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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAirplane crash

Topic: Airplane crash

US attorney for AI171 victims seeks black box data, cites water leak short circuit theory

Attorney Andrews argues a water leak short circuit may have shut fuel controls and caused total propulsion loss—countering claims that pilot error led to the plane crash.

Soviet-era plane carrying 50 crashes in Russia’s Far East, all on board dead

Moscow: A Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in the country's far east on Thursday and everyone on board was...

At least 25 children dead after Bangladesh air force jet crashes into school in Dhaka

The military said the plane experienced a mechanical failure during a training mission. At least 27 died from the crash, 88 people being treated in a Dhaka hospital.

US State Dept expresses condolences over Bangladesh Air Force jet crash

Message of condolence came after at least 20 people died & 171 more were injured when a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school Monday in Dhaka's Diabari.

Small plane crashes at London’s Southend Airport, all flights cancelled

A rising fireball could be seen above Southend Airport, which remains closed following the crash. It is unclear how many people were on the plane.

Air India crash: Black box recovered from Boeing aircraft likely to be sent to US

According to an report in The Economic Times, the box suffered heavy external damage from post-crash fire making it impossible to recover its content in India.

Week after AI-171 crash, Air India announces 15% cut in international widebody aircraft

Ministry of Civil Aviation had in a statement Monday said ‘recent surveillance conducted on Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet did not reveal any major safety concerns’.

Body of pilot Sumeet Sabharwal, who flew Air India flight 171, brought to Mumbai

Mumbai: The mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot of the Air India plane which crashed in Ahmedabad last week, were brought to Mumbai...

Lufthansa flight to Hyderabad returns to Frankfurt airport after bomb threat

In a statement, Lufthansa clarified that safety of passengers and crew is their highest priority. Affected passengers were provided with accommodation in Frankfurt.

Morarji Desai survived a plane crash in Assam. The site later hosted Magh Bihu, memorial rides

On a moonless November night in Assam, the Russian manufactured Tupolev Tu-124K V643, also known as Pushpak, landed about four kilometres off the Jorhat airport, killing five crew members. Morarji Desai was among the passengers who survived.

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With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.