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AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A timeline of events related to the investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, including investigation initiation, black box recovery, and safety measures taken.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

Indian, Pak protesters face off in London over Pahalgam attack

Indian, Pak protesters face off in London over Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

A large number of Indian community and diaspora representatives gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London to counter a Pakistani demonstration protesting against what they called "Indian propaganda" in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The pro-Indian demonstrators outnumbered the smaller group of British Pakistanis and chanted slogans like "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram". The Metropolitan Police was present to keep the groups separate as they exchanged insults. Later, a candlelight vigil was held at Piccadilly Circus by the British Indian groups to commemorate the victims of the April 22 terror attack. Similar protests and vigils have been organized by Indian diaspora groups across the UK to condemn Pakistan's alleged support for terror outfits.

Ahmedabad airport sets up helpline, AI announces hotline

Ahmedabad airport sets up helpline, AI announces hotline

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

A control room has also been set up in Ahmedabad and the numbers are 9978405304/079-23251900.

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Is it right and proper for the US authorities to allow people like Subrahmanya Swamy [sic] go round the country preaching murder, violence, overthrow of the duly elected Government of India?' A fascinating excerpt from Sugata Srinivasaraju's The Conscience Network: A Chronicle of Resistance to a Dictatorship.

India women get rousing reception in UK

India women get rousing reception in UK

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Women's cricket team gets rousing welcome at India House in London

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Heads of State, co-starring apna Priyanka Chopra, is a silly buddy comedy where you have a lot to laugh and cringe at, notes Mayur Sanap.

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.

Promoter holdings in private listed firms drop 600 bps to 37% since 2021

Promoter holdings in private listed firms drop 600 bps to 37% since 2021

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Promoters of India's top private listed companies have cut their stakes sharply since 2021, taking advantage of elevated valuations and reshaping ownership dynamics in the market. Holdings of promoters in the top 200 privately owned listed firms declined nearly 600 basis points (bps) to 37 per cent at the end of FY25, from 43 per cent in FY21.

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Verstappen is third overall in the standings, 61 points behind Piastri who leads Norris by 15, and chasing his third win of the campaign to make up for retirement in Austria last weekend.

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Standing near the noose, he recited a couplet in which he said he wished nothing but to sacrifice his life for the motherland. Utkarsh Mishra remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on the revolutionary leader's 128th birth anniversary.

You have clothes, shoes, mobiles because of us: BJP MLA sparks row

You have clothes, shoes, mobiles because of us: BJP MLA sparks row

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

A video of Lonikar's controversial remarks surfaced on social media on Thursday and invited strong criticism from the opposition.

India's Two Front War Challenge

India's Two Front War Challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Chinese see no need to fight directly. They have an able and willing proxy in Pakistan, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'That way you're not hostage just to US sort of exports to India.'

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

AI-171 crash: 6 identifiable bodies handed over to kin

AI-171 crash: 6 identifiable bodies handed over to kin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

At least 265 bodies were sent to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for post-mortem after the crash on Thursday. Of these, only six victims were identified as their faces were intact, inspector Chirag Gosai said.

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met those injured in the Air India plane crash at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad.

Why did Modi call Trinidad and Tobago PM 'Bihar ki beti'?

Why did Modi call Trinidad and Tobago PM 'Bihar ki beti'?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

This is Modi's first visit to the country as prime minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999.

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

This piece of land was part of 982 acres of land earlier acquired by the British government in 1939 for the use of the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Siddaramaiah Flags Vaccine-Heart Link

Siddaramaiah Flags Vaccine-Heart Link

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged that the rushed approval and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine may be a contributing factor to cardiac arrest deaths, citing several international studies that recently suggested a possible link between the vaccines and a rise in heart attacks.

