Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 23: India is set to adopt stricter regulations on carrying power banks aboard aircraft following a series of lithium-ion battery fires worldwide, including a recent incident within the country.

On Sunday, a passenger’s power bank caught fire on a Dimapur-bound IndiGo flight while taxiing at Delhi airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is “taking up this issue,” according to a senior official.

The regulator is reportedly gathering technical inputs on the matter. Several foreign airlines have already imposed tighter restrictions on power banks. Some require them to be stored in the seat pocket or in bags under the seat in front, prohibiting storage in overhead bins.

Since October 1, Dubai-based Emirates has prohibite

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