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Air India crash: Airlines check fuel locking mechanism in Boeing 787 aircraft

Air India crash: Airlines check fuel locking mechanism in Boeing 787 aircraft

The AAIB report also said there was no "recommended action" for either Boeing, the maker of the aircraft, or GE, the engine manufacturer, at this time. Etihad Airways has now asked its engineers to inspect the locking mechanism of the fuel control switches in the B-787 aircraft, asking them to be careful while operating the switches. Jul 14, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla

As astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla heads home, political class celebrates te proud moment

Shubhanshu Shukla's participation in the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) made him the first Indian astronaut in 41 years to reach the ISS. His return journey will begin with undocking from the space station at 4:30 PM IST on July 14, with a scheduled splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:00 PM IST on July 15. Jul 14, 2025
B Saroja Devi passes away: Rajinikanth, Khushbu Sundar and others mourn the sad demise of legendary South actress

B Saroja Devi passes away: Rajinikanth, Khushbu Sundar, others mourn sad demise of legendary South actress

Saroja Devi began her film career at the age of 17 with the Kannada movie Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955, a performance that earned her a National Award and marked the start of a remarkable journey. Hailed as Kannada cinema's first female superstar, she went on to become a towering presence in Indian cinema. Over the years, she appeared in more than 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Jul 14, 2025
Air India 171 Crash: AAIB's Preliminary Report Insights

US regulator FAA says Boeing's fuel control switches are safe

The FAA's notice, addressed to foreign civil aviation authorities on July 11, followed a preliminary investigation report on the AI171 crash, involving a Boeing 787-8, in which over 275 people were killed, including crew, passengers and people on the ground. Jul 14, 2025
Jaishankar's Beijing Visit: Strengthening SCO and Bilateral Ties

Jaishankar's Beijing visit: Strengthening SCO and bilateral ties

Upon his arrival in Beijing, Jaishankar engaged in high-level discussions, meeting with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev. The discussions focused on the SCO's growing importance in regional cooperation and ongoing efforts to modernize its operations. Jaishankar expressed his satisfaction with the meeting on social media, stating, "Glad to meet SCO SG Nurlan Yermekbayev in Beijing today. Jul 14, 2025
US Senate report slams 'stunning failures' by Secret Service in Trump assassination attempt

US Senate report slams 'stunning failures' by Secret Service in Trump assassination attempt

According to the report, on July 13, 2024, a gunman climbed onto the roof of the American Glass Research building near the Butler Farm Show rally and opened fire, striking four individuals, including President Trump, and killing firefighter Corey Comperatore, adding that the shooter had been reported to Secret Service as suspicious and with a rangefinder at least 25 minutes earlier. Jul 14, 2025
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