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61

'Real Madrid move a dream come true'

'Real Madrid move a dream come true'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Alexander-Arnold says signing for Real Madrid is dream come true

UK polls: Sunak, rival Starmer hit temple trail to woo British Hindu voters

UK polls: Sunak, rival Starmer hit temple trail to woo British Hindu voters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

While 44-year-old Sunak was at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden on Sunday to promise to keep trying to "make the community proud", 61-year-old Starmer chose another north London Swaminarayan Temple in Kingsbury on Friday to reiterate his commitment to building a "strategic partnership with India".

Grief counsellors to help families of AI crash victims

Grief counsellors to help families of AI crash victims

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Teams have been formed and assigned to individual families with a rank of a deputy collector or tehsildar rank officer. Bodies will be handed over to the families and taken in ambulance to the village or district with a police pilot, Pandey said.

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jasmine Paolini's exit means only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- will be in the third round. It is only the second time that this has happened in the professional era after Wimbledon 2018.

Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district climbed to 19 on Friday after one of the injured persons succumbed to injuries at a hospital, officials said.

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The message from Sunday's event will undoubtedly reverberate globally. It's a landmark occasion that will be remembered for generations and will inspire many other states to introduce the story of Rajendra Chola into school curricula, says Tarun Vijay.

The Anxious Wait For DNA Confirmation

The Anxious Wait For DNA Confirmation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

At Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital, DNA samples from over 190 relatives are being matched with victims of the Air India crash, a process expected to take up to 72 hours.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

Vadodara bridge collapse: Toll rises to 18, search to resume on Friday

Vadodara bridge collapse: Toll rises to 18, search to resume on Friday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The death toll in the collapse of a bridge over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to find the missing.

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway secured a hard-fought victory but Rithvik Bollipalli's search for his maiden win in a Grand Slam main draw continued in the French Open men's doubles opening round, in Paris, on Wednesday.

When fans turn toxic: Player breaks her silence

When fans turn toxic: Player breaks her silence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

British number two Katie Boulter has received death threats to herself and members of her family after matches as players are increasingly subjected to online abuse through direct messages.

Trump gives two-week deadline to Iran before military action

Trump gives two-week deadline to Iran before military action

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has opened a two-week window for diplomacy with Iran before deciding on military action, aiming to restart stalled negotiations amid Israel's bombing campaign, CNN reported.

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An activist claims to have alerted officials about the dangerous condition of a bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district three years before it collapsed, resulting in 15 deaths. The activist alleges that despite warnings, no timely action was taken.

Buttler named in England squads for WI series

Buttler named in England squads for WI series

Rediff.com14 May 2025

British media reports said all 10 English players involved with the IPL will hold a meeting with the Professional Cricketers' Association over security arrangements for a potential return to India.

No duty cuts by India on UK wines under FTA

No duty cuts by India on UK wines under FTA

Rediff.com11 May 2025

India will not provide any duty concessions on British wines and is offering only limited import duty benefits on UK beer under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, announced on May 6, according to an official. The other sensitive agri products where India will not offer any reduction in the import duty include dairy products, apples, cheese, oats, animals and vegetable oils under the agreement with the United Kingdom.

She missed the ill-fated Air India flight by 10 minutes

She missed the ill-fated Air India flight by 10 minutes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Bhoomi Chauhan, a resident of Gujarat's Bharuch, narrowly escaped death when she missed Thursday's ill-fated flight which crashed, claiming the lives of 241 people on board the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, Air India confirmed post-midnight on Friday.

Will Kohli Be In The Stands?

Will Kohli Be In The Stands?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Despite living in close proximity to the series venues, Kohli is expected to remain absent not just on the field, but off it too.

Hope my demotion won't last long: Omar's banter with Modi

Hope my demotion won't last long: Omar's banter with Modi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Mixing humour with political resolve, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday used the flagging-off ceremony of the first train to Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra to subtly but clearly articulate his government's demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Guess Which Singer's Daughter Is At Cannes?

Guess Which Singer's Daughter Is At Cannes?

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Among the many desi faces at the festival is Kumar Sanu's daughter, singer Shannon Kumar Sanu, who attended the Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning premiere.