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Reliance to extend full support to relief of Ahmedabad plane crash: Ambani

In a statement, Mukesh Ambani said he and his wife Nita are deeply pained and anguished by the grave loss of life caused by the Ahmedabad plane crash

13 June,2025 09:34 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Air India confirms 241 dead in Ahmedabad plane crash

The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members. The passengers comprised 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian national

13 June,2025 09:16 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran

Israeli leaders said the attack was necessary to head off what they described as an imminent threat that Iran would build nuclear bombs, and they warned of a reprisal that could target civilians in Israel

13 June,2025 08:41 AM IST | AP
World News

Israel has struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme: Benjamin Netanyahu

Asserting that Israel has learnt the lessons from the Nazi holocaust and also the message of "Never Again", Netanyahu vowed that his country will not become a victim of a nuclear holocaust perpetrated by the Iranian regime

13 June,2025 08:40 AM IST | PTI
India News

Non-tariff barriers key for India, EU trade pact, says Piyush Goyal

"Significant progress has been made...We are almost 90 per cent ready for market access. The important issues to be addressed are non-tariff barriers and how we will make it smoother, easier, and better to do business between the EU and India,” Goyal said

13 June,2025 08:34 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Karnataka HC directs release of marketing head of RCB, 3 others

Others who got relief from the HC are Sunil Mathew, Kiran Kumar S and Shamant N P Mavinakere of the event organising company DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd, who were also arrested on June 6. The HC has asked the arrested persons to surrender their passport

13 June,2025 08:32 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Cops injured, vehicles torched, security heightened; 40 held

The incident, which occurred in Maheshtala under the Rabindranagar police station area, stemmed from a dispute over the construction of a shop and alleged encroachment on government land

13 June,2025 08:28 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Donald Trump booed at Kennedy Center while attending ‘Les Miserables’ opening

It was his first time attending a show there since his election, and he was booed and cheered as he took his seat alongside first lady Melania Trump

13 June,2025 08:24 AM IST | Agencies
World News

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warns China preparing for war

Hegseth believes US President Donald Trump’s “peace through strength” strategy is the appropriate response, and that the stagnating US defence industrial base must be revitalised

13 June,2025 08:21 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Israel says it’s ready for military action in Iran

US President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza and stop talk of a potential military strike on Iran, CNN reported, citing their phone conversation on Monday

13 June,2025 08:18 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Streetside cooking needs stricter regulation

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.

13 June,2025 08:10 AM IST | The Editorial
Opinion

Taking a break from the mundane

Vacationing, I’ve realised, is about rediscovering one’s evolving self each time. In recent times, the experience with my kids in tow has been one of wonder, vulnerability and zero expectations

13 June,2025 08:06 AM IST | Rosalyn D'mello
Plane crash | ‘AC, crew call buttons not working’: Flyer recalls glitches

Plane crash | ‘AC, crew call buttons not working’: Flyer recalls glitches

The passenger had travelled from Delhi to Ahmedabad on the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. He said he noticed several unusual malfunctions prior to take-off, raising serious safety concerns

13 June,2025 06:22 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: WR to run two special trains to Mumbai and Delhi

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: WR to run two special trains to Mumbai and Delhi

The special trains are being introduced on a special fare basis to ensure connectivity with two of the country’s busiest metropolitan hubs, as authorities work to manage the surge in passenger demand and restore mobility for stranded travellers

13 June,2025 05:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
No chance to save anyone as temperature due to burning fuel was high: Amit Shah

No chance to save anyone as temperature due to burning fuel was high: Amit Shah

"There was 1.25 lakh litre of fuel inside the plane and it caught heat so it was impossible to save anyone. The number of those killed will be officially released by the authorities after DNA test and identification of the victims," Amit Shah told reporters

12 June,2025 11:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hope amid grave tragedy: One passenger found alive in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Hope amid grave tragedy: One passenger found alive in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

The London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight, AI 171, with 242 passengers and crew went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon

12 June,2025 10:51 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: AI announces special relief flights for families

Ahmedabad plane crash: AI announces special relief flights for families

The next of kin of passengers and staff in Delhi and Mumbai wanting to travel on these flights can call our hotline on 1800 5691 444. Those coming in from international destinations and wanting to travel can call our hotline on +91 8062779200

12 June,2025 10:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahmedabad plane crash: In contact with Air India, says Boeing

Ahmedabad plane crash: In contact with Air India, says Boeing

The Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a crowded residential area minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday

12 June,2025 10:29 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
'Fire, clouds of smoke, debris all around,' say plane crash eyewitnesses

'Fire, clouds of smoke, debris all around,' say plane crash eyewitnesses

An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London with 242 boarding passengers crashed into a hostel near the Ahmedabad Airport, shortly after taking off on Thursday evening

12 June,2025 10:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Crisis teams set up in Delhi, London: UK Parliament told after Ahmedabad crash

Crisis teams set up in Delhi, London: UK Parliament told after Ahmedabad crash

In an urgent statement in the House of Commons, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that British nationals were onboard the ill-fated aircraft, which crashed into a building in Ahmedabad

12 June,2025 09:03 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Civil aviation probe body to investigate Ahmedabad plane crash

Civil aviation probe body to investigate Ahmedabad plane crash

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the Air India plane crash at the Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787 aircraft, involved in the crash, had 242 people on board, including 12 crew members

12 June,2025 08:54 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
ahmedabad plane crash highlights from the tragedy

    ahmedabad plane crash highlights from the tragedy

    Chilling details have emerged from the horrific Ahmedabad Air India plane crash. The B787 Dreamliner, operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The ill-fated flight was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. Among those killed was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, sending shockwaves across the nation. Emotional scenes were witnessed outside his residence as prayers were offered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to oversee rescue operations.

    12 June,2025 10:02 PM IST
    Brazil's SC justices agree to make social media companies liable for content

    Brazil's SC justices agree to make social media companies liable for content

    Critics warn such measures could threaten free speech as platforms preemptively remove content that could be problematic

    12 June,2025 01:36 PM IST | Brasilia | Agencies

    World shares mixed as markets shrug at latest China-US trade deal

    Hong Kong's Hang Seng sank 0.5 per cent to 24,234.80, while the Shanghai Composite index edged 0.1 per cent lower to 3,404.66

    12 June,2025 01:34 PM IST | Tokyo | AP

    Zelensky says only he will discuss Ukraine’s territorial issues with Putin amid

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he will only discuss territorial matters directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian state controlled network. Zelensky's remarks follow the second round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul earlier this month

    12 June,2025 01:21 PM IST | Kyiv | ANI
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    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

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Road safety council must wake up and start meeting

    Road safety council must wake up and start meeting

    He was the chief minister at the time and held the transport portfolio, officials said.

    11 June,2025 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    09 June,2025 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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