Air India’s flight AI171 crashes in Ahmedabad, airline shares update (Ld)

Air India’s flight AI171 crashes in Ahmedabad, airline shares update (Ld)

Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) Air India’s London-bound Flight AI171 with over two hundred passengers aboard crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, said the airline. “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details,” Air India said, sharing an update on its X…

British PM declines to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus: Reports

British PM declines to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus: Reports

London, June 12 (IANS) In a major diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United Kingdom. UK government officials, several media reports cited, have confirmed the development, saying that Starmer has no plans to meet Yunus. They did…

British PM declines to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus: Reports

British PM declines to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus: Reports

London, June 12 (IANS) In a major diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United Kingdom. UK government officials, several media reports cited, have confirmed the development, saying that Starmer has no plans to meet Yunus. They did…

Stock market closes in red; Sensex fell 573 pts

Stock market closes in red; Sensex fell 573 pts

New Delhi, June 13(HS): The tension in West Asia and Israel’s aggression towards Iran impacted the domestic stock market, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing lower on the last trading day.The Sensex decreased by 573.38 points (0.70%) to 81,118.60, while the Nifty fell by 169.60 points (0.68%) to 24,718.60. Among the Sensex stocks, only…

AAP will hold major protest against bulldozer politics on June 29: Saurabh Bharadwaj

AAP will hold major protest against bulldozer politics on June 29: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Stepping up its attack on the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government over what it termed its ‘anti-poor policies’, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced a mass protest against the demolition of slum clusters in the national Capital. AAP Delhi unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the party…

'It's time to make a nuclear deal',Trump's Big Warning To Iran After Israel's Attack

Washington, June 13 (H.S.): The United States has intensified pressure on Iran following an Israeli attack. President Donald Trump urged Iran to compromise on its nuclear program, threatening more military action if no agreement is reached. He expressed concern over the ongoing devastation, stating, Too much death and destruction has already occurred, and called for…

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet public sector bank heads on June 27

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet public sector bank heads on June 27

New Delhi, June 13 (H.S): Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet public sector bank heads on June 27 to review their financial performance and government scheme implementations. The meeting, influenced by recent Reserve Bank interest rate cuts, will cover annual growth assessments and current financial year targets for 2025-26. Following a 50 basis point reduction…

Delhi GM Open: Nikitenko downs Paichadze, catches Abhijeet Gupta at summit in Round 8 thriller

Delhi GM Open: Nikitenko downs Paichadze, catches Abhijeet Gupta at summit in Round 8 thriller

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Belarusian Grandmaster Mihail Nikitenko, playing whites, downed Georgian GM Luka Paichadze in Round 8 of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament (Delhi GM Open) 2025 to join Abhijeet Gupta in a joint-lead at the top of the leaderboard. With only two rounds remaining in Category A, both Nikitenko…

LIC announces relief for victims of Air India plane crash claims

LIC announces relief for victims of Air India plane crash claims

New Delhi, June 13 (HS): Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced measures on June 12 to aid families of victims from the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and expedite claim settlements. LIC has eased criteria by accepting government documents confirming the policyholder’s death as valid proof. Claimants can call 022-68276827 or reach out…

Delhi GM Open: Nikitenko downs Paichadze, catches Abhijeet Gupta at summit in Round 8 thriller

Delhi GM Open: Nikitenko downs Paichadze, catches Abhijeet Gupta at summit in Round 8 thriller

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Belarusian Grandmaster Mihail Nikitenko, playing whites, downed Georgian GM Luka Paichadze in Round 8 of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament (Delhi GM Open) 2025 to join Abhijeet Gupta in a joint-lead at the top of the leaderboard. With only two rounds remaining in Category A, both Nikitenko…