18 h. ago One survivor, 260 lost: Full toll of Air India tragedy confirmed

Indian authorities have confirmed that 260 people died in last month’s Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Forensic teams have now identified all the victims, including 19 people on the ground, ending the recovery and identification phase. Earlier, health officials had estimated a higher toll, but DNA testing helped clarify the number. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, […]

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3 d. ago Demolition drive begins in Lyari after deadly building collapse

Authorities in Karachi have launched an operation against three dangerously weak buildings in Lyari’s Bhagdadi area, following the recent collapse of a five-storey structure. The operation started on Monday, and all three buildings have already been sealed and evacuated to prevent further tragedy. Officials have confirmed that legal action will be taken against those responsible […]

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3 d. ago India admits heavy losses in ‘operation sindoor’, to posthumously honour 100 soldiers

ISLAMABAD: Under intense internal pressure, the Indian government has officially acknowledged the heavy toll suffered during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and announced that 100 fallen troops will be honoured posthumously. The recognition includes four fighter pilots and five S-400 air defense system operators. The conflict erupted on May 7 after India launched missile strikes against Pakistan, blaming […]

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3 d. ago Karachi building collapse: search ongoing as families bury victims

Rescue workers in Karachi continue to search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area, as families held funeral prayers for 20 of the 27 confirmed victims. The tragedy struck on Friday, leaving dozens trapped under debris from a 30-year-old structure that housed over 40 people in 20 apartments. Officials […]

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5 d. ago Air India falsified maintenance records amid engine safety directive: report

India’s aviation watchdog warned Air India Express earlier this year for failing to replace engine parts on time as required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), according to an official memo. The memo also revealed that maintenance records were allegedly altered to show compliance with the directive, raising major safety concerns. The incident […]

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7 d. ago Trump hints at trade deal with India, warns of higher tariffs for Japan

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has expressed hope for a potential trade agreement with India, saying the South Asian country appears ready to lower trade barriers for American companies. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said if India allows more U.S. business access, both sides could finalize a deal with reduced tariffs. He noted that […]

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1 week ago India again acknowledges jet losses during May 7 clash with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: India’s defence official, Captain Shiv Kumar, has publicly acknowledged the loss of several aircraft during the May 7 air clash with Pakistan, marking the first admission by the Indian Air Force (IAF) about the destruction of its fighter jets. The admission was made while speaking at a seminar titled ‘Analysis of the Pakistan–India Air […]

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1 week ago India Acknowledges Jet Losses in Pakistan Clash, Cites Political Constraints

India has officially confirmed that it lost several aircraft during the May 7 clash with Pakistan, admitting to the losses in the context of the recent 86-hour conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. Captain Shiv Kumar, the Indian defence attache, acknowledged the losses while speaking at a seminar titled Analysis of the Pakistan–India Air Battle […]

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1 week ago India begins probe into deadly air India crash, recovers black box data

NEW DELHI – India has started investigating the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, including 241 passengers, after the aircraft went down moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The civil aviation ministry confirmed on Thursday that teams are working to reconstruct the sequence of events that caused the Boeing 787 Dreamliner […]

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2 w. ago Almost all air India crash victims identified; search continues for final toll

Authorities in Gujarat, India, have identified 259 out of 260 victims from the recent Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad. The tragic accident occurred on June 12 when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner lost height shortly after takeoff and crashed into a medical college hostel. Among the 242 people on board, only one survived. The crash […]

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2 w. ago Air India Warned for Flying Planes with Overdue Escape Slide Checks

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a warning to Air India after discovering that three of its Airbus planes flew with overdue checks on critical emergency equipment—specifically, escape slides. This breach of safety protocols was flagged during spot checks in May, prior to last week’s deadly Boeing 787-8 crash […]

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3 w. ago President visits Air Headquarters, lauds PAF for decisive response against India

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Asif Ali Zardari, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters Islamabad. The visit was aimed at boosting the morale of PAF following its resounding success in defending the aerial frontiers of […]

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3 w. ago India’s aviation regulator demands pilot training records after Air India crash

India’s aviation safety body has asked Air India for training records of the pilots and dispatcher of the crashed plane. This comes amid the investigation into the accident that killed at least 271 people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also instructed flying schools to check their training compliance. These measures aim to improve […]

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3 w. ago Air India Dreamliner Makes Emergency Return to Hong Kong After Technical Issue Mid

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating flight AI315 from Hong Kong to New Delhi, returned to its point of origin on Monday after experiencing a technical issue shortly after take-off. This latest incident follows a recent crash involving a similar Boeing aircraft. The plane, which had taken off at 12:20 PM local time, reached […]

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3 w. ago Families begin receiving remains of air India crash victims amid grief and delays

AHMEDABAD – Authorities have started handing over the remains of the victims from the tragic Air India crash that killed at least 270 people, including passengers and residents on the ground. The Boeing 787 was en route to London when it crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad just minutes after takeoff last Thursday. Officials […]

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3 w. ago US officials assess Air India crash site as families await identification of victims

AHMEDABAD: Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) visited the site of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 271 people, as families of victims continued to await the results of DNA identification. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was carrying 242 passengers and […]

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3 w. ago Over 290 killed in India plane crash, one passenger survives

More than 290 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities said, in the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. The dead included people on the ground as the aircraft – headed […]

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3 w. ago Air India Crash Lone Survivor Recounts Horror of Fatal Incident

A passenger who survived the crash of Air India flight AI 171 on Thursday recounted the terrifying moments of the incident, describing a loud noise just 30 seconds after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, bound for London with 242 people on board, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, India, resulting in the deadliest aviation disaster […]

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3 w. ago Only Survivor of Air India Crash recounts Harrowing Escape Before Tragedy

NEW DELHI – Air India crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing at least 204 people, while a lone

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3 w. ago UK royals, world leaders express grief over Indian plane crash

World leaders expressed deep sorrow after the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. An Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff. Sadly, 241 people died, and only one passenger survived. The crash shocked the world and raised concerns about flight safety. King Charles and Queen Camilla of Britain shared a message on […]

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