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Air India tragedy exposes fatal funding gaps, Parliament warned weeks before crash

Parliament Standing Committee’s report in March flagged severe budget shortfalls, understaffing in India’s aviation safety bodies as sector expansion outpaced oversight.

Air India crash complicates insurance claims as both policyholders and nominees among dead

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has mandated that insurers fast-track these claims, even waiving formalities like FIRs and post-mortem reports when death is officially confirmed.

Manipur

Manipur seeks ₹1,000 crore bailout from union Govt as ethnic unrest cripples revenue, pensions unpaid

Three months into President’s rule, Governor warns of deepening fiscal crisis even as Finance Ministry releases ₹500 crore lifeline but state struggles with security costs, pension backlog, and stalled development.

DGCA pulls up Air India over grounded Dreamliners and flight disruptions

Regulator reviews fleet-wide technical inspections as 13 Dreamliner flights grounded on June 16; aviation watchdog pledges scrutiny while finding no major safety flaws

Multiple Air India flights diverted amid safety concerns following Ahmedabad crash

Among the most serious incidents, Flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai developed a snag in its left engine during a scheduled refuelling stop in Kolkata on June 17.

India has surpassed Pakistan in the size of its nuclear arsenal.

India edges ahead of Pakistan in nuclear race as China rapidly expands arsenal: SIPRI

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns of new regional flashpoints as India’s growing triad, advanced canister missiles, and sea-based deterrence mark shift towards more operational nuclear posture.

Air India tragedy could cost insurers $475 million, says GIC

General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) has said the Air India crash is likely to trigger record insurance payouts covering aircraft loss, passenger claims, and third-party damages.

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