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On June 12, 2025, at 13:38 IST, Air India Flight AI 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner registered VT‑ANB—departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, bound for London Gatwick with 230 passengers and 12 crew on board. Just 30 seconds into the flight, the aircraft veered off its ascent path and plummeted into the B.J. Medical College hostel in Meghani Nagar, a densely populated residential area just 2 km from the runway. Casualties and the Sole Survivor This remains India’s deadliest single-plane civil aviation disaster in nearly three decades: Occupants: 242 (230 passengers, 12 crew) Fatalities onboard: 241 Ground casualties: at least 33 confirmed, many more injured in the crash’s chaos Total confirmed dead: around 274 Miraculously, one survivor emerged: Viswashkumar Ramesh, a 40‑year‑old British‑Indian national, seated in 11A. He recounted crawling out of the wreckage, bruised and shaken, but alive—a rare miracle amid immense devastation. Scene of Destruction: E...

Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Observed on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar year, this festival commemorates the unwavering faith and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) towards Allah. The Story Behind Eid ul-Adha The essence of Eid ul-Adha lies in the story of Prophet Ibrahim, who was commanded by Allah in a dream to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail (Ishmael), as a test of faith. Without hesitation, both father and son submitted to the will of Allah. However, just as Ibrahim was about to carry out the command, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, thus rewarding their devotion and sparing his son. This act of submission and sacrifice is remembered and honored by Muslims around the world through the practice of Qurbani – the ritual sacrifice of a goat, sheep, cow, or camel. The Rituals and Celebrations 1. Prayer and Reflection The day begins with a special...

On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed its most ambitious and far-reaching military operation of the war, codenamed "Operation Spider's Web." This unprecedented drone strike targeted five major Russian airbases deep within Russian territory, including Olenya, Belaya, Dyagilevo, Ivanovo, and Ukrainka. The operation resulted in the destruction or damage of over 40 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers and surveillance planes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Axios +2 The Times of India +2 Wikipedia +2 Reuters +9 Wikipedia +9 The Times of India +9 Operation Spider's Web: A Strategic Masterstroke Planned over 18 months, Ukrainian intelligence operatives smuggled 117 explosive-laden drones into Russia, concealing them in trucks and wooden sheds near the targeted airbases. The drones were launched simultaneously, catching Russian defenses off-guard and causing extensive damage. Among the destroyed assets were Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 bo...