An Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The flight was headed to London Gatwick. All 242 people on board are feared dead. Rescue operations are underway. Investigators are prioritizing the recovery of the black box. The black box holds vital clues to determine the cause of the crash.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in elections, deeming them "completely absurd." The ECI defended the integrity of the electoral process, emphasizing the presence of political party representatives at every stage. They highlighted the meticulous preparation of electoral rolls and the lack of substantiated complaints during the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life,' starring Kamal Haasan, had a grand opening. Silambarasan's performance received praise. However, the film experienced a significant drop in collections after the opening weekend. Weekday earnings declined considerably. The film's OTT rights are with Netflix. Poor box office performance may lead to an earlier digital release than anticipated. The movie features music by AR Rahman.
Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly orchestrated her husband's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, with the help of her lover, Raj Kushwaha, and three hired killers. She maintained constant contact with Raj, sharing her location to aid the crime. After her husband was found dead, Sonam was discovered disoriented in Uttar Pradesh.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed his predicted playing XI for the upcoming Test series against England. Bangar's selection notably omits Shardul Thakur, favouring Nitish Kumar Reddy. The series marks a new era for Indian cricket with Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah will not play in every match.
Amitabh Kant, a retired IAS officer, concludes his 45-year public service career, stepping down as India's G20 Sherpa. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to contribute to India's development through initiatives like Make in India and Startup India. Kant now aims to support India's progress by working with startups and academic institutions.
A special investigation team has found lapses in the security arrangements for gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The report reveals unauthorized access and protocol breaches during his custody. Several police officials faced suspension and termination. The SIT note highlights failures at multiple levels. It also points to systemic issues within the Anti-Gangster Task Force. The report recommends action against those responsible.
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified that the RCB felicitation event, following which a stampede occurred, was organized by the KSCA and RCB, not the state government.
Temba Bavuma won the toss, electing to bowl first against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, citing favorable overhead conditions. Marnus Labuschagne opened for Australia, while South Africa included Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi in their lineup.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed India's firm stance against terrorism, expressing gratitude to the United Kingdom for their condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. He emphasized India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and stressed the expectation that its partners would understand and support this position.