DGCA issues new safety norms for Boeing 787 fleet after Air India crash
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new safety norms for Air India's Boeing 787-89 fleet following a crash.
PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat train between Katra and Srinagar
UPDATED: Jun 6, 2025 13:27 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar, ahead of inaugurating the iconic Chenab Railway Bridge. At Katra Railway Station, he also interacted with school children aboard the train, marking a significant moment for rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir.
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Air India flight black box recovered from crash site rooftop in Ahmedabad
The black box of the crashed Air India flight 171 has been recovered from the rooftop near the crash site. This recovery marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the horrific crash that killed 241 people on board and others on the ground.
Explained: What may have caused Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad on 12th June, killing 242 passengers and crew. The aircraft took off from Sardar Patel airport and was en route to London Gatwick. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot issued a mayday signal before the plane lost altitude and crashed into a hostel in Meghaninagar, resulting in a massive fireball. The cause of the crash remains unknown.