Two Air India flight attendants claim they were terminated after refusing to alter their statements regarding a Boeing 787 door malfunction in May 2024. They allege the door, opened in manual mode, deployed a slide raft, a situation initially corroborated by the pilot.
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Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia has been missing since the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12th. He was last seen near the crash site, and his phone was switched off shortly after the plane took off. His family has submitted a DNA sample to identify him among the victims killed on the ground during the tragic accident.
Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel, hitting residential areas and prompting retaliatory airstrikes on Tehran. Explosions and sirens echoed across Israel, with reports of injuries and damage to buildings. In response to the Israeli strikes, Iran activated its air defenses, escalating tensions between the two nations.
The National Conference (NC) has intensified its criticism of the "dual power centre" in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it impedes effective governance. NC questions LG Manoj Sinha's claim of controlling only the police, arguing his authority over law, order, and IAS officer transfers undermines the elected government's functioning. Opposition parties are blaming Omar Abdullah govt for ineffective and lacklustre administration.
The wreckage of the crashed Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad yielded the aircraft's black box and additional bodies, tragically raising the death toll to 274. Authorities believe some victims were from the nearby BJ Medical College campus. The black box, crucial for determining the cause of the crash, was recovered from the college's mess rooftop.
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of Sakshi TV anchor K Srinivasa Rao, arrested for allegedly abetting defamatory statements made by a panelist on his show about Amaravati. Justices Mishra and Manmohan emphasized the importance of protecting journalistic participation and free speech.
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt. The South African batter's recent performance dip in the series against West Indies allowed Mandhana to regain her number one position with 727 rating points.
India's social protection coverage has significantly expanded, reaching 64.3% of the population and covering approximately 94 crore citizens, according to the ILO. The government is actively registering gig workers to provide them with targeted benefits. However, India still faces challenges with child labor, with over 10 million children estimated to be in labor.
The Congress party criticises the government's abstention from the UNGA vote on a Gaza ceasefire. Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders call it a departure from India's foreign policy. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra deems the abstention shameful. Pawan Khera accuses the government of moral cowardice. K C Venugopal questions the shift in India's stance.
A controversy erupted after BSF personnel were assigned a train with substandard conditions for their journey to Amarnath Yatra duty. Following criticism and shared videos, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Railways responded swiftly by suspending four officials and launching an investigation. A replacement train was arranged for the BSF personnel after the initial coaches were deemed unsuitable.