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The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday
The decision to organise the protests came as Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Saurabh Bharadwaj of showing signs of political frustration and making irresponsible statements merely to remain in the news
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and said they targeted Saudi troops and equipment near Mokha, escalating tensions as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade adds to growing regional shipping risks
Sonu Nigam has shared a rare video from an operation theatre, showing himself singing Mohammed Rafis classic Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki while undergoing surgery. Calling it an impromptu performance, the singer said he was singing in the pain
Sanjay Kapoor has opened up about the surprising aftermath of Sirf Tum, saying the 1999 hit failed to bring him major film offers. Nobody signed me, the actor recalled, adding that he had limited opportunities despite the film's success. He also defended the movie's story
Actor Govinda recently recalled a disturbing phase of his life where he felt suicidal after the death of his mother, Nirmala Devi. He shared that he was walking into Narmada river to meet his mother when he was called by a priest
Global star Priyanka Chopra wished her 'Varanasi' co-star Mahesh Babu on his birthday with a special post on social media. PeeCee took to her official handle and dropped a behind-the-scenes picture with Mahesh Babu from their shoot diaries
Akshay Kumar says fantasy stories cannot completely abandon logic. While promoting Bhooth Bangla, the actor explained why even comic books and supernatural tales need an explanation for a characters powers, transformation and actions
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said whether the Ajit Pawar-led NCP wants to work with political strategist Prashant Kishor is its internal matter. She praised Kishors recent political performance in Bihar and described him as a longtime friend
Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the strait since the US and Israel attacked in late February. Tehran also wants to charge tolls for passage and has targeted ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route
Taylor Swift's song August has been removed from a TikTok video posted by a Trump-affiliated account after the track was used in a clip featuring Donald and Melania Trump. The audio later disappeared from the post, with TikTok showing that the sound was unavailable
Speaking during a press conference in Bengaluru, the BCCI's CoE head VVS Laxman said, I think there is no doubt that Virat is an exemplary professional
In a shocking series of events, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh travelled 900 kms away from home all the way to Mumbai to become an actor in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He was located at Goregaon's Film City and has been reunited with his family
Sagarika Ghatge and Vivan Bhathena are set to reunite on screen nearly two decades after starring together in Chak De India. The actors, who played Preeti Sabharwal and Abimanyu Singh in the 2007 sports drama, are now working on an untitled project
The latest incident comes around seven months after then Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when their Learjet 45 aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in January
Tamil actor Vishal has reacted to Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention over his alleged remarks about Trisha, calling for equal action against anyone who makes inappropriate comments about women in the film industry. Vishal said people making similar remarks on YouTube and elsewhere
Nick Jonas and brother Joe Jonas took a break from their Jonas Brothers Tour to enjoy an Indian food feast at Adrak Yorkville. Nick shared a glimpse of their meal, which included Rani Kachori, Onion Bhajia, Royal Pista Lamb Chop, Murgh Makhani and Papad Ki Tokri
The incumbent secretary of the BCCI, Devajit Saikia, met Laxman to review the rehabilitation and injury management programme at the facility
Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar revisits the Kargil War through the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows squadron. Siddharth, Abhay Verma and Jimmy Shergill lead a grounded military drama that balances aerial combat with the personal lives of its pilots
Actor and singer Piyush Mishra, who joined the ongoing students' protests in Jharkhand, shared that the pain and suffering in the eyes of the students forced him to come in their support
Southern actor Vijay Sethupathi was seen flaunting a completely new avatar as he gears up to return as the host for the tenth season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil'.
