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India.com
19 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Cracks In Rs 500-Crore Rewa Airport Project; Boundary Wall Collapses After Heavy Rainfall
New Delhi: A portion of the boundary wall at the newly built Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh has collapsed following intense rainfall, sparking concerns over the construction quality and flood preparedness of one of the state's flagship infrastructure projects. According to media reports, the airport, built for Rs 500 crore and completed just months ago, saw a section of its perimeter crumble overnight as the ground beneath it gave way due to continuous downpours. Locals reported that this is not the first time the wall has failed; a similar incident occurred during last year's monsoon, even before the facility became operational. Envisioned as a transformative project for the Vindhya region, Rewa Airport was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi. Built in a record time of 18 months, the airport stands on 323 acres of land acquired from five nearby villages. As per the reports, equipped with a 2,300-meter-long runway, the airport currently operates two regional flights linking Rewa with Bhopal via Khajuraho and Jabalpur, using 19-seater aircraft. Authorities plan to expand services to accommodate 72-seater planes soon. The airport, which holds a DGCA license, was designed to serve the region's aviation needs for the next 50 years. The collapse stirred swift criticism on social media, with clips of the incident quickly going viral, reigniting concerns about substandard construction at the airport. One of the users on X wrote, "Virtually inaugurated by PM Modi last year, Shockingly, the airport wall couldn't withstand the first rain, raising concerns over construction quality." Rewa Airport, Madhya Pradesh • Constructed at a cost of ₹300 crores • Virtually inaugurated by PM Modi last year Shockingly, the airport wall couldn't withstand the first rain, raising concerns over construction quality. #RewaAirport — Narendra Singh (@Narendra24x7) July 12, 2025 However, even before scaling up, the project has hit a major roadblock, quite literally, as its foundational stability comes under scrutiny. In the past 24 hours, Rewa district has witnessed a deluge, receiving nearly 8 inches of rain. The overflowing Bichhiya and Bihar rivers have flooded large areas of the city, inundating homes and businesses in at least four riverfront localities with 3–4 feet of water. Among those affected is the residence of Gudh MLA Nagendra Singh. Speaking to the media, Singh said, 'Rewa city has turned into a pond. Until we deepen the river and manage the floodplain properly, this issue will recur every monsoon.'
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
AAIB releases report on Air India crash in Ahmedabad: All you need to know
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash that took place in Ahmedabad on June 12. The 15-page report sheds light on the chain of events and engine performance of the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner just before the crash. The aircraft crashed into the hostel premises of BJ Medical College, near the airport boundary, killing 240 of the 241 passengers onboard. Only one passenger survived. The crash also claimed the lives of 19 people on the ground. According to the AAIB, the aircraft was completely destroyed after it hit multiple buildings and caught fire. 'The Aircraft was destroyed due to impact with the buildings on the ground and subsequent fire. A total of five buildings shown in the figure below were impacted and suffered major structural and fire damages,' the report said. The report mentions that one of the pilots issued a distress signal moments before impact. 'At about 08:09:05 UTC, one of the pilots transmitted 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY'. The ATCO enquired about the call sign. ATCO did not get any response but observed the aircraft crashing outside the airport boundary and activated the emergency response,' the report noted. Air India crash: Key findings from the preliminary report -No safety recommendations yet: At this early stage, the AAIB has not made any specific safety recommendations for the Boeing 787-8 aircraft or the GE GEnx-1B engines. -Engine 1 showed partial recovery: Engine 1 initially failed but then began to recover. Its core speed, which had been decelerating, started to stabilise and move toward recovery. -Engine 2 failed to stabilise: Engine 2, though it relit, failed to regain stable core speed despite multiple fuel reintroduction efforts. -Fuel cutoff switches moved mid-flight: At 13:38:42 IST (08:08:42 UTC), when the aircraft reached 180 knots IAS, both engines' fuel cutoff switches were observed to move from 'run' to 'cutoff'. -Relight attempted immediately: The crew switched the fuel controls for both engines back to 'run' within seconds. Exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs) rose, suggesting the engines were being reignited. -Cockpit voice recording: The cockpit voice recording revealed possible miscommunication between pilots. One pilot asked, 'Why did you cut off?' The other replied, 'I did not do so". -Engine speeds dropped below idle: Data from the Engine and Aircraft Flight Recorder (EAFR) showed that the N2 core speeds of both engines fell below the minimum idle level during the incident. -Rear flight recorder severely damaged: The rear EAFR could not be accessed using regular methods as it was heavily damaged in the crash. -Further evidence under review: The AAIB has said that more information is being collected from relevant stakeholders and will be assessed during the next phase of the investigation. -Relight attempts reflected in data: EAFR data confirmed that EGT values increased when the engines were switched back to 'run', indicating combustion during relight attempts. Progress of the investigation The AAIB shared the current status of the investigation: -Wreckage documentation using drones has been completed. The wreckage has been shifted to a secure location near the airport. -Both engines have been recovered and quarantined for further examination. -Key aircraft components have been identified for detailed analysis. -Fuel samples from refuelling sources tested at the DGCA lab were found to be satisfactory. -A very small quantity of fuel retrieved from parts of the aircraft will undergo testing at a specialised facility. -Forward EAFR data has been successfully downloaded and is under analysis. -Statements from eyewitnesses and the sole surviving passenger have been recorded. -Post-mortem reports of passengers and crew are being studied to match medical findings with technical analysis. -No recommendations for the aircraft or engine manufacturers have been issued at this point. -The AAIB is continuing its probe and will examine more records, evidence, and stakeholder inputs in the next stages.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Joe Root on sleepless night of 99 not-out in Lord's Test: Went through every shot
