Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed grief over the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in over 270 fatalities. He announced the creation of an "AI-171 Trust" to provide long-term support to affected families. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, with preliminary findings expected in a month, while Air India is cooperating fully with authorities.
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Sachin Tendulkar, whose name now features on the England-India Test series trophy alongside Jimmy Anderson, shared insights on India’s inexperienced batting unit, the Bazball challenge, and the England seamer's legacy. He urged India to focus on winning sessions as the Test series begins at Headingley on June 20. The Master Blaster also reflected on cricket's evolution and explained what made Anderson special.
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Attention job seekers, Staff Selection Commission has deferred the Sub-Inspector exam notification. The exam is for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. The notification was scheduled for June 16, 2025. Commission officials cite administrative reasons for the delay. The revised date will be available on ssc.gov.in. The notification includes registration, exam dates, eligibility, vacancies, and fees.
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