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NDTV
7 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"No Place For Double Standards In Fight Against Terror": PM Modi In UK
The long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK is a blueprint for shared prosperity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, while underlining the security cooperation between the two countries. Addressing the press after the deal - officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - was signed on Thursday, PM Modi also thanked his UK counterpart Keir Starmer and his government for their strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in April. "We are united in the belief that there is no place for double standards in the fight against terrorism. We also agree that the forces which espouse extremist ideologies should not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms. Those who misuse democratic freedoms to undermine democracy itself must be held to account," he said in a veiled message to Pakistan, without naming any country. The Prime Minister said the security agencies of the UK and India will continue to enhance cooperation on matters such as the extradition of economic offenders. Reiterating India's stand on the ongoing conflicts in the world, PM Modi said, "We have continued to exchange views on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the situation in West Asia. We support early restoration of peace and stability. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations is essential. Today's era demands development, not expansionism." The PM also extended his condolences to people from the UK who lost their lives in the crash of the Ahmedabad-London Air India Dreamliner on June 12. People of Indian-origin in the UK, he said, act as a living bridge between the two countries. "They did not just bring curry from India, but also creativity, commitment and character. Their immense contributions are not just limited to the UK's prosperous economy but are also visible in the UK's culture, sports and public service," the PM added. The Free Trade Agreement is likely to double bilateral trade between the countries and will benefit several industries in India, including textile, footwear, gems and jewellery and seafood, as well as engineering goods manufacturers. Indian farmers are also expected to gain significantly as the country's agricultural and processed food products will now enjoy duty-free access to the British market.
NDTV
20-07-2025
- NDTV
Off In 1 Second? Expert's 'Mathematical Debunking' Of Air India Crash Theory
New Delhi: Slamming some western media outlets for speculating that one of the pilots of the doomed Ahmedabad-London Air India Dreamliner moved the switches from run to cutoff - starving the engines of fuel and causing the crash - deliberately, an aviation expert has said the math does not add up. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigating the June 12 crash, in which at least 260 people were killed, including 241 on board the flight, released its preliminary report on the crash last week, and one of the key points that emerged was that the fuel switches moved within a gap of a second. Some media reports have implied this was deliberate, and aviation expert Captain Eshan Khalid strongly disagreed. The AAIB report said the aircraft achieved its maximum airspeed of 180 knots at about 08:08:42 UTC, and then the fuel cutoff switches for engines 1 and 2 transitioned from the run to the cutoff position one after another with a time gap of 1 second. The engine 1 fuel switch was moved from cutoff to run at 08:08:52 UTC, and engine 2 at 08:08:56. The report notes one pilot asked the other why he had cut off (the fuel to the engine), and he responded that he did not. Speaking to NDTV on Saturday, Mr Khalid said, "I would like to throw in a new mathematical calculation that debunks the stories that have been floating around. At the timestamp of 42 seconds, the fuel switches transitioned within one second from run to cut-off... That means within one second, someone - fastest fingers in the cockpit - put both the switches out in just 500 milliseconds. So, in one second, both of them are out." "Then the narrative is that the other pilot happened to see this and asked, 'why did you switch off or cut off the engine?' If this is the truth, then I think the proposer of this story has to now tell why that person waited for 10 seconds to reverse this switch," he explained. Even the western media reports, he said, had not made the case that both pilots were trying to kill themselves. "For the sake of argument, let's assume one pilot was. The other pilot was trying to live. Then I think he should be as fast as the first one. He put one fuel switch on at the 52-second timestamp and the other at 56. So, a four-second gap in putting (switches) on in an aircraft that is dying, and both of them know they are dead if they don't. Shouldn't this have been in milliseconds?" he pointed out. Mr Khalied then explained that he thinks an electrical signal turned off the fuel, and the switches were not moved at that point. They were probably only moved later when the pilots were trying to restart the engines to avoid the crash, which they could not prevent. The Air India Dreamliner 787-8 crashed on the premises of a medical college 32 seconds after take-off.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Evening News wrap: China starts mega-dam project on Brahmaputra, US NTSB terms western media reports on AI crash ‘speculative'; and more
