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Several Air India flights diverted or returning back as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

Air India on Friday said that owing to the emerging situation in Iran, several international flights to the US, the UK and Canada were either being diverted or returning to their origin. The advisory came after escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel and the uncertainties over the airspace in the region.

Jun 13, 2025

IGIA issues advisory to passengers travelling to Iran, Iraq as Tehran-Tel Aviv tensions escalate

The Embassy also urged Indian citizens to stay updated through official channels and to remain in touch with the mission in case of any emergency.

Jun 13, 2025

"He was not my cousin": Vikrant Massey on co-pilot's Clive Kunder's death in air india clash, slams media

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, in one of the worst ever aviation tragedies in India. There were 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots on the flight that was headed to London. One person -- the passenger of seat No. 11A -- survived the crash.

Jun 13, 2025

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapoor passes away due to heart attack

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur dies of heart attack while playing polo [see last tweet]

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, passed away at the age of 53 following a heart attack in the UK. He suffered a heart attack while he was playing polo.

Jun 13, 2025

169 Indians, 53 British nationals were aboard crashed AI flight to London

The ill-fated flight departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hours and was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Out of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals.

Jun 12, 2025

'Was late by 10 minutes because of bad traffic': Woman who missed ill-fated Air India flight talks about lucky escape

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 passengers on board, including 53 NRI's smashed into a doctors' hostel in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Jun 12, 2025

50 years of Emergency: BJP hits out at Congress, hails PM Modi's legacy of governance

As India approaches the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, senior BJP leaders have intensified their criticism of the Congress era, drawing sharp contrasts with the governance model of the present Modi government.

Jun 12, 2025

India engaging with China to ensure supply chain for rare earth elements: MEA

Earlier this month, India and five Central Asian countries expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earth and critical minerals, as New Delhi aims to reduce dependence on shipments from China, which has curbed the exports of rare earth materials.

Jun 12, 2025

K'taka Cabinet decides to conduct fresh caste census survey, seek Backward Classes panel's opinion: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that the state Cabinet has decided to undertake a fresh survey of the social and educational status of Backward Classes, known as caste census, as per Section 11(2) of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission Act, 1995, given that 10 years have passed since the last survey.

Jun 12, 2025

Ahmedabad airport suspends flight operations after Air India plane crashes with 242 on board

'Difficult day for all of us': Air India CEO expresses grief over Ahmedabad plane crash

Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Flight AI171, which took place shortly after its take-off from Ahmedabad.

Jun 12, 2025

Air India's flight AI171 crashes in Ahmedabad, airline shares update

Air India plane crash: Tata Group announces Rs 1 crore support for families of victims

The DGCA reported that the aircraft took off from Runway 23 at 1.39 p.m. Shortly after, it sent out a MAYDAY distress signal to the Air Traffic Control (ATC), but no further communication was received after that.

Jun 12, 2025

Air India plane crash: Father blesses daughter hours before takeoff; UK citizen's last 'Goodbye India' post surfaces

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Jamie Ray Meek was one of 53 British nationals onboard Air India Flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Young girl Khushbu Rajpurohit lost her life. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, is the sole known survivor. He is currently being treated for injuries at the Civil Hospital.

Jun 12, 2025

J&K Dy CM slams LG for bureaucratic interference; warns against undermining democracy in UT

A day after the transfer and posting of 24 IAS and JKAS officers by the Lieutenant Governor, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary criticized the bureaucratic system for ignoring elected representatives and undermining the democratic mandate in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 12, 2025

Vijay Rupani feared dead in Air India plane crash

Air India plane crash: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani declared dead in tragic air crash

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said to be on the ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, has now been declared dead.

Jun 12, 2025

Big Cabinets, new realities: India needs a rethink

As India eyes cabinet expansion in 2025, the real question is not how many ministers, but how effective, representative, and accountable they truly are.

Jun 12, 2025

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Several Air India flights diverted or returning back as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

IGIA issues advisory to passengers travelling to Iran, Iraq as Tehran-Tel Aviv tensions escalate

"He was not my cousin": Vikrant Massey on co-pilot's Clive Kunder's death in air india clash, slams media

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur dies of heart attack while playing polo [see last tweet]

169 Indians, 53 British nationals were aboard crashed AI flight to London

'Was late by 10 minutes because of bad traffic': Woman who missed ill-fated Air India flight talks about lucky escape

50 years of Emergency: BJP hits out at Congress, hails PM Modi's legacy of governance

India engaging with China to ensure supply chain for rare earth elements: MEA

K'taka Cabinet decides to conduct fresh caste census survey, seek Backward Classes panel's opinion: Siddaramaiah

'Difficult day for all of us': Air India CEO expresses grief over Ahmedabad plane crash

Air India plane crash: Tata Group announces Rs 1 crore support for families of victims

Air India plane crash: Father blesses daughter hours before takeoff; UK citizen's last 'Goodbye India' post surfaces

J&K Dy CM slams LG for bureaucratic interference; warns against undermining democracy in UT

Air India plane crash: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani declared dead in tragic air crash

Big Cabinets, new realities: India needs a rethink

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]