Category: India

Following the Air India Flight 171 crash on June 12, authorities have identified and released the bodies of 38 victims to their families, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. DNA matching is ongoing to identify remaining victims, with 86 passengers and crew matched by Sunday evening. …

Airspace closures following the Ahmedabad crash and enhanced Dreamliner checks are causing significant flight delays. Air India faces increased flying times and turnaround times, leading to cancellations. Dubai’s air traffic control is overwhelmed, impacting various airlines, including SpiceJet, and leaving passengers stranded, with Dubai Airports issuing advisories about cancellations and…

Space Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted PM Modi’s unexpected reforms, including opening the space and nuclear sectors to private investment. This shift, driven by the need to augment government resources, has spurred phenomenal growth in the space economy, now valued at $8 billion and projected to reach $45 billion in the…

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India’s MEA is closely monitoring the security situation, prioritizing the safety of its citizens. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively assisting students, relocating them to safer areas and maintaining contact with community leaders. Following airstrikes and missile exchanges, advisories have been issued,…

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced that this year’s International Gita Mahotsav will be held in collaboration with England, aiming to spread the Bhagavad Gita’s message globally. Millions of devotees gather annually at Brahma Sarovar for Gita Jayanti celebrations, highlighting Kurukshetra’s spiritual significance. CM Saini also addressed law and order…

A Lufthansa flight, LH752, en route from Frankfurt to Hyderabad, made a U-turn mid-air and returned to its origin, with the reason undisclosed. This incident involving the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner occurred amidst increased scrutiny of Dreamliner aircraft. Simultaneously, Air India Express reported a delay on its Kolkata–Hindon flight due to…

Air India Express flight IX-1226 faced a significant delay. The flight from Guwahati to Kolkata was grounded twice. Technical issues caused an 18-hour disruption. Passengers experienced discomfort with hotel stays. An alternate aircraft was arranged for travel. Some passengers opted for other airlines. The replacement flight finally departed on Sunday…

Gujarat’s health minister confirmed 274 fatalities in the Air India crash near Ahmedabad, with 45 victims identified through DNA matching. The London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed after takeoff, hitting a doctors’ hostel. Former CM Vijay Rupani was among the deceased, with his funeral scheduled with state honors….

Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier refuted Pakistan’s claims of shooting down Rafale fighter jets during the conflict with India, labeling them as inaccurate. This statement follows General Chauhan’s dismissal of Pakistan’s assertions regarding downed Indian warplanes during Operation Sindoor. India has acknowledged and rectified tactical errors, successfully striking targets deep…

A tragic incident occurred in Pune district as an old iron bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed near Kundamala village, resulting in two fatalities and 32 injuries, with six individuals in critical condition. Rescue operations are underway, with NDRF personnel and police teams working to locate those feared trapped. Authorities…