A preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI171 crash revealed a catastrophic engine failure just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Both engines of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner lost power due to a sudden fuel supply cutoff, leading to the fatal accident. Investigators are probing the cause, focusing on fuel control switches and a prior FAA warning.
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi reportedly told the EU that Beijing views a Russian defeat in Ukraine as unacceptable, fearing it would allow the US to concentrate on China. Despite China's official neutrality, Wang's comments suggest a preference for a prolonged conflict that keeps the US engaged.
Following Shefali Jariwala's unexpected death, her husband Parag Tyagi faced criticism for walking their dog, Simba. Paras, a close friend, defended Parag, explaining the deep bond they shared with their pet, who is considered a family member. The dog's distress and Parag's increased responsibility towards the aging pet highlight the profound loss felt in their home.
Madhya Pradesh's school education minister has launched an investigation into alleged fraudulent bills from Shahdol district schools. The bills indicated exorbitant labor costs for minimal paint application, with one school reporting 168 laborers for just 4 liters of paint.
Amidst discussions about Kuldeep Yadav's absence, Kevin Pietersen advocates for his inclusion in India's playing XI for the Lord's Test, emphasizing the need for variation in the bowling attack. Pietersen, who mentored Yadav at Delhi Capitals, shared insights into their discussions about bowling tactics in England.
In Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh, prayers marked the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday near the Gurusheng tree, grown from his staff left in 1959 during his escape from Tibet. Locals believe the staff took root, creating a holy tree that now bears fruit.
Calcutta High Court has barred candidates identified as tainted in the 2016 Bengal SSC panel from participating in the fresh recruitment process for 35,726 vacancies, directing SSC to cancel their applications. The court refused to interfere with marks allotment and age relaxation issues to maintain the Supreme Court's timeline for the recruitment.
In a shocking incident in Gurgaon, junior international tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home. Police arrested Deepak, who confessed to the murder, citing disagreements over Radhika's tennis academy. Neighbors and friends expressed disbelief, recalling Deepak's support for her career.
R Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's resilient batting through pain but criticised his unnecessary run-out, which allowed England to regain momentum. Pant's aggressive approach and partnership with KL Rahul had put India in a commanding position. Rahul admitted to discussing his century goal with Pant before the unfortunate dismissal, which shifted the game's momentum.
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