A Gujarat-linked cargo ship carrying livestock sank off the coast of Oman after a suspected drone or missile strike triggered a massive onboard fire near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, identified as Haji Ali, was reportedly hit by an unidentified explosive object while sailing from Somalia to Sharjah. Flames quickly spread across the ship before it lost stability and sank into the sea. All 14 Indian crew members managed to escape into lifeboats after sending distress signals and were later rescued by the Oman Coast Guard.

Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College hospital was flooded with victims suffering severe burn injuries. The aircraft plunged into a residential area shortly after takeoff, claiming 241 lives. Medical Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Joshi described the aftermath as chaotic and emotionally overwhelming.