Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian icon, faces backlash for his association with Donald Trump, particularly after Trump's remarks about Canada. Critics question Gretzky's Canadian identity, fueled by images of him at Trump events. Despite Gretzky's attempts to remain neutral, his silence on Trump's policies and his wife's social media activity have intensified the controversy, potentially impacting his legacy in Canada.
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Tragedy struck Meghani Nagar as Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, the flight issued a distress call before losing contact. The crash triggered a massive emergency response as thick smoke billowed from the site.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on June 16, 2025, with the city area receiving the highest intensity. Wadala recorded the highest rainfall at 161.4 mm, followed by Matunga at 147.55 mm. Bandra in the western suburbs saw 134.59 mm, while Chembur led the eastern suburbs with 111 mm.
Sonam Raghuvanshi, now accused of murdering her husband Raja on their honeymoon, had affirmed her consent to the arranged marriage, according to her father. The families, devastated by the tragedy, are struggling to understand her motives. Despite positive feedback and multiple meetings between the families, the seemingly well-matched union ended in unimaginable horror, leaving everyone searching for answers.
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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff in the Meghani area. Carrying over 240 passengers, the wide-body aircraft's heavy fuel load intensified the post-crash fire, hindering rescue operations. Authorities, including the DGCA and Boeing, have launched investigations, while the central government pledges full support to Gujarat in managing the disaster.