Working with local authorities to establish facts, provide support: UK High Commission in India

New Delhi:  Hours after a London-bound plane crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, the British High Commission in India said it is working with local authorities to urgently establish the facts and provide support. According to Air India, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was carrying 242 passengers…

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What is ‘Mayday’ call? Know who issues it to indicate life-threatening emergency

New Delhi: Tragedy struck on Thursday afternoon (June 12) when an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 242 individuals, failed to maintain altitude and went down around 1:38 pm, erupting into a fiery explosion near the Meghaninagar area in Ahmedabad….

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Ahmedabad plane crash: 169 Indians, over 50 UK nationals, and 7 Portuguese were among 242 onboard

Ahmedabad: Air India has released detailed information on the nationalities of those onboard Flight AI-171, which tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying a total of 242 individuals, including passengers and crew members. Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani was also travelling in the…

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Tight security in place for Amarnath yatra, pilgrims should visit in large numbers: J-K LG

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said foolproof security arrangements have been made for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra and urged pilgrims to visit the cave shrine in large numbers. Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the cave shrine, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual yatra this year. The Lieutenant…

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