NSA confirms PAF Bholari Base had a SAAB 2000 Erieye AWACS stationed in it.

#OpSindoor

After chile , Argentina
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a key supplier of critical elements such as rare earth to India amid rising global demand for rare earth elements and a surge in electric vehicle production. #EV #ForeignAffairs

https://www.autocarpro.in/news/india-big-in-manufacturing-while-australia-has-critical-minerals-like-rare-earths-says-australian-high-commissioner-127423

Balochistan: Severe wave of armed operations across Balochistan, more than 50 attacks in several districts including Kharan, Ketch, Sabi, Qalat, Quetta, Mustang, Jhao, Naseerabad, Khuzdar, Dalbandin in the last 24 hours.

Armed men targeted forces, police, checkpoints, government projects, communication towers, and security installations. Road blockades, ambush attacks and surveillance equipment destroyed in many areas.

The Indian #Railways is set to phase out general ticket counters, handing over unreserved ticketing to private agencies under UTS 2.0. The goal: decongest stations, modernize operations, and make ticketing fully digital for seamless passenger experience. #Reforms

https://t.co/lzJvZX0d4A

India's PLI scheme for #textiles has catalyzed ₹7,343 crore in investments so far, across 56 approved applicants. Aimed at boosting high-value MMF apparel and technical textiles, the scheme is also expected to generate 2.5 lakh jobs and drive exports.

https://t.co/kOjjLuv9MT

India has launched its largest-ever offshore #oil and gas exploration tender, offering 20 blocks across 9 sedimentary basins. The move aims to boost domestic energy output, attract global investors, and reduce import dependence amid rising energy demand.

https://t.co/hBY61RgItM

Kakinada SEZ Setting Up 3x50 MLD Desalination Plant In Andhra Pradesh Worth ₹1310 Crore #Infra #Water

https://t.co/Z0N3snYmNQ

#Reforms

https://t.co/OG6KfT0L0G

An active Chinese vessel was “hidden” in the Bay of Bengal for several days near Indian waters and tried to stay concealed by switching off its Automatic Identification System (AIS), a French maritime intelligence company has revealed. #NationalSecurity

https://t.co/nG2vdWpHpq

🇮🇳🤝🇻🇳🔋 Vietnam based-VinFast Partners with Gurugram based-BatX Energies to Localize #EV Battery Recycling and Repurposing, Focusing on Critical Material Recovery and Circular Economy Development

https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/vinfast-partners-with-batx-energies-for-sustainable-battery-recycling-in-india/122383569

Haryana mandates prior government approval for couples with a girl child seeking IVF for a second baby, prompted by a decline in the state's sex ratio. This directive aims to prevent sex selection during assisted reproduction.

3.7 Richterscale #Earthquake hits Haryana's Jhajjar

DRDO & Indian AF successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 mki platform off the coast of Odisha

#NationalSecurity

New Satellite Images released shows damage to Rader Dome in Al Udeid Airbase of USA in Qatar.

US, Qatar and earlier denied any damage to the Airbase in the Iranian Attack

#InternationalNews

INDIA’S NET DIRECT TAX COLLECTIONS DECLINE 1.3% YEAR-ON-YEAR TO ₹5.6 TRILLION DURING APRIL 1–JULY 10: STATEMENT #Economy

Date- 9 May 2025

Time- Morning approx 9 AM IST
Location -Mandala Nala, LOC Poonch

"20 POK Battalion evacuating dead bodies from their posts, meanwhile Indian UAV recording inside Pakistani Terroritory."

🎥 Credit: War & Gore

#OpSindoor

🇳🇱🇮🇹 For the First time ever Italy has qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 along side Netherlands.

🇮🇳 India is the current Defending Champions and Co-Host of the 2026 T20 World Cup Edition

#Sports

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 12 forts
In UNESCO’s World #Heritage List🔥🔥

They have now been recognized for their ‘unique universal value.’

This includes 11 forts in Maharashtra- Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Panhala, Shivneri, Lohgad, Salher, Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg, Khanderi - and one fort in Tamil Nadu, Gingee

✈️ PRELIMINARY REPORT RELEASED: Air India Flight AI171 Crash

🚨 KEY FINDINGS (So Far):

🔧 Takeoff Phase:
• Aircraft lifted off normally at 08:08:39 UTC
• Seconds later, both engine fuel control switches transitioned from RUN ➝ CUTOFF, leading to dual engine flameout
• Cockpit voice recording:
 🗣️ Pilot 1: “Why did you cut off?”
 🗣️ Pilot 2: “I didn’t.”

⚙️ Auto-Restart Attempted:
• Engines attempted in-flight auto-relight
• Engine 1 showed signs of recovery
• Engine 2 failed to sustain relight
• Aircraft continued to lose altitude

📹 CCTV Footage:
• Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployed—indicating complete electrical power loss
• Aircraft crashed into BJ Medical College buildings, 0.9 nautical miles from runway

🧱 Wreckage Pattern:
• Major impact across 5 buildings
• Massive structural and fire damage
• Flight deck found ~650 ft from first impact

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🛠️ AIRCRAFT & MAINTENANCE INFO:

✅ Aircraft airworthy — valid Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) & Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)
🔄 Engines recently replaced (March & May 2025)
⚠️ 4 MELs (Minimum Equipment List items) active, all within valid limits
🧪 Fuel quality tested – no contamination found

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📂 FLIGHT DATA & INVESTIGATION PROGRESS:

• Flight Data Recorder (FDR) & Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) recovered
• Forward recorder successfully downloaded with aid from NTSB-USA
• Initial data shows no external sabotage or birdstrike
• Pilot breathalyzer tests: ✅ Negative
• Crew had adequate rest and valid licenses
• No Dangerous Goods on board
• Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) did not activate

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🔬 NEXT STEPS:

• Detailed forensic analysis of flight systems, pilot actions & mechanical integrity
• Correlation of postmortem and technical findings
• Further review of FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) behavior
• Investigation ongoing under Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), India
• Assisted by:
 • NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board, USA)
 • FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, USA)
 • Boeing, GE, UK-AAIB, and others

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🕊️ A tragic accident that took 260 lives.
This preliminary report points to a highly unusual dual engine shutdown immediately after takeoff, with no clear pilot intent. The cause remains under thorough investigation.

📌 Stay tuned for the final report. #Aviation #NationalSecurity