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14-06-2025
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This Week in Explainers: Bird hit, engine failure? What could have caused Air India plane crash?
Air India flight AI171 took off from Ahmedabad airport and crashed in 30 seconds, ramming into a medical college hostel. What could have gone wrong? We analyse in our weekly roundup of the stories from around India read more Wreckage of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner lies at the site where the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, June 12. The death toll has mounted to 274, Including 241 onboard and those on the ground. Reuters It's been a tragic week for India. The Ahmedabad plane crash, which killed 241 on board, is one of the worst aviation disasters in India's history. It was a double tragedy as the aircraft rammed into a medical college hostel, killing at least 30 on the ground. As the city grappled with the disaster, there came news of a miracle survivor. Now, two days on, many questions remain unanswered. What caused the flight to go down? Is the Boeing Dreamliner faulty? We have been tracking this story. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Before the flight crash, the big story that grabbed headlines was the Meghalaya honeymoon murder. In a shocking twist, it turned out that the wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, had planned her husband's killing along with her boyfriend. The case has come with many twists and turns. In another tragedy, four commuters died while falling off an overcrowded local train in Mumbra, on the outskirts of Mumbai, on Monday (June 9). Packed trains have become synonymous with the city. Why does the problem continue to persist? In other news, Modi 3.0 has completed its first year. Earlier in the week, all eyes were on India's Shubanshu Shukla, who was set to become the first India to travel to the ISS. However, the Axiom-4 mission has been deferred following a technical glitch . We talk about all this and more in our weekly roundup. 1. It seemed business as usual at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. But a horror that unfolded in 30 seconds changed that. A London-bound Air India flight crashed soon after takeoff, ramming into a medical hostel. There were 242 people on board, including the pilot, and the cabin grew; only one miraculously survived. At least 20 people were killed on the ground. Here's how the tragedy unfolded . Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the site where an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London's Gatwick Airport, crashed during take-off from Ahmedabad on the previous day, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. PIB via Reuters 2. So what brought down the Air India plane? Was it a bird hit, or did the engines of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fail? While an investigation has been launched, here's what aviation experts say . 3. Who was on that ill-fated Flight AI171? Among those killed was former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani , who was heading to London to meet his family. There are several other heartbreaking stories – of a pilot who was set to retire , a young flight attendant from Manipur , a doctor couple and their children . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Daksha Patni mourns for her relative Akash Patni, 14, who died when an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed during take-off from an airport, outside the postmortem room at a hospital, in Ahmedabad. Reuters 4. This week, we saw a major twist in the case of the Indore couple who went missing in Meghalaya during their honeymoon. Days after the husband, Raja Raghuvanshi's body was found, the police arrested his wife, Sonam. Turns out, she planned the murder with her boyfriend and his three friends. Here's how the case was cracked . 5. The case continues to unravel. It was only days after her marriage that Sonam and her boyfriend, Raj Kushwaha, planned Raja's murder. While Sonam led her husband to the killers , it was Raj who instructed them over the phone from Indore. Sonam Raghuvanshi plotted the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya 6. Overcrowded local trains in Mumbai are not news… unless there is a tragedy. On Monday (9 June), four people died after they fell off the train. It has put a spotlight on a shocking statistic – on average, seven people die every day in this commute. Are there not enough locals? Why are so many travellers forced to risk their lives? This story takes a look . