Following a tragic incident where passengers fell from an overcrowded local train, Indian Railways has mandated automatic door-closing mechanisms for all new rakes manufactured for Mumbai's suburban network. Existing rakes will also be redesigned to include this safety feature. This decision aims to prevent accidents caused by open doors and improve passenger safety on Mumbai's busy local trains.
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Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was onboard the Air India flight AI171 that tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, bound for London Gatwick. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed in the Meghani area, triggering extensive rescue operations hampered by a post-crash fire intensified by the heavy fuel load.
Pinal Mistry, a 24-year-old from Anand, tragically became a victim of the Air India flight due to a last-minute change in her travel plans. She had been in India for dental treatment following a car accident and was returning to England to resume her online business. Her father, Suresh Mistry, is now awaiting DNA analysis to confirm the devastating news.
At Puja Pujara's book launch, Rohit Sharma shared a humorous anecdote from a 2012 West Indies tour, recalling how Cheteshwar Pujara was mobbed after venturing out late for vegetarian food. Sharma also lauded Pujara's resilience in overcoming ACL injuries to play over 100 Tests.
Following the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 241 passengers and crew, safety concerns have risen. A resurfaced tweet from Elon Musk criticizing Boeing's management has added fuel to the fire. The DGCA has ordered enhanced safety inspections for Air India's Dreamliner fleet.
Television actress Dipika Kakar is now home after a 14-hour surgery for stage 2 liver cancer and an 11-day hospital stay. Discharged on June 12, she shared photos expressing gratitude and announced she is tumour-free after the first treatment phase. Her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, shared their relief and acknowledged the challenging journey ahead.
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