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Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

Buttler looks back fondly on friendship with Sanju

Buttler looks back fondly on friendship with Sanju

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Buttler admitted that the new environment around him feels different, but he is "excited" to take up something "fresh and interesting".

Plane crash turns medical college anniversary a scar-filled one

Plane crash turns medical college anniversary a scar-filled one

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The Ahmedabad air tragedy, which claimed the lives of all but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board, and several others on the ground, has left deep scars on BJMC's residential quarters and the psyche of the survivors.

Over 5,000 Covid cases in India, most affected state is...

Over 5,000 Covid cases in India, most affected state is...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

India's active Covid case tally crossed the 5,000 mark with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the Union health ministry data released on Friday.

IAS lobby doesn't want to learn Marathi: Raj Thackeray on Hindi mandate

IAS lobby doesn't want to learn Marathi: Raj Thackeray on Hindi mandate

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday asked what was the need to "impose" Hindi on students and appealed to schools in Maharashtra to foil the government's "hidden agenda to deliberately create a language divide".

Jilted woman techie behind bomb threats in 12 states

Jilted woman techie behind bomb threats in 12 states

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

A probe into e-mails threatening blasts at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and different places in 12 states has unravelled a tale of unrequited love and vengeance allegedly unleashed by a woman executive of an MNC in Chennai to defame a man, leading to her arrest.

Air India crash orphans travel-loving couple's teen daughter

Air India crash orphans travel-loving couple's teen daughter

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Known for his jovial and kind nature, Neeraj left a lasting impression on his neighbours in Akola, which is why the news of his passing devastated the entire town, even though many had not seen him in years.

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

All 26 victims were men.

Nita Ambani Ensures COVID Safety First

Nita Ambani Ensures COVID Safety First

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As COVID-19 cases rise again across India, Nita Ambani was seen reinforcing safety protocols in a moment that quickly went viral.

PIX: Jaiswal-Suryavanshi Blitz Lights Up Jaipur!

PIX: Jaiswal-Suryavanshi Blitz Lights Up Jaipur!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Their scintillating performance powered Royals to 89/1 in six overs, their highest-ever Powerplay score.

'When plane started descending, I thought it was going to land'

'When plane started descending, I thought it was going to land'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The tragic incident saw 241 of the 242 lives on board the London-bound Boeing 787-8 perish, along with 29 people on the ground as the aircraft plunged into a medical college campus shortly after takeoff.

AI 171 Crash: 'Mood Is Grim' At Tata HQ

AI 171 Crash: 'Mood Is Grim' At Tata HQ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The crash has dealt a blow to the conglomerate's efforts to turn around Air India, especially following its merger with Vistara in 2024.

SEE: India Sharpen Fielding Skills In Fun Drills

SEE: India Sharpen Fielding Skills In Fun Drills

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a video shared on BCCI's X handle, the playing were seen performing intense drills as they prepped ahead of the opening Test against England.

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'The crash site must be secured because something small -- like a pipe or hydraulic line -- could hold a critical clue.'

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan upstaged some of the world's top batters as he topped the run scoring charts, while Prasidh Krishna was the most successful bowler of the season.

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.

1 survives, at least 265 killed in AI crash in Ahmedabad

1 survives, at least 265 killed in AI crash in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

An Air India aircraft with 242 passengers on board heading to London crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, the police said.

Woman kills husband, fakes death in Drishyam-style plot

Woman kills husband, fakes death in Drishyam-style plot

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A woman and her paramour in Gujarat's Patan district allegedly killed a middle-aged man and set his body on fire, dressed in the woman's clothes, to fake her own death, inspired by the Bollywood thriller "Drishyam." The police have arrested Geeta Ahir and Bharat Ahir, who confessed to the crime after being apprehended at Palanpur railway station. Geeta's husband, who initially believed the body was hers, found the deceased was a man, leading to a murder investigation. The man was identified as Harjibhai Solanki. The couple planned to escape to Rajasthan after faking Geeta's death.

Will be transparent in communication on plane crash: Tata Group chairman

Will be transparent in communication on plane crash: Tata Group chairman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

In an internal communication to the employees, he also said that when Tata Sons took over Air India, ensuring the safety of its passengers was its first and foremost priority and "there was no compromising on it."

