DGCA Probes Suspected GPS Spoofing Affecting Delhi Flights

Imagine an airplane's navigation system is like a super-smart map that tells the pilot exactly where the plane is.

Recently, over Delhi, someone has been sending fake signals that trick these maps into showing the wrong location or altitude.

This is called GPS spoofing.

Pilots are aware of this and have been told to be extra careful, talking directly to air traffic control and using backup navigation tools.

Officials are collecting information about which planes were affected and where this happened to understand the problem better.

They are working with security teams to figure out who is doing this and how to stop it.

Although it sounds serious, officials say there's no need to worry because they are monitoring the situation closely and have safety measures in place to ensure flights remain safe.

This is similar to how some systems are used to prevent drones from entering certain areas, but for airplanes, air traffic control helps guide them safely.