The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reportedly considering imposing restrictions on carrying power banks on aircraft. The move comes after a passenger’s power bank caught fire on a Dimapur-bound flight while the plane was taxiing at Delhi Airport. According to a report by The Times of India, the DGCA has initiated a technical review and is likely to issue new safety guidelines soon. While the regulator already limits the capacity of power banks carried onboard, this new step could further tighten norms in light of growing global concerns about lithium-ion battery safety in flights.

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Sources suggest that the DGCA is consulting technical experts and international aviation bodies to frame new safety protocols. The authority may

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