Joe Root may have cracked his way into Test cricket's all-time elite on Day 2 of the Lord's Test, but the night before was anything but calm for the England star. Root, who ended Day 1 unbeaten on a nervous 99, revealed he couldn't sleep that night, mentally running through every possible shot and scenario that might await him when play resumed on at the post-match press conference, Root admitted to feeling the nerves and shared how the anticipation of converting his 99 into a century kept him restless through the night. But his nerves didn't show when he walked out to bat on Day 2. With a neat boundary on the very first ball he faced in the morning session, Root brought up his 37th Test century — a milestone that took him into the top five on the all-time list for most hundreds in the longest format. It was a knock that held England's innings together after they suffered a top-order collapse on Day 1, courtesy of India's impressive pace battery led by debutant Nitish Kumar vs IND, 2nd Test Day 2: Highlights "I woke up in the night and couldn't get back to sleep. I went through every different shot I could play to start the day [after beginning on 99]. I also went through every dismissal. Then I realised it wasn't about me and there were so many more important things," Root said."I was disappointed I couldn't kick on a little bit. It was a nice ball [from Bumrah to bowl me] but you pride yourself on covering that stuff," he while the moment of celebration was special, it didn't last long. Root was dismissed for 104 by Jasprit Bumrah, who turned the game on its head in a fiery first session on Day 2. Bumrah's triple strike, which included the prized scalps of Root, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes, ripped through the England middle order and briefly threatened to cap the innings far earlier than a precarious 271 for 7, England managed to push their total to 387 — thanks to a gritty 84-run ninth-wicket stand between Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse. Their effort ensured that England had something substantial on the board after the top order had failed to response wasn't smooth sailing either. The visitors lost three big wickets by stumps on Day 2 — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, and captain Shubman Gill — all back in the pavilion with the match finely poised. With both teams trading blows, the stage is set for a riveting Day 3 at the Home of for Root, his hundred at Lord's was another chapter in a storied Test career — but it came with a rare confession of just how consuming the game can be, even for one of England's most experienced batters.- Ends
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Lord's Test: With 37th century, Joe Root goes past Rahul Dravid and breaks into top 5
England's star batter Joe Root etched his name further into the history books on Saturday as he brought up his 37th Test century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at Lord's, surpassing Rahul Dravid's tally of 36 to take fifth place on the all-time list of most Test on 99 not out, Root reached his milestone in the first session of Day 2, with a boundary on the very first ball of the day after batting through the pressure-packed opening day. His hundred came off 192 deliveries, underlining a patient and mature innings in challenging vs IND, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates Root came to the crease under pressure on Day 1, with England struggling at two wickets down early, after impressive spells from India's Nitish Kumar Reddy, who removed both openers. Alongside Ollie Pope, Root steadied the innings with a gritty partnership that frustrated India's disciplined bowling pair took England to lunch at 83/2, and despite being tested by the Indian pacers and some verbal exchanges — particularly from Mohammed Siraj — Root stayed focused, absorbing the pressure and guiding the innings India hit back with quick wickets, as Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Pope and Jasprit Bumrah removed Harry Brook. However, Root once again anchored England's response, combining with captain Ben Stokes to stitch together another 50-run innings was marked by smart rotation of strike, selective stroke play, and a clear departure from England's usual aggressive 'Bazball' approach, showing the value of adaptability in red-ball ended Day 1 unbeaten on 99, before completing his century early on Day 2. This innings reinforces Root's stature as one of the modern greats of Test Test Hundreds (Top 5)Sachin Tendulkar – 51Jacques Kallis – 45Ricky Ponting – 41Kumar Sangakkara – 38Joe Root – 37*With form on his side, Root will be eyeing further milestones as the series continues.- EndsTune InMust Watch
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Bomere Heath: Garden boundary investigation starts after dispute
A housing company says a full boundary investigation is underway after several residents were told their gardens illegally encroached on land that did not belong to Plus Group, the landowner of fields being developed behind homes on Percy Thrower Avenue in Bomere Heath, Shropshire, sent a letter to residents outlining the investigation on also included an apology over the tone of a letter sent by its contractors, J Harper and Sons of Leominster, on 21 May that gave the homeowners 28 days to remove their belongings "before taking action to remove the encroachment".They have now been told no action to remove or relocate the boundaries would be taken in the meantime. Housing Plus Group said after the investigation it would consider all options and try and reach an amicable solution.A spokesperson said they had no further comment to June, homeowner Alex Titley said Land Registry documents showed that the claims over the boundary were not true, and they would call the police if their properties were Lanyon Bowdler, acting for the residents, said legal documents demonstrated the landowner's view that the boundary was inaccurate was "completely mistaken".At the time, a Housing Plus Group spokesperson said: "We are aware of the concerns raised by residents on Percy Thrower Avenue regarding the ongoing land issue."We understand that this situation has caused uncertainty; we will work with all parties to reach an amicable and fair resolution." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
