The government said it will decide the location for decoding the black box from the crashed Air India flight after full assessment. Reports said it may be sent to the US, but officials said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will decide. The London-bound plane crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 people. The black box was found 28 hours later. The AAIB said it has finished collecting evidence and is now analysing it. The plane's cockpit voice and flight data recorders were recovered. Experts say decoding the black box is key to knowing what caused the deadly crash. (PC: Reuters)

Shillong court has extended the police custody of Sonam Raghuvanshi and her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha by two more days. They are accused in the murder of Sonam’s husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Three other men — Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kurmi, and Akash Thakur — have been sent to jail for 14 days. Police said the plan to kill Raja was made in Indore before the wedding. On May 23, the three men attacked Raja with machetes near Weisawdong Falls. Sonam was present. Police say she admitted to helping plan the murder with Raj months earlier. (PC: PTI)

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 was in good condition. “The plane was well-maintained,” he said, adding its last major check was in June 2023. The crash killed 270 people, including passengers, crew, and locals, after the flight hit a medical hostel. “Both engines were inspected in 2025 and showed no issues before takeoff,” Wilson said. To ensure safety, Air India will now carry out extra checks on all Boeing 787 and 777 planes. “We’re also cutting 15% of international flights until mid-July,” he said, apologising for the inconvenience. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Following the recovery of both black boxes from the ill-fated Air India Express flight IX1344 crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a formal clarification amid rising speculation over whether the data recorders would be sent abroad for decoding. The ministry emphasized that only the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has the authority to decide the location for decoding the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR). The decision will be based on technical feasibility, safety, and equipment capability. The first black box was retrieved on June 13, and the second on June 16. (PC: Reuters)

In response to the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people and injured 64 during RCB’s victory celebrations, the Karnataka government has proposed the Karnataka Crowd Control Bill, 2025. The bill, discussed in a cabinet meeting, aims to regulate large public gatherings. It proposes penalties of up to 3 years’ imprisonment and a ₹5,000 fine for violations. However, the legislation will exempt traditional and religious events like fairs, chariot processions, and Urs festivals. The draft law is expected to be approved in the next cabinet session as the state seeks to prevent future crowd-related tragedies. (PC: India Today)

Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed that one engine on the crashed AI171 Dreamliner was new, installed in March 2025, while the other wasn’t due for servicing until December. The crash, which killed at least 270 people, occurred moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Chandrasekaran urged patience until black box data is fully analyzed. Experts say engine age isn’t directly linked to condition, especially with Genx-1B engines. Meanwhile, Air India has cut 15% of international flights until mid-July amid safety reviews. Inspections of 26 Boeing 787s are complete. The tragedy comes as Air India pushes to modernize under Tata ownership. (PC: Getty Images)

An inquiry panel has recommended the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma after ₹crores in cash were found at his Delhi residence during a March 14 fire. The Supreme Court-constituted panel cited his "unnatural conduct"—including communicating only via WhatsApp, not visiting the cash-stash site, and accepting his transfer to Allahabad High Court without protest. Justice Varma failed to file a police complaint, despite alleging a conspiracy. CCTV cameras were non-functional, and a viral midnight video revealed cash piled in the store room. Parliament is expected to begin impeachment proceedings against the judge in the next session, government sources confirmed.

The mystery behind Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder in Meghalaya has been solved. Police confirmed that Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, conspired with her lover, Raj Kushwaha—who used the alias “Sanjay Verma”—to have him killed during their honeymoon. Call records revealed 234 calls between the two in 39 days. Sonam hired three hitmen, and Raja's body was found on June 2 near Nongriat village. Sonam later surrendered in Uttar Pradesh, and all accused were arrested. Her family has since disowned her. The murder, disguised initially as a missing persons case, has shocked the nation with its brutal betrayal. (PC: NDTV)

Air India’s Boeing 787‑8 black box from the June 12 Ahmedabad crash is heavily charred, prompting officials to consider sending it to a U.S. laboratory for data retrieval. Domestic teams found severe exterior damage that could impede local efforts. As per international protocols, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board may assist in extraction, while India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and UK authorities will oversee the process. The move aims to ensure comprehensive analysis of flight data and cockpit recordings, crucial to understanding the cause of India’s deadliest aviation accident in decades. (PC: NDTV)

Air India has reduced its international widebody operations by 15% until mid-July, citing Middle East tensions, night curfews in European and East Asian airspace, and safety inspections following the June 12 Ahmedabad crash. The airline has canceled 83 flights in 6 days, saying the cuts aim to ensure operational stability and passenger safety. Air India emphasized that 26 of 33 widebody aircraft have cleared safety checks, with the rest under inspection. Affected passengers can reschedule at no cost or request full refunds. The airline apologized for disruptions and pledged to issue revised schedules from June 20. DGCA continues its investigation. (PC: India Today)