Following the Air India Flight 171 crash, the FAA and Boeing have privately affirmed the safety of fuel switch locks on Boeing aircraft. India's AAIB preliminary report questioned if the fuel switches were accidentally activated, leading to engine failure. The FAA issued a notification stating the fuel control switch design doesn't warrant an Airworthiness Directive.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, emphasizing India's dedication to enhanced collaboration and fair global progress. The summit, which included new member countries, addressed crucial global issues such as multilateralism, artificial intelligence, and economic resilience. PM Modi engaged with fellow leaders, reaffirming BRICS's potential to foster a more inclusive global future.
Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their separation. The couple married in 2018. They met at Pullela Gopichand Academy. Saina shared a message on Instagram. She mentioned choosing peace and growth. Both athletes have achieved significant milestones in their careers. They request privacy during this time. Fans are wishing them well for the future.
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Squadron Leader Lokender Singh, an Indian Air Force pilot, tragically died in a Jaguar aircraft crash in Rajasthan. The 33-year-old officer, commissioned in 2016, had become a father just a month prior to the accident. He hailed from Rohtak, Haryana, and was remembered as a bright and dedicated individual who completed his training at the NDA.
A TMC leader, Razzak Khan, was brutally murdered near his home in Bhangar Chaltaberia on Thursday night. He was shot multiple times and attacked with sharp weapons after returning from a party meeting. Saokat Molla, a Canning East MLA, has accused ISF-backed individuals of the crime, demanding immediate arrests as police investigate the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and questioning locals.
Bengaluru police arrested 26-year-old Gurdeep Singh on Tuesday for allegedly managing an Instagram account that shared unauthorized photos and videos of women. The Banashankari police reported that Singh's account featured content captured in public areas like cafes and streets, often without the women's awareness or consent. The accused is now facing legal repercussions for violating the privacy of numerous women.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan advocated for Hindi as a unifying language that offers opportunities, comparing it to a familial relationship. He encouraged embracing Hindi, noting its widespread understanding and his personal use of it. The event also featured speakers highlighting Hindi's promotion and growing acceptance across different regions, including Tamil Nadu.
A political firestorm erupts in Bihar over alleged illegal foreign nationals on voter lists, as BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal slams RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for dismissing the reports. Jaiswal demands an apology, calling Yadav uneducated and irresponsible. Tejashwi questions the timing and intent of the Election Commission's revision, claiming it's politically motivated and an eyewash.
A 24-year-old psychologist accused a management student in Kolkata of rape, leading to his arrest. However, in a surprising turn, the woman's father later claimed that "nothing had happened," alleging police coercion. The accused, Paramanand Toppannawar, was remanded in police custody for seven days. The institute is cooperating with the investigation, according to a press statement.