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A view shows the wreckage of an Air India aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, which crashed during take-off from an airport in Ahmedabad, India June 12, 2025. Adnan Abidi | ReutersAn Air India plane that was bound for London and carrying 242 people crashed seconds after takeoff in western India on Thursday, killing all but one person on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.It marked the first crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and was the deadliest plane crash in years.Here’s what to know:What kind of plane was it?The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. It is a popular twin-aisle…

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An Ahmedabad resident who had a confirmed seat on the ill-fated Air India flight to London said on Thursday that his last-minute decision to postpone travel by four days likely saved his life.“I owe my life to Swaminarayan and thank the gods for saving me,” said Savjibhai Timbadia, speaking to a television news channel after learning about the crash, as quoted PTI.Timbadia, who is in his late 60s, revealed that the London-bound flight was originally booked by his son, who lives in the UK. “My son, who stays in London, had earlier booked this flight. A seat number was also…

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In a devastating turn of events, an Air India flight bound for London crashed in Ahmedabad just minutes after taking off at 1:38 PM IST on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171, went down in the Meghaninagar area near the airport, claiming over 200 lives.The aircraft was carrying 242 people on board, including passengers and crew. Air India confirmed that the flight had 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese citizens. The flight was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a seasoned pilot with 8,200 hours of flying experience. Assisting him in…

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NEW DELHI: Air India has confirmed that flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick which crashed shortly after take-off on Wednesday afternoon, resulted in 241 fatalities out of the 242 people on board.The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm with 230 passengers and 12 crew members. “We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital,” Air India said in an official statement. According to Air India , the survivor is a British national of Indian origin.The passengers on board…

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Fitness trainer Prashant Sawant’s wedding reception in Mumbai witnessed a lot of celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Mrunal Thakur, making stylish entries at the event.Check out the pictures here:Pic: Yogen ShahAbout Shah Rukh Khan’s simple lookPic: Yogen ShahIn the recently shared pictures by the paparazzi, Shah Rukh Khan is seen arriving at the venue in his luxury vehicle with high security guards. He was seen wearing a black V-neck T-shirt paired with blue denim pants. He completed his look with a black and silver chain and a black beanie to cover his hairdo. The actor,…

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NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday reacted to the Ahmedabad plane crash, calling it “a horrific crash” and offered immediate American assistance if needed.Speaking during a press briefing, Trump said, “The plane crash was terrible. I’ve already told them (India), anything we can do… It’s a big country, a strong country.. they’ll handle it, I’m sure. But I let them know that anything we can do will be over there immediately.”Expressing shock over the magnitude of the crash, Trump said, “It looks like most are gone. They may actually have a couple of survivors, which is just hurtful.…

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Baby car seat carriers for sale at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe cost of some baby gear has risen in recent weeks due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to a new congressional report.The cost of five common items bought for babies has increased 24%, or by $98 combined, between April 1 — the day before Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement — and June 9, according to the analysis by the Joint Economic Committee’s minority arm.The analysis tracked the prices of five popular baby…

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Everyone is in shock following the tragic Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of all 242 passengers on board, including crew members. Actress Payal Ghosh has now shared a heartbreaking note on social media, mourning the loss of her college friend, Preity Chatterjee, who was among the victims of the devastating incident.Payal Ghosh about her friend’s demiseThe crash occurred in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport, shortly after take-off. Actress Payal Ghosh expressed her sorrow by sharing a message on her Instagram story: “RIP Preity. My condolences to the Chatterjee family. #ahmedabadplanecrash.” According to the Free…

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NEW DELHI: Hours after the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, the government has swiftly moved to initiate a formal investigation, as announced by civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been tasked with leading the inquiry, adhering to international protocols established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),” said Naidu.In addition to the AAIB’s investigation, a high-level committee is being constituted.…

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Defiance ETFs CEO and CIO Sylvia Jablonski argues the stock market’s ‘tariff scare’ was a buying opportunity on ‘Making Money.’  Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison added $26 billion to his net worth on Thursday. His already-massive personal fortune reached $243 billion on Thursday thanks to the $26 billion jump, according to Forbes. A rise in shares of Oracle, the tech company that Ellison co-founded 48 years ago, helped lift his net worth to a new level, the outlet reported. Oracle co-founder, CTO and Executive Chairman Larry Ellison listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House…

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Playback singer Madhushree recently shared her experience while working with AR Rahman and MM. Keeravani. She explained the working style in both the South and Bollywood, having collaborated with many music directors from both industries.Madhushree about working with AR RahmanIn a conversation with O2India, Madhushree spoke about singing for the Oscar-winning maestro A.R. Rahman. The duo collaborated on Kabhi Neem Neem and Marudhani, which became hits. “Rahman ji always brings an element of surprise… whether it’s this song or Kabhi Neem Neem, he adds his touch later, and it turns out to be magical,” she noted.Madhushree opens up about her…

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LONDON: Concerns had been raised by whistleblowers for years over the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft which crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday.John Barnett, who had worked for Boeing for more than 30 years and had been employed as a quality manager at the North Charleston plant, which builds the 787 Dreamliner, had alleged to the BBC in 2019 that under-pressure workers had been “deliberately” fitting sub-standard parts to aircraft on the production line to prevent delays on the production line.Barnett, who retired in 2017, alleged he had alerted managers to his concerns, but no action had been taken.…

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President Donald Trump signed a law repealing a waiver that allowed California and 11 other states to mandate that EVs represent 100% of car sales by 2035. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation that terminates the state of California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. The president signed a law repealing a waiver the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California to enforce its own emissions standard that would have required the minimum percentage of zero-emission cars to rise from 35% for the 2026 model year to 100% in 2035. Eleven other states signed on to California’s EV mandate.”This is really something…

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Actor Harshvardhan Rane experienced an unexpected twist during the wrap-up party of his upcoming movie ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’, and the actor has taken to his social media handle to share the concerning video with his fans.watch the video here:While wrapping up the film’s major shooting schedule in Chandigarh, the crew arranged a cake-cutting party where a burst of helium balloons interrupted the festivities.Harshvardhan explained the unexpected incidentHarshvardhan took to his Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video from the final day of shooting. The footage drew attention from fans when a sudden explosion was visible just a few feet behind…

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