Door got locked due to biometric system, climbed down using electric wire: Lucknow fire survivor

IANS | June 23, 2026 2:14 PM

Lucknow, June 23 (IANS) Mohammad Asif, among the lucky ones who escaped the massive fire that swept through a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, claiming 18 lives, said that the entry to the studios on the establishment's second floor got locked because of its biometric system and that he climbed down using an electric wire.

Lucknow fire tragedy: SIT team begins probe, visits spot where deadly blaze killed 18

IANS | June 23, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to investigate the devastating fire at a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, reached the spot on Tuesday and began its investigation into the incident that claimed the lives of 18 young people.

Fourteen killed in major fire in Lucknow coaching centre, CM Yogi cuts short Aligarh visit (Lead)

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:56 PM

Lucknow, June 22 (IANS) At least 14 persons were killed in a major fire that broke out in a three-storey building in the Purania area of Aliganj here on Monday, UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said.

Pilots’ body claims electric failure led to Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has challenged the official narrative related to the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171, just seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, claiming that new simulator data points to a massive systemic electrical failure that caused the Boeing plane crash rather than pilot suicide.

Transboundary effort brings major fire under control along Indo-Nepal border

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:07 PM

Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) Quick response by personnel of the 41Bn Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) prevented a fire at a market along the Indo-Nepal border from spreading and causing damage to life and property on the night of June 16.

Filmmaker who lost kin in AI-171 crash plans film on tragedy, calls it his final project

IANS | June 15, 2026 12:14 PM

Ahmedabad, June 15 (IANS) A filmmaker who lost his elder sister in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash has revealed plans to make a feature film based on the disaster, describing it as a personal mission and saying it is likely to be the final project of his career.

Ahmedabad plane crash anniversary: Families relive painful memories, say life has never been same

IANS | June 12, 2026 1:44 PM

Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) A year after the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash claimed 260 lives, grief remains as fresh as ever for the families of the victims. On the first anniversary of the tragedy, relatives and survivors revisited painful memories, speaking about the emotional void left behind by their loved ones and the trauma that continues to haunt them.

Inside Ahmedabad plane crash response: 72 hours of chaos, weeks of DNA identification work

IANS | June 12, 2026 12:50 PM

Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) On the first anniversary of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, officials from the city’s Civil Hospital and police have detailed the emergency response, forensic operations, and multi-agency coordination that followed one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters.

'Govt should release whichever report available': Ahmedabad plane crash victim's father seeks answers ahead of first anniversary

IANS | June 11, 2026 1:38 PM

Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) Ahead of the first anniversary of the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash, families of the victims continue to grapple with grief and unanswered questions. Among them is Anil Patel, who lost his son, Harshit Patel, and daughter-in-law, Pooja Patel, in the tragedy, and has urged the government to release any available findings from the investigation without further delay.

India hands over final consignment of earthquake relief equipment to Myanmar

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:48 PM

Yangon, June 10 (IANS) India on Wednesday handed over the second and final consignment of 'Earthquake Relief Equipment for Detailed Post-Earthquake Building Inspection' to the Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed.MES) in Myanmar’s Yangon city.

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Door got locked due to biometric system, climbed down using electric wire: Lucknow fire survivor

Lucknow fire tragedy: SIT team begins probe, visits spot where deadly blaze killed 18

Fourteen killed in major fire in Lucknow coaching centre, CM Yogi cuts short Aligarh visit (Lead)

Pilots’ body claims electric failure led to Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad

Transboundary effort brings major fire under control along Indo-Nepal border

Filmmaker who lost kin in AI-171 crash plans film on tragedy, calls it his final project

Ahmedabad plane crash anniversary: Families relive painful memories, say life has never been same

Inside Ahmedabad plane crash response: 72 hours of chaos, weeks of DNA identification work

'Govt should release whichever report available': Ahmedabad plane crash victim's father seeks answers ahead of first anniversary

India hands over final consignment of earthquake relief equipment to Myanmar

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