhi CJP Protest News Live Updates | CJP vows to continue stir; MP John Brittas, AISA’s Neha Bora detained8 minutes agoIndia news Live Updates, 11 October 2026: PM Modi inaugurates Rs 13,000-crore projects in Tamil Nadu, vows to work with CM Vijay25 minutes agoWorld News Today Live Updates: Pakistan imposes Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid terror threats37 minutes agoIndia News Highlights, 10 October 2026: Congress to challenge MP High Court verdict scrapping 27% OBC quota in SC21 hours agoAdvertisement