The senior BJP leader was among the 241 people on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. He was widely respected for his significant contributions to the development of Rajkot
14 June,2025 10:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn Friday, Tripura's Chief Minister, Manik Saha, officially inaugurated a new Cancer Care Facility at ILS Hospital. He also took part in the World Blood Donor Day 2025 celebrations, where he encouraged everyone to donate blood to help save lives
14 June,2025 10:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSince January, the state has conducted 18,885 Covid-19 tests. A total of 1,700 individuals have tested positive for the virus. However, 1,064 patients have recovered and the current recovery rate stands at 62.58 per cent
14 June,2025 07:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Naval helicopter inserted a salvage team onto the burning vessel amid challenging sea and weather conditions. The team was winched down and successfully connected a towline to the salvage tug Offshore Warrior
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14 June,2025 05:03 PM IST | PTIIsrael Defence Minister Katz warns Iran that Tehran will face severe retaliation if it continues missile strikes. IDF confirms Israeli jets have targeted air defences in Tehran to ensure air superiority.
14 June,2025 04:27 PM IST | PTIOfficials said the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Service (AFES) recovered a corpse and some human body parts in the past 24 hours from the plane crash site, causing the toll to rise from 265
14 June,2025 04:08 PM IST | Madhulika Ram KavatturThe investigation into the tragic crash is underway, and the recovered DFDR is expected to provide vital insights into the events leading up to the disaster. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College soon after taking off
14 June,2025 03:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe committee will assess the emergency response of the various stakeholders, including rescue operations and coordination among them. It will also suggest policy changes, operational improvements and training enhancements required to prevent such occurrences and handle post-crash incident situations
14 June,2025 01:30 PM IST | ANIIran’s foreign ministry spokesman said nuclear talks with the US are now “meaningless” after Israeli strikes, calling the attacks a “criminal act.” Talks set for Sunday in Oman remain uncertain, with no official cancellation yet.
14 June,2025 11:02 AM IST | APIsrael: Netanyahu called Prime Minister Modi on Friday to brief him on Israel's actions, which the ambassador described as defensive measures to counter an "existential threat" posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile programme
14 June,2025 10:53 AM ISTUNGA votes overwhelmingly to adopt resolution which was moved by Spain; 19 nations abstain
14 June,2025 10:14 AM IST | AgenciesThe two sides agreed to expedite the steps involved in resuming direct air services between the two countries. Misri also hoped for the early conclusion of an updated Air Services Agreement. The MEA further noted that both sides agreed to take practical steps for visa facilitation and promote exchanges between media and think tanks
14 June,2025 10:11 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesBhoomi Chauhan from Gujarat narrowly escaped the deadly Air India crash by missing her flight due to traffic. The AI 171 flight crashed minutes after takeoff, killing 265 people. Chauhan, shaken by the tragedy, calls it a miracle and credits divine intervention
13 June,2025 05:02 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentOn Friday, Air India announced that several of its international flights have either been diverted or sent back to their origin due to the emerging situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace. Early on Friday, the Israeli Air Force hit dozens of targets in Iran related to the nuclear programme and other military facilities
13 June,2025 04:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThis legal case originates from a statement made by the actor during the audio release of the movie 'Thug Life', wherein he asserted that Kannada was born out of the Tamil language
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13 June,2025 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRaja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, was tragically murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. His elder brother, Sachin Raghuvanshi, called for a narco analysis test on the main suspects, Sonam (Raja's wife) and Raj Kushwaha, to reveal the "entire truth" of this shocking case
13 June,2025 03:24 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondentKarnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre while extended his condolences to the families of those who died in the plane crash and he described the AI 171 plane crash as a "painful incident", further offering the prayers for the departed souls to rest in peace and for their loved ones to find the strength to cope with their profound loss
13 June,2025 03:20 PM IST | Kalaburagi | mid-day online correspondentA DVR in an aircraft is a specialised system designed to capture, store, and manage video footage from cameras installed onboard. These systems are crucial for security, training, operational reviews, and compliance with aviation safety standards
13 June,2025 03:07 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentAir India said 241 of the 242 persons on board had died in the Ahmedabad plane crash, which also killed residents of a medical college as it crashed into the building
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Residents of Tel Aviv woke up to scenes of destruction after Iran launched a barrage of missiles on Saturday, June 14. Several apartment buildings and residential streets were damaged in the strikes. In Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Linda Grinfeld shared her terrifying experience of hearing explosions while taking shelter from the missile attack. Once the sirens stopped, she stepped out to find her apartment and neighboring buildings heavily damaged. Emotional and shaken, she later returned to what remained of her home. Watch how Iranian missiles brought devastation to civilian areas in Israel as tensions escalate in the region.
Trump has ordered the deployment of roughly 4000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles.
14 June,2025 10:08 AM IST | Austin | AgenciesIn a lavish ceremony on Thursday, Kim boarded the warship and told troops that nothing can block his country’s push to bolster its naval combat power in the face of US-led hostilities.
The Indian Embassy in Israel has urged Indian nationals to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols amid rising tensions after Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran. With a nationwide emergency declared and possible missile attacks expected, citizens are advised to remain near shelters and avoid travel
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The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said
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Reports did state that there will be an investigation but the incident does highlight the need for all safety measures for vehicles, makeshift or otherwise, selling food.
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