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Panic-stricken people at Mumbra Railway Station after several passengers reportedly fell from a moving train, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries, in Thane, on June 9. PTI 7. Believe it or not, Indian women are having fewer babies than required to maintain a stable population. Yes, the fertility rate has declined to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, according to a recent United Nations demographic report. But is this a reason for concern for the world's most populous nation? We explain . Patients wait outside a primary health care centre in Belwa village, Kishanganj district, Bihar. India's fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, which is below the replacement level of 2.1. File photo/Reuters 8. India's Shubhanshu Shukla was set to make history this week. He would have been the first Indian to travel to the ISS for the Axiom-4 mission. But the space launch was delayed, first because of the weather and then an oxygen leak. While we wait for a new date from SpaceX, let's look at Shukla's journey, from test pilot to astronaut . Axiom-4 astronauts, commander Peggy Whitson of US, pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of India, mission specialist Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and mission specialist Tibor Kapu of Hungary, are pictured on the countdown video clock, as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Launch Complex 39-A after a delay of its mission to the International Space Station, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, June 9. Reuters 9. Moving on to politics. Modi 3.0 turned one on June 9. So, what did the third term of the Modi government achieve? A lot. From Operation Sindoor to economic development, India has many reasons to cheer. Here is our report card . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD That's all from us for now. Here's hoping the coming week is less gloomy. Have a good Sunday.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
A riveting, action-packed year awaits Modi 3.0 on the diplomatic front
The first year of Modi 3.0 will be remembered most for Operation Sindoor, thrusting Pakistan back to the centrestage of Indian foreign policy. By striking terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan, India not only imposed unprecedented costs upon Islamabad for its support to cross-border terrorism but also raised the stakes for the international community's indulgence of Pakistan's duplicity in addressing a core Indian concern. The year also saw milestones being delivered like the India-UK FTA and the India-EU end-of-2025 deadline set by both sides for a similar agreement that the EU has described as the largest deal of its kind anywhere in the world. PM Modi's visit to the US within a month of President Trump's return to the White House, along with the launch of negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, was also one of the high points. There were other foreign policy pluses, none perhaps more significant than the breakthrough with China in the form of the successful settlement of the five-year-old border standoff. The thaw in the relationship after the Modi-Xi meeting in Oct in Russia saw India resuming bilateral visits to Beijing and agreeing on a host of measures to normalise ties. Among the highlights was the upgrade in ties with the Taliban with the first political contact in the form of external affairs minister S Jaishankar's talks with the acting Afghan foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. Modi also garnered international attention for his back-to-back visits to Russia and Ukraine, during which he stressed the importance of direct talks to end the war - something the two sides are engaged in currently. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 고민 중이라면? 인천 시민이 주목한 33만원 시술 플란치과 더 알아보기 Undo However, many of these foreign policy hits remain an unfinished business and will test India's resolve in the days ahead. On Pakistan, the challenge will be to ensure the global community, particularly the UN Security Council where Pakistan is a member, shows understanding about the punitive terms India has set out in the 'new normal' against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. This will be critical in the event of another terrorist attack from across the LoC. The all-party delegations have made a beginning but there's more to be done, while being mindful of the risks of India-Pakistan re-hyphenation that such an exercise might entail. Managing the relationship with the US will be another pressing challenge in the second year of Modi 3.0. This has arisen unexpectedly from Trump's constant needling of India on bilateral trade and perhaps even more damaging utterances on the India-Pakistan conflict, like his use of the term mediation - a big taboo in Indian foreign policy lexicon - and his drawing an equivalence between India and Pakistan. India is hoping that not just the US but also its other Quad partners will be more liberal in their support for India on cross-border terrorism, like in the form of a joint statement when the foreign ministers and leaders meet this year. The third significant challenge in the next few months will be to decide whether it's time to reinforce the improvement in ties with Beijing by resuming direct air and normal visa services with and, more importantly, with a visit to the country by Modi for SCO summit. Despite China's ties with Pakistan acting as a deterrent, India has kept the door open for continued engagement. Modi has also shown interest in rebuilding ties with Canada by accepting his counterpart Mark Carney's delayed invitation for the G7 but this will be subject to Ottawa's handling of Khalistani separatists and also the probe into Nijjar murder that wrecked the relationship. Signs of improvement in Pakistan-Taliban ties and the proposal to expand CPEC into Afghanistan might pose a few problems too. All in all, a riveting, action-packed year is what awaits Modi 3.0.
