Bengaluru : Close Call ! Declared Mayday”On Thursday evening, an Indigo flight from Guwahathi to Chennai, carrying 168 passengers, faced a heart-stopping crisis shortly after its 4:40 PM takeoff. The pilot, noticing critically low fuel levels, swiftly declared a “Mayday” distress call to Air Traffic Control (ATC). With the situation dire, the aircraft was diverted…
Rescue teams, including police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), were swiftly deployed to the remote crash site, but no survivors were found. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep condolences, assuring that relief operations are underway. The identities of the victims are yet to be released pending family notifications.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), alongside the US National Transportation Safety Board, UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch, and Boeing, is leading the probe under International Civil Aviation Organization protocols. A critical breakthrough came when the flight data recorder was recovered from the hostel’s rooftop within 28 hours. Decoding it could reveal why the aircraft failed to gain lift, as suggested by retired Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha. Investigators are exploring mechanical failure, pilot error, or sabotage, with the National Investigation Agency assisting.
he aircraft, carrying 169 Indian, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian national, issued a Mayday call seconds after departing at 1:39 p.m. IST, but communication ceased abruptly. Flightradar24 data shows the plane reached just 625 feet before plummeting into Meghani Nagar’s residential area, erupting into a fireball fueled by 125,000 liters of jet fuel.
Bengaluru: A joyous celebration turned tragic outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday evening as a stampede claimed at least 10 lives and left over 50 people injured during festivities honoring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their maiden IPL 2025 title win. The chaotic scene unfolded as thousands of enthusiastic fans gathered to catch a…
he devastating fire at Gulzar Houz near the iconic Charminar claimed 17 lives, including eight children, on May 18, laying bare critical safety issues in the over 400-year-old Old City. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by an electrical short circuit, engulfed a three-story building housing Srikrishna Pearls on the ground floor and residential units above, trapping occupants in a narrow, smoke-filled structure.
Block 2 of the Secretariat houses the offices of key government officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Municipal Administration Minister Narayana, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anita.
The chariot, an integral part of the centuries-old festival, was being pulled by devotees as part of the religious tradition. Organizers have faced criticism for alleged negligence in ensuring safety measures during the procession. Police have registered a case of death due to negligence and are investigating the incident.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman BR Naidu confirmed the identification of one body and explained that the stampede occurred when a DSP opened the gates, causing a surge of people pushing forward. Reports indicate that six individuals have died as a result.
It is believed that all three individuals in the car have lost their lives due to the fire. The details of the incident are still under investigation, and the cause of the fire remains a mystery. More information will be provided as it becomes available
