Following the Air India plane crash, a grieving daughter’s emotional plea went viral, highlighting the immense pain of the victims’ families. Despite the Tata Group’s compensation announcement, she emphasized that no amount of money could replace her father.
American companies are increasing their office spaces in India. Global Capability Centers are expanding beyond IT. US firms leased 34.2% of India’s office space between 2022 and Q1 2025. The year 2024 saw record leasing activity. Bengaluru leads in US leasing, followed by Hyderabad and Delhi NCR. BFSI and manufacturing GCCs are growing strongly.
Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which resulted in the loss of 241 lives, Air India and Air India Express will discontinue using flight number ‘171’. As a mark of respect, the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick flight will now operate as ‘AI 159’ from June 17.
Following a fatal Air India 787 crash in Ahmedabad, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced that eight Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft have already been inspected. The government is now proceeding with a comprehensive surveillance initiative. This extensive review will encompass all 74 Dreamliner aircraft currently in operation within the Indian fleet to ensure…
Following the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, renewed scrutiny surrounds Boeing’s safety culture, echoing concerns raised in a Netflix documentary. Internal warnings about design flaws and production pressures, particularly after the McDonnell Douglas merger, were allegedly ignored, prioritizing speed over safety. Whistleblowers faced retaliation for reporting issues, raising questions about the effectiveness of…
Air India flight 171 crashed near Ahmedabad after a distress call. Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha shared details about the incident. The plane lost contact with Air Traffic Control before the crash. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu emphasized the importance of the black box recovery. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the crash. The incident…
A relative of three victims of the AI-171 plane crash alleged that the family had to pay 1,000 pounds to an immigration officer to board the flight. However, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources clarified that the amount paid was a visa fee and a fine of around Rs 91,140 for overstaying in India, and…
A final investigation report revealed that undetected flaws in the rail led to the North-East Express derailment at Raghunathpur Station, resulting in casualties and injuries. The report recommends stricter monitoring of rail manufacturing and exploring real-time track health monitoring. The Railways are implementing measures to improve rail quality, track monitoring, and accident response, including new…
ITC has finalized its all-cash acquisition of Sresta Natural Bioproducts, the owner of ’24 Mantra Organic brand’, for Rs 472.50 crore. The deal, completed on June 13, 2025, includes an upfront payment and a deferred consideration. This acquisition will strengthen ITC’s position in the rapidly expanding organic food sector, both domestically and internationally.
Sun Pharma announced that the USFDA issued a Form 483 with eight observations after inspecting its Halol manufacturing plant in Gujarat. The USFDA conducted a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspection at the facility from June 2-13, 2025. The Form 483, issued at the inspection’s conclusion, highlights conditions that may violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic…