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Families of the victims of the Ahmedabad accident receive temporary compensation from Air India.

Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs. 25 lakh each to the families of 147 passengers and 19 crash site victims in the tragic AI 171 plane crash. Documentation for 52 more victims has been verified, with payments forthcoming. The Tata Group has set up the AI 171 Memorial and Welfare Trust, which has pledged Rs. 1 crore ex gratia compensation per deceased individual and is funding restoration of damaged infrastructure. The Trust will also assist first responders and support long-term recovery efforts. The crash, which claimed 241 lives, is under investigation, with a preliminary probe citing a dual-engine failure due to sudden fuel supply loss.

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India is alarmed as China starts building a contentious mega project on the Brahmaputra.

China has commenced construction of the Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project in Tibet, a massive undertaking on the upper Brahmaputra that has raised fresh concerns in India and Bangladesh. The project, expected to cost $167.8 billion and feature five major power stations, involves straightening river bends and diverting water through tunnels—measures Beijing claims will boost regional energy supply. However, downstream nations worry the dam could disrupt water flow and local ecosystems. India has reiterated its demand for transparency and consultation, highlighting the risk to livelihoods and water security in its northeastern states. Bilateral mechanisms such as the Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) continue to facilitate dialogue, with both countries discussing hydrological data sharing and potential impacts. The dam’s construction highlights the intersection of renewable energy ambitions, critical water resources, and ongoing tensions in India-China relations.

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In H1 2025, Apple sets a new “iPhone manufacturing record” in India.

Apple has set a new milestone in India, achieving its fastest-ever growth in iPhone production and exports in the first half of 2025. According to market research firms Canalys and CMR, iPhone output surged 53% year-on-year to 23.9 million units, while exports rose 52% to 22.88 million units valued at $22.56 billion. The United States emerged as the largest destination for Indian-made iPhones, receiving 78% of exports. The Prime Minister’s Office celebrated the achievement, highlighting India’s expanding role in global tech manufacturing. The Tata Group has also become a significant exporter, now accounting for nearly 40% of India’s iPhone exports. This rapid growth underscores Apple’s growing confidence in India as a core manufacturing base and provides a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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On Wednesday, more than 25 crore workers will go on strike nationwide; essential services could be interrupted.

Public services across India are set to face major disruptions on Wednesday as over 25 crore workers from diverse sectors—including banking, insurance, coal mining, construction, and transportation—prepare to join a nationwide general strike. Called by a coalition of 10 central trade unions and supported by farmers’ and rural workers’ organizations, the strike is a protest against what unions describe as the government’s “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate policies.” Essential services like banking, postal operations, and public transport are expected to be hit hard. The unions have accused the government of ignoring their 17-point charter of demands, which includes calls for job creation, withdrawal of new labour codes, and protection against privatisation. With mass mobilisations planned in both urban and rural areas, this action marks one of the largest coordinated protests in recent years.

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AAIB publishes initial report on crash of Air India AI171.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary report on the Air India flight AI171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, outlining initial findings from the tragic June 12 accident in Ahmedabad. The report, based on early analysis of flight data, crew actions, weather conditions, and mechanical performance, highlights key observations but stops short of definitive conclusions as the full investigation continues. Preliminary indications point to a possible dual-engine failure shortly after takeoff, a scenario investigators are closely examining. The AAIB’s inquiry, supported by experts from the Indian Air Force, HAL, Boeing, GE, and the US National Transportation Safety Board, relies on data recovered from both black boxes at India’s new AAIB Lab in Delhi. The preliminary findings will also be shared with international aviation bodies, while a comprehensive final report is expected in the coming months.

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Death toll from Telangana plant explosion: 36

The death toll from the explosion at Sigachi Pharma Industries in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has climbed to 36, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirmed on Tuesday. Addressing the tragedy, the chief minister announced that the state government, in coordination with Sigachi Industries, will ensure Rs 1 crore compensation for the family of each deceased worker. Additional financial support includes Rs 10 lakh for those severely injured, Rs 5 lakh for those with recoverable injuries, and immediate relief of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000 for bereaved families and injured workers, respectively. At the time of the explosion, 143 workers were present; rescue operations are ongoing as several remain missing. The blast, suspected to have been caused by a chemical reaction, has prompted a full investigation, with the chief minister assuring strict action against those responsible. Most victims were migrant workers from various states, and the tragedy has cast a pall over the region as authorities continue rescue and relief efforts.

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A GST notice is sent to Tata Steel for potential discrepancies in input tax credits.

Tata Steel has received a show cause-cum-demand notice from tax authorities alleging irregular input tax credit (ITC) claims exceeding ₹1,000 crore for FY 2018-19 to 2022-23. The notice, issued by the Central Tax Commissioner (Audit), Ranchi, requires the company to justify within 30 days why ₹1,007.54 crore in GST should not be recovered. Tata Steel clarified it has already paid ₹514.19 crore as part of its routine operations, reducing the proposed GST exposure to ₹493.35 crore. The company maintains that the allegations are without merit, intends to present its case, and assures stakeholders that the notice will not impact its financial or operational activities.

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Four staff are fired by Air India SATS due to criticism of a party video.

“Following public outrage over a viral video showing Air India SATS (AISATS) senior officials celebrating at an office party in Gurugram shortly after the Ahmedabad plane crash that claimed 270 lives, AISATS has terminated four senior executives, including COO Abraham Zachariah. The incident, widely condemned as insensitive and disrespectful to the victims and their families, occurred while many bodies were still unidentified and funeral rites pending. AISATS, a joint venture between Air India Limited and SATS Limited, expressed regret over the emotional distress caused but faced sustained criticism amid ongoing investigations into the crash and scrutiny of its operational role.”

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The government wants new two-wheelers to be required to wear two helmets.

“At the time of purchase of the two-wheeler, three months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2025, the manufacturer of the two-wheeler shall supply two protective headgears conforming to specifications prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).”

“In a further push for two-wheeler safety, the ministry has also proposed that from January 1, 2026, all new L2 category vehicles, including motorcycles and scooters with engine capacities above 50cc or speeds exceeding 50 km/h, be equipped with Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS). The ABS must adhere to Indian Standard IS14664:2010 to ensure better braking control and reduce the risk of skidding.”

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM