Remains of the ill-fated Air India 171 flight. En-route from Ahemdabad Airport to Gatwick London, the Boeing 787 crashed 32 seconds after takeoff. (Pallav Paliwal | APH Images)

Our heartfelt prayers and respects to all families affected by the devastating tragedy on June 12, 2025. As investigations continue into fuel control switch failures, critical questions demand answers about aviation safety protocols in India.

The tail of the ill-fated Air India 171 flight. En-route to London, the Boeing 787 crashed 32 seconds after takeoff. (Pallav Paliwal | APH Images)

Meanwhile, India demonstrated global leadership at July’s BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. PM Modi announced India’s 2026 presidency, redefining BRICS as “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability,” emphasizing a people-centric approach that prioritizes the Global South.

The 17th BRICS Summit at Rio De Janeiro, in Brazil (PIB)

His leadership drew parallels with India’s successful G-20 presidency, where humanitarian concerns took precedence over geopolitical divisions.

PM Modi addressing the BRICS Summit Plenary session on ‘Strengthening Multi-lateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence’ on the sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit at Rio De Janeiro, in Brazil (PIB)