Amid heartbreak, Priyansh Arya creates IPL history

Amid heartbreak, Priyansh Arya creates IPL history

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings' batter Priyansh Arya scripts massive milestone in IPL 2025 final

Video shows BJMC residents leaping from balconies after AI crash

Video shows BJMC residents leaping from balconies after AI crash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

In one of the frames of the chilling video, a woman is seen trying to climb down from the balcony with the support of mere railings with huge flames emanating from the crash site just metres away.

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Before her flight to London, Air India crew member Maithili Patil had made a final, comforting promise to her father, Moreshwar Patil, that she would call him once she reached the city. But the call did not come.

'We gave 15-20 extra runs': Gill slams GT's poor showing

'We gave 15-20 extra runs': Gill slams GT's poor showing

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'If we had stopped them at 210-220 it would have been better, that was a huge difference.'

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours,' the prime minister tweeted.

Captain Gill is part of a long-term strategy: GT COO

Captain Gill is part of a long-term strategy: GT COO

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

"With Shubman, our vision is not limited to one or two seasons; it's long-term" - Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh, on choosing Gill as captain over senior players

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes Shubman Gill is yet to realise the 'enormity' of what it means to be India's Test captain.

Gill shuts rumours of rift with Hardik

Gill shuts rumours of rift with Hardik

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has put an end to swirling rumours of a rift with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya following a viral video from the Friday's IPL 2025 Eliminator.

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'They will cover up the failures of all the others.'

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The process of identification of victims by matching the DNA samples is currently underway, and the bodies will be handed over to their relatives once the process is complete.

'Landing Gear Extended Is Human Error'

'Landing Gear Extended Is Human Error'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'It is an indication that they had forgotten to retract the landing gear. That causes heavy drag, and you cannot accelerate or gain height too fast with a hanging gear.'

Gautam Adani under US lens once again, WSJ reports

Gautam Adani under US lens once again, WSJ reports

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Adani Group on Monday said it does not handle any cargo coming from Iran or any Iranian-owned ship at any of its ports, as it denied any deliberate engagement in sanctions evasion. In a stock exchange filing, the group said reports of links between any of its entities and Iranian LPG are "baseless and mischievous".

'India's young guns can achieve something special in England'

'India's young guns can achieve something special in England'

Rediff.com31 May 2025

India's young guns have the talent to achieve something special in the upcoming England Test series, provided they back themselves, said former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers in Mumbai on Saturday.

How Sundar inspired Sudharsan's cricket journey

How Sundar inspired Sudharsan's cricket journey

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan spoke on how Tamil Nadu team-mate Washington Sundar has been an 'inspiration' for him, motivating him to rise up the ranks and break into the Indian team.

Samaritan hands over 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site

Samaritan hands over 70 tolas of gold, cash from plane crash site

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Rajesh Patel, 57, said he collected nearly 70 tolas of gold ornaments, which would be priceless for the victims' kin, Rs 50,000 and a few US dollars from the scene of the deadly aviation tragedy and handed them over to the police.

AI 171's blackbox recovered from rooftop of building

AI 171's blackbox recovered from rooftop of building

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The ministry of civil aviation clarified that, contrary to circulating reports, a video recorder that had been recovered at the crash site was not the DFDR.

Lone survivor reveals what he saw just after the crash

Lone survivor reveals what he saw just after the crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of Air India's AI 171 crash, said he still cannot believe how he miraculously survived the accident of the ill-fated London-bound flight in which 265 people lost their lives.

Air India, Tata Support Crash Victims' Kin

Air India, Tata Support Crash Victims' Kin

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Air India reiterated that its priority remains extending assistance to the families.

Why Gen Z Is Investing In US Stocks

Why Gen Z Is Investing In US Stocks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They don't just want better returns -- they're looking for global opportunities, more variety and smarter ways to grow their money, says Soubho Moulik, CEO, Appreciate.

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Amid this unrest came the verdict of the Allahabad high court on June 12, 1975 that found Gandhi guilty over discrepancies in the electoral campaign, which led to the Emergency on the night of June 25.