The cyclone started making landfall around 1 am on Wednesday.

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu heads toward the south Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting widespread school closures, massive rainfall alerts, and emergency deployment across four states.

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is set to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast bringing destructive winds and heavy torrential rains.

Details about the number of passengers onboard the plane could not be ascertained.

India's domestic air traffic fell in September as major carriers faced varying operational hurdles, while IndiGo retained its market leadership.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has asked major airlines to formulate traffic transition plans to Navi Mumbai as urgent redevelopment looms.

Aviation authorities suspend operations at key coastal airports as Cyclone Arnab approaches with severe wind speeds, prompting widespread flight cancellations.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to ensure zero loss of life as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, threatening the Andhra Pradesh coast.

IndiGo and other major Indian carriers have extended the suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia following escalating regional security incidents.

The State Election Commission extends nomination deadlines across specific urban wards following Supreme Court directives amid intense political tensions.