Air India flight AI-2489 from Delhi to Bhubaneswar was grounded Tuesday night due to a technical snag, leaving passengers stranded for hours at Delhi's IGI Airport. Union Minister Jual Oram and Dr. Subrat Acharya were among those affected. Passengers, including women and children, waited at Terminal 3 with no confirmed alternate flight.
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