A former Boeing quality manager, John Barnett, alleged that the 787 Dreamliner factory suffered from substandard parts and reckless practices, prioritizing speed over safety. Barnett, a vocal critic involved in a legal dispute with Boeing, died by apparent suicide, sparking conspiracy theories.
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Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India's MEA is closely monitoring the security situation, prioritizing the safety of its citizens. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively assisting students, relocating them to safer areas and maintaining contact with community leaders. Following airstrikes and missile exchanges, advisories have been issued, urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant and limit movement.
A helicopter crash-landed in Badasu, Rudraprayag district after taking off from Sirsi helipad. It was en route to Kedarnath with five pilgrims. The tail of the chopper broke during landing. No injuries were reported. This incident marks the fourth helicopter mishap on the Char Dham route within 30 days. DGCA has been notified and shuttle operations continue as scheduled.
SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission launch to the International Space Station due to a Liquid Oxygen (LOx) leak discovered during post-static fire booster inspections. The launch, which was scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 pm IST, was delayed to allow SpaceX teams time for repairs. A new launch date will be announced pending the completion of repairs and range availability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit to Canada since 2015. He will address the G7 Outreach Session and hold bilateral meetings, potentially including discussions with Canadian PM Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In a historic cricket match in Glasgow, the Netherlands triumphed over Nepal after an unprecedented three Super Overs. The thrilling contest saw both teams matching each other throughout, with Nepal forcing the first Super Over with a late surge. Ultimately, the Netherlands secured the win thanks to Zach Lion-Cachet's decisive final Super Over performance and Michael Levitt's winning six.
Iran retaliated against Israel with a second wave of missiles following Israel's Operation Rising Lion, which resulted in numerous casualties. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed consequences for Israel's actions, while Israel reported injuries from the missile barrage. World leaders, including Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, called for de-escalation, but Iran rejected calls for restraint, citing past inaction on Palestinian issues.
Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch leader, Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, threatened Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the Gaza conflict in his first public appearance since assuming leadership in 2024. He urged lone-wolf militants to assassinate leaders in Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf Arab nations, while the group seeks to reclaim relevance amidst the Houthi's growing popularity by portraying concern for Gaza.
S. Jaishankar addressed global issues, emphasizing India's pragmatic approach to international relations, including its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and potential shifts in US leadership. He advocated for stronger EU-India ties, highlighting India's reliability and raised concerns about the EU's Green Deal, while also noting the increasing preference for India as a secure alternative to China for global supply chains.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI-315, en route to Delhi from Hong Kong, was compelled to return to Hong Kong airport on Monday morning due to a suspected technical malfunction detected mid-air.