Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the Ahmedabad air crash. Modi reminisced about their long association and Rupani's dedication to the BJP's ideology.
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A manhunt is underway in Minnesota after Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, along with their spouses, were shot in targeted attacks. The suspect, impersonating a police officer, prompted a shelter-in-place alert in Brooklyn Park. Governor Tim Walz has activated the State Emergency Operations Center to support local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
Election Commission officials are challenging Rahul Gandhi to formalize his claims of "rigging" in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections by writing to the poll panel. The EC insists it can only offer a formal rebuttal to his "baseless allegations" if he communicates his grievances directly. The commission also expressed disappointment that Gandhi hasn't responded despite being invited for consultations.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS since 1984, aboard the Axiom-4 mission. Accompanying him is ‘Joy’, a white plush swan serving as the crew’s zero-gravity indicator and a symbolic tribute to Indian culture. Representing the vahana of Goddess Saraswati, Joy blends spirituality with space tradition. The mission highlights India’s growing role in global space exploration, backed by ISRO and SpaceX, and underscores the soft power of cultural... Expand
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Arjun Patoliya, 37, tragically died in the AI 171 plane crash, leaving his two young daughters orphaned in London just 18 days after their mother succumbed to cancer. He had traveled to India to fulfill his wife's final wish of having her post-death rituals performed in Gujarat.
India's robust economic growth faces threats from escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict, which could spike oil prices and disrupt trade routes. While India possesses sufficient energy reserves, potential disruptions could elevate inflation and shipping expenses. Government officials are closely monitoring the situation, confident that India's strong macroeconomic indicators will help it weather the crisis.
Following the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash in Gujarat, the Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for each victim's family. Chairman N Chandrasekaran conveyed his condolences and pledged support for the injured, including covering medical expenses. The group will also contribute to rebuilding the B J Medical's hostel impacted by the crash.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will meet World No. 2 and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final on Sunday. It will be the first major final meeting between two men born in the 2000s. They've met in majors before, but not with a trophy on the line. Whoever wins, their unbeaten streak in Grand Slam finals will get snapped.