The Times of India

The remains of seafarer Dixit Solanki arrived in Mumbai from Sharjah on Sunday. Solanki died in an alleged missile strike off the Oman coast on March 1. His family is seeking DNA confirmation before performing the last rites. They have approached the Bombay High Court for directions to refer the matter to a forensic laboratory.

The ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending shockwaves through the industries of Ambernath and Dombivli, resulting in staggering losses exceeding Rs 1,000 crore each month. The shortage of gas and raw materials has resulted in production cuts of nearly 50%, leading many workers to seek jobs elsewhere and disrupting vital supply chains.

The Air India flight 171 crash inquiry faces a critical question: did the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deploy before or after the fuel switches moved? A pilots' organization argues the manufacturer's documentation contradicts the preliminary report's timeline, suggesting a potential electrical failure preceded any crew action. This distinction is vital for understanding the accident's cause and the pilots' legacy.

In a troubling shift, numerous highly skilled oncologists in India are facing restrictions that prevent them from treating patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. This decision, rooted in the absence of officially recognized super-specialty qualifications from the NMC, fails to acknowledge the invaluable real-world expertise and dedication these doctors have brought to cancer treatment over the years.

In a surprising political maneuver, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar reached out to former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for his backing in securing a smooth win for the unopposed Baramati byelection.