India Today
10-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
How BJP flipped the script in a year: From 2024's Lok Sabha wobble to highs of 2025
Just a year ago, the BJP-led NDA began its third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but unlike the previous two terms, this one began with reduced numbers, forcing it to depend on allies like the TDP and the JD(U). Some predicted that the government wouldn't last even a year. Many even claimed there would be mid-term elections in 2025. However, as Modi 3.0 marks its first anniversary, the BJP has turned early doubts into growing confidence by winning assembly elections in three states, pushing key Bills at will, and has managed to keep allies content without major predictions have been proven because the BJP has turned the tide in a year. It has won three key assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi. The BJP's top leadership also demonstrated strength by pushing crucial bills, like the one on Waqf, at will. It has kept allies firmly in check without any setbacks. The Opposition, despite being buoyed by a bigger strength in the Lok Sabha, has shown clear signs of divide on several matters. While the cake for Modi 3.0's first anniversary seems to have been ready, Operation Sindoor has turned into a layer of icing that has helped firm up public sentiment in the Centre's favour.1. BJP'S COMEBACK TRAIL POST LOK SABHA SETBACKThe BJP's electoral successes after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi have been key in dispelling the narrative of a weakened Haryana, after securing only five of 10 Lok Sabha seats in June 2024, the BJP rebounded in October, clinching 48 seats in the 90-seat assembly, achieving an unprecedented third consecutive term in the state where the saffron party left the heat during farmers' in Maharashtra, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept the November Assembly polls, winning 235 of 288 seats, with the BJP alone securing 132 seats at an 89% strike symbolically, in February 2025, the BJP ended the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) decade-long run in Delhi. It won 48 of 70 seats, the BJP's first victory in the national capital since BJP's victories in these assembly elections, following the setback in the Lok Sabha polls, reflected a consolidated endorsement of Modi's leadership, effectively offsetting the challenges faced in the 2024 general elections.2. LEGISLATIVE PUSH REFLECTS MODI 3.0'S RESOLVEThe PM Modi-led Centre's ability to push key legislation in the last year has also revealed its political strength and Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed in April after a marathon debate and deliberations with stakeholders, exemplifies this. Aimed at enhancing transparency in managing Waqf properties, the bill faced fierce opposition from Muslim organisations and the INDIA bloc, who labelled it "unconstitutional".advertisementYet, the BJP navigated the challenges, and secured 288 votes in the Lok Sabha and 128 in the Rajya Centre also advanced simultaneous election bills, signalling its commitment to long-term reforms, despite concerns flagged by the JD(U), a key NDA the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Centre also introduced several other bills, including the Railways (Amendment) Bill to modernise railway operations, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to strengthen financial regulations, and the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, to reform aviation laws.3. BJP'S MANAGEMENT HAS DEFIED FRAGILE COALITION CLAIMSUnlike predictions of a fragile coalition, the BJP has managed its NDA allies, particularly the TDP and JD(U), with finesse. While allies initially expressed concerns over the Waqf Bill, fearing backlash from Muslim voters, the government addressed these through dialogue and JPC absence of major rebellions from allies like Nitish Kumar or Chandrababu Naidu, despite their regional voter bases, reflects the BJP's deft political Naidu and Nitish have now repeatedly assured that they will not leave the the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP faced coalition tensions when Eknath Shinde, leader of the Shiv Sena, briefly withdrew to his village amid speculation that Devendra Fadnavis would be named chief minister. Shinde was initially reluctant to accept a deputy role. However, the BJP diffused the friction by engaging in high-level talks with Shinde and Ajit Pawar in Delhi, securing Shinde's support by offering his party key ministerial portfolios, including Urban Development and Public INDIA BLOC STRUGGLES TO SPEAK IN ONE VOICEOn the other hand, the Opposition, or the INDIA bloc, buoyed by 235 Lok Sabha seats in 2024, has failed to capitalise on its numbers. Internal divisions, particularly within the INDIA bloc, have weakened its divide became apparent when the Congress focused on