✈️ Air India Flight AI‑171 Crash: Black Box Recovered
In a tragic incident, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner en route to London, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12. Of the 242 passengers and crew on board, 241 were confirmed dead. Remarkably, one passenger—British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh—survived by using an emergency exit.
On June 14, investigators recovered both the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the rooftop of a student hostel near the crash site. These devices are crucial in determining the cause of the crash.
A high-level probe is now underway, led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with support from agencies such as the NIA, DGCA, the U.S. NTSB, and UK investigators. Initial theories include issues related to engine thrust, wing flaps, and landing gear. The final report is expected within three months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site and met with the sole survivor.
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🌦️ Heatwave Subsiding, Monsoon Advancing
After weeks of extreme temperatures exceeding 45°C in Delhi and other northern regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast relief. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to bring down temperatures across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over the weekend.
The southwest monsoon is progressing ahead of schedule and is likely to reach Delhi and neighboring states by June 22–25—nearly a week earlier than expected. While the heatwave is easing, authorities have issued alerts for possible storms and lightning in some regions.
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👮♂️ UP to Appoint Over 60,000 Police Constables
Uttar Pradesh is set to distribute appointment letters to 60,244 newly recruited police constables, including over 12,000 women, in a grand ceremony on June 15 in Lucknow. The event will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
This large-scale recruitment drive saw over 48 lakh applications and marks one of the biggest police hiring initiatives by a state government in India. The process was conducted transparently, utilizing biometric verification and online systems to ensure fairness.
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🧭 Conclusion
India is navigating a complex landscape this week—from mourning a major aviation loss to welcoming long-awaited weather changes and major public sector employment. The coming days will be pivotal in unraveling the cause of the AI‑171 crash, while citizens across North India may finally find respite from the searing summer heat.
