India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
NEW DELHI – India and China on Tuesday sought to reset relations, with Beijing signalling readiness to address New Delhi’s critical needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel-boring machinery. The pledge came during the 24th round of border talks in … Continue reading India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
VinFast Launches $500 Million EV Factory in India
CHENNAI/HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam’s electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its $500 million factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant milestone in its planned $2 billion investment in India. The move is part of VinFast’s … Continue reading VinFast Launches $500 Million EV Factory in India
DGCA report: 51 safety violations at Air India
NEW DELHI – India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has identified a total of 51 safety violations at Air India in its 2025 annual audit, including seven serious “Level I” breaches that must be corrected by … Continue reading DGCA report: 51 safety violations at Air India
Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion
NEW DELHI – A preliminary investigation into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has revealed critical cockpit confusion moments before the aircraft lost power and crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London. The report, … Continue reading Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion
Air India Crash: 290 Dead, One Survivor Found
AHMEDABAD / LONDON / NEW YORK – Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating on the Ahmedabad–London Gatwick route, crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Onboard were 242 people, … Continue reading Air India Crash: 290 Dead, One Survivor Found