Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. The flight encountered a catastrophic failure, prompting immediate rescue operations and a formal investigation by DGCA and Boeing.
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Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, confirmed by top BJP leaders. Rupani was en route to London to visit his family when the accident occurred. The crash involved 242 individuals, including passengers and crew, marking a significant loss for the BJP and Indian politics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation tour, commencing with Cyprus, aims to express gratitude for international support in combating cross-border terrorism. He seeks to bolster global cooperation against all forms of terrorism. The visit includes participation in the G7 outreach session and bilateral meetings where Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism will likely be addressed.
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The ICC has unveiled the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship, featuring 71 matches among nine teams. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will kick off the cycle on June 17, while Australia is set to play the most Tests with 22 games.
The World Bank has revised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.3%, citing weaker exports and slower investment growth. Despite this, India remains the fastest-growing major economy. Global growth projections have also been lowered, with calls for rebuilding trade relations and fiscal consolidation to boost economic activity.
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.
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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London with 230 passengers and 12 crew members crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm. Following the tragic event, numerous celebrities expressed their support and condolences. In response to the crash, Salman Khan cancelled his scheduled appearance at a brand event in Mumbai as a gesture of solidarity.
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Veteran actor Govind Namdev has finally addressed the dating rumours swirling around him and actress Shivangi Verma after a photograph of the two together went viral. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the 70-year-old actor set the record straight, revealing that the photo in question was part of a professional publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale.