In a statement, Gujarat says that it is in the process of filing a police complaint & that 'the state will claim compensation from Air India for hostel and property damages.'
The airline said the aircraft was advised to return ‘in the interest of safety’, and it is offering hotel stays, full refunds, or free rescheduling for affected passengers.
Air India's Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said the crash in which at least 271 people died was the 'most heartbreaking' crisis of his career & urged employees to stay resolute.
The incident comes days after an Air India flight to London, using the same type of Boeing aircraft, crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad moments after take-off, killing 241 of the 242 people on board.
In 2024, the DGCA proposed new Flight Duty Time Limitation norms to align with global practices. However, under pressure from airlines, implementation was postponed indefinitely.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel personally visited the Gandhinagar residence of former CM Rupani to meet his family. Rupani was among 241 victims on the London-bound flight.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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