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In a damning revelation, The Air Current, a respected name in aviation journalism, reports that “the ongoing investigation into the cause of the June 12 crash of Air India flight 171 has narrowed its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches.” A news portal has cited an article that claims “multiple people […]
At least 104 people were declared dead and an unknown number was missing following the flash floods that swept across central Texas. The catastrophe has sparked outrage over the state’s preparedness and sluggish emergency response. In Kerr County alone—home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps—search teams have recovered 84 bodies, including 28 children. […]
After going back and forth over contentious tariff cuts, India and the US are on the verge of signing the dotted line. The US President has hinted at sealing a trade agreement with India. “We’ve made a deal with the United Kingdom, we’ve made a deal with China, we’ve made a deal – we’re close […]
China launched a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Rafale fighter jets after their use by India during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in May, claimed French military and intelligence officials. They added that using its embassies, China sought to damage the reputation of the French-made aircraft and disrupt its global sales. French officials disclosed that […]
As part of the ongoing crackdown against illegal immigrants, 250 illegal Bangladeshi nationals were deported from Gujarat to Dhaka on Friday. They were deported in a special Indian Air Force aircraft that took off from the Air Force Station in Vadodara. The hands of illegal immigrants were hand-cuffed. They were brought to the airport under […]
It was a regular day at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, a region in western Mali. It suddenly turned into a full-blown crisis on July 1 as heavily armed militants entered the premises forcefully and abducted three Indian nationals there. Reports have linked the attackers with Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). This group operates […]
More than two weeks after the catastrophic crash of an Air India Boeing 787, attention is intensifying around the possibility of a dual engine failure. The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol has said that sabotage is one of the possibilities, which will be examined in the ongoing investigation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation […]
A storm is brewing on Capitol Hill, and it could have serious consequences for India and China. Backed by US President Donald Trump, a contentious bill poised for introduction in August could impose crippling 500 percent tariffs on any nation continuing trade ties with Russia. “If you’re buying products from Russia, and you’re not helping […]
The UK-based families of the victims who died in the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 are considering legal action against the airline and aircraft manufacturer Boeing in UK courts over enhanced compensation, according to some media reports. All but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787 […]
From defense to innovation and climate initiatives, the India-US bilateral relationship has become a defining partnership of the 21st century. Now, the White House is strewing around phrases like India being the US’s key strategic ally. It further cements India’s position in the Indo-Pacific, a region dogged by changing power equations and, of course, China’s […]
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), along with technical experts from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has successfully extracted data from the crash-protected memory module of the front black box on 25 June 2025. The data is from he black box of Air India flight AI 171 that […]
“Namaskar!” the happy salutation that Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla offered during his first live call from orbit was a historic one, emblematic of India’s long-awaited return to human spaceflight after a four-decade hiatus. Shukla, who was floating 418 kilometers above Earth inside the Crew Dragon, spoke of the first few minutes in space as “certainly […]
Former governor Andrew Cuomo was unseated in the Democratic mayoral primary by Zohran Mamdani. The 33-year-old Mamdani is on track to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor. Zohran comes from an illustrious family. He was born to two prominent Indians, filmmaker Mira Nair and professor Mahmood Mamdani, of Columbia University. His mother is from […]
Three people found guilty of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, Mossad, were put to death in Iran, according to the judiciary’s Mizan news agency. The executions happened barely one day after Iran and Israel agreed to a truce mediated by the United States after 12 days of intense conflict. According to Mizan, the three men, […]
The highly-awaited Ax-4 mission carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain and ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will launch on Wednesday, June 25 at 12:01 pm IST, according to confirmation from NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX. This is a tribute to human tenacity, international collaboration, and the boundless courage of those who dare to look skyward. “The […]
In a chaotic sequence of events that defined the latest escalation in the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict, Tehran announced a ceasefire — but only after launching four punishing waves of missile attacks on Israeli-held territory, killing four and wounding six. The declaration followed a flurry of contradictory messages, international posturing, and a bold, premature claim by […]
Iran has consented India to use its airspace to evacuate nationals trapped in the war with Israel. It is proof of the enduring bond between the two nations. It was a rare diplomatic move amid rising Middle East tensions. Soon, US forces hit Iran’s nuclear sites. The developments reinforced the fact that India must balance […]
In a dramatic escalation that transcends a mere regional reprisal against the United States, Iran’s parliamentary approval to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz marks a high-risk geopolitical move with far-reaching consequences—not just for the region, but for the stability of the global economy. Analysts aver that the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global […]
In an emotionally charged revelation, Telegram founder and billionaire Pavel Durov has announced that he plans to split his entire fortune—estimated at over $17 billion—among more than 100 children he fathered over the past 15 years, mostly via sperm donation. Speaking to a magazine, the 40-year-old tech mogul confirmed he is the biological father of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have agreed to the early return of high commissioners and the resumption of trade discussions. It’s a major move in bringing a semblance of warmth between two countries. After months of tension that started with the killing of Khalistan rebel Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the meeting […]
