India’s CPI inflation falls to 2.82 pc in May, lowest since February 2019

IANS | June 12, 2025 4:46 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India's inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 2.82 per cent in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year. This is the lowest level of retail inflation since February 2019, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday.

Scenes emerging of London-bound plane crashing in Ahmedabad devastating: British PM

IANS | June 12, 2025 4:41 PM

London/New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Several global leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Thursday expressed shock and grief after an Air India flight bound for London, carrying over 240 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, triggering a massive emergency response. The incident occurred near the Meghaninagar area of the city.

Air India sets up emergency response centre after plane crash

IANS | June 12, 2025 3:51 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 on Thursday, shortly after take-off from the Ahmedabad airport with 242 people on board, the Tata Group airline has activated an emergency response centre and deployed dedicated support teams to assist the affected families.