attacking PM Modi over the Adani controversy and disrupting parliamentary proceedings, while allies like the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party called for dialogue in Congress's inconsistent messaging, supporting national security initiatives like Operation Sindoor abroad while criticising them domestically, has further exposed its disarray.5. OPERATION SINDOOR'S MESSAGE GOT PM MODI BIPARTISAN SUPPORTOperation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, has been a targeting terror networks in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir with precision, the Indian armed forces, directed by the political leadership, showcased the Centre's resolve. It earned the Modi government bipartisan support as Opposition leaders like Shashi Tharoor and Asaduddin Owaisi joined delegations to several countries to advocate India's zero-tolerance Sindoor, which many have termed a "masterstroke", united the nation, shelving Opposition narratives for the time being. The operation has bolstered Modi's image as a strong leader, and reinforced public trust in his leadership, which many said had just one year, Modi 3.0 has transformed the challenging start of his tenure into a narrative of triumph and will. Through electoral victories, parliamentary assertiveness, ally management, and a decisive security stance, the Modi-led BJP has not just silenced doubters, it has also set the stage for a robust third Watch
India Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
What are the hits and misses of Modi 3.0? Big debate on Rajdeep Sardesai's show
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes one year of his third term, the BJP has launched a nationwide campaign highlighting the government's achievements. BJP President J.P. Nadda claimed the government has moved from 'appeasement to performance'. The Congress questioned why the Prime Minister is not holding a press conference. The government cited successes in poverty alleviation, infrastructure development and economic growth, while the opposition raised concerns about divisiveness, unemployment and alleged misuse of institutions. So, what are the hits and misses of Modi 3.0? And what are the challenges ahead of the Modi government? Watch as experts debate these and more on Rajdeep Sardesai's show.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Padma awardees praise PM Modi-led government's growth initiatives in 11 years
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government completes eleven years in power and marks the first anniversary of Modi 3.0, it has been dubbed as 'glorious and golden era' of governance by many eminent citizens. Many Padma Shri awardees, in conversation with IANS, shared their experience of the past decade, elucidating why the bold initiatives undertaken in Modi 1.0, Modi 2.0 and Modi 3.0 augur well for the country's future. Bihar's noted nephrologist Hemant Kumar, honoured with the Padma Shri for more than three decades of contribution in medical sciences, said that the country has seen remarkable progress in the field of health and education. "Infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate have decreased significantly. A lot of attention has been given to girl child. The level of education has increased a lot. Earlier, girls used to sit at home but now have started going to school and the level of education among girls has increased a lot. They are being encouraged by giving them incentives in every way," he said. Padma Shri Phoolbasan Bai Yadav, a social worker from Chhattisgarh and President of 'Maa Bamleshwari Self Help Group', said that in these 11 years, the country has made unprecedented progress in areas like women empowerment, cleanliness, self-reliant India and Digital India. "PM Modi has played an important role in promoting women's self-respect. Through women self-help groups, lakhs of women got employment and became self-reliant. We are not educated. But, PM Modi trusted us and today our sisters and mothers have become Lakhpati Didi," she added. She also said that the sisters and daughters are marching ahead with Lakhpati Didi scheme. Geographical Indication (GI) expert and Padma Shri Rajnikant described PM Modi's 11-year tenure as unmatched and wonderful. "In these 11 years, there has been an unprecedented change in the field of crafts, art, agriculture and GI, the credit for which goes to the visionary thinking of PM Modi," he remarked. Referring to his journey, Rajnikanth said, "It started from Kashi after the GI law was enacted in 2006-07. PM Modi gave the slogan of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Local to Global', which gave new strength to GI. As a result, Kashi has become hub of GI products today. At present, there are 32 GI products in Kashi region, which is the highest in the world in any one region." Oncologist and Padma Shri Vijayalakshmi Deshmane