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The crash of Air India’s Boeing 787 on June 12 in northeastern India continues to spark controversy. The Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on Saturday, but two major pilots' associations have strongly rejected early suggestions of possible human......
At least twelve people lost their lives and several others were injured on Monday due to an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana state, located in southern India, according to local authorities. The blast occurred inside a reactor at the Sigachi Group's facility, situated within an......
Seven individuals, including a two-year-old child and the pilot, lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials confirmed earlier today. The tragedy occurred as the aircraft was en route from Kedarnath, a popular pilgrimage site, when it went down under......
An Air India plane traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, was forced to make an emergency landing following a bomb threat received onboard, according to Thai airport officials. Flight AI 379, carrying 156 passengers, departed from Phuket Airport at 9:30 a.m. local time on Friday. However,......
In a devastating aviation disaster, 241 people lost their lives when an Air India flight crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad airport in western India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members when it went down in a residential area,......
Unconfirmed reports suggest that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani may have been among the passengers onboard an Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday afternoon. The flight, AI171, was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport and reportedly carried over 240 passengers,......
The recent discovery at Brussels Airport shocked customs officials: a shipment intended to contain a tonne of medical ketamine had been swapped for salt during its journey across Europe. Initially verified by Dutch customs, the consignment had traversed multiple countries before disappearing, suggesting......
The death of a 10-year-old rape victim in Bihar has ignited a wave of outrage across India, highlighting the persistent issues within the nation’s healthcare system and the social injustices faced by marginalized communities. The girl tragically succumbed to her injuries at Patna Medical College......
India and Pakistan have recently engaged in intense exchanges of fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in the contentious Kashmir region, following India's military operation named Operation Sindoor. This escalation has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 36 lives and left numerous others injured,......
Several Asian airlines announced on Wednesday that they had either rerouted or canceled flights to and from Europe due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The disruption follows India’s recent airstrike on the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region. In response,......
India has intensified its military actions by firing missiles into several locations within Pakistani-controlled territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 26 individuals, including a child. This event, described by Pakistan's leadership as an act of war, marks a significant escalation......
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......
At least 21 people were killed and five others were injured on Tuesday following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in India, authorities confirmed. The blast scattered debris, including body parts, stones, and metal fragments, across a wide area surrounding the industrial complex in the city......
