An Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, leading to a temporary suspension of all flight operations. Indian Railways will operate special air-conditioned trains to transport stranded passengers. Flight AI 171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed outside the airport boundary after issuing a mayday signal.
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Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board (KSEAB) is expected to announce the SSLC Exam 2 Result 2025 soon, for supplementary exams held from May 26 to June 2, 2025. Students can access results on karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in by entering their registration number. The result determines eligibility for higher secondary admission. The board has not yet confirmed the announcement date.
Gold prices in India soared to near all-time highs, reaching Rs 1,01,540 per 10 grams, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions after Israel's strike on Iran. Silver also surged, hitting Rs 1,08,100 per kg, matching its lifetime high. Investors sought safe-haven assets amid global instability and expectations of potential US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, further driving the precious metals' rally.
Elon Musk's Starlink faces new regulations in India, compelling it to share user data, including details of seized satellite kits, particularly from the North-East region. This follows security concerns about unauthorized Starlink device usage in border areas. The Indian government's directive comes after Starlink previously resisted sharing such information, prompting investigations and potential penalties for non-compliance.
A Maharashtra couple, Pooja and Pravin Mahajan, narrowly escaped a fatal helicopter crash near Kedarnath due to an act of kindness. They allowed a sick teenager and her grandmother to board the helicopter first, inadvertently saving their own lives as the same helicopter crashed minutes after takeoff, killing Pooja's sister, her husband, and their toddler daughter.
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds highlighted the Free Trade Agreement with India as a significant economic victory, potentially boosting bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annually. Reynolds emphasized the competitive advantage for the UK in advanced manufacturing sectors like automotive and machinery.
India's first bullet train project, connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad, is progressing with 300 km of viaducts completed as of June 2025. Despite delays, the first phase is expected to begin by 2028, cutting travel time significantly. Domestically designed high-speed trains are also in development, promising modern amenities and environmental benefits.
Swiggy, the popular online food delivery app, experienced a widespread outage across India, starting around 2:46 pm. Downdetector reported that many users faced issues accessing the app, completing orders, and tracking deliveries. Impacted cities included Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Frustrated users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report the problems, highlighting payment failures and inaccessible help sections.
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