The makers of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi have released a new look of Mahesh Babu from the film on the occasion of his birthday. The pictures show a modern look of the actor in the African jungle
A security guard who joined a residential society in Ahmedabads Anandnagar area six days ago has been arrested for allegedly raping an interior design student on the building terrace. Police traced him within hours using CCTV and technical surveillance
Hundreds of youths joined a Tiranga Yatra in Bhopal on Sunday despite rainfall. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav flagged off the procession and urged participants to uphold patriotism and pledge lifelong service to the nation
Earlier, a grand ceremony in Johannesburg unveiled the 12 venues that will host next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, with eight cities from South Africa, three from Zimbabwe and Namibia's capital Windhoek selected as tournament locations
Five people, including a family cook, have been arrested for allegedly killing a security guard in a Juhu residential building and hiding his body in a water tank while attempting to rob his employers flat
A 35-year-old Mumbai woman has been booked for allegedly extorting Rs 1.39 crore from a 40-year-old Thane man by threatening to leak his private photos and videos and implicate him in false cases. Police are investigating
Nearly 1,400 flights to and from Shanghai's two main passenger airports were cancelled on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hangzhou airport in neighbouring Zhejiang province also saw 270 inbound and outbound flights cancelled, the report said
Meghwal, a 19-year-old athlete from Anupgarh, a border town in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, cleared a personal-best of 2.21m to win silver in the men's high jump. Shahnavaz Khan secured a bronze medal in the men's long jump by displaying a best effort of 7.84m
Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan is likely to replace injured batsman Sai Sudharsan, according to a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source
Mumbais seven lakes held 12,83,826 million litres of water, or 88.70 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 9. Vihar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest stock at 80.14 per cent
The students have been staging their protest continuously at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium following alleged irregularities in the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), which came to light on July 2
Mumbai is likely to witness light to moderate rain on Sunday, August 9, with generally cloudy skies, according to the IMD. Thane may also receive rain with thunderstorms in some areas
Nayanthara, who was seen attending the trailer launch event of her next, Toxic, with Yash, revealed why she stays away from promotions. She also opened up about why she broke the approach for Yash's film
A recent red carpet appearance turned awkward for actress Nikita Rawal, after a female fan came close to her for a selfie and soon kissed her on the lips, leaving the actress shocked. The video of the encounter is now going viral on the internet
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as fast-spreading wildfires threaten communities and force large-scale evacuations. Thousands have fled their homes, while wildfire smoke has also caused hazardous air quality in Toronto and Ottawa
At least four people, including a pilot and three Colombian women from the same family, were killed after a helicopter crashed in a forested area of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Firefighters located the wreckage in dense vegetation
Sudharsan and Bumrah were enlisted in the squad subject to fitness but the COEs team of experts decided to exercise caution looking at the bigger picture
Ravi Kishan has broken his silence on his comment, 'money follows my brother,' when weighing fame over money during a recent interview. The actor recently took to Twitter to strengthen his claim saying, 'reputation is king'
Indias 1975 World Cup heroes Ashok Kumar and Aslam Sher Khan insist Harmanpreet Singh & Co must play with confidence and not feel inferior to any other nation as they aim for a podium finish at hockeys quadrennial showpiece event, starting in Belgium and Netherlands from August 14
Yadavs third round throw of 74.09m fetched him the silver medal while T Dharanidharan, the other Indian in the finals on Friday, finished sixth with 72.35m
Shuttler Chaliha defeats teen compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in Korea Masters semis to qualify for her maiden BWF World Tour summit clash
Jorge was his sons first coach in Argentina and his sole companion when he first moved to Barcelona as a child, before later becoming his agent
The 27-year-old Uruguay international has made over 200 appearances for the Catalan giants and even captained them last season
I think its easily the most historic ball in the realm of football, said Dan Imler, vice president of sports at Heritage Auctions
Later in the day, Martin also won the sprint race ahead of Trackhouses Ai Ogura and Bezzecchi
India earned their place in the second round with a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands at Bengaluru in February
Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues has been replaced by Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott for the remainder of the tournament
The post tagging the Chief Minister has surprised many, as Rishabh Pants family already has a house in Rourkee in the state and can easily get in touch with property dealers in the city
Devdutt aces his No. 3 audition with an unbeaten 142 ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka as India post 357-6 in reply to SLC XIs 363-8d on Day Two; Ravindra Jadeja shines with 63, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant flop

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