The Nation This Week
Air India AI 171 Crashes in Ahmedabad
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| Air India flight AI-171 crash (Source:financialexpress.com) |
Air India flight AI-171 crashed on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was headed to London’s Gatwick Airport, but within a minute of takeoff, it crashed tragically, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The flight included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian national. The crash occurred around 1:39 pm, resulting in a massive fire and extensive damage to nearby structures, including the Doctor’s Hostel at B.J. Medical College. Unfortunately, 241 people lost their lives in the tragedy. There was only one survivor, a British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who miraculously survived.
NSG Launches India's First Counter-Terrorism SOP to boost Security
The National Security Guard (NSG) has launched India's first-ever Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to combat terrorism. This new guideline aims to ensure an effective response to terrorist incidents across the country. The SOP provides a clear plan for NSG commandos to follow during counter-terrorism operations, which include:
1. Gathering information: NSG commandos will collect and analyze information to anticipate potential terror threats.
2. Assessing situations: They will quickly assess situations to make informed decisions and minimize risks.
3. Working together: The SOP ensures that NSG commandos work with other agencies, such as local police and intelligence agencies, to respond to terrorist incidents effectively.
The main goal of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to improve India's ability to fight terrorism. Firstly, it aims to respond quickly, which will help NSG commandos respond to terror incidents effectively. Secondly, it will ensure that different agencies work together coherently to tackle terror threats. Also, the SOP focuses on situational awareness which will help minimize the risk to NSG commandos and civilians during counter-terrorism operations.
Bengaluru Crowd Crash at IPL Victory Parade
RCB was celebrating their maiden IPL title win with a public victory parade at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has a capacity of 35,000. However, the actual number of attendees far exceeded expectations, with estimates ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 people. The massive crowd led to chaos and a near-stampede condition. Police resorted to lathi charges to control the surging crowd, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to prevent the tragedy. There was confusion among fans due to conflicting announcements about the parade timing and free passes. The Bengaluru traffic police initially announced that there would be no victory parade, but RCB later posted on social media that a parade would indeed be held.
The incident resulted in 11 deaths, with several others hospitalized. Emergency services were rushed to the scene, and the state government ordered a full inquiry into the incident. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed sorrow over the incident, acknowledging poor coordination and an overwhelming turnout as possible causes. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials offered condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Jammu–Baramulla Rail Service Heralds New Era of Connectivity
The Jammu–Baramulla Rail Line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 06, 2025. This direct rail service will enhance connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The new service reduces travel time and boosts regional accessibility. This development is an effort to integrate remote areas with the national network, promoting tourism, trade, and socio-economic development in the region. This service is a part of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, and many sections are still under construction, which will be opened in phases. The project aims to connect Udhampur in Jammu to Baramulla in Kashmir.
Wife Held in Meghalaya Murder
Sonam Raghuvanshi, aged 25, allegedly conspired in her husband Raja’s murder in Meghalaya on May 23. Police arrested Sonam and her accomplices, who are detained for further investigation. Police authorities found the decomposed body of her husband, Raja Raguvanshi, in a gorge and uncovered video evidence. The murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has triggered widespread concern, with more details continuing to emerge.
By Trisha Nayek, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, Semester 4 and
Ayashani Saha, B.Sc. Graphics and Animation, Semester 4
Edited by Pritha Mukherjee , B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, Semester 2
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