Sharjah-bound Air India flight prepares for precautionary landing in Trichy after mid-air snag

An Air India flight bound for Sharjah is preparing for a precautionary landing at Tiruchirappalli airport after the pilot detected a technical snag shortly after departure, officials said on Friday. Flight IX613 declared a mid-air emergency Friday evening due to hydraulic system failure, a crucial component for controlling key functions such as the landing gear, brakes, and flaps.