An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI171, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London Gatwick. The crash into a populated area resulted in a massive fire, with 242 people onboard. Rescue operations are underway as authorities investigate the cause, while the nation mourns the devastating loss and offers support to affected families.
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Ghaziabad police have registered a murder case after a woman's body was discovered in a suitcase along Canal Road. The autopsy revealed the cause of death to be strangulation and suffocation. Authorities believe the woman, approximately 25 years old, was murdered on Monday night, and four teams have been formed to investigate, focusing on CCTV footage and identifying the victim.
Kedarnath's helicopter operations, vital for the yatra, face high risks due to the absence of air traffic control, radar coverage, and real-time weather monitoring. Pilots navigate the challenging air corridor relying on visual cues, raising safety concerns. Despite past accidents and proposed safety measures, critical infrastructure gaps persist, leaving flights vulnerable to unpredictable weather conditions.
In a shocking incident in Meerut, a 17-year-old girl's headless body was discovered in a canal, leading to the arrest of her mother and four relatives. Aastha was allegedly strangled and beheaded for having a relationship, with her family attempting to conceal the crime by disposing of the body parts in different canals.
In Lucknow's Chinhat area, a 16-year-old girl suffered severe spinal injuries after allegedly being thrown off a roof by a policeman, Mukesh Yadav, who has been arrested. The girl's mother alleges Yadav harassed her daughter and assaulted the family along with his wife and brother-in-law, leading to the incident.
Bengal's revised OBC list, presented in the assembly, features 140 subgroups, with a higher Muslim representation at 57.1%. This revision aims to restore the 17% OBC reservation, addressing the legal challenges that had paused admissions and recruitments. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized backwardness as the sole criterion, countering opposition claims of appeasement politics, as the state resumes issuing OBC certificates.
President Trump declared war on America's largest cities, ordering mass deportations of illegal immigrants he accuses Democrats of using for electoral gain. This came after downplaying US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Trump's move exacerbates divisions, pitting urban versus rural America while immigration activists decry the deportation plan as based on inflated figures and demonization.
A multi-party Indian delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, concluded a US visit aimed at garnering international support for India's counter-terrorism efforts after the Pahalgam attack. The delegation met with US leaders, including Vice President JD Vance, who expressed support for India's response.
In a stunning operation, Israeli forces launched a surprise assault on Iran, targeting key military and nuclear sites. The attack, aided by covert Mossad operations, involved smuggled weapons and internal sabotage, crippling Iranian defenses. Explosions rocked Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, resulting in significant damage and the deaths of high-ranking Iranian officials.
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