Dammam: The Dammam-Mangaluru Air India Express flight has been delayed due to a technical issue, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

The flight, which was scheduled to depart from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Mangaluru at around 10 PM on Tuesday, has not yet taken off due to the technical problem, causing distress among passengers.

Reports indicate that the Air India Express flight, which had taken off from Dammam, was forced to return and land shortly after due to the technical issue. Passengers were reportedly kept inside the aircraft until 2 AM before being asked to disembark.

Airport authorities have informed passengers that the flight is expected to depart on Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, arrangements have been made for passengers to stay overnight at the airport.

Passengers have alleged that flight cancellations under the pretext of technical issues have been occurring every Tuesday.

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Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.

Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.

"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.

Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.

The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.

Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.