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Ahmedabad: A catastrophic air disaster struck Gujarat on Thursday when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing at least 265 people. The aircraft, bound for London Gatwick Airport (LGW), was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members when it went down around 1:39 pm local time. Air India has confirmed that 241 people onboard perished in the crash. The aircraft struck the mess area of a medical college hostel, causing additional casualties on the ground. According to Ahmedabad police officials, 265 bodies, including those of several…

New Delhi: India is actively exploring ways to reset its strained relationship with Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, indicating a possible thaw ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during his weekly media briefing, in response to questions about the current state of India-Canada relations. He confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during which Modi was formally invited to attend the G7 Summit in Canada later this month — an invitation that has since been accepted. “The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has announced the tentative schedule for the Class 10 (SSC) and HSSC final exams for the academic year 2025-26. The exams are expected to be held between February and March 2026. The Class 10 exams are set to begin on March 2, 2026, starting with the English paper. Following that, Hindi and Marathi exams will take place on March 4 and March 6, respectively. Other subjects such as Social Science, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Konkani, and Sanskrit will be conducted through mid to late March. This year’s Class…

New Delhi: The Indian government is likely to ground the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet for a thorough safety review following the tragic crash of an Air India aircraft shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, sources revealed on Friday. The move comes as part of precautionary measures amid mounting concerns over the safety of the aircraft model involved in the disaster that claimed 241 lives. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to initiate a comprehensive technical and operational assessment of the Dreamliner fleet currently in service with Indian carriers. “The safety…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI. In a significant administrative development, the State government has reinstated Shamila Monteiro as the Director of Fisheries, nearly ten months after she was removed in the aftermath of the Cutbona jetty health crisis. An official order dated June 10, issued by Under Secretary (Personnel) Raghuraj Faldesai, confirms Monteiro’s transfer from her current post as Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Environment to the Fisheries Directorate, with immediate effect. Her return follows the transfer of IAS officer Yashaswini B, who had been temporarily overseeing the Fisheries Department, out of the state. Monteiro was earlier relieved of…

Jerusalem: In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched a series of preemptive airstrikes on Friday targeting Iran’s nuclear plant and key military installations. The strikes came amid rising fears of a wider regional conflict, and just days after former US President Donald Trump warned of a possible “massive conflict.” Loud explosions were reported in Tehran early Friday morning, with Iranian state television confirming that air defense systems were activated and operating at “full capacity.” The Israeli government declared a state of emergency shortly after the operation, anticipating swift retaliation from Iran. “Following Israel’s preemptive strike…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A serious accident occurred near Chowgule Garden, Baina, when a scooter being driven recklessly by a youth without a valid driving licence collided with another two-wheeler, resulting in critical head injuries to the pillion rider. As per a complaint filed by Head Constable Suresh Dassar of Vasco Police Station, the accused rider, Ahmed Kaddi (27), a resident of Mangoor Hill, was operating a Honda Dio scooter in a rash and negligent manner. He was accompanied by Rafiq Bepari (39) of Headland Sada as his pillion rider. The duo was reportedly travelling from Baina Market toward Dr. Baban…