Gujarat govt's Rs 547-crore vision for AI171 crash site includes hospital, rehabilitation centre and hostels

IANS | June 11, 2026 11:48 PM

Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) On the eve of the first anniversary of the Air India AI-171 crash that claimed 260 lives and devastated parts of the B.J. Medical College campus in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government has drawn up a redevelopment blueprint worth more than Rs 547 crore to transform the disaster-hit site into a major healthcare, rehabilitation and medical education hub.

J&K leaders contrast India and Pakistani armies after brutal PoK crackdown

IANS | June 11, 2026 11:41 PM

Jammu, June 11 (IANS) Leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Pakistani Army, calling them "inhuman" and drawing a comparison with their Indian counterpart after more than 20 people were reportedly killed in recent police action on protestors in several parts of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

EAM Jaishankar discusses geopolitical situation with Finland President

IANS | June 11, 2026 11:35 PM

Helsinki, June 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday met with the Finnish President Alexander Stubb on sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki and discussed the evolving geopolitical situation.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for 'warm wishes' on becoming longest serving Prime Minister of India

IANS | June 11, 2026 11:25 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes on becoming the longest-serving elected head of the government in India.

US says in touch with India after protest over Gulf ship attacks

IANS | June 11, 2026 11:20 PM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) The United States said on Thursday that it is in direct contact with India after New Delhi summoned the US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to protest a series of attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in West Asia.

Indian Navy recovers unexploded missile warhead from merchant tanker off Kochi

IANS | June 11, 2026 10:38 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy successfully completed a complex operation involving the recovery of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life which was on its way from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Kochi, an official said on Thursday.

In a first, all 28 state CMs join NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting

IANS | June 11, 2026 9:41 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a landmark moment for cooperative federalism, the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog witnessed participation from all 28 States and five Union Territories, with Chief Ministers from every State attending the meeting for the first time since the council's inception.

‘Cannot forget him’: Gujarat Minister remembers Vijay Rupani ahead of Air India crash anniversary

IANS | June 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) Nearly a year after former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani died in the Air India AI-171 crash, state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has described the late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader as a widely respected public figure whose loss continues to be felt across the state, particularly in Rajkot and the Saurashtra region.

‘There can be no better tribute’: Gujarat Health Minister on rebuilding the AI-171 crash site

IANS | June 11, 2026 8:41 PM

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) As Gujarat prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Air India AI-171 crash on Friday, the state government has reaffirmed plans to redevelop the site where the aircraft struck the hostel complex of B.J. Medical College, with a seven-block accommodation facility for medical students proposed at the location.

Kenya picks Chinese bidder for key airport deal at 50 per cent markup over shelved Adani offer

IANS | June 11, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Two years ago, Kenya walked away from an ambitious airport deal with India’s Adani Group amid protests, strikes, and a storm of political backlash. Today, the East African nation has signed on the dotted line -- this time with a Chinese state-backed giant -- for a much larger, nearly $3 billion overhaul of its busiest airport.

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Gujarat govt's Rs 547-crore vision for AI171 crash site includes hospital, rehabilitation centre and hostels

J&K leaders contrast India and Pakistani armies after brutal PoK crackdown

EAM Jaishankar discusses geopolitical situation with Finland President

PM Modi thanks world leaders for 'warm wishes' on becoming longest serving Prime Minister of India

US says in touch with India after protest over Gulf ship attacks

Indian Navy recovers unexploded missile warhead from merchant tanker off Kochi

In a first, all 28 state CMs join NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting

‘Cannot forget him’: Gujarat Minister remembers Vijay Rupani ahead of Air India crash anniversary

‘There can be no better tribute’: Gujarat Health Minister on rebuilding the AI-171 crash site

Kenya picks Chinese bidder for key airport deal at 50 per cent markup over shelved Adani offer

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