Thursday, March 12
An iron bridge over the Indrayani river near Pune collapsed on Sunday, resulting in casualties and injuries. Two fatalities have been confirmed, and several individuals are receiving hospital treatment. Rescue operations are ongoing, with an NDRF team assisting efforts to locate those potentially trapped or swept away by the river.
An iron bridge over the Indrayani river near Pune collapsed on Sunday, resulting in casualties and injuries. Two fatalities have been confirmed, and several individuals are receiving hospital treatment. Rescue operations are ongoing, with an NDRF team assisting efforts to locate those potentially trapped or swept away by the river.
Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Congress for claiming Pakistan's army chief was invited to a US military parade. The White House denied the claim. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of falling into Pakistan’s trap. Dubey also attacked Congress’s foreign policy history. Donald Trump hosted a military parade. Protests erupted in major cities.
Following the recent Air India crash, the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is undergoing urgent safety checks as directed by the DGCA. The government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the crash and recommend aviation safety reforms, with a report due by September 13. Air India will provide interim compensation to the families of the deceased and the survivor.
A British F-35 fighter jet executed an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Saturday night. The aircraft, operating from an aircraft carrier, requested permission to land around 9:30 pm due to critically low fuel levels. Airport authorities swiftly declared an emergency, ensuring a safe landing.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced a three-month deadline for the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation in Ahmedabad. The recovery of the black box is expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of the accident. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in numerous fatalities, with only one survivor.
Following the tragic crash of Air India flight 'AI 171' from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which claimed 241 lives, both Air India and Air India Express have decided to discontinue using the flight number. The Ahmedabad-London Gatwick service will now operate under 'AI 159'.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight 171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, prompting a 'Mayday' call from the pilot. The London-bound flight, carrying 242 individuals, including crew and passengers, departed from runway 23 at 1:39 pm. Communication was lost following the distress signal, and the aircraft rapidly lost altitude before crashing outside the airport perimeter.