said that PM Modi's 11-year tenure has given a new direction to the country. Talking about the Padma awards, he said that earlier people used to think that this honour is given only to people from the royal family or to special people. "Narendra Modi government brought a change in this. When I got the news of the award, I wanted to thank some Union Ministers. And, the reply I got was that don't thank us, it is PM Modi's vision. He chose unsung heroes, which is wonderful. The selection of awards is now transparent and different. Now government and system are recognising those who do great work while remaining anonymous." Padma Shri Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Taylor equated the Prime Minister with God. He said that PM Modi's support took his work for 'Divyang' (differently-abled) children and society to new heights. Kanubhai runs a school for differently-abled children in Surat. He praised the PM Modi-led government for welfare of the differently-abled persons. "My association with him is very old. From the time when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Narendra Modi is God for me. When he became the Chief Minister, he worked to bring Divyang children and society into the mainstream. With the support of PM Modi, a school for Divyang children was established in Surat," he recalled. Padma Shri and plastic surgeon, Yogi Aeron, shared his experiences and while congratulating the government on completion of 11 years in power. Talking to IANS, he said, "Earlier, honours like Padma Shri were given only to VVIPs, but now people working at the rural level, who made the impossible possible with their hard work and ability, are being given this honour. I never thought that I would get Padma Shri." Praising the Ayushman Bharat scheme, he said, "My family lives in America, but there is no such scheme even there. With Ayushman, even poorest of the poor feel safe. Earlier, poor were not able to reach the big doctors, but now they are able to get better treatment." Padma Shri and para-athlete K.Y. Venkatesh described PM Modi-led government's 11-year tenure as excellent. He praised PM Modi's leadership style and contribution to sports. Venkatesh said, "PM Modi is doing a great job in the economy, industry and sports in his third term. Earlier, our medals did not reach double digits in the Asian Games or Paralympics. Now, we have crossed the three-digit mark in the Asian Games and are also touching double digits in the Olympics." He also praised the efforts of the PM Modi-led government for para-athletes. He said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee Khel Kendra has been built in Madhya Pradesh, which is working under the Sports Authority of India. This is a big gift for the para-athletes, he added. Padma Shri Mahesh Sharma said that this is the time to build a 'New India'. He added that PM Modi-led government has not only made welfare schemes but also implemented them to bring about a change in the lives of people at the grassroots level. Praising PM Modi's leadership, he said, "The way Prime Minister has united the nation like a family is being appreciated everywhere. He does not just preach but sets an example by implementing them himself." "Prime Minister Modi recently sought suggestions to make Mangarh Dham a national monument. This area is considered the land of tribal sacrifice. This step shows that the tribal society is also being given a national identity now. Our cultural pride is being revived," he added. Padma Shri and Bhajan singer Kaluram Bamaniya from Madhya Pradesh's Dewas said that Prime Minister has done a commendable job in promoting the culture of the country and boosting the morale of singers and artists. "Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country has made remarkable progress in many areas like agriculture, education and health. He has made significant contributions to the Kabir sect. The construction of the Kabir Math in Gayaji, which cost crores of rupees, is an example of this," he added. Padma Shri as well as Padma Bhushan Tejas Patel praised Prime Minister profusely, saying, "When Modi ji was not the Chief Minister of Gujarat, I had met him in connection with a patient. While working in the hospital at that time, I saw his talent and impressive personality. I was impressed by his brilliance and confidence. Even after becoming the Chief Minister, I kept meeting him in various functions." He described PM Modi's memory as amazing. "He remembers people by name even after years. Even if there are five hundred or thousand people, he still remembers old things and references. His memory is like a computer's hard disk," he said. "His habit of going deep into every subject impressed me. Be it a matter of medical field or any other, he does not depend on others. He himself tries to understand everything in detail and understands it," he added.
