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14 Jun

Boeing 787s Under Scrutiny After Ahmedabad Crash: Aviation Minister Orders Extended DGCA Inspections

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New Delhi, June 14, 2025 — In the wake of the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced an urgent expansion of safety inspections across the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet in India.Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Naidu confirmed that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an order for extended surveillance of all Boeing 787 aircraft operating under Indian carriers. “We have very strict safety standards in the country,” he said, noting that eight of the 34 Dreamliners in service have already been inspected. “With…

14 Jun

Government Forms High-Level Committee to Probe Air India AI-171 Crash; Report Expected in Three Months

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New Delhi (National Times): In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which claimed 241 lives, the Indian government has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the root causes of the disaster and recommend preventive measures for the future. The report is expected to be submitted within three months. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating the Ahmedabad–Gatwick route, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, leaving the nation in mourning and sparking widespread calls for accountability and reform in aviation safety protocols. According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the newly…

13 Jun

India, China to Restart Trade Dialogue and Hydrological Data Sharing

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New Delhi, June 13, 2025 — India and China have agreed to resume critical cooperation following a high-level meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong.The two sides confirmed plans to restart functional economic and trade dialogues, designed to resolve bilateral concerns such as supply chain uncertainties most notably China's export restrictions on rare earth minerals used in automotive and electronics manufacturing.In another significant development, China will resume sharing hydrological data from key transboundary rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Sutlej whose data channels were closed in 2023 and 2020, respectively. These flows are vital…

13 Jun

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Lover Raj Kushwaha Plotted Four Backup Plans to Kill Sonam’s Husband Raja

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National Times Bureau, June 13, 2025: In a deeply disturbing turn of events, Meghalaya Police have confirmed that Raj Kushwaha, the alleged mastermind behind the honeymoon murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, had meticulously designed three backup plans before finally executing the crime near Weisawdong Falls in the East Khasi Hills on May 23.The investigation has revealed that Raj, along with his lover Sonam Raghuvanshi, the victim’s wife, had been plotting Raja’s murder since February 2025, months before Sonam and Raja were married on May 11. Police say the murder was motivated purely by Sonam and Raj’s illicit relationship, not…

13 Jun

Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Threat

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Bangkok, June 13, 2025 – An Air India flight (AI 379) en route from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing back at Phuket International Airport on Friday morning after receiving a bomb threat, according to airport authorities.The flight, which had departed at 9:30 AM local time, was in mid-air when officials were alerted to the possible threat. The pilot immediately diverted course and returned to Phuket, where the aircraft landed safely.The airport confirmed via its official Facebook page that it is following standard bomb threat protocols laid out in its Airport Contingency Plan (ACP). Authorities…

13 Jun

Air India London Flight AIC129 Returns to Mumbai Midway After Ahmedabad Crash: Here’s the Latest Update

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Mumbai (National Times): Just two days after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, another London-bound Air India flight, AIC129, took an unexpected turn on Saturday morning, returning to Mumbai shortly after takeoff. The sudden reversal of Flight AI-129, operating on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route, has triggered concern and speculation, especially as the country continues to mourn the deadliest civil aviation disaster in Indian history. According to live tracking data from Flightradar24, the Boeing 787 aircraft took off from Mumbai but made a U-turn over the Arabian Sea and is currently en route…

13 Jun

PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site, Meets Injured Victims at Civil Hospital

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Ahmedabad (National Times): A day after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site in the Meghaninagar area and later met injured survivors undergoing treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. In an emotionally charged moment, PM Modi met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the crash that claimed 265 lives. Ramesh, who miraculously escaped with serious injuries, is currently being treated in the hospital’s C7 ward along with 25 other victims of the tragedy. The Prime Minister spent nearly an hour at the hospital, offering…

12 Jun

Tata Sons Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia for Families of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – In a significant humanitarian gesture, Tata Sons has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of all those who lost their lives in the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. The announcement was made by N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, as part of the group’s comprehensive relief efforts following the country’s deadliest civil aviation tragedy.Chandrasekaran also confirmed that the medical expenses of all injured individuals will be fully covered by the group. “We will ensure that every survivor receives all necessary care and support,” he said in a statement.In addition to…

12 Jun

Sole Survivor Pulled from Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Was Seated in 11A

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – In a miraculous discovery amidst India’s deadliest aviation tragedy, one survivor has been pulled from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London. The passenger, identified as Ramesh Kumar, was found alive in seat 11A, according to officials. He is currently undergoing treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and remains in critical care, though doctors say he is showing signs of stability.The crash claimed 231 other lives, including passengers and several medical students at BJ Medical College, where the aircraft crashed into the undergraduate hostel mess. …

12 Jun

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Claims Life of Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani

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Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 12, 2025 — Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is confirmed among the 242 passengers on board Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Rupani, who served as Chief Minister from 2016 to 2021, has sadly been declared one of the dead in what is now India’s deadliest civil aviation disaster.Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed into the mess hall of B.J. Medical College’s doctors’ hostel in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood at around 1:38 PM local time. The impact and resulting…