Category: National

Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Mumbai on January 19, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth about Rs 38,800 crore. According to information, a person was trying to enter the PM’s program organized at the MMRDA ground by showing a fake NSG identity card. However, after suspicion, he has been taken into custody. Bandra Kurla Complex Police said that the arrested accused, 35-year-old Rameshwar Mishra, is a resident of Navi Mumbai. He is claiming to be a soldier of the Guards Regiment of the Indian Army. The police are now investigating the matter. At the same time, many agencies like the Army, IB, Delhi Police, and PM Security Officer are investigating the information of the suspect as to why he was trying to enter the VVIP section. 4500 policemen will be deployed for the security of the PM 4500 policemen will be deployed for the security of the PM. Apart from this, four contingents of the State Reserve Police Force and Rapid Action Force for anti-riot squad were deployed in his program. Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex and surrounding areas were declared a no-fly zone due to the PM’s arrival. Apart from this, vehicular movement was stopped on some roads. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Mumbai Metro lines on his Mumbai tour on Thursday! He inaugurated the second phase of Mumbai Metro’s 2a and 7 routes! It has been built for Rs 12600 crore. These lines are spread over a 35 km-long elevated corridor from Andheri to Dahisar. The 18.6 km long Metro Line 2A connects Dahisar (East) to the 16.5 km long DN Nagar (Yellow Line) while Metro Line 7 connects Andheri (East) to Dahisar (East). The PM laid the foundation stone of these Metro lines in 2015.

Ahmedabad: In a heartbreaking incident, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI-171), flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff today, with all 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members, feared dead. The flight departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport but lost contact within minutes, crashing in the Meghaninagar area, a densely populated locality in the city. The crash triggered a large explosion, with thick black smoke and flames visible from several kilometers away. The accident occurred around 1:38 PM IST, soon after the aircraft took off from Runway 23. Local residents reported hearing strange engine noises before the plane descended sharply and hit the ground. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene, including more than a dozen fire trucks, multiple ambulances, and personnel from both BSF and NDRF, with three teams comprising 90 officials deployed for rescue operations, which are ongoing. Government Officials Take Immediate Action Upon receiving news of the crash, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu departed for Ahmedabad. Both the central and state administrations have mobilized to coordinate relief and support efforts. Investigation Underway Though the exact reason behind the crash has yet to be confirmed, preliminary findings suggest a possible technical failure or engine malfunction. The DGCA, along with Air India’s internal technical team, has initiated a thorough investigation. Nation Grieves the Loss The incident has sent shockwaves across the country. National leaders, including the Prime Minister and the President, have expressed their condolences to the bereaved families. Special assistance counters have been set up at Ahmedabad and Delhi Airports to provide support and information to relatives of those on board.