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15 Jun

Uttarakhand Tragedy: 7 Dead as Helicopter Carrying Kedarnath Pilgrims Crashes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingKedarnath, Uttarakhand

Rudraprayag (National Times): In a tragic incident on Tuesday, seven people lost their lives after a helicopter ferrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashed in a densely forested area between Gaurikund and Sonprayag in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. The helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, was on a short 10-minute journey from Guptkashi to the revered Himalayan shrine. Authorities confirmed that all those on board, including the pilot, died in the crash. The chopper went down in a remote terrain, making rescue efforts particularly challenging. Inspector General (Garhwal Range) Rajiv Swaroop said that police personnel, along with teams from the National Disaster Response Force…

14 Jun

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India, plane crash

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…

14 Jun

MCC Outlaws ‘Bunny-Hop’ Catches in Major Cricket Rule Overhaul

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingCricket

London (National Times): The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to implement a major rule change that will render the controversial 'bunny-hop' boundary catches illegal from October 2026. As per a report from ESPNcricinfo, the MCC has updated Law 19.5.2 to address what it calls “unusual-looking” boundary catches that many believe go against the spirit of fair play. The new amendment states that any fielder who has been outside the boundary before touching the ball must be fully grounded within the field of play after their first airborne contact — or else…

13 Jun

Two Nihang Singhs Arrested in Kamal Kaur Bhabhi Murder Case; Police Say She Was Strangled to Death

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, TrendingKamal Kaur, Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, Nihang Singh

Bathinda (National Times): In a chilling revelation, Bathinda Police have cracked the mysterious murder of Kanchan Kumari, widely known as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, a prominent online personality. Two Nihang Singhs, identified as Jaspreet Singh Mehron and Nimratjit Singh Harike, have been arrested for their involvement in the premeditated murder, police officials confirmed on Sunday. Senior Superintendent of Police Amneet Kondal addressed a press conference earlier today, stating that the duo strangled Kamal to death after luring her to Bathinda under false pretenses. The plan was orchestrated by Amritpal Singh Mehron, who allegedly contacted Kamal pretending to be a client seeking…

13 Jun

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India

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…

13 Jun

Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion” with Preemptive Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, Israel

Jerusalem/Tehran (National Times): In a dramatic escalation in the Middle East, Israel carried out a series of precision airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and military installations early today, marking the start of what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dubbed “Operation Rising Lion.” According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the operation targeted a network of Iranian targets, including the uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, ballistic missile factories, and senior military leadership apnews.com+15reuters.com+15thesun.co.uk+15. Iranian state media and residents in Tehran reported hearing multiple explosions, while officially announcing that the country’s air-defence systems were at full operational capacity, theguardian.com. In a televised…

12 Jun

No Survivors in Air India Flight Crash Near Ahmedabad, Confirms Top Cop

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air Inidia, plane crash

Ahmedabad (National Times): Tragedy struck the city of Ahmedabad on Thursday as Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 232 people on board. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik, there are no signs of survivors. The aircraft, which had just taken off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, lost contact minutes into the flight and crashed into a densely populated area, striking the hostel mess of BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar. “The situation is grim. Based on the current search and rescue efforts, it appears there are no survivors from the…

12 Jun

Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Reportedly Aboard Crashed Air India Flight AI171

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Gujarat, plane crash, Vijay Rupani

Ahmedabad (National Times): Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is feared to have been aboard Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday morning en route to London Gatwick. According to highly placed sources, Rupani was among the 232 passengers on the ill-fated international flight. While Air India has confirmed the crash, there is no official statement yet regarding the safety or whereabouts of Vijay Rupani. The news has sparked widespread concern across Gujarat, especially in Rajkot and Gandhinagar, where Rupani has a strong political presence. Senior BJP leaders in the state are in…

12 Jun

Breaking: Air India Plane Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad with 242 Onboard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India, Gujarat

Ahmedabad (National Times): A tragic air disaster struck today when Air India Flight carrying 242 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport en route to London. The Gujarat State Police Control Room confirmed the incident. According to information, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar, said Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). DGCA also stated that…