China has initiated a major dam project on the Brahmaputra River, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh about potential impacts on water flow. Meanwhile, the US NTSB has dismissed Western media reports as speculative regarding the Air India crash. Here are top 5 news stories from the day China starts mega-dam project on Brahmaputra China on Saturday started building a major dam on the Brahmaputra river in southeastern Tibet near border with India. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony, news agency AFP reported citing local media. The massive hydropower project, aimed at boosting China's carbon neutrality and regional development, raises concerns in India and Bangladesh regarding potential impacts on water flow. Read full story Air India crash: US NTSB terms Western media reports 'speculative' Following a barrage of reports in the western media that have squarely blamed AI 171 captain for switching off fuel supply to the doomed Air India Dreamliner leading to its June 12 crash, the American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now termed those articles 'premature and speculative.' Read full story Uttarkashi helicopter crash: AAIB report says pilot tried emergency landing According to the AAIB report, the helicopter began descending from its assigned altitude about 20 minutes after takeoff. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologists Confirm: 60-Year-Old Sheds Fat With 4 Ingredients The Healthy Way Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The pilot attempted an emergency landing on the Uttarkashi-Gangotri National Highway but was unsuccessful. During the landing attempt, the helicopter's main rotor struck an overhead fiber cable running alongside the road, leading to the crash. Read full story Actor Sangeeta Bijlani's farmhouse vendalised A farmhouse belonging to film actor Sangeeta Bijlani in Maharashtra's Pune district has been found vandalised, with items reported stolen, police said. Read full story Rahul Gandhi says, 'Make in India is just assembly, not manufacturing' Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for a "ground-level change" to make India a true manufacturing power. He said under the name of 'Make in India', the country is merely assembling products and not actually manufacturing them. Read full story
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
AI 171 crash: Now, US NTSB terms western media reports ‘speculative' as fresh leaks continue unabated
NEW DELHI: Following a barrage of reports in the western media that have squarely blames AI 171 captain for switching off fuel supply to the doomed Air India Dreamliner leading to its June 12 crash, the American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now termed those articles 'premature and speculative. ' In a statement, NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said: 'Recent media reports on the Air India 171 crash are premature and speculative. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) just released its preliminary report. Investigations of this magnitude take time. We fully support the AAIB's public appeal, which was released Thursday, and will continue to support its ongoing investigation. All investigative questions should be addressed to the AAIB.' The appeal comes after AAIB on Thursday called out 'irresponsible' drawing of 'conclusions through selective and unverified reporting.' The bureau had issued this statement after The WSJ in its latest report on the issue said, '…captain turned off switches that controlled fuel flowing to the plane's two engines' accidentally or deliberately. But almost everyday reports in the western media come out with reports that have alleged details of the crash which the Indian authorities like AAIB are yet to deny. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo The preliminary report had identified that first officer Clive Kunder was the pilot flying the doomed AI 171 while Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was the pilot monitoring. The confusion partially stems from AAIB's prelim report which did not contain any cockpit voice recorder (transcript) and a solitary indirect quote from the same. 'One of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so,' says the AAIB report without identifying which pilot said what. An Italian newspaper has now cited the CVR with time stamps. A translation of this latest in a series of reports coming from the west amid radio silence from authorities in India reads: 'At 13:38:39, the aircraft lifts off. At 13:38:42, the engines are starved of fuel while the plane is climbing at 180 knots (333 km/h). At 13:38:44, a microphone attached to the first officer's seat records him saying in shock: 'Why did you shut off the engines?' One second later, the captain's microphone picks up a vague: 'I didn't do it.' Kunder isn't convinced and repeats the question for another six seconds. While Kunder is piloting the jet, the captain is supposed to be monitoring. Kunder's hands were on the yoke and his mind focused on airspeed, heading, and pitch. Even if he didn't see it, he almost certainly knew the captain had moved the switches: the sound of the levers being flipped down is unmistakable, confirmed by multiple pilots.' TOI has not been able independently verify whether the contents of this Italian media report are correct or not. Pilots and aviation experts in India have blamed the AAIB report for raising more questions than it answers and they have also slammed the reports in the western media.
Reuters
16-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
DOJ departures, Air India, trade war windfall and Club World Cup
Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Large numbers of staff are leaving the DOJ department that is leading the fight in U.S. courts for President Donald Trump's controversial policies. The fuel switch locks are now the focus of the investigation into last month's Air India Dreamliner crash, but the full investigation could take a year. Trump plans a 30 percent tariff on most imports from Mexico and the EU, as figures show how much the trade war is bringing into the U.S. economy. And Chelsea lift soccer's Club World Cup in New Jersey, but what has the U.S. learned from the tournament ahead of hosting games at the 2026 World Cup? Find the recommended read here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast on stablecoins here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit to opt out of targeted advertising. Further Reading Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Israeli missile hits Gaza children collecting water, IDF blames malfunction More than 30 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria's Sweida, interior ministry says Sinner banishes Roland Garros demons to de-throne Alcaraz at Wimbledon Further Listening: The hardening of NATO's northern frontier
