New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, which went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu said she was “deeply distressed” to learn about the incident…
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) A UK-bound Air India flight with 242 people on board crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among those killed in the crash. Mr Rupani, 68, was the Chief Minister from 2016 till 2021. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while confirming the death of…
Bhopal, June 12 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep sorrow over the horrific plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. In a post on X, Yadav prayed to the Almighty for the safety of all passengers and crew members on board. The Chief Minister described the news of the crash as “extremely saddening…
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) The 242 passengers on board the ill-fated Air India flight AI171 that crashed on Thursday afternoon in Ahmedabad, included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals. The flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 242 passengers and 12 crew members, including two pilots, crashed after take-off….
Bucharest, June 12 (UNI) Romania secured a 2-0 victory over Cyprus at the National Arena in Bucharest in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Goals from Florin Tanase and Dennis Man late in the first half were enough to hand Romania a comfortable win, keeping it in contention for a top spot…
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) India’s total number of Covid-19 cases has reached 7,154 as of 8 AM on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In the past 24 hours, 33 new infections have been confirmed, though case data from West Bengal is still awaited. Additionally, three new deaths linked to…
Islamabad, June 12 (UNI) Pakistan has managed to finalise its budget in agreement with the demands of the IMF, said Secretary Finance Imdadullah Bosal on Tuesday. Addressing a post-budget press conference in Islamabad alongside the Finance Minister, Bosal revealed that the IMF has accepted Pakistan’s request not to impose taxes on the agriculture sector, a…
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) Severe heat wave conditions prevailed in some parts of Delhi on Wednesday for a consecutive third day in some areas of Delhi. A red alert has been issued for Thursday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. The heatwave warning is extended for two more days, till June 13, the…
Ahmedabad, June 12 (UNI) An Air India flight with 242 people on board and bound for London crashed near Ahmedabad airport this afternoon. Details of casualties were not immediately known. The incident took place shortly after takeoff. Rescue operations were being conducted and authorities began their investigation into the cause of the crash. The Air…
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that his government in the last 11 years has brought innumerable benefits for people by leveraging the power of technology with young innovators playing a crucial role in driving India’s self-reliance in the sector. The prime minister said